Welcome to Tau Center, a Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans

   Come Explore Tau Center

Finding Presence in Nature -
Being Present with Ourselves -
Joining in the Presence of others -
in the stillness and calm of Tau Center

Welcome to the Tau Center. We invite you to "come join us" for scheduled retreats and program offerings. If you would like to schedule a individual retreat, please fill out this form. Small group reservations are now open. Please fill out this form for more information. A list of offerings are listed to the right on this page. 

Click here for eJournal of Finding Presence in Community

Journal in PDF format

Reflection video here


Let Us Begin Again

   Earth Gratitude-God's Vision of Abundant Life

The beauty of our planet, the beauty of nature...

Take a moment for Joy and Gratitude for the gift of Creation 

Enjoy this video reflection

Earth Gratitude-StillPoint

Flip Magazine

Individual & Guided Retreats

To schedule a day retreat, please fill out this personal retreat request. Note that there is a minimum 2-week notice

Come Explore a Virtual Day Retreat Here

Learn more about a Day Retreat here

All retreatants and program attendees are required to sign in at the Entrance 5 reception desk upon arrival.

Small Group Retreats & Programs

Tau Center is accepting reservations for small groups. Note that there is a minimum 4-week notice. Please fill out this group retreat request.

Virtual Group Retreat Coming Soon

Learn more about a Group Retreat, here

All retreatants and program attendees are required to sign in at the Entrance 5 reception desk upon arrival.

Earth Joy - A Solstice Drumming Circle & Guided Walk

Come Celebrate the Public Opening of the new St Clare Garden at Tau Center

Wednesday, June 21 - 5:30 p.m. 

Learn more and register here

Seasonal Programs 

Tau Center offers a range of programs, in-person and online, focused in the area’s of Contemplation, Creative Spirituality, Eco-Spirituality and Franciscan Life.

We also offer additional topics and small groups that may support your spiritual journey.   

Click here for a complete list of our current scheduled offerings.

Personal Day Retreats

Come Explore Our New Personal Day Retreat Video

Come experience the stillness of a Personal Retreat at Tau Center in Wheaton.

To schedule a day retreat, please fill out this personal retreat request. Note that there is a minimum 2-week notice

Learn more about a Day Retreat here

Wheaton Franciscan Sisters

Be a blessing in the heart of the world!

We are a welcoming community of Catholic sisters, covenant companions, partners, and friends committed to sharing the Good News of God’s infinite love through prayer, service, and community. We invite you to join us as seekers – in prayer – in worship – in personal growth – in mission – in community.

No matter where you are on your life journey, you are welcome here.

VISIT WEBSITE

Sunday Liturgy and Prayer 

CLICK HERE