Welcome to The Well!
Host Your Next Gathering, Meeting, or Retreat With Us
The Well offers spaces for individual and small group retreats. We also offer opportunities for Reiki and spiritual direction. Overnight stays may be possible depending on availability.
The Well is located near a Cook County Forest Preserve and opportunities to commune with nature abound just a short walk from the center. We are less than one mile away from the Stone Avenue Metra station, and just 30 minutes away from both Midway and O’Hare airports.
Three meals per day can be included in the retreat.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out to us at thewell@csjoseph.org
Retreat Policies
All information for groups – number of participants, meals attending, and spaces needed – must be received 3 weeks before the event or retreat.
For all outside retreats, the non-refundable deposit amount is 25% of the total cost.
Full payment is due one week after the retreat or event start date.
Notice of cancellation received within 2-4 weeks of the start date will receive a refund (minus the deposit).
Refunds will be processed within 3-5 business days from the date of your request.
All groups must sign an “Occupancy Agreement” to complete reservation. Groups must provide emergency contact information for participants.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 2 weeks before the start date. You are welcome to change your payment to a tax-deductible gift to The Well.
Who have we hosted?
Catholic Theological Union Pathways
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Communicators for Women Religious
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Holy Guardian Angels Alpha Group
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Boulevard Presbyterian
Taller De Jose
Missionaries of the Precious Blood
National Religious Vocation Conference
King’s Dominion Int’l Church
Glenview UCC
Grace UMC
Old St. Pat’s
Midwest Methodist Foundation
Episcopal Diocese of Chicago Deacons
Forest Preserve of Cook County
Sisters of Notre Dame
Religious Formation Conference
Dominican University















