The Spirit Center is a 501(c)(3) ministry of the Order of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament, and is nestled within 60 beautiful acres of south Texas outside picturesque Bluntzer. Located only 30 minutes from Corpus Christi, it offers the invaluable opportunity for young people to experience a retreat close to home, yet away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Our Center encourages guests to disconnect from technology and connect with nature and with God... changing young lives for the better. The Spirit Center is a very special place where faith groups can seek the tranquility of natural beauty and peace... we invite you to come let the spirit move you!
Our Facility
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Our facility offers a complete package for those looking to host an unforgettable retreat experience. From our spacious kitchen and dorm facilities, our ample meeting space, our outdoor seating area, and our incomparable natural environment... The Spirit Center offers a place to renew the inner spirit and enjoy peaceful meditation and activities within God's beautiful creation.
JOIN THE SPIRIT CIRCLE!
The Spirit Circle is an opportunity for our generous family of supporters to help grow our important ministry with a recurring monthly gift!
EVENT BOOKING
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The Spirit Center provides a safe, quiet setting with beautiful facilities for your group to stay for a few hours, a day, or a few nights. The Spirit Center is the perfect setting for your next event! Our staff can help you with every aspect of planning your retreat. Booking The Spirit Center gives you exclusive access to our professional retreat consultant who can assist you with ideas for activities, sample agendas, or other helpful tips. Our on-site director can arrange a tour for facilitators prior to your retreat, in order for you to be knowledgeable about the grounds and make the best use of every available space.
How can spiritual retreats impact today’s youth and our community in life-changing way?
Read “A Case for Retreats”…
As we look to complete our Rosary Path, we want to offer our Spirit Center family the opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one through the engraving of a paver stone. This stone serves as one of the "Hail Mary" beads along our Rosary Path. We currently have only 25 more available. If you are interested in sponsoring one of these stones, please give us a call, or you can make a donation at the button below. Thank you for your support of The Spirit Center!
Make your next retreat a real “retreat” from the every day!
Come let the Spirit move you at The Spirit Center
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About
The Congregation of Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament came to Texas in 1852 and for over 150 years has served the people of south Texas in a variety of educational and spiritual ministries. In 1964, the Sisters received the Bluntzer homestead as a bequest. In 2002, the Spirit Center obtained 501(c)(3) status and was included in the Diocese of Corpus Christi section in the Official Catholic Directory. In 2003, the Sisters established a Board of Directors, composed of Sisters and laypersons with delegated responsibilities to develop The Spirit Center.
Our mission is to provide a place for the spiritual, educational and social development of youth in south Texas. To accomplish this, we rent our facilities to churches, schools and other groups seeking a place to host a true retreat experience. We also host our own series of programming to enhance the lives of young people and their families across the Coastal Bend region. We are truly unique in that there is no other similar retreat facility in our region that is aimed at serving primarily youth. Our rural location offers the invaluable opportunity for young people to experience a retreat close to home, but miles away from ordinary. The groups that use the Center have opportunities to experience holistic growth and enrichment that will positively impact their lives and the lives of their families.
We Need You.
HELP US SUPPORT OUR MISSION OF CONNECTING YOUTH TO SPIRITUALITY THROUGH NATURE
