La Casa de Maria, located in Santa Barbara, California, began in the 1950s as a construction of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart to serve for religious retreats and services. Today, La Casa de Maria serves multiple religious, educational, community, and artistic needs and offers many retreat programs for interested individuals.

1. Take a Retreat to Santa
Barbara: Visiting La Casa de
Maria
BY MAUREEN MCDERMUT

2. Take a Retreat to Santa Barbara: Visiting
La Casa de Maria
La Casa de Maria, located in Santa Barbara,
California, began in the 1950s as a construction of
the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart to serve for
religious retreats and services. Today, La Casa de
Maria serves multiple religious, educational,
community, and artistic needs and offers many
retreat programs for interested individuals.

3. Take a Retreat to Santa Barbara: Visiting
La Casa de Maria
Retreats are offered with flexibility to meet one's
needs and budget. The
gardens, woodlands, waters, and beautiful
architecture at La Casa de Maria provide an
environment of peace and natural
tranquility, suitable for artists, religious
practitioners, and retreat-takers of all varieties.
For more information about planning a retreat at La
Casa de Maria, visit LaCasaDeMaria.org.

4. About the Author
Maureen McDermut (MaureenMcDermut.com) is a
diverse member of the Santa Barbara community
primarily known for her service as a friendly real
estate agent with expertise in banking.
Additionally, she is a Capital Campaign Board
Member of La Casa de Maria.