Yummy Food and Love
a My Dunrovin Story, by Linda Tibbetts Growing up in Marine on St. Croix, I knew of Dunrovin Retreat Center as the place where Brother …
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Every Weekend a Family Reunion
a My Dunrovin Story, by Denise Muske I began working in Dunrovin Guest Services as a newly married woman during the fall of 2008; and …
Star of Dunrovin: a Mission Statement
Lo, the Three Wise Men sought after the Star of Dunrovin! Uh, that’s not the way the story goes. Or is it? Beginning in mid-2017, …
The Getaway Journey
At 7:00 p.m. on a Friday night, students make their way from the parking lot to the doors of Dunrovin Retreat Center. They are coming …
Who Knows You Best and Loves You Most
We begin the new school year with a lesson for the inquisitive reader: Define the word “jewel.” Is your first thought one of diamonds, pearls, …
Dawdling Down the River (While Transforming the World)
What do the imminent closing of the Herberger’s stores and the 26th Annual Dunrovin Sunset Benefit Cruise have in common? Maybe not much. Recently a …
Stella Lundquist – Woman Extraordinaire
As she sweeps into the room, the day becomes a bit livelier with her enthusiasm. “I need to move!” this bright light of a woman …
Coming Alongside Each Other
Our summer program staff have arrived at Dunrovin and are preparing to welcome summer campers and DLITErs (DLITE = Dunrovin Leadership Intensive Training Experience is …
Decoding Dunrovin’s Youth Programs
As winter melts away, God’s beauty in creation is revealed this spring. We are filled with joy and awe as we watch the seasons change. …
A Legacy of Generosity from the Hadrath Family
Charles “Chip” Hooley, Dunrovin’s Board of Directors chair since 2017, appreciates the history and vision of Dunrovin because of his family’s legacy. His grandparents, Rueben …
Taking “Time to Slow Down and Step Back:” Celebrating Mark Syman and His Impact on Dunrovin
As a retreat center, a focus of Dunrovin has always been nurturing and empowering youth. The center was purchased and founded to serve Lasallian schools …
We Love Our Guests
Sometimes people wonder about us. Does Dunrovin lead youth programs or rent out to private/group retreats? The answer: We do both! Retreatants come out to …
Taking a Tour of Dunrovin
Recently, a guest on a private retreat stated, “I never knew about this place. It is like a gem so close to the city.” So …
Christmas Rest
Christmas Rest An oxymoron or a practical reality? Who can rest during the frantic season of Christmas? Baking and cleaning and decorating and shopping and …
Eucharist = Thanksgiving
Eucharist is a central theme to the ministry we do at Dunrovin. In its essence, Eucharist offers the very blood and body of Jesus Christ …
Eagle Scout Projects
A plaque installed on a Dunrovin walking bridge perfectly sums up the attitude with which we care for guests — “This bridge was constructed for …
Board of Directors: The Priests
To continue the trend of spotlighting the people standing behind and supporting Dunrovin’s mission we are going to spend some time focusing on our incredible …
Board of Directors: Brother Michael Lee Anderson
Dunrovin Board of Directors member, Bro. Michael Lee Anderson (pictured with his dog Bella Boo), admits his claim to fame: Bro. Michael Lee graduated from Benilde …
Spotlight: The Faces Behind the Food: Janice White
In the Lasallian spirit, Dunrovin staff desires to show Christ in hospitality to all who come here. And what better way to show that …