Retreat Centers

Franciscan Renewal Center

5802 E. Lincoln Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85253-4124
(480) 948-7460
(480) 948-2325(Fax)
http://www.thecasa.org

ABOUT THE CENTER

The Franciscan Renewal Center, named Casa de Paz y Bien (House of Peace and Good) was founded in 1951 by the Fransican Friars. The center is located on 25 acres in scenic Paradise Valley between landmark Camelback and Mummy Mountains. All rooms include a private bath and individually controlled heating and air conditioning units. The grounds include a 60-foot swimming pool surrounded by a large deck as well as a heated spa.

The center closes at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. Check in is at 4:00 p.m. and check out is at 10:00 a.m. Rooms must be vacated and linen changed by the occupant by 10:00 a.m. on the day of departure. The center is not equipped to handle children. While there are no telephones or televisions in the guest rooms, there are easily accessible telephones on the grounds.

AIRPORT GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is about a 20 minute drive from the retreat center.

The retreat center recommends Super Shuttle for transportation to and from the airport. Super Shuttle can be reached at (602) 244-9000 for additional information.