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Upcoming Tours
Interested in Touring the CRC?
The CRC is proud to serve over 160 groups each year as a welcoming and affordable retreat center. To be good stewards of our time and resources—and to continue meeting the needs of every group—we offer FREE guided tours twice a month. These scheduled tours allow us to showcase the property, answer your questions, and ensure every group receives the support they need.
Upcoming FREE Tour Dates
Meet Outside the Cafeteria
Noon Tours
Wednesday, September 17
Monday, October 27
6:00 PM Tours
Thursday, September 18
Tuesday, October 14
To reserve your spot, you must RSVP. Monthly tours are canceled if nobody RSVP.
Email [email protected] with your group name.These tours are a great opportunity to:
✔ Walk through the retreat center
✔ See recent improvements
✔ Preview available spaces and resources
✔ Ask your questions in personTour dates are released two months in advance to avoid conflicts with scheduled retreats. With retreats onsite about 2/3 of the year, you're welcome to attend as many free tours as you'd like.
Need a Private Tour?
If the group tour dates don't work for your schedule, we offer private tours for $100. This fee offsets the staff time required to coordinate tours outside our regular availability—helping us maintain our pay-for-what-you-use pricing model and avoid raising retreat rates for all groups.
Why the fee?
We receive around 30 private tour requests per month, each averaging 2 hours. Meeting all those requests would require additional staffing—leading to higher costs for every retreat. Instead, we pass this cost only to those who need individualized scheduling.✅ Private Tour Policy:
$100 fee is due in advance
Tours are scheduled based on staff availability
Walk-in tours are not allowed without prior payment and scheduling
Please schedule ahead to ensure availability
We look forward to helping you plan a successful and meaningful retreat at the CRC!
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Packing ListLinens - if your group is paying for linens, CRC provides the following: pillow, blanket, sheets, towel, washcloth, hand towel, and shower mat. If your group is not paying for this service, you should bring your own. The bed size (twin or full) is based on the assigned room. Lodges are all twins. Groups bringing their own linens are responsible to ensure all linens, blankets, sheets, towels, pillows, etc. are wash and dried on high heat, prior to bringing on-site.
Personal Hygiene- individuals bring their own items ( deodorant, toothbrush, paste, etc).
Shampoo/Body Soap - provided by CRC
Toilet Paper - provided by CRC
Hand Soap in Bathrooms - provided by CRC
First Aid Kit - Groups are responsible for bringing their own first aid.
Coffee - if your group is paying for coffee supplies in the meeting space, everything needed will be provided. If your group is not paying, only the coffee pot and maker is provided in the hall. You would need to bring all supplies (filters, coffee, tea, cups, stirs, cream, sugar, etc).
Painters Tape - the CRC provides clips for groups to use hanging posters. If your group needs to hang something, you are only allowed to use painter's tape. Using other forms of adhesive to hang items can cause damage, and your group would be charged for those damages.
Mosquito Spray - depending on the weather, mosquitos might be out; we recommend groups bring mosquito spray.
Flashlights - the meeting spaces, rooms, and walkways are lit. If your group is using the fire pits at nighttime or walking trails at night, we recommend brining a flashlight. -
Contract Cancellation Policy
All cancelations must be made in writing from the person canceling and delivered by mail or email. Voicemail or verbal correspondence does not constitute an acceptable cancellation notice. Cancellation notice will be deemed to be the date on which the CRC receives written notification.
- Cancellation made 180 days before your retreat equals a full refund of the deposit. CRC retains 0% of deposit for Cancellation.
- Cancellation made 121 – 179 days before your retreat equals a 50% refund of the deposit. CRC retains 50% of deposit for Cancellation.
- Cancellation made 61 – 120 days before your retreat equals a 25% refund of the deposit. CRC retains 75% of deposit for Cancellation.
- Cancellation made 0-60 days before your retreat equals a 0% refund of the deposit. CRC retains 100% of deposit for Cancellation.
ACT OF GOD:
If your organization is closed entirely due to a natural disaster or pandemic, the CRC will allow your group to reschedule your event within 180 days of the retreat date. Failure to host your event within 180-days of the 1st day of your original event date will result in forfeiture of your deposit.
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RETREAT PLANNING CHECKLIST:
There are many things to do when preparing for a hosted retreat at the CRC. We have conveniently provided the following list in order to assist you.
The hall setup photos and information is provided for St. Eugene Hall, Marian Hall, Oblate Hall, Ali Center and Gerard Room so that you can plan the layout of your retreat. This also includes an Audio/Visual information as well.
