A Place to Encounter Christ
An Oasis Inside the Beltway of Washington D.C.
We are a Catholic retreat center sharing Christ’s love in our local community and throughout the world, just minutes from the nation's capital.
Upcoming Retreats & Events
The 19th Annotation Retreat
Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center now offers the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola as a nine to twelve month retreat in your daily life.
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OLB Online Retreat Center
We invite you to visit our Online Retreat Center, designed to provide you with the same life-changing experiences as our onsite programs, but from the comfort of your own home.
