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Kkottongnae dreams of a world where no one is FORSAKEN. Phone OASIS OF THE DESERT Kkottongnae Temecula is a spiritual oasis for souls thirsting for an intimate encounter with God. Located deep within a mountain surrounded by clear air, we would like to help people gain the power to love again by providing a space to meet God in the silence of their hearts. MASS SCHEDULE 2nd Tues day of Every Month 2:00 pm Mass ​ 3rd Saturday of Every Month 3:00 pm Sunday Vigil Mass ​ ​ SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Please contact the office to schedule a time. NOTICE Kkottongnae Temecula campsite is closed on Mondays for cleaning and maintenance.

Are retreat centers/camps always available? Is it free to visit? Retreat centers/camps are closed on Mondays for center cleanup and maintenance. Visits and individual/group retreats/camps are available from Tuesday to Sunday. If you want to visit, you can do it from Tuesday to Sunday (Sunday), but please contact Kkottongnae Office (Tel. 951-302-3400) in advance. If you need a guide, or if you want to have a meal, please let us know so we can prepare it in our kitchen! If retreats are in progress at our center, visitors should be careful to keep order not to interfere with those involved in the retreat. Please note that the priest or religious sisters may not be able to assist you when the retreat is in progress. In that case, please use the handout for Kkottongnae Retreat Center/Camp. Is Temecula Kkottongnae Retreat Center/Camp open to anyone? It is founded for the purpose of evangelization and spiritual shelter that communicates God's love. It is therefore open to Christians(Catholics and Protestant believers of orthodoxy) only for individual and group retreats/camps for religious (spiritual) purposes. When do I need to let you know my final numbers and other special requests? Final numbers are not due until 2 weeks before your arrival and final payment is due upon arrival. Special requests such as assignment of room to use, Rules for usage of Pool and lifeguards(in case of Camp), etc. should all be made at least one month before your arrival so we can adequately staff and accommodate your requests. ​ What kind of theme of retreat program do you offer? Temecula Kkottongnae offers a variety of programs and themes below when you retreat to us. General Religious Retreat/Bible(Gospel) Meditation/Relationship/Spiritual Leadership/Healing/Forgiveness/True Happiness/On life & Dying/Holy Spirit/Spirituality of Kkottongnae/Silent Retreat in Advent/Lent etc. You may choose theme of the program mentioned above you wish to retreat, or you may tell us the other theme that you want. What type of retreat program do you offer? The types of retreat are classified into three categories. Self-Program : As a self-prepared program, Kkottongnae Retreat Center serves only places, auxiliary facilities and meals. Mixed-Program : That's when you ask us to give you lectures, sacraments, Masses, etc. in the midst your own program. Consignment-Program : If you leave us with entire retreat program including its progress and contents. What is included with my rental? In case of retreat, your rental includes your meals & lodging, conference(lecture) rooms, meeting rooms and general use of the facility(basketball court, swimming pool, playground, walking trails and so forth.) according to the conditions of contract. In the other case(camping), your rental includes use of campground and the outdoor facilities mentioned above. Is there a separate rate? The rates are separated according to the traits of retreat program and to the types of rooms. Please refer to the "Reservations" page for retreat/camp rates. Will there be other groups there with my group? Generally there are multiple user groups in our center/camp at one time. The layout of our facility allows each group privacy to do their individual programming and build community among their participants. How many can your facility accommodate? We can hold up to 60 overnight guests for retreat or up to 100~200 (in case of camping, according to the choice of campground : 'Manzanita' or 'Oak Glen') for camping use guests. What are the accommodations like? Comfortable accommodation is provided to make your retreat warm and comfortable. Each accommodation has different scenery, facilities, and the number of people that can be used. Please contact us in advance before retreat. Please note that the cost of each accommodation varies according to various conditions. Are tables and chairs included in the conference rooms and meeting rooms? Tables and chairs are included in all conference rooms and meeting rooms. Especially there are water purifier, thermostatically controlled heat(air conditioner,) tables, chairs, projector, projection screen and amp system. Are there handicap facilities available? Some handicap rooms & facilities are available. Do you have Wi-Fi? Of course it's possible. However, mainly around the main retreat buildings, it may be weak due to distances in some accommodations. And if possible, use it wisely to respond to the atmosphere of retreat! What is the food like? For those who participate in retreats, we always carefully select fresh ingredients and prepare a variety of foods ranging from tasteful and nutritious Korean food to Western tastes. If any of you in the retreat are allergic to certain foods, please let them know before you sign your retreat. What are the meal times? Meals times are 8:00 am, 12:00 pm and 5:00(December~March)/5:30 pm(April~November). Can we bring our own snacks? You may bring your own snacks which may be eaten outside or in your meeting rooms just for common use. No outside food is allowed in the main dining hall. What do I need to bring? It's even better to bring toiletries, extra clothes, personal medicine and personal cups. Are pets allowed? We do not allow pets of any kind except for guide dogs for the blind. What type of weather can I expect? In Temecula, the summers are hot, arid, and mostly clear and the winters are long, cool, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 41°F to 89°F and is rarely below 34°F or above 96°F. Based on the tourism score, the best time of year to visit Temecula for warm-weather activities is from early June to early October. What is your environment? Temecula Kkottongnae in Riverside County, California, is located in the oasis area where the chief of Indians resided. Even in the general environment of the Southern California desert, the Kkottongnaeetreat Center/Camp is surrounded by its beautiful natural landscape thanks to the unique topography of the oasis, creating a cozy and warm overall feeling. People who have come here say that they have experienced the healing of peace as if they were in the bosom of their mother just by visiting Kkottongnae. How are the roads? The road is paved and well maintained. There are some roads leading to Woodchuck Road and some roads inside Kkottongnae are unpaved. Road conditions are usually year round-due to the clear weather with little snow (but see the unpaved areas a bit slippery when it rains a bit)-comfortable and safe. What is your cancellation policy? In the event a reservation is cancelled sixty (60) days or more prior to the event date, fifty percent (50%) of the deposit will be refunded. Any event cancelled less than sixty (60) days prior to the event will result in forfeiture of the total deposit. In either case, the forfeited portion of the deposit may be credited to a future booking to take place within twelve (12) months of the date of cancellation. ​ ​

