A micro urban retreat space and lodging in Washington, DC for day or overnight use. Retreat use is by donation.
An urban haven less than three miles from the White House, and blocks from the nation’s third designated national park.
Whether you’re visiting from out of town and want a restorative pause from your DC adventure or need a calm space to take a day off your demanding job, this could be just the place you need to exhale, rest, notice, play, and maybe even do some business with yourself and with God.
Looking for a regular stay?
If you're visiting DC and want a comfortable place to stay, the apartment is available through Airbnb for regular bookings.
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Located in the English basement of a row house in leafy Mount Pleasant, the apartment is designed for quiet and rest, with artisan decorative touches throughout — books, journals, and contemplative resources are provided. It’s ideal for a solo retreat but can comfortably fit 6–10 people for day use, with up to 4 overnight guests.
There are plenty of lovely touches to delight you. You may find garden flowers on the windowsill, the perfect book to while away an afternoon, or freshly baked bread. You might even roller skate!
Things to Do
Reserve the space overnight or for full/half day use, offering ample time to settle in:
- Lounge in the large main reading and sleeping area
- Meander the trails in nearby Rock Creek Park
- Stop for coffee at one of the neighborhood’s lovely cafes
- Fix up a nourishing meal in the eat-in kitchen
- Eat outside on the patio overlooking the garden
- Relax in a hammock before setting up a firepit as the sun goes down
Maybe you’re carving out time for yourself while kids are in school. Maybe you need to schedule deep work thinking or take a writing retreat. We also welcome small events, like a cozy arts night or small group retreat.
Amenities
- Two twin beds (convertible to European king) plus fold-out couch with extra supportive padding
- Private bathroom and full kitchen
- Coffee and tea setup with milk frother
- Small private deck and shared patio with garden
- Wifi available (optional — we’re happy to withhold the password if you want to unplug)
- Shared washer/dryer and air mattress available on request
- Garage parking with alley entrance; street parking also available
- Multiple bus and metro lines nearby
Retreat Stays
Drawing on ancient Christian monastic traditions of intentional hospitality, we welcome all in Jesus’ name. We hope your time here will nourish you, so you may cultivate deep roots, grow wide branches, and in turn nourish others. We provide the retreat space on a donation basis.
If you’re interested, please reach out using the form and tell me a bit about what brings you to seek a retreat.
This is a shared family space — expect occasional household sounds above. Quiet hours are observed in mornings, and absolute quiet periods are available with advance notice.
Get lost in the trails of Rock Creek Park, just minutes away on foot.
