We’re carefully monitoring the situation in regard to COVID-19, and we will post any needed changes to programs as they arise. If you have questions, please give us a ring. In the meantime, we continue to welcome program applications. And, we continue to offer our services of healing and refuge where they’re most needed, in ways adapted for public-health concerns.

St. Mary of Egypt Refuge

The Refuge is a place where ordinary people come together in a beautiful, natural setting for respite and support.

Throughout the course of your stay you'll have a chance to experience the extraordinary through the people you'll meet, the new things you'll try and by coming in contact with something infinitely larger than yourself.

Are you ready for it?

Upcoming Events

• • A glorious sun-sky-forest-river summer awaits, as we’re hiring youth (age 15-30) for paid jobs at the Refuge:
  • - kitchen helper
  • - landscape labourer
  • - lifeguard (sorry — this one’s filled)
• • We are grateful to be able to be hiring for a three-year contract position. If you know of someone who’s ready to jump in, please direct them to our ad: Outreach and Development Manager.
• • Have a look at our latest paper and e-mail newsletters. Contact us to be added to our mailing list(s).