Retreat & Conference Center
Welcome to the Retreat & Conference Centre
The heart of our mission is simple. We provide a setting and atmosphere for spiritual and intellectual growth and renewal.
The Retreat and Conference Centre is a gathering place for thousands of people from numerous religious, civic, and non-profit organizations, including the Montana Association for the Blind, the Native Catholic community, the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, and the University of Providence.
The Ursuline Centre also offers meeting rooms, overnight accommodations, food service, an auditorium, and a gymnasium. Our guests enjoy our superior food service and the unique ambiance of our historic building.
Visitors are also invited to explore the Ursuline Heritage Museum, which tells the story of the Ursuline Sisters who came to Montana in 1884 as missionaries to Native Americans and white settlers. Tours of the museum and historic rooms are available by appointment.
Meeting Rooms
The Ursuline Retreat and Conference Centre is home to 6 meeting and conference rooms to accommodate group sizes up to 90 individuals. We offer audio/visual equipment and technology including WIFI, flat screen televisions, LED projectors and microphone-speaker setups.
Lounge I is on the 1st floor next to the Dining Room. It is the main conference room and the largest, comfortably seating 90 people.
The Merici Lounge is located on the 2nd floor. Bright, cheery, and inviting, this conference room offers seating for 60 individuals and is equipped with a 70″ flatscreen TV and DVD to accommodate presentations.
The Gold Room offers a warm and congenial atmosphere for smaller group gatherings. This conference room offers seating for 40 people and is equipped with a 70″ flatscreen TV and DVD to accommodate presentations.
The Community Room, located on the 3rd floor, is an ideal meeting space for groups sizes 12 to 24. The room incorporates abundant natural lighting, a large format flat screen and close proximity to bathrooms.
The Amadeus Library is named for Montana Ursuline Missions foundress Mother Amadeus Dunn. The room includes many antique books and musical instruments, and can accommodate smaller meetings and prayer groups. A dining room table at the back provides a good place for smaller conferences.
The Amata Lounge is named in honor of Mother Amata Marie McNaught, a music educator whose family members remain active and loyal supporters of the Ursuline Centre. There is cable television in this room, as well as a computer with an internet connection.
Overnight Accommodations
Our individual Private Rooms have either one bed or two to fit your needs. Most of our one-bed rooms offer Queen or Double beds, while our two bed options offer full size beds. Each room is equipped with a dresser, sink and mirror for your convenience.
Separate restroom/shower accommodations for men and women are semi-private, shared facilities located at the end of the hallway on the sleeping floors.
We also offer Dorm Room style sleeping accommodations (think youth camp). Two of the dorms will sleep 12 people each and the third dorm room will accommodate 7 people. The dorm room arrangement is perfect for overnight school field trips.
The Bishop’s Suite offers retreat directors and weekend guests a unique and one-of-a-kind overnight experience with a full bedroom apartment and accompanying library and sitting area.
Food Service – Pine Dining Room
The spacious Pine Dining Room offers comfortable seating for 100 guests. Our professional food service staff offers full courses of delicious meals, specific to the needs of your group. Please call us regarding delicious menu options!Auditorium
With historic charm and character, and seating for 220 people, the auditorium is drawn upon as the stage for school programs and concerts. With incredible acoustics the auditorium hosts a variety of recitals, community concerts, and acapella groups. And at various times throughout the year it serves as a chapel for ecumenical church services
Gymnasium
The gymnasium is a buzz of activity throughout the week. During the school day the kids enjoy a variety of activities and games. In the afternoon and evenings numerous groups take advantage of the gym for a wide array of activities. From Special Olympics, to the Great Falls Dog Club, to many, many, community basketball and volleyball clubs, and citywide events the gymnasium is a hub of daily happenings.