St. Francis de Sales

This site is provided by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales to disseminate information about the programs and services at De Sales Center, Brooklyn, Michigan. The site can also be used for registration - either for one of the programs or to reserve accommodations for your nonprofit group. During the summer months and from time to time throughout the year, Holley Ear Institute offers quality programs for deaf and hard of hearing people and their families. The Oblates use the facilities in June for the Salesian Leadership Camp. When not used for these events, the facilities are available to other nonprofit organizations for retreats and workshops. Holley Ear Institute owns and manages three buildings on the property: Family Village, Village Commons and the Art Center. The Oblates operate Lawrence Lodge, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Chapel, Vineyard Cabin, the Novitiate, and the hermitages. De Sales Center is situated on 214-acres of quiet woodland in the Irish Hills of Michigan, overlooking beautiful Vineyard Lake.