A retreat home for every tradition. For three decades, faith communities across South Louisiana have used the Solomon Center as their place apart — to worship, to plan, to renew, to gather.
The Solomon Center is, before anything else, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. EDOLA's clergy retreats happen here. Happening, the high school youth weekend, has met here for years. The women's and men's recovery communities return annually. The Conference on Ministry. The Racial Reconciliation Commission. Bishop's functions. The deacons. The altar guild.
For Episcopalians, the Solomon Center is not a venue. It is an extension of diocesan life. The Bishop visits often. Our chapel is consecrated. Our staff knows the prayer book. The silver is polished for the right reasons.
"The Solomon Center has long been a sacred gift to this diocese — a place where faith is renewed, leaders are formed, and God's people find rest and clarity for the journey ahead. But it is not just a gift for Episcopalians. Whoever you are, I invite you to experience this sacred gift."
— The Rt. Rev. Shannon Rogers Duckworth
Bishop of Louisiana
Victory Fellowship has worshiped here. Church of the King retreats here. New Hope Baptist has worshiped here. Catholic parishes from across the New Orleans and Baton Rouge archdioceses gather here regularly. Presbyterian congregations, Lutheran groups, Methodist women's ministries, non-denominational youth gatherings, Pentecostal pastoral retreats — the Solomon Center honors the full breadth of Christian expression.
| Women's Retreats | Particular strength of the property; quiet, contemplative setting that supports deep conversation |
| Men's Retreats | Outdoor activities, campfires, lake access support typical men's retreat programming |
| Clergy & Pastor Retreats | Single-clergy sabbaticals through full-diocese clergy retreats; private suites available |
| Marriage Encounters | Couples weekend retreats; private rooms with two queen beds |
| Youth Group Retreats | Junior high through college-age; full property access for activities |
| Staff Planning Retreats | Annual planning retreats for parish, church, and ministry leadership teams |
| Vestry & Council Retreats | Smaller-group governance retreats; secondary conference room and breakout spaces |
| Congregation-Wide Weekends | Larger gatherings up to 132 overnight |
Christian groups have been the Solomon Center's primary guests for three decades. The property and our hospitality, however, are equally suited to retreats from any faith tradition.
The Chapel of the Holy Cross is consecrated as Christian. For communities whose practice calls for different sacred space, the property offers genuine alternatives: the lakeside pavilion for open-air gatherings, the Lodge with its great room, the prairie, the trails, and 200 acres of pine forest where many groups find their own quiet places of practice.
We would actively welcome inquiries from Jewish congregations, Muslim communities, Buddhist sanghas, interfaith dialogue groups, and other communities seeking a retreat home in South Louisiana. Our Executive Director, the Rev. Robert Beazley, is happy to speak directly with your community's leadership to understand what you need and to discuss whether the Solomon Center is the right fit.
Tammy's team and Chef Jeff's kitchen have coordinated kosher and halal accommodations for past groups, working with families and partner caterers to honor each community's dietary tradition. We've also handled vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, keto, allergies, nightshade aversions, and any number of other dietary needs as part of normal hospitality. Whatever your community requires, tell us. We will plan around it.
Submit an inquiry and we will respond within one business day. Mention your specific context — we will tailor the conversation accordingly.
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