West Virginia Institute for Spirituality (WVIS)
The West Virginia Institute for Spirituality (WVIS) is dedicated to providing space and opportunities for deepening mindfulness, prayer practice, interior peace, and for integrating moral and ethical values.
The WVIS Retreat and Training Center provides a place for men and women to nurture their spirits. Saint Marie Victoire Therese Couderc, the namesake of this beautiful facility, dedicated her life to retreat ministry. In the same way, the men and women associated with WVIS are committed to the ministry of spiritual direction through the work they do each day.
About This Retreat (19th):
Type: Retreat in Daily Life (sometimes referred to as the 19th Annotation)
Format: This retreat is offered by those who have been specifically trained (they are identified on the website) and is done on an individual basis. For individuals doing the 19th Annotation, most directors schedule to meet weekly with those making the retreat. This can be done in person or via Zoom. Additional information for this retreat may be found here.
Dates: Offered throughout the year.
Location: The meetings for the 19th Annotation retreat are held at either
the retreat house ( 1601 Virginia Street East, Charleston, West Virginia),
in person at one of the WVIS Satellite locations,
or via Zoom.
Apply: Call 304-345-0926 to check availability or click here to fill out a Contact Form.
Questions? Click the links above for more information or contact exec.director@wvis.org.
About This Retreat (30 Days):
Type: 30 Day Spiritual Exercises
Format: WVIS offers 30-day Ignatian Directed Retreats with the option of staying in the Hermitage (a private space) or the retreat house. Additional information on the 30-day retreat may be found here.
Dates: Offered throughout the year.
Location: Typically at the Retreat House, 1601 Virginia Street East, Charleston, West Virginia
Apply: Click here for more information and to download an application. You may also call 304-345-0926 to check availability or click here to fill out a Contact Form.
Questions? Click the links above for more information or contact exec.director@wvis.org.
About This Retreat (Directed Retreats):
Type: Ignatian Directed Reteats
Format: WVIS offers Ignatian Directed Retreats of various lengths (3, 5, and 8-day) throughout the year. These are typically done at the retreat house but can, in certain circumstances, be done via Zoom. Additional information on these retreats may be found here.
Dates: Offered throughout the year.
Location: Typically at the Retreat House, 1601 Virginia Street East, Charleston, West Virginia
Apply: Click here for more information and to download a brochure/application. You may also call 304-345-0926 to check availability or click here to fill out a Contact Form.
Questions? Click the links above for more information or contact exec.director@wvis.org.