About the
Holy Spirit Center
Our Mission
To provide a sacred space and to accompany people as they seek to find God in all things.
Our History
The Holy Spirit Center was originally built for the Archdiocese of Anchorage as a seminary but was later used as a monastery for years. The Society of Jesus, or Jesuits, were active at the Holy Spirit Center until 2007 when directorship was transferred to lay people, which is how it continues to this day.
Our Team
The Holy Spirit Center is staffed by an executive director and assisted by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you would like to join our team, please reach out through our volunteer page!
Michelle Waclawski
Executive Director
Father Luz Flores
Celebrant - Resurrection Chapel
Our Board
The Holy Spirit Center is looking for Volunteer Board of Directors members, specifically with strengths in Ministry leadership. If you are interested in applying for the Board of Directors, please contact Bill Gee at 907-244-3705.
Bill Gee
President
Roe Sturgulewski
Vice President
David LeClair
Treasurer
Patricia Kennish
Secretary
Owen Carey
Member
Father Patrick Travers
Member, Vicar General/Chancellor Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau
Frequently Asked Questions
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We welcome individuals and groups for retreats, faith-based gatherings, nonprofit events, conferences, workshops, meetings, personal retreats, and overnight stays. With 25 rooms and 38 beds (twin, full & queen) in three different buildings, you can rent the entire facility or one of the buildings.
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We have a recommended caterer who cooks food on site, but groups are welcome to choose any caterer they want or bring in food themselves. Those on individual retreat have access to a private kitchen with a stove, microwave, toaster oven, toaster, blender and air fryer. All groups and individuals are responsible for arranging their own food for their event or stay.
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Overnight rooms are simple, with shared restrooms and no TV’s. Some have two twin beds, while others have a full or queen bed. Most rooms have a desk and chair, some have in-room sinks, and some have Denali views. Two conference rooms have space for 75 or 30 people, and a dining room that seats 60, There are additional cozy spots like the chapel and meeting rooms for 2-4 people. Wi-Fi is available. A simple private kitchen allows you to cook your own meals with a small dining room adjacent. A stations of the cross trail with benches meanders through woods and meadow on the grounds. View our Campus.
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Overnight accommodations for individuals are $85/night plus a 15% cleaning fee. Meeting spaces range from $200/day to $400/day, with half-day rates available. Large groups renting the entire facility may qualify for special group rates. Overnight accommodations for individuals are $85/night plus a 15% cleaning fee.
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The chapels are available for prayer, worship, reflection, and appropriate faith-based gatherings. We request that groups honor the sacred spaces.
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Fill out the inquiry form on our contact page and someone will contact you about availability. Share details about your group, preferred dates, number of guests, the meeting space(s) you’re interested in, and the goals of your stay, and we’ll help you find the right space if there is availability.