The apostles told Jesus all they had done and taught.  Then he said to them, "You must come apart to an out-of-the-way place by yourselves and rest for a while."  - Mark 6:30

The Purpose of the Pauline House is
  w to provide a place for solitude that nourishes contemplation
  w to affirm the need for active religious
          to "go apart from time to time
          for reflection and prayerful listening to the Word of God
          so that one may return to community and ministry
          with an ever-deepening commitment & loving response
  w to provide a place for others to also "go apart" and listen 
     more deeply to the sound of God's Word in their lives.

Scheduling for the hermitage will go  through Sister Virginia Ann and the key will be kept in the Villa.
w Bed linens and towels are provided
w Guests bring their own food and prepare their own meals
w East guest is responsible for washing the bed linens and towels
     for the next guest.  Guests are also responsible for cleaning the
     rooms before they leave.

Maintenance Needs:
          When the guests returns the key to the Villa, they will also be asked to note anything that they observed needs to be attended to by those in charge.  If it is a maintenance need, it will be reported to Sister Virginia Ann.

Finances:
          Those who use the hermitage (outside of community members) will be invited to make a donation according to their means.  The suggested offering will be $50.00 per day for those who can afford it.