Accomodations

Accomodations & Directions

LOCATION Saint Bernard Retreat & Conference Center, Cullman, AL
www.stbernardabbey.com

Located 49 miles north of Birmingham, 50 miles south of Huntsville, 133 miles south of Nashville and 191 miles west of Atlanta.
All facilities are handicap accessible.

From Birmingham: Take I-65 N to Exit 308 (Cullman) - Exit right and go east on Hwy 278 for 4 miles, following the signs for the Ave Maria Grotto, which is located on the Saint Bernard campus.
From Huntsville: Take I-65 S to Exit 308 (Cullman) – Exit left and go east on Hwy 278 for 4 miles, following the signs to the Ave Maria Grotto, which is located on the Saint Bernard campus.

LODGING

St. Bernard Retreat Center has forty-three rooms, each with two twin beds, private bath and individual room temperature control. The cost is $60 per night per room. All rooms are no smoking and no pets are allowed. Please note that phone/internet service and televisions are not provided. Meals will be available on campus thru the purchase of a meal ticket.

Also available is:
Hampton Inn ………………………………….256-739-4444
6100 AL HWY 157, Cullman, AL
Rooms may be reserved at a discounted rate of $72 per room per night plus tax if you mention “QSA” when making your reservations. A continental breakfast and free DSL internet access is provided.

MEALS

Cost for seven on-campus meals is $60. This includes dinner on Thursday; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday; and breakfast, lunch and banquet on Saturday. Meal tickets must be purchased in advance with your registration. The college cafeteria cannot accommodate walk-ins.
The Saturday night banquet is the only meal available for separate purchase. A banquet ticket is $17.50 but must be purchased in advance.
There are several fast-food restaurants and local restaurants on Highway 157, Highway 31, and in downtown Cullman.