Lay Formation Institute Opening Retreat

With Luke Arredondo, PhD

July 24 - 25, 2026

Book now and get 4% off listed prices. Offer valid until Jul 2, 2026.

Date and Time Details: Join us for the opening retreat for the Lay Formation Institute, at the St. Brendan Center at Coldwater Gardens.

Location: St. Brendan's Center at Coldwater Gardens

Address: 7009 Creek Stone Road, Milton, FL, USA

Contact: Luke
arredondol@ptdiocese.org

Note: Prices listed include the $60 retreat program fee and $35 for meals.

Cedars of Lebanon Cabins – $235.00
Cabin Quadruple Occupancy (shared) – $235.00
Cabana – $190.00
Cabana Shared – $190.00
Canopy Cottages (Shared) – $190.00
Exodus Tents – $170.00
Glamping Tents – $170.00
Canopy Cottages – $190.00
Tiny House – $190.00
Zacchaeus' Tree House – $235.00
Tree House (Shared) – $235.00

Join us for the opening retreat for the Lay Formation Institute, at the St. Brendan Center at Coldwater Gardens.

The retreat begins Friday evening and ends Saturday afternoon (3 p.m.)

We will spend time in prayer, including celebrating Mass, but also have time to relax and build community, along with the theological formation to set the foundation for the upcoming year of study.

Presentations will feature Dr. Luke Arredondo and Dr. Tom Neal, and our chaplain for the weekend is Fr. Doug Martin.

Note: prices listed include the $60 retreat program fee and $35 for meals.

About the Leader

Luke Arredondo, PhD

Dr. Luke Arredondo is the Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality. He came to Pensacola for this role in 2024 after serving as the Director of Faith Formation for the St. Philip Institute of Catechesis and Evangelization in the Diocese of Tyler, TX for 5 years. Prior to his work […]

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Category : Lay Formation Institute