San Damiano Retreat Center

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $400

Packages

Prices start at $400

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

San Damiano Retreat Center provides a peaceful, picturesque backdrop for weddings, engagement celebrations, and sacred gatherings. Whether hosting an intimate ceremony or a joyful reception, San Damiano delivers a meaningful setting centered on connection, peace, and quiet elegance. San Damiano Retreat Center stands out as an oasis of natural beauty, offering sweeping views alongside serene walking paths, courtyards, and a quiet labyrinth. Our unique combination of heartfelt hospitality and on-site lodging ensures every gathering feels effortless and deeply personal. Surrounded by nature, we provide couples with a truly tranquil, restorative environment to celebrate their most meaningful milestones.

Seated guest capacity

  • 200

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Hotels, Inns, Resorts
  • Lodges, Retreats
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
31 San Damiano Rd, Golconda, IL 62938

Our event spaces

The Overlook

Ceremony Location sit atop a 200ft bluff overlooking the Ohi River.

Say I DO with a view!

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Banquet Hall

Indoor Reception area complete with tables, chairs, & linens.

Party all night inside the Banquet Hall.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Houses & Cabins

Retreat center offers overnight stays in cabins & houses on site.

3 Houses & 30 Cabins on site.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

The Overlook

Ceremony Location sit atop a 200ft bluff overlooking the Ohi River.

Say I DO with a view!

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Banquet Hall

Indoor Reception area complete with tables, chairs, & linens.

Party all night inside the Banquet Hall.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Houses & Cabins

Retreat center offers overnight stays in cabins & houses on site.

3 Houses & 30 Cabins on site.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

San Damiano Retreat Center packages

Elopement Ceremony

50 guests

Peak pricing $400-700

Description

Ceremony at the Overlook for up to 50 Guests. 1 Night stay in Hideaway House available for add on.

Ceremony & Reception

200 guests

Peak pricing $2,000-3,000

Description

Ceremony at the Overlook & Reception in the Banquet Hall.

Ceremony & Reception + Lodging

Peak pricing $3,200-4,200

Description

Ceremony at the Overlook, Reception in the Banquet Hall, & 2night stay in the Hideaway House & Forestview House.

Private Weekend Wedding Retreat

Peak pricing $10,000

Description

Full access to property with no other guests.

Available services that can be provided by San Damiano Retreat Center

Services & amenities

  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • On-site accommodations
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Double bed rooms
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Room blocks offered

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 4.8

4.8 out of 5

25 reviews

  • C

    Chris

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 24, 2026

    Beautiful Views

    You can't beat the views & atmosphere at San Damiano! Gorgeous everywhere you look.

  • CM

    Charlie Melvin

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 20, 2026

  • SM

    Shiloh Mocaby

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jun 28, 2026

    Can’t wait to come back for a longer stay. Will definitely recommend to others.

  • BH

    Bobi hibbs

    Rating: 4
    •Google
    •Jun 23, 2026

    Perfect get away spot on the river

  • CM

    Christa Mcelvain

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jun 13, 2026

    We stayed here for our honeymoon. It was so nice and secluded. We were here during the off-season so we were like the only ones there. The deck is amazing to watch the sunrise and the barges. Everything was clean and taken care of. The golf cart trails were nice. The Jacuzzi tub was nice. I literally did not want to leave. You can also bring your fur baby for a little extra đź’µ

April, May, June, September, October, and November
Yes.
Yes. A 20% deposit is required to reserve date. Final payment is due 1 month prior to booking.

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