Around the corner, is a world away. come refresh your spirit.
At Bethany House of Prayer you will find a deeply nurturing space for contemplation and renewal in a busy world. While our roots are with the Episcopal Church, we welcome all, from various faith traditions and none, who seek to deepen their spiritual life and engage in the world with integrity.
~ Bethany House Open House Saturday September 6 ~
Come, visit us and explore the grounds of Bethany House of Prayer in Arlington
Take some deep breaths as you walk through the gardens and the sacred indoor spaces, and see if Bethany might be a place to come for personal retreat or for a church retreat. Bethany House Colleagues and friends will be there to share about the contemplative offerings that Bethany House is offering to nurture your soul, both in-person and online, during the 2025-26 year!
Contact office@bethanyhousearlington.org with any questions.
Other Upcoming Events
We have some exciting offerings this summer and early fall that will allow for the pause in nature. Here are some highlights:
Our first Wild Church service, Saturday August 16
The “Practice of Spiritual Accompaniment” Day Retreat, September 13
Shared Quiet Day, October 1
Three-day Directed Silent Retreat, October 6-9
Visit
A hidden sanctuary in Boston’s backyard
Discover a shady labyrinth of stone and grass. A meditation garden heavy with blossoms in spring. Paths winding up a gentle hill to a simple stone chapel. Our quiet spaces invite you to slow down and be refreshed by the beauty around you and within. It’s hard to believe we’re just minutes away from the bustle of downtown Arlington.
Programs & Retreats
Day and weekend programs for busy lives
With the ever-increasing noise and busyness of contemporary life, our hearts yearn for stillness and calm. Bethany House of Prayer retreats and programs provide a refuge of simplicity so you can refocus on what truly matters to you. Come for an hour, a day or a weekend, on your own, or with a group. Our mission is to nurture and support you.
Contemplative living
Spiritual grounding for daily action
The practice of contemplation invites us to experience a deeper self, quieter, open to underlying connections all around us. Caring for the life of the soul grounds our outer actions with focus and awareness. Sharing contemplative practice in community provides tools for living more present to the life of the Spirit, wherever we find ourselves.
“Peace meets you at the garden gate…
At Bethany every leaf and tree, every stone and flower seems infused with the prayers of the faithful.”
Photography Credits
We are grateful to the following photographers, whose artistry graces our website: Gregory Wostrel, Julia Slayton, Jordan Kessler, Susie Smith White