NAZARETH SPIRITUALITY CENTER
Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary717 North Batavia Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510
Discover a beautiful place in a quiet and prayerful setting
The Nazareth Spirituality Center is an 18-bedroom facility nestled on the wooded grounds of the Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary in Batavia, Illinois. The Center is available for days of prayer, group meetings, and workshops, as well as overnight retreats. Each group is expected to provide its own leaders and meals.
Nazareth... ...the home of Mary and where she gave her “yes” to God....where Joseph, Mary and Jesus settled upon their return from Egypt.
...where Jesus grew up; where Jesus prayed and played and learned how to be a carpenter.
..."Jesus advanced in wisdom and age and grace before God and men." (Luke 2:52)
Dining area
Great room
Private bedroom
- Two suites with private bathrooms
- 16 private bedrooms that share two community bathrooms
- Chapel featuring the artwork of Brother Mel
- Dining area with fully-equipped kitchen
- Meeting room that accommodates up to 40 people
- Tranquil wooded grounds and grotto for outdoor prayer and reflection
- Adjacent to the Fox River Trail
- Wireless internet
The Chapel at Nazareth Spirituality Center
The Chapel at Nazareth Spirituality Center lends itself to a quiet simplicity. It is the perfect place to experience interior reflection and to focus one’s prayer on the Eucharist. The Chapel walls are adorned with etchings and relief sculptures, telling the story of our existence. The four elements basic to life-water, earth, fire and air-are juxtaposed with elements central to our faith –Creation, Incarnation, Resurrection, and Redemption. The artwork that enhances this holy place is the creation and vision of Marianist Brother Melvin Meyer.
Accommodations
Day and overnight accommodations are available for individuals and groups.
For more information or to make reservations:Nazareth Spirituality Center
Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary
717 North Batavia Avenue
Batavia, Illinois 60510-1228
Phone: 630-879-1296, Email: nazareth_sscm@sbcglobal.net
www.sscm-usa.org
DIRECTIONS FROM NORTH SUBURBS: I-294 south to I-90 (toward Rockford). I-90 west to Randall Road south (West of Elgin) Randall Road south (through Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva) to Fabyan Parkway (huge orange Home Depot on left corner.) Turn left onto Fabyan to Batavia Ave. (Rt. 31). Turn right onto Rt. 31. Stay in right lane. It is second entrance. (Brick columns with SERVANTS OF THE HOLY HEART OF MARY...717 N. Batavia Ave.) Follow drive past large house in front to a newer structure in back of property...Nazareth.
DIRECTIONS FROM NORTHSIDE OF CHICAGO (Depending where you are coming from....) Take Eisenhower ....or whatever route is good for you to get to the East-West Tollway (I-88). Take I-88 west (toward Aurora). Exit at Rt. 31—North. At the end of the ramp (a long one), turn left (north) toward Batavia. Watch odometer and go 4.9 miles on Rt. 31. (You will go past off-track racing, Rt. 56, Mooseheart, Main Street, Wilson Street.) After Wilson Street, start watching speed signs. Our entrance is on the left...a little past the first 40 mph sign. (Brick columns with SERVANTS OF THE HOLY HEART OF MARY...717 N. Batavia Ave.) If you reach the stoplights at Fabyan Parkway, you missed it. Follow drive past large house in front to a newer structure in back of property...Nazareth.
DIRECTIONS FROM SOUTHWEST SIDE OF CHICAGO Take I-55 South to I-355 North. Take I-355 North to I-88 (East-West Tollway) west toward Aurora. Exit at Rt. 31—North. At the end of the ramp (a long one), turn left (north) toward Batavia. Watch odometer and go 4.9 miles on Rt. 31. (You will go past off-track racing, Rt. 56, Mooseheart, Main Street, Wilson Street.) After Wilson Street, start watching speed signs. Our entrance is on the left. ..a little past the first 40 mph sign. (Brick columns with SERVANTS OF THE HOLY HEART OF MARY...717 N. Batavia Ave.) If you reach the stoplights at Fabyan Parkway, you missed it. Follow drive past large house in front to a newer structure in back of property...Nazareth.
DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH Take I-55 North to I-355 North. Take I-355 North to I-88 (East-West Tollway) west toward Aurora. Exit at Rt. 31—North. At the end of the ramp (a long one), turn left (north) toward Batavia. Watch odometer and go 4.9 miles on Rt. 31. (You will go past off-track racing, Rt. 56, Mooseheart, Main Street, Wilson Street.) After Wilson Street, start watching speed signs. Our entrance is on the left...a little past the first 40 mph sign. (Brick columns with SERVANTS OF THE HOLY HEART OF MARY...717 N. Batavia Ave.) If you reach the stoplights at Fabyan Parkway, you missed it. Follow drive past large house in front to a newer structure in back of property...Nazareth.