ON SITE
Meals
For a detailed explanation of meals at TSC, please click here.
Buildings
All of our guest rooms have towels and linens provided. Our sinks have hand soap and our showers have body wash, but otherwise guests must bring their own toiletries and hairdryers.
Four of the rooms in St. Mary’s have their own mini-fridge and microwave. The two guest kitchenettes in St. Mary’s also have larger refrigerators, microwaves and sinks. The kitchen in BethAnna is fully stocked for cooking. We have baskets of snacks (crackers, chips, granola bars) available to guests at all times. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate are also provided, as is spring water (we ask guests to bring their own refillable water bottle – please no single-use plastic water bottles).
All of our buildings have WiFi. St. Mary’s is equipped with a projector, screen and sound system and both St. Mary’s and BethAnna have televisions (for laptop hookup), white boards, easels and pads.
St. Mary’s has a browsing library of spiritual books and other materials to read while you are here.
Some yoga mats are available for your group’s use.
St. Mary’s has a fire pit for guest use with prior permission.
Grounds
Transfiguration Spirituality Center is located on 22 beautiful acres. Our grounds are open to all of our guests (with the exception of the Bethany School property).
Our northern campus landscape was renovated in 2024 to include a recirculating stream, native plants and an outdoor altar located amid a lightly-wooded area with walking paths and spaces for meditation. A gazebo (complete with electricity, a ceiling fan and Wifi) is situated behind St. Mary’s and looks over the greenspace. St. Mary’s has two patios - one with a retractable awning and a waterfall feature and one with tables for outdoor dining.
Next to BethAnna is a labyrinth for meditative prayer walks. One of our staff members is a labyrinth guide who would be happy to teach you or your group about this ancient walking prayer practice.
Spiritual Opportunities
To celebrate the Eucharist with your group, please let us know ahead of time. We can provide the elements needed (including GF hosts). You must bring your own vestments.
Guests can arrange to have a tour of the Stone Chapel, or use it for prayer or worship services.
The St. Mary’s Chapel can be used for Eucharist or prayer services.
The labyrinth, located between the Stone Chapel and BethAnna, is available to all our guests.
Guests can also worship with the Sisters. Please let us know if you wish to do so and we’ll arrange that for you. You can see their worship times here. (Please note that our convent is a scent-free zone. We ask that you not wear perfumes or colognes while visiting with the sisters. Thank you!) Worship services are also available via Zoom.
NEIGHBORHOOD AMENITIES
Village of Glendale – The Community of the Transfiguration has been based in the Village of Glendale since its founding in 1898. Historic Glendale, incorporated in 1855, is known for its beautiful homes, park-like setting, and retreat from the bustle of the city. It’s a short walk (less than a mile) past gorgeous old houses to Glendale Square, where you can enjoy shopping, restaurants, and the Glendale Heritage Preservation museum. Please take some time to explore our lovely home!
Groceries/Gas
There is a Kroger with gas 1.5 miles from TSC. The address is 10595 Springfield Pike.
There is a United Dairy Farmer (UDF – a local convenience store/ice cream parlor) with gas .8 miles from TSC. The address is 300 E. Sharon Rd.
Dining
There are plenty of fast food and chain restaurants around Transfiguration, most of which deliver through food delivery apps.
Nearest Graeters (Cincinnati’s famous ice cream): 11511 Princeton Pike (2.7 miles from TSC)
Nearest Skyline (Cincinnati’s famous chili): 2511 E. Sharon Road (2.1 miles from TSC)
We can recommend the following local independent restaurants:
Bluebird Bakery – sweets and a light lunch menu, .9 miles away in Glendale Square (closed Mondays).
Century Inn – historic family restaurant, comfort food, 1.9 miles away.
Friendly Stop – Award-winning pub grub and comfort food, 1.3 miles away (closed Mondays).
Glendale Trackside Pub – Pub grub, fish and chips, .9 miles away in Glendale Square.
Meritage Restaurant – Slightly more upscale American cuisine, .9 miles away in Glendale Square.
Piccolo Wine Room –wine by the glass or bottle, also food, open Wed – Sun (for brunch), .9 miles away in Glendale Square.
Parks
Glenwood Gardens– just 1.6 miles from TSC, this 335-acre Hamilton County park is beautifully landscaped with paved and nature trails, formal gardens, prairies, forests and wetlands. Open dawn to dusk every day.
Sharon Woods– 4.7 miles from TSC, this 730-acre Hamilton County park is a popular spot with paved and natural hiking trails, a lake for boating and fishing (currently closed through 2025), a golf course and other amenities. Open dawn to dusk every day.
There is a small admission fee for these parks, though it is not always enforced.
Gorman Heritage Farm - 3.2 miles from TSC, Gorman Farm is an immersive outdoor education center. It has animals, hiking trails, a children’s garden, and other amenities. Click here for hours and admission info.
