Shellbourne Hospitality aims to teach young women the beauty of serving others through the work of the home. These lessons contribute to the growth of individuals, the good of families, and the flourishing of society. 

We achieve this by caring for Shellbourne Conference Center, a retreat space that offers Catholic retreats to people of all ages. In addition to providing hospitality services to the Conference Center, we aim to share our knowledge and skills with others so they can positively influence their family and friends. 

Shellbourne Conference Center offers retreats conducted by Opus Dei, a personal prelature of the Catholic Church founded in 1928 by St. Josemaría Escrivá. Find out more about programs and retreats at Shellbourne Conference Center. Click HERE!

The spiritual and doctrinal formation offered at Shellbourne is entrusted to Opus Dei, a personal Prelature of the Catholic Church which aims to help people find God in their ordinary work.

A Safe Environment for Minors

Shellbourne, Inc. is dedicated to providing a safe educational environment for those who participate in its activities, especially all minors. It does not tolerate any sexual or physical abuse on the part of staff, volunteers, or participants, including behavior that is objectively intimidating, physically or verbally. Also, staff and volunteers do not provide any illegal substances to the students nor permit their use. Every adult staff or volunteer submits to a background check and commits to follow a set of behavioral guidelines (here) . If you are aware of any abusive behavior please report it immediately to the Director of the Center. The Director of the Center in conjunction with the Center’s Board will promptly investigate and resolve any such complaints or reports. When necessary the Director will inform the Directors of the Prelature of Opus Dei.