Beneath the shade of live oaks and slash pines, sits a simple, wooden sign, Juana Coeli ... Gate of Heaven. This is the entrance to a little bit of heaven nestled along the Myakka River in south Sarasota County, Florida ... Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat and Spirituality Center, a place of peace and beauty where one can develop an eye for God's presence ... an ear for God's word. At Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat and Spirituality Center we offer a promise of continued personal growth and goodness with programs to both challenge and comfort. It is a safe and quiet place ... to be alone, or with a friend, partner or group ... to take a fresh view of life. While it is a Roman Catholic facility, we welcome anyone who is searching for God, aware that the Spirit reveals God in many ways and many traditions. Our doors are open to all who are searching for life's spiritual meaning. We invite you to come and share the joy of the Lord.