The Franciscan Retreat Center is in the northwest corner of Colorado Springs, nestled in the shadow of Pikes Peak. Directions, a map, and a contact form are below.
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TOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
If you would like a tour of our facility prior to booking an event, it is highly recommended that you schedule an appointment in advance. Our conference and guest rooms are heavily utilized making availability for viewing unpredictable; walk-ins may not be accommodated.
Call 719-955-7025 to schedule a tour.
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Directions from North or South on I-25
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Exit #149 >Woodmen Road
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Head WEST on Woodmen (toward the mountains).
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Go about 1/3 mile, stay in far right lane.
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Look for small white sign that says Mt. St. Francis.
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At the intersection of Windchime and Woodmen, you will make a right-hand turn.
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Follow Woodmen approx. 3.2 miles and you will see the entrance to Mt. St. Francis on your left.
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Enter the grounds and follow the signs to Franciscan Retreat Center or Francis Place.
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You will stay straight and make no turns once on the property.
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FROM the Denver Airport to the Franciscan Center:
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Take Pena Blvd. to I-70 West
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Take 225 South to I-25
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Take I-25 South to Exit 149 (Woodmen Road)
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Exit to your right staying in the far right lane
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Turn right again on Woodmen Road
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Travel down Woodmen Road for about 3.5 miles and you'll see Mt. St. Francis on your left.
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Enter the grounds and follow the directional signs to the Franciscan Center.
TO the Denver Airport from the Franciscan Center:
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Take I-25 North
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Exit 225 North
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Exit I-70 East
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Exit Pena Blvd. to the airport
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FROM the Colorado Springs Airport to the Franciscan Center:
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Leave the airport on Drennan Road going west
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Turn right on Powers Blvd.
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Turn left on Fountain Blvd.
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Stay on Fountain Blvd. which merges with I-25 going North (towards Denver)
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Take Exit 149 (Woodmen Road) and turn left under I-25. Stay in the far right lane.
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Turn right on Woodmen Road
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Travel down Woodmen Road for about 3.5 miles and you'll see Mt. St. Francis on your left.
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Enter the grounds and follow the directional signs to the Franciscan Center.