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MAKE A RESERVATION HOW DO I MAKE A RESERVATION? ​ The simplest way to make a reservation for a group or individual retreat at Kkottongnae Temecula is to use the Reservation Inquiry Form at the bottom of this page. There is also a fillable PDF you may download and email to ustmc@kkot.or.kr also available towards the bottom of this page. For individual retreats, you can also make a reservation over the phone. We ask that OVERNIGHT guests make their reservations with us one month in advance. For DAY retreatants, please reserve with us two weeks in advance. Fees are listed below. Still have questions? Give us a call Tuesday through Sunday between 9am-5pm at 951-302-3400. ​ FACILITY USE RATES ​ ​ ACCOMMODATIONS ​ 1 Day / 1 Meal (10am-4pm) $50 /person ​ 1 Night / 2 Meals $110 /person ($120 /person for Dining Room/Kitchen attachment dorm) ​ 2 Night / 5 Meals $220 /person ($240 /person for Dining Room/Kitchen attachment dorm) ​ 3 Night / 8 Meals $330 /person ($360 /person for Dining Room/Kitchen attachment dorm) ​ 4 Night / 11 Meals $440 /person ($480 /person for Dining Room/Kitchen attachment dorm) ​ *Beverages (coffee, water, tea) are included at each meal. ​ ​ for 30+ people ​ 1 Day / 1 Meal (10am-4pm) $40 /person ​ 1 Night / 2 Meals $110 /person ​ 2 Night / 5 Meals $220 /person ​ 3 Night / 8 Meals $330 /person ​ 4 Night / 11 Meals $440 /person ​ DEPOSITS ​ Overnight guests pay 20% of the facility fee within 2 WEEKS of making their reservation. Deposits are non-refundable and will be deducted from the invoice total. DISCOUNTS ​ Children under 2 are always free 40% off for Children (3-9 years old) 10% off for Youth (10-18 years old) ​ ​ CHECK- IN/OUT TIMEs ​ Check-in: at or after 2:00 pm Check-out: at or before 11:00 am *Specific time change requests can be submitted to the office. PDF REGISTRATION FORM accoMMODATION PLAN REGISTRATION FORM

THE CAMPSITE Our center/camp is managed by religious brothers and sisters of Kkottongnae. ​ The greatest reason why the poorest people come to Kkottongnae (meaning = Flower Village) is the lack of love that we do not love people with. So we are running "Kkottongnae Retreat Center/Camp" for those who have a lot of mental and spiritual difficulties and for the souls who want to pray quietly and meet God, in a deep mountain and in the clear air. We would like to give them the power to love again through a deep meeting with God in silence with all our hearts. This place is said to have been called the "Oasis of the Desert " because the Native Americans have long been healed when souls and bodies are exhausted and tired. SITE HISTORY Mrs. Irene, an eager member of Kkottongnae in Korea, lived in Los Angeles after emigrating to the United States. Even though it was a long distance, she was good at making food, and she used to help with the kitchen there whenever she needed to help Kim's Temecula Protestant retreat. ​ One day, the owner of the nursing home, Kim, said that he was no longer able to operate the nursing home due to the onset of cancer. Mrs. Irene said, “How dare I meet Father Oh. I can't say that. ” ​ * After that, Mrs. Irene had a great view of Temecula and was too good to pray quietly, so you unknowingly wished 'this place would be 'Kkottongnae'. Later, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, she prayed every day for three years. ​ At the same time, Fr. Oh Woong-jin, who was invited as a lecturer at the Los Angeles Holy Spirit, visited the Los Angeles Kkottongnae and held a mass. At the end of the Mass, Father Oh Woong-jin was inspired to convey: ​ “I was going to go there after the mass for someone to donate the land, but it was not God's provision. The Lord says in spirit: 'I have prepared a great land. It takes over an hour here and there is water.'” ​ As she listened to her words, her heart beats faster, and she felt compelled to speak without talking. So she raised her hand and introduced Temecula. “Actually, I prayed for three years that Temecula, the desert oasis, would become a flower garden.” Immediately, Father Oh Woong-jin and sister Seo Chun-won Thadaeo, who was the head of the US Flower Village, headed for Temecula. At that time, there was no building available so that the people around them said it was ruin. ​ But Father Oh Woong-jin and his party could see green trees in the desert land. The fountain that was not dry was still flowing. The place where the Lord led was the place where water was, the oasis of the desert. ​ A Soul Oasis where souls with no place to rely on, and no power to eat, drink the water and bring life to life with love.

