Visitors are welcome to enjoy the nature trails, labyrinth, Sacred Embrace Earth Work and Soehnel Meditation Grove during daylight hours. Please park in Lot C.

Please remember Mount St. John (MSJ) is a private, residential property and help us maintain a quiet, contemplative environment for residents and retreatants. All groups must be hosted by one of the MSJ ministries and all facility use is by arrangement only.

When in the preserve, please remain on trails and do not remove any natural material, including plants or animals. To protect wildlife, and to preserve the integrity of research plots in the preserve, dogs MUST be kept on leashes of no longer than 6 feet at all times.

Mount Saint John Interior Campus

DIRECTIONS TO MOUNT ST. JOHN & THE MARIANIST ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

MEEC is located in St. Joseph Hall, 4435 E. Patterson Road, Dayton OH 45430. When visiting us for a program, please park in Lot C.

From UD campus

  • East on Irving Ave.
  • South (Right turn) on Wilmington Pike
  • East (Left turn) on East Patterson Road
  • (Note: At the light at Woodman Dr.,
  • E. Patterson becomes Research Blvd.)
  • North (Left turn) on Research Blvd/County Line Rd.
  • (note Mount St. John sign in field)
  • East (Right turn) on East Patterson Rd./Spalding
  • Entrance to Mount St. John on the Right

From the North

  • I-75 South to US 35 East
  • US 35 East to Woodman Drive exit
  • Turn right on Woodman Dr.
  • Left on Research Boulevard (old Patterson Road)
  • Left on Research Boulevard/County Line Road
  • Right on E. Patterson Road/Spalding
  • Entrance to Mount St. John on the Right

From the South

  • I-75 North to I-675 North
  • I-675 North to Dorothy Lane/Indian Ripple Road
  • (Exit 10)
  • Left off the Exit on Indian Ripple Road
  • Right on County Line/Research Blvd.
  • Right on E. Patterson Road/Spalding
  • Entrance to Mount St. John on the Right