The Poustinia is Currently Closed for the Winter Season
Let God speak to your heart
Poustinia means “desert.”
Sometimes God draws us to a “deserted place” (Mk 6:31), free of distractions, because He wants to be with us and speak to our hearts. This kind of “desert” is open and free to God's love.
“I will lead [Israel] into the desert and speak to her heart” (Hosea 2:14).
Our Poustinia is a beautiful and simple cabin designed for peace, solitude, and prayer — designed completely for God to speak to your heart.
Poustinia Entrance
Explore the Poustinia
Traveling to the Shrine
The Shrine is located at 8100 feet high above Tucson, Arizona in the Catalina Mountains.
It's not just a Shrine, it's an experience with amazing 7 changes in biomes, vistas rock formations, and wildlife as you drive up the 25 mile scenic "Sky Island Scenic Byway".
As you ascend the mountain you will find bathroom breaks at middle bear campgrounds (milepost 11.4) , Windy Point (halfway point), and Palisades (milepost 19.9).
Once on top you can opt to stay overnight at the Mount Lemmon Hotel (and coming soon the Mount Lemmon Lodge) as well as enjoy the Ski Lodge, University of Arizona Sky Center, a variety of restaurants and of course our General Store. And of course, enjoy all the trails!
GOT QUESTIONS? SEND AN EMAIL TO Fr. MENDOZA, RECTOR of the SHRINE, TO EXPLORE DAY TRIPS AND OVERNIGHT STAYS! CLICK HERE
PLAN YOUR SHRINE DAY TRIP
RESERVE YOUR OVERNIGHT STAY
Overnight stays offered from April through October.
All retreats are self-guided.
Single room available for 1 person or married couples.
$95 per night, 2 night minimum.
Inquire below for availability.
