# The Solomon Center

> A 200-acre Episcopal retreat and conference center in Loranger, Louisiana, 75 minutes from New Orleans and 65 minutes from New Orleans International Airport. Founded 1993. A ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana.

The Solomon Center hosts retreats and conferences for Catholic schools, Episcopal parishes, Christian churches of all traditions, corporate teams, civic leadership programs, and nonprofit organizations. The property includes 44 hotel-style rooms (132 max overnight capacity), a consecrated chapel seating 80, a primary conference room seating 132 theater-style, a 12-acre lake, swimming pool, 92+ acres of trails, and a Lodge with a full kitchen and dining room. Beginning in 2026, the Solomon Center also formally hosts funeral services and a small number of intimate weddings each year.

## Key Facts

- **Address**: 54296 Highway 445, Loranger, LA 70446
- **Phone**: 985-748-6634
- **Email**: info@solomoncenter.org
- **Founded**: 1993
- **Capacity**: 44 rooms, 132 max overnight
- **Lifetime events**: 3,400+ across 960+ organizations
- **Distance from downtown New Orleans**: 75 minutes
- **Distance from New Orleans International Airport (MSY)**: 65 minutes
- **Distance from Baton Rouge**: 65 minutes
- **Affiliation**: Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana (open to all faith traditions)

## Pricing (Starting From)

- Day meetings: from $45/person
- Multi-night retreats: from $135/person/night (lodging + 3 meals + meeting space)
- Whole-property buyout: from $11,500/night
- Wedding weekend buyout: from $28,500 for 2-night full property

## Audience Segments

- **Catholic Schools** (largest, 34% of bookings): Mt. Carmel, Brother Martin, OLOM, Cabrini, Archbishop Hannan, St. Paul
- **Other Christian Churches** (30%): Baptist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Methodist, non-denominational, Church of the King, Victory Fellowship
- **Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana** (22%): EDOLA programs, parish retreats, Happening, clergy retreats, women's and men's recovery
- **Corporate & Civic** (9%): Leadership St. Tammany, Leadership Northshore, Leadership Lafourche, Leadership Acadiana, Cardiovascular Institute of the South, Jungian Seminar
- **Nonprofits** (6%): Generation Hope, Southeastern Courage, Volunteers for America, recovery programs

## Small Sacred Services (New for 2026)

- **Funerals**: Episcopal and Catholic liturgies fully supported. Beginning 2026 as a formal ministry. Chapel of the Holy Cross (capacity 80). Reception in the Lodge.
- **Weddings**: Small, intimate ceremonies — typically 3–5 weddings per year. Formal program begins 2027. Chapel or lakeside gazebo. Wedding weekend buyout from $28,500.

## Recent Facility Updates

- HVAC fully replaced and modernized late 2025 (Lodge, lodging, chapel)
- Twelve of fifteen roofs replaced
- Chapel and Lodge buildings fully weatherproofed and sealed
- Fresh paint and wallpaper throughout key buildings
- Total restoration investment: ~$1.25 million ($300K leadership gift, $386K insurance recovery, $450K reserve funds)

## Leadership

- **Executive Director**: The Rev. Robert Beazley (Fr. Robert), started summer 2025. Direct line: 985-748-6634 ext 103 · rbeazley@solomoncenter.org
- **Guest Services Director**: Tammy Wyllie. Direct line: 985-748-6634 ext 101 · tammy@solomoncenter.org
- **Bishop**: The Rt. Rev. Shannon Rogers Duckworth, Bishop of Louisiana

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://solomoncenter.org/)
- [Retreats & Conferences](https://solomoncenter.org/retreats.html)
- [Spaces & Facilities](https://solomoncenter.org/spaces.html)
- [Plan Your Visit](https://solomoncenter.org/visit.html)
- [About & Mission](https://solomoncenter.org/about.html)
- [The Restoration Story](https://solomoncenter.org/restoration.html)
- [Calendar & Availability](https://solomoncenter.org/calendar.html)
- [Small Sacred Services (Funerals & Weddings)](https://solomoncenter.org/services.html)
- [Contact & Inquiry Form](https://solomoncenter.org/contact.html)

## Detailed Information Pages

- [At a Glance Fact Sheet](https://solomoncenter.org/info/at-a-glance.html)
- [November Availability](https://solomoncenter.org/info/november.html) — most open month, ideal weather
- [School Retreats](https://solomoncenter.org/schools.html)
- [Faith Community Retreats — EDOLA & Beyond](https://solomoncenter.org/faith.html)
- [Corporate & Civic Off-sites](https://solomoncenter.org/corporate.html)
- [Nonprofit Retreats](https://solomoncenter.org/nonprofits.html)
- [Small Sacred Services — Funerals & Weddings](https://solomoncenter.org/services.html)
- [Upcoming Events](https://solomoncenter.org/events.html)
- [Support / Donate](https://solomoncenter.org/donate.html)
- [FAQ](https://solomoncenter.org/faq.html): Booking, dining, lodging, meeting spaces, personal retreats, and grounds questions
- [Campus Maps](https://solomoncenter.org/campus-maps.html): Aerial and building maps; downloadable PDFs
- [Disc Golf](https://solomoncenter.org/discgolf.html): Award-winning 18-hole course (#4 in Louisiana); private, call ahead