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The Franciscan Center is a small group meeting site where you can really focus on the work to be done. This tranquil facility offers the quiet seclusion of a faraway retreat, and yet, it isn't far away at all. The Center's facilities include: chapel, conference area, dining room, library, gift shop, and 38 comfortable bedrooms with private showers. Single rooms are assigned on first-come, first-served basis. Two of the bedrooms are handicapped equipped. All public areas are handicapped accessible and assistance can be obtained for the hearing impaired. The building has central air conditioning and heat and ceiling fans in each room. Meals are prepared by our staff and bed linens and towels are provided.

Conference Facilities We welcome groups or organizations who want to arrange retreats, workshops, and/or days of reflection with a presenter from the Center staff. Groups with preplanned programs are also welcome. Costs for hosted groups vary. Please call the Center at (813) 229-2695 for more information.

The Conference Room Located in the main building, it accommodates classroom seating for 30 participants and theater seating for 60. The dining room adapts easily to conference use, with tables and chairs for 55 people. The Center can also provide:

Audio-visual equipment, including overhead and slide projectors
Flip charts
Easels
Video replay equipment
Computer access

Sabbath House, a small building on the Center grounds, provides an alternate setting for small groups or individuals. The house offers combined meeting space (up to 20 maximum)and living space or overnight accommodations (2 bedrooms).

The Gift Nook continues to be a source of all things Franciscan to enhance your retreat experience, including cards, books, music, Franciscan Tau and San Damiano crosses.