St. Francis Retreat Center
549 Mission Vineyard Rd
PO Box 970
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
(408)623-4234
Fax: (408)623-9046
St Francis retreat center is located on the outskirts of the historic and quaint town of San Juan Bautista, a convenient 45 minute distance south of San Jose, or east from the Monterey Bay cities and West of I-5 and points in the Central Valley. It is nestled in the spacious, wooded hillsides on a 73-acre site, with a small lake and vistas overlooking the San Juan Valley. This beautiful, natural setting offers peace and serenity to all guests.
The St. Francis Retreat Center had its beginnings when, in 1947, the Franciscans purchased a portion of Rancho San Justo, including the original 1860s ranch house and lake. Now a multi- building facility, it is located in the scenic rolling farm hills outside historic San Juan Bautista, 40 miles south of San Jose. The center offers four conference rooms and 140 beds.
Directions:From North or South, off Hwy 101, take the Hollister/San Juan Bautista, Highway 156 East Exit. Approximately 3 miles, at the first traffic signal, turn Right onto The Alameda. Take the second left onto Mission Vineyard Road and as the road turns to the left take the private driveway straight ahead and follow the signs to St. Francis Retreat- 1/12 miles up the driveway. From the East take 156 West, from Hollister, 8 miles, turn left at the traffic signal in San Juan Bautista, onto The Alameda. Follow the signs to St. Francis Retreat.