GALLERY FACILITIES CAMPGROUNDS “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” –Mt. 28:11 Dormitory Capacity: 60 people Oak Glen Campsite: 200 people Manzanita Campsite: 100 people ​ Chapel Dining Room (70 people) 2 Conference Rooms Swimming Pool Walking/hiking trails to: Stations of the Cross Our Lady's Pond Mountain of the Cross Observatory

RETREAT ACCOMMODATIONS HOUSE OF ST. PHILIP & BARTHOLOMEW HOUSE OF ST. MATTHEW HOUSE OF ST. THOMAS HOUSE OF ST. JAMES THE LESSER HOUSE OF ST. THADDAEUS HOUSE OF ST. JAMES HOUSE OF ST. JOHN HOUSE OF ST. ANDREW HOUSE OF ST. JOSEPH

Home About Our Facilities Reservations Events Volunteer Contact Search More CONNECT WITH US TODAY Closed on Mondays Open Tuesday-Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm ​ +1-951-302- 3400 ​ Physical Address 37885 Woodchuck Rd. Temecula, CA 92592 ​ Mailing Address 37885 Temecula Pkwy Temecula, CA 92592 ​ ustmc@kkot.or.k r Submit Thanks for submitting!

KKOTONGNAE TEMECULA SISTERS Sr. Philip Lee DIRECTOR Sr. H. James Kim RETREAT MANAGER Sr. J. James Kim RETREAT MAINTENANCE Sr. Thomas Ryu RETREAT CENTER CHEF HOMELESS OUTREACH Kkottongnae is founded on the basis of Jesus’s teaching, "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it for me. " We become a home for the isolated people suffering in poverty and distress. Living together, the community members practice love in a way that Jesus showed us. We also inspire good-spirited people to be involved to volunteer work. Each of us will continue to serve as a life companion, person of love, God’s witness to the world, and educator of the person of Jesus Christ. WHERE WE SERVE KKOTTONGNAE USA LOCATIONS Los Angeles - Georgia gakkot.us New Jersey njkkottongnae.org

DIRECTIONS When you start, you can easily find it by typing '37885 Woodchuck Rd. ' in Navigation or 'Temecula Kkottongnae ' in the Google Maps app. When traveling by car, Temecula Kkottongnae is about two and a half hours southeast of Los Angeles and about one hour and fifteen minutes northeast of San Diego. If you are coming from Los Angeles , you must enter the 79 south Temecula Parkway from the 15 South Freeway. If you are coming from San Diego , take the 15 North Freeway to the 79 south Temecula Parkway . Continue straight onto the 79 south Temecula Parkway, then enter Woodchuck Rord on the right side of the road and drive to the end of the road to reach Temecula Kkottongnae.

About Us WHO WE ARE OUR VISION Kkottongnae dreams of a world where no one is forsaken. A world where everyone is respected just as God is. A world where everyone loves his neighbor as he loves himself. OUR MISSION "Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me." (Mt. 25:40) Our FOUNDER ​ Praise be to Jesus Christ! We love yo u . This is Fr. John Woongjin Oh of Kkottongnae. Kkottongnae began in 1973 with the rea lization that "Even if you have the power to eat, it is the grace of the Lord." Grandpa Gwi-dong Choi devoted his whole life to other beggars who couldn't even beg with a tin can as a beggar himself for 40 years. Kkottongnae, based on the words of Jesus, “What you did for the least of all, you did for me (Mt 25:40)”, transcends religion and nationality to help the poor, naked, hungry, and dying on the roadside. We have been practicing love in action as an apostle to save one life. The world that Kkottongnae dreams of is "A world where no one is abandoned A world where everyone is looked up to as God It is a world where we love our neighbors as ourselves.” ​ I am weak, but I will give my life for this mission. Let's do it together. I love you. Kkottongnae Founder KKOTTONGNAE STORY Kkottongnae Spirituality In commemoration of Kkottongnae's 30th anniversary, this book contains spiritual reflections on all the love that Kkottongnae shared and experienced with the poor and abandoned. Read More Practice of Endless Love This is a picture book depicting the life of Grandpa Choi Gwi-dong, who became the beginning of Kkottongnae through his life of love for those who were abandoned and dying on the roadside. Read More TEMECULA KKOTTONGNAE HISTORY

2024 Events Mass Schedule: 2nd Tuesday of Every Month 2:00pm 3rd Saturday of Every Month 3:00pm Multiple Dates 꽃동네 하루 피정 Tue, Feb 13 Feb 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Feb 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 매월 두 번째 화요일 오전10:00 - 오후 3:00 찬미, 강의, 고해성사, 미사, 안수 Share RSVP