To ensure details are not missed. Please communicate for retreat bookings using email as opposed to phone calls. All retreat booking details must be communicated by email. Email [email protected]
As Far As Advance As Possible:
1. Request a Proposal for Hosting a Retreat (using the Rental Request Form). A quote will be sent back to you by email within 72-hours. If you decide to book, a contract will be sent to you (when a contract is sent the dates/venue are placed on hold for 14-days).
2. Turn in Signed Contract, Addendums, & Deposit (20% of proposed cost) to the CRC (Groups will priority booking must complete this 12-months out for their spot to be held). Payments can be made by credit or debit card online. At 3% to your cost for fees. Pay Here
The Sooner the Better:
3. Select Meal Time (2nd meal time is only assigned if 3 groups are onsite on weekend or if group is during the week but crosses over to Friday). Email Kim Brown
Meal times are 45-minutes per group.
- 1st 7:30AM, 11:30AM, 5PM
- 2nd 8AM, Noon, 5:30PM
- 3rd 8:30AM, 12:30PM, 6PM
Details on meals and menu planning.Email Kim Brown
4. Select Chapel Times for Mass, Exposition, Confession, Liturgy of Hours, and Prayer (include time for preparing for Liturgy) You can book a 2-hour block of time twice each day of your retreat in advance. Then you can book additional times 2 months out. This allows all groups to use the Chapel for Mass and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Chapels are consecrated Roman Catholic Chapels and are available only for Churches in union with the Latin Rite. Chapel use is granted by Cardinal DiNardo. Details on Chapels online at https://retreatcentercrc.org/main-chapel Email your times listing the day, timeframe (sacristan entering to last person exiting), and purpose.
Ex. Friday, Sept 15 6AM - 7:30AM Mass.
Email Kim Brown
Email Kim Brown
5. Review the Contract to ensure meeting space and lodging type. Attend a tour to see available space and make plans for your retreat. If your group wants to use outdoor space such for activities, please reserve, to avoid conflicts with other groups scheduling (Marian Grotto, Stations Grotto Rosary Walk, Bayou Stations of Cross, Gaga Pit, Grass Area, Etc)
* The earlier is better as it draws closer to your date, other groups will also be in the calendar and using the CRC.ACTS Group Only - Please Read:
- Outdoor Candlelight Guidelines
Golf Cart Needed for People w/ Limited Mobility: Groups can rent one of the two Golf Carts that the CRC has for their retreat. Review the contract and get reserved in advanced for your retreat. We have two types of Golf Cart: 6-person w/ ramp for wheelchair or a 4-person low to the ground Golf Cart.
We strive to keep retreat costs low by operating with a small, dedicated staff. To do this effectively, we depend on group leaders like you to meet all planning deadlines. When deadlines are missed, it disrupts our carefully scheduled workflow and often requires staff to work overtime or rearrange responsibilities. To help prevent this, there is a $100 fee for groups that miss their 14-day or 7-day deadlines, as noted in your contract addendums. We sincerely hope to avoid charging this fee—and the best way to do so is by submitting all required information on time. Let’s work together to ensure your retreat is well-prepared and spirit-filled!
2-Months Prior to Your Retreat:
6. Book additional Chapel Times as space permits. Email Kim Brown
Email Kim Brown
14 Days Before Your Retreat (at minimum):
Please submit the following to Kim Brown:
7. Retreat Schedule(in English, or as a Word doc if translation is needed). This helps us coordinate shared spaces like the Chapel, Cafeteria, and Outdoor Prayer areas.- Failure to turn in 14 days prior will result in a $100 fee for each day late in being turned in. We are able to remain affordable for everyone by working efficiently, groups operating last minute, cause major issues for our small-scale staff and will be charged to accommodate the last minute.
8. If Paying for Meeting Space Set-Up Request (if CRC is setting up): Include number of chairs and tables, their layout (theater, classroom, banquet, circle, etc.), and any A/V or sound needs. A sketch is encouraged for complex designs
9. Certificate of Insurance (required for non-Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston groups): Must follow Addendum B requirements. Failure to submit 14 days prior will result in cancellation of your retreat and forfeiture of your deposit.- Groups, renting the CRC must provide a General Liability for $1,000,000 (One Million) Combined Single Limit per occurrence and in aggregate including: premises/operations; independent contract; complete operations; broad form property damage; personal injury liability.
- Failure to provide a General Liability policy for $1,000,000 at least 14-days prior to your event, will result in the cancellation of your event and forfeiture of your deposit.
- Insurance carriers must be approved by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, and are to be licensed in the state of Texas with a minimum BEST rating of A+
- Insurance verification is provided by a Certificate of Insurance issued by the insurance agent or broker of the insured entity.
