Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center

09/03/2026

Register now for a Fall night of wonder under the stars with retired meteorologist Mike Lynch on Friday, October 9!

Come out for a Fall night of wonder under the stars with retired meteorologist Mike…

08/31/2026

Our starry starry night hibiscus blooms are especially stunning this time of year and will sustain butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds well through late-summer.

Do you have a favorite flower on our grounds?

08/28/2026

Navigate Intuitive Coaching and Cedar & Soul are hosting a wellness retreat on October 23-25.
*This is not an MOCRC event but one we are happy to promote*

This weekend was intentionally created to give you space to slow down, reconnect, explore, laugh, reflect, and simply breathe.
• meditation & yoga
• inspiring workshops and sessions
• sound & soulful experiences
• time in nature
• connection with an incredible community of women
• plenty of space to just be

Every part of the weekend is an invitation. Participate in what speaks to you, take quiet time when you need it, and make the experience your own. Register at cedarnsoul.com/retreats-store

08/26/2026

Read our latest blog post for an update regarding an ongoing project to restore our Monarch Waystation.

The Monarch Waystation is one of the many highlights of our grounds. The 5,000+ square…

08/21/2026

Rotating snacks like fruit, yogurt, granola bars, and trail mix are available throughout your retreat. Leaders, treat your participants with scratch-made cupcakes, assorted charcuterie, warm cookies, or so much more. Inquire today!

08/05/2026

Hummingbirds truly live life in the fast lane! With their hearts beating over 1,200 times per minute and their wings flapping 80 times per second, we relish the opportunity to get a closer look at these beauties at our feeders in the dining room.

*photos captured by recent guest, Doug Andre

07/31/2026

"The flowers in this photo didn’t come from a florist. Nothing arranged to match a color palette. Just what the land was already offering, gathered and carried in. That’s the prairie, telling the truth about itself, a diversity of flowers, grasses, and trees freely and wildly growing together..."

Read more in our latest blog post.

The flowers in this photo didn’t come from a florist. Our Director of Programming &…

07/23/2026

Nourish your body, mind, and soul on a personal retreat. Schedule today at mtolivetretreat.org/personal-retreats/

07/20/2026

Santorini Salad with Chicken Souvlaki
lettuce & snap peas from our garden, scallion, pepperoncini, caper, feta, dill

07/14/2026

The 150 acres of native plants and wildlife that surround the conference & retreat center invite guests to slow down, breathe easy, and take in the beauty of creation, vast like the rolling prairies and small like the miracle of the monarch.