Who We Are

Inviting seekers of wisdom into conversation and contemplation

Located in the picturesque Litchfield Hills of Connecticut, Wisdom House is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) interfaith retreat and conference center presenting programs in spirituality, wellness, the arts, and ecology, while offering hospitality to academic, civic, nonprofit, and business organizations. We are committed to sustainability, justice, and welcoming people of all backgrounds and beliefs.

We are a community that promotes creativity and honors all cultures. Nestled in the Litchfield Hills, Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center invites you to an experience of peace and tranquility.

This former college and convent for the community of Catholic sisters, the Daughters of Wisdom, continues to exists as a ministry of the Daughters of Wisdom and provide an environment for reflection and expression. Truly interfaith, Wisdom House honors faith traditions from around the world and those who remain unaffiliated with a specific tradition.

Our Campus

Our Main Building, Farm House, Barn and other campus buildings sit on is 70 acres of rolling hills. The Farm House dates to 1770 while the Barn, now an open and airy meeting room, was built circa 1925. We have a carriage house and an in-ground swimming pool. All of these spaces have stunning views of the meadows and forests.

Over the years, we’ve renovated many of our spaces, providing additional guest accommodations and meeting spaces, an inclusive worship space in the chapel, as well as an art gallery. We’ve also improved and expanded our outdoor spaces of contemplation and renewal, such as our labyrinth, Peace Garden, shrine areas, and Medieval Mary Garden. Our care of creation values are expressed throughout the campus, including solar panels that help offset our power consumption.

Wisdom House values its location in the historic town of Litchfield, incorporated in 1719. The town provides historic cultural resources to all who visit this area.