St. Dorothy's Rest
Retreat Without "Roughing It"
Step away from the noise, breathe in the redwood-scented air, and settle into a space of peace, inspiration, and renewal. Nestled in the heart of the Sonoma redwoods, St. Dorothy’s Rest has welcomed seekers, artists, faith communities, and changemakers for over a century.
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Whether you’re craving solitude, deep connection, creative exploration, or spiritual grounding, our retreat center offers space to pause, heal, and grow. Here, time slows down. Conversations deepen. And the beauty of the natural world invites you to exhale.
Facilities & Accommodations
Main House
Sleeps 28
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The main dining facilities are located in this building, which is also known as "St. Dorothy’s House."
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There are three dining porches that can be open or divided for privacy.
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The meeting room here, our largest, measures 40′ x 25′ and has a stone fireplace at one end.
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Seven bedrooms accommodate 14 double-occupancy guests; an interior dorm sleeps 18, and an enclosed sleeping porch holds up to 14 more.
Building Locations, Details and Requirements
Lydia
Full Kitchen
Total Beds: 13
Single Room: 3
Double Room: 5
Minimum needed to book: 8 people
Farmer
Kitchen
Single Room: 2
Double Room: 5
Triple Room: 1
Total Beds: 15
Minimum needed to book: 8 people
Main
Dorm: 18
Total Beds: 32
Double Room: 7
Minimum needed to book: 7 people
Upper Miriam
Dorm: 16
Total Beds: 22
Double Room: 3
No minimum
Lower Miriam
Dorms: 16
Total Beds: 18
Double Room: 1
No minimum
Entire Facility
Total Beds: 112
Minimum needed to book: 65
Prior to submitting a retreat inquiry:
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If you know what building you prefer to stay in, check the calendar below and make sure that building isn't currently reserved
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​All non-dorm accommodations include bedding and towels; bedding is available for dorms with an additional cost
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For Farmer and Lydia, there is a kitchen usage fee if your group plans to prepare your own meals
Current Availability
2025 Rates
Single Occupancy Room: $135 per person, per night
Double Occupancy Room: $105 per person, per night
Dorm Room without bedding: $77 per person, per night
Dorm Room with bedding: $97 per person, per night
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Meals: $22 per person, per meal.
A minimum group size of 12 is needed to include meals.
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St. Dorothy’s Rest is a wonderful facility for church, school, and non-profit retreats and conferences. Though easily accessible from the Bay Area, entering this peaceful place is like returning to a simpler, more gentle time. Perched amidst redwood, fir, and madrone trees, we are close to both the Russian River and the Pacific Ocean. During the day, explore the endless hiking trails that surround St. Dorothy's, enjoy a hot cup of tea and your favorite book by the fire, or visit the quaint town of Occidental, with its shops, restaurants, and historic buildings just a mile or so away. At night, be dazzled by the quiet, as century-old redwoods gently sway and soothe around you.
Several charming buildings can house groups ranging from 8 to 65 people in semi-private rooms. There are also dormitory rooms available at a reduced cost. A group of 68+ people may reserve the entire facility. Bathrooms are “down the hall,” and each retreat building has a meeting room with a fireplace or wood stove. There are also secluded outdoor meeting areas, and a lovely old redwood chapel.
