Congregation of St Joseph

Noddfa is a Welsh word meaning refuge or shelter. At St.
Joseph Center in Tipton, Indiana, you will find a feeling of refuge in a century old farmhouse known as Little Noddfa. Whether you sit on the screened porch, meditate in the humble chapel, snuggle up in the family room or walk the labyrinth, you will most certainly find the peace and quiet for which you are searching. Visitors of all denominations are welcome and invited to share in God’s inclusive, dynamic love.

Mission Statement:
A ministry of the Congregation of St. Joseph located in Tipton, Indiana, Little Noddfa provides a refuge and resource conducive to deepening unity and reconciliation within oneself, with God, others and all creation.

Little Noddfa Retreat and Spiritual Center offers:

• Serene environment

• Quiet rural setting

• Beautifully landscaped grounds

• Comfortable accommodations

• Central air conditioning

• Smoke-free facility

• Television and VCR

• Nutritional meals

• Five guest bedrooms with baths

• three double beds

• two single beds

• one hide-a-bed

• Meeting space for ten people

• Fully equipped kitchen

• Reflection chapel

• Screened-in porch

• Small lending library

• Outdoor labyrinth

• Daily liturgy

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For more information email:
littlenoddfa@csjoseph.org

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Come Away to a quiet place of rest
A retreat at Little Noddfa is an opportunity to leave the stresses of life behind and withdraw to a quiet place to rediscover the sacred in your life.
It is a journey into solitude, then back again to daily life...refreshed and renewed.

Types of Retreats Offered:

A. Private Retreat

One or more days

Time alone with another

Personal agenda of rest, reading, exercise, and prayer

B. Individually Directed Retreat

Two to eight days

Alone time with God

Daily meeting with spiritual director to reflect on your prayer and inner movements and to discern together the direction for the next day’s prayer

C. Small Group Retreat

Two to six people

One or more days

You provide the program and facilitation or a staff member may assist you

D. Spiritual Direction

Regular meetings with an experienced Spiritual Director skilled in the art of listening

Opportunity to be more attentive to the movements of God in your life

E. Outdoor Labyrinth

Open to everyone

Walking the Labyrinth is a way to regroup, recharge and reconnect with God

Assistance in planning a labyrinth retreat is available upon request