LOCATION: The Cemace Retreat House is nestled on 20 acres of manicured land along Lake Pontchartrain in Jefferson Parish, a suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. The grounds are graced by numerous types of trees, including magnolia trees and live oak trees.
Metairie Cenacle Retreat House
5500 St. Mary Street
Metairie, LA 70006
COST: Tuition and room/board is:
•Private room with Monday arrival: $1000
•Private room with Sunday arrival: $1100
•Commuting (lunch and dinner included): $800
Full payment is due September 5th.
MEALS: We share our meals in the dining room. The Cenacle will do its best to accommodate special diets if you inform the Midwest Academy staff at least two weeks in advance. Vegetarians - please let us know!
OTHER: Bring a notebook and pens to take notes. Guitars and other musical instruments are also welcome for evening recreation. Casual dress is fine.
FREE EVENING: Wednesday evening is unscheduled. In past sessions, groups have gone dancing, joined events at local organizations, or thrown parties. The group will decide how it wants to spend its free evening.
TRANSPORTATION / DIRECTIONS: Coming soon
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ATTEND ALL SECTIONS OF THE TRAINING SESSION.
The beginning builds a foundation for the later sections.
If you have any questions about the site, please email Tony or call 312-427-2304.
The Midwest Academy advances movements for progressive social change by teaching strategic, rigorous, results-oriented approach to social action and organization building. The Academy provides training (introductory and advanced) and consulting, equipping organizers, leaders, and their organizations to think and act strategically to win justice for all.
