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What Visitors Say About the Center of Renewal…  

Our stay was very enjoyable and our group had a wonderful time.  The atmosphere was wonderful, the surroundings were much more than we expected, and the Center met all of our needs…very impressed with the Center…Thank you so much for making our Marriage Ministry Retreat a success. -Zion Hill Missionary

The serenity of the setting was very important to our retreat…Many thanks to all who made our stay comfortable…Staff were so nice. -Eastern Great Lakes Fiber Conference

Everyone that attended had wonderful comments about the facility and grounds – how beautiful, quiet, peaceful.  We had a great experience with Stella Niagara and would like to come back.  We had a lot of fun and left rested and renewed. -Women’s Serenity Weekend

An excellent facility…wonderful job in handling all our problems, requests, and questions as well as handling the entire stay of our group!  I would like to thank you for making our stay so pleasant, the facilities and meals were excellent and the personnel were polite and extremely helpful at all times. -Worker Sisters of the Holy Spirit

Words will never be able to convey our gratitude to you…once again the hospitality extended made each man and woman feel like the precious child of God which they are! ...at each and every step of the way, I felt that our group was in good hands…staff efforts have always rated above and beyond the call of duty…” -AIDS Family Services

It is refreshing, especially these days, to have such kindness and accommodation shown…smiles and the willingness to help.  Such a beautiful spot!  We all enjoy returning…We feel very well taken care of at the Center of Renewal. - -St. Peter and Paul Parish

There is a spiritual quality that lives up to your name and makes renewal a reality. -Sylvia D.

The peace in this place is so healing, it has been an answer to prayer to find a place to spend alone with God.  I love coming to COR for my retreats.  The peace and serenity is tangible. -Terri A.

Stella Niagara is perfect for a retreat from the chaos of the material world.  The staff are exceptionally helpful and caring and thoughtful. -Pauline F.

We had the most wonderful weekend retreat.  Your hospitality, warmth and coordination were so appreciated.  We marveled at the grounds, the time we had to coordinate and the overall peace and serenity that surrounded us.  The grounds and buildings were immaculate and lovely.  Thank you for the kindness shown us…so friendly, gracious and outgoing.  It made us feel so welcome. -Spirit of Fellowship Church

…all was excellent…very, very helpful… True Bethel Baptist Church

Absolutely beautiful grounds.  Our group should have allowed more time for prayer and exploring the grounds. -Our Lady Queen of Peace

Lovely setting…would enjoy returning… Niagara Wellness Council

The staff was extremely kind and helpful.  We had a wonderful weekend.  Everything was great! -Church of the Good Shepherd

Loved it!  It was wonderful.  Thank you. -First Presbyterian Church

Extremely helpful and hospitable…It is a great Center.  Thank you for your hospitality. -Upstate NY Synod – Intern Cluster

COR was a great place for this gathering… have to use it again in the future… -Niagara University

Everything was very good, the staff very warmly welcoming…everything contributed to an atmosphere conducive to prayer. -Sisters of Social Service

We all appreciate the courtesy with which we were received, the quality of service that was offered us, and the hospitality that made our stay most enjoyable. -Bishop Michael M.

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and was very blessed by the opportunity to go to Stella Niagara.  I look forward to doing it again and highly recommended it to family and friends.  I enjoyed the quiet, peace, privacy and cleanliness! -Cindy G.

Excellent Staff…friendly and helpful. -Family & Children Services of Niagara

We felt very welcomed.  It was a very holy time. -St. John’s Grace                                

Everything went very well.  It was wonderful. -Bethany Prayer Group 

Thank you for your help.  We will be back. -DuPont

We felt welcome and perfectly at ease. -Sacred Heart Confirmation Group

A very comfortable, accommodating place. -St. Charles Parish

Our time at Stella Niagara was wonderful!  We felt safe, comfortable, welcomed…most gracious…God bless you and your ministry. -Sisters of O.P.

Thank you for your hospitality. Your facility is spotless and everyone most cordial. -Rosemary S.

I feel very comfortable at COR and will continue to plan private retreats there and recommend it to others. -Sandy S.

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, as did my youth leaders…the staff were friendly, hospitable, and very helpful...We would definitely consider coming again. -St. Christopher’s Youth Leaders Retreat

Outstanding – We’ll be back! -SAREP  

Everything was very nice, everyone was very responsive to our needs. Thanks so much! -United Way of Niagara

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE CENTER OF RENEWAL

The Center of Renewal, Inc. at Stella Niagara is a community of service. In the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, we provide hospitality, promote spiritual growth, and foster the development of people. Individuals and groups are welcome to this environment of peace and beauty.

 

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