- The Certificate of Insurance should include:
- List as Certificate Holder: Name of Organization or Individual on Contract Contact’s Mailing Address
- As additional Insured, it should name: Joe Vasquez, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, His Successors in office; & Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; & CRC Retreat Partners, Inc
- Specify “Thirty days of written notice of cancellation required”
- In the remarks section provide the Date & Name of Retreat to be hosted at the CRC
10. 7 Days Before Your Retreat (at minimum):
Please send your final headcount and meal information to Kim Brown:- Total Number of People: _____
- Numbers of Lodges:
- w/ no linens ___________
- w/ Linens in the Lodge (all 16 beds or none) _____
- Number of Rooms and Linen Needs:
- w/ No Linens: _____ (Mobility needs? How many: _____)
- w/ 1 Set Linens: _____ (Mobility needs? How many: _____)
- w/ 2 Set Linens: _____ (Mobility needs? How many: _____)
- w/ 3 Set Linens: _____
- w/ 4 Set Linens: _____
- w/ 5 Set Linens: _____
- Number of People for Meals: _____
- Extra Guests for Meals (Include meal name and number of guests): _____
- Special Dietary Needs:
- Dairy-Free: _____
- Gluten-Free: _____
- Diabetic: _____
- Vegetarian: _____
- Vegan: _____
- Failure to turn in 7 days prior will result in a $100 fee for each day late in being turned in. We are able to remain affordable for everyone by working efficiently, groups operating last minute, cause major issues for our small-scale staff and will be charged to accommodate the last minute.
11. Email Retreatant Registration (Name & Contact Information). Use the sample attached or the one you have already created.
12. Identify Group Member who will act as your Golden Plunger. The Golden Plunger is the contact between your group and the CRC On-Call Staff. Be sure to provide CRC with their cell phone number.As part of our commitment to guest safety during your retreat at the Christian Renewal Center, we ask that the Golden Plunger (group contact) sign up for local weather alert systems. This ensures you are informed in real time of any critical weather conditions that may impact your stay.
Location of Christian Renewal Center:
1515 Hughes Rd, Dickinson, Texas 77539Please complete the following two steps using your personal cell phone and email:
A. Sign up for the City of Dickinson Flood Warning System
Monitor local flood gauges near the retreat center (FM 646 @ Dickinson Bayou).Be sure to select 4 nearby gauges within 3 miles of the Christian Renewal Center.
B. Register for DickinsonALERT Emergency Notifications
This system provides alerts for severe weather, road closures, and other emergencies specific to Dickinson.Website:
https://member.everbridge.net/397890065268909/newThank you for helping us keep everyone safe and prepared during your retreat.
13. Group Leader identifies and prepares Retreat Team for their responsibilities for Retreat including being aware of CRC Addendums. https://retreatcentercrc.org/addendums
14. Watch the CRC Welcome Video for Group Leaders & Golden Plungers and look over packing list to follow instructions.
English Video: https://youtu.be/zMQJ_6ohe6w
Spanish Video: https://youtu.be/n_EkBWB126I
1st Day of Retreat:
15. Turn in payment for the remainder of your balance to the office. CRC Staff will send a bill upon receipt of the final headcount. BE ON TIME. Our staff stops the work they are doing to meet at the time, that your group selected. Please be respectful and be ontime.
16. Turn in your Room Assignment (note rooms have various beds if bed says bunk that means full with twin on top) or Lodge Assignment List. The Retreat Check-In email tells you which lodges and rooms you have been assigned, so you can plan accordingly. The property map is online at https://retreatcentercrc.org/property-map
17. Lodging (rooms or lodges) available after 3PM and Meeting Space at 8AM on the first day of the retreat. When lodging is cleaned and ready prior to 3PM, we are happy for your group to enter the lodging early.
Last Day of Retreat:
18. Ensure the group has packed up all their supplies and personal belongings. If items are found after your group departs, we only hold for 14-days following the end of your retreat before donating or discarding the items.
19. Throw trash away in the dumpster.
20. Make sure all HVAC is set to 78 Summer or 60 Winter in Lodging & Meeting Spaces.
21. Make sure all water and lights are turned off.
22. Make sure all doors and windows are closed.
23. Leave all keys and golden plunger chart on the table in your meeting hall and lock the meeting hall door. Text on-call staff that your group is leaving.
24. Report any issues to the On-Call Staff including reporting injury (Incident Report Form)
25. Check-out of lodging by 10AM and 8PM for Meeting Space. The majority of the time, the CRC does not have a fast turnaround (begin cleaning same day a group departs), and groups are allowed to leave belongings in their room until they check out. This will not be known until the day your group checks in. At check-in ast the Missionary staff.
26. Ensure your group contract and deposit are on-file to hold your spot for Priority Booking for the following year. Groups must request contracts and submit contracts and deposits within 14-days following their retreat to hold their date for the following year.