Do you or someone you know have a need for an exceptional meeting place?

If you have seen our grounds, visited our facility and have enjoyed our hospitality, then you know we are in a unique place where you can trust us to provide a meeting space arranged for your specific needs. Good food, comfortable and private guest rooms with individual baths are available year round for your convenience.

The Franciscan Renewal Center welcomes a wide variety of groups. Our facilities are open to non-profit organizations of all faiths, governmental entities, educational and humanitarian programs whose goals and objectives harmonize with ours. Whether you have a one day meeting or one week, we will help you make your meeting/conference a success.

If you haven’t experienced our Franciscan hospitality yet, or would like a tour, please call our professional Meeting and Conference Coordinator, Sue Force (480) 948-7460, Ext. 173 or (800) 356-3247. Feel free to email Sue as well, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . She will help you plan your day(s) for your staff or group. You won’t be disappointed.

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Have your next Meeting or Conference at the Franciscan Renewal Center

The Franciscan Renewal Center offers its 14 meeting rooms, 54 sleeping rooms, and dining facilities to a wide variety of non-profit groups like the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Southwest Leadership and other religious and non-profit organizations.

Our comfortable conference rooms vary in size to accommodate your group. A/V equipment is available. Our full-service dining room will provide three delicious meals per day and will be happy to help you plan your socials and breaks. Our spacious campus offers an atmosphere of spirituality and peacefulness to add to the focus of your gathering. Have your next meeting or conference at the Franciscan Renewal Center.

Our main dining room features buffet style meals and seats approximately 175 people. Poolside area is available for relaxing, and social gatherings. Life is just a little more relaxed here at the Franciscan Renewal Center. No interruptions —travel at your own speed.

Many are looking for both the setting and facilities that retreat centers offer! They have discovered that one of the best ways to inspire new ideas and increased productivity is to change the environment of the meeting. Also, they have discovered that their executives, managers and employees are re-vitalized by visiting the peaceful setting of a retreat center. The Franciscan Renewal Center is equipped with high speed internet, AV equipment, and surrounding grounds that lend themselves to renewal and self-improvement. A large staff is trained in accommodating the needs of all our guests.

If you have not considered a retreat center for a meeting, now is the time! We are ready to serve your needs and ensure your meeting is completely successful. You won't be disappointed.

Guest Rooms at the Franciscan Renewal Center

All private rooms are equipped with central air conditioning, private baths, comfortable double-sized beds, and well-lighted space for relaxing, reading or writing.

• Nicely furnished rooms
• 54 sleeping rooms, all with private baths
• Single and Double occupancy rates available
• Individually controlled air conditioning and heating/ ceiling fans
• Double-sized beds
• Lower and upper level rooms
• Rooms for physically challenged by request and by availability
• Some rooms equipped with high speed internet access

Conference and Meeting Amenities

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• 25 acres of secluded desert grounds in the heart of the Scottsdale/ Paradise Valley resort district
• 14 meeting rooms accommodating groups up to 150 people
• Church seats approximately 300 people
• Meditation chapel seating for 20 people, available for individual or small groups
• Blessed Sacrament Chapel, for the reservation of the Eucharist, (11 + 1 (handicap) access)
• Wide range of audio visual equipment available upon request
• Main dining room features buffet style meals, and seats approximately 175 people
• Food and beverage service is available for socials and breaks
• Professional staff to plan your meeting requirements
• Conference rooms available with high speed internet and dial up access

Special Features

• 60-foot swimming pool with heated therapy spa, poolside furniture for lounging
• Outdoor barbeque
• Southwestern decorated dining room with seating for 165
• Desert walkways for meditation and exercise
• Labyrinth and healing garden
• Gift & book shop with a wide variety of selections

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Directions and Contact Information

Approximately 20 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport, the Franciscan Renewal Center is conveniently located in the resort district of Paradise Valley and Scottsdale.

Transportation is available to and from Sky Harbor Airport by Super Shuttle.

To contact us about scheduling or if you have questions about a conference at the FRC:

Franciscan Renewal Center
Meetings and Conferences

Maps of Our Grounds

Consider the Casa for your next Board of Directors Meeting or Parish and Staff Retreats.