QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Are there any special requirements to stay at Arden Wood as a Spiritual Renewal guest?

Arden Wood policy requires Spiritual Renewal guests to be members of The Mother Church and/or a Christian Science branch church, and expects a standard of conduct conducive to a supportive, healing environment.

Can a spouse or family member who is not a Christian Scientist stay at Arden Wood?

Yes. Non-Christian Science spouses and family members are welcome to be Spiritual Renewal guests if accompanied by a spouse or family member who is a member of The Mother Church or a Christian Science branch church. All guests are expected to respect the standard of conduct Arden Wood upholds to maintain a supportive, healing atmosphere, which includes no smoking, alcoholic beverages, drugs of any kind, or profanity within the building or on the property of Arden Wood.

What room accommodations does Arden Wood offer?

Rooms have queen, double, one twin, or two twin beds. All rooms have private baths with either tub/showers or showers. Each room contains a set of Bible Lesson study books, a Concordance to the Writings of Mary Baker Eddy, Prose Works, the Church Manual and a Christian Science Hymnal. Closed circuit TV has a selection channels which broadcast the weekly Christian Science Bible Lesson, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, Christian Science hymns, and regular cable TV programs.

Are meals included with the price of the room?

No. Meals are optional and therefore cost extra. Guests are welcome to have breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the main dining room and have the meals charged to their room for payment on departure. You may choose to have your meal delivered to your room for an additional fee.

What Bible study facilities does Arden Wood provide?

In addition to the study books provided in the rooms, guests may use the fully equipped Bible study library and study rooms located on the first and fourth floors. The Bible reference library has over 1,000 books to assist you in your Bible study. Guests also have access to a computer with the Concord and Found Volumes software programs. The study rooms are open to Spiritual Renewal guests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, Ninth Church of Christ, Scientist maintains a Christian Science Reading Room on West Portal Avenue just three blocks from Arden Wood. There, guests may study or purchase Christian Science literature, periodicals, inspirational tapes and CDs, and the Christian Science Monitor.

Is there easy access to transportation to and from church or to downtown San Francisco?

Arden Wood provides transportation to Wednesday and Sunday church services at nearby Ninth Church of Christ, Scientist. Public transportation to downtown San Francisco and outlying areas is within a short walk of Arden Wood’s back gate. For $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for seniors, guests can hop on the Municipal Railway and be downtown in less than 15 minutes.

Super Shuttle provides transportation to and from the San Francisco International airport. One-way fare is $18.00 and is only a 20-minute ride. For Super Shuttle reservations, please call (415)558-8500 or make reservations online at www.supershuttle.com.

Can I make a reservation online for Spiritual Renewal at Arden Wood?

Yes. Send your inquiry to LNavarro@ardenwood.org or call 1-800-767-0003.