Programs
we look forward to seEing you
Our many programs explore the intersections of art, ecology, health, and spirituality. We welcome presenters from a wide variety of faith traditions, cultures, and life experience, living into our commitment to nurturing a strong interfaith community. Please see the bottom of the page for cancellation information.
Weekly and Monthly Programs
Current Programs
Practicing gratitude consciously can have positive, transformative results on all levels of being –- spiritually, mentally, and physically.
Zentangle (R) drawing is a process-focused method of creating pen & ink drawings.
Rekindle your creative fire! Poets of all levels, from beginner to advanced, come together to read, write, and recite.
Join Br. Mark for an on-line retreat that will support you to explore four ancient, traditional mystical paths — contemplative stillness, the via positiva of awe and wonder, the via negativa of letting go, and the via creativa of divine expression.
We women need time carved from our busy lives, away from the anguish and overload the world tosses at us daily, the men, children, and jobs that pull at us for response and care.
Delve into the paradox of AA’s Step 6, “Were entirely ready to have GOD remove all these defects of character” in the company of women in recovery.
On this World Labyrinth Day, join Marcie Swift to immerse yourself in her powerfully healing harp notes, guided imagery, and enchanting story-telling.
The Three Amigos talk about Faith as a Relationship with God that is mirrored in and lived out as our Relationships with others.
What does it mean to be descended from the stars? How might awareness of our cosmic origins help us fulfill our role in a living Earth community?
Take your faith to new levels: live more appreciatively of God’s intimate love and many GIFTs; live a more on-fire, TRANSFORMATIVE faith.
In conjunction with an exhibition of his 16-piece collage series, “They Are Not Disposable,” artist/author and college professor Steven Parlato will offer a program (including audience Q&A) discussing his process and inspiration in creating the series, which depicts 16 Black Americans whose lives were stolen due to racial violence.
In the spirit of St. Francis, who saw all creation as kin and every moment as sacred, this retreat invites us to slow down, listen deeply, and immerse ourselves in the wisdom of the natural world. Rooted in Franciscan mindfulness, we will explore how nature reveals the Divine and calls us into presence, compassion, and interconnection.
Join us for a powerful and uplifting Spiritual Juneteenth Program as we honor the legacy of our ancestors, celebrate liberation, and embrace the spirit of resilience and faith.
Rekindle your creative fire! Poets of all levels, from beginner to advanced, come together to read, write, and recite. During this weekend intensive, we will explore three new strategies for poetry: motion, shift, & contrast.
This daylong program will explore guided journaling as a path toward deepening our relationship with God.
A journey of discovering YOU and creating a Self Care routine to finding who you lost along the way.
Whoever we are and wherever we come from, we are children of the Earth and inheritors of her creative, healing energy.
Mary Oliver is a favorite of poetry lovers of all ages for her lyrical, intimate, and sensitive poems, many of which use nature as a lens for exploring a wide spiritual spectrum of human emotions, from love and joy to sorrow and despair. The best Mary Oliver poems remind us to pause and take a breath, revel in our surroundings, and encourage us not to take anything for granted.
-
We thank you for your interest in programming at Wisdom House. We understand that unforeseen circumstances may occur, resulting in schedule changes. In case you need to cancel your registration, we respectfully request 8 or more days notice prior to the program to be refunded in full, less the program processing fee of $15 for a day program or $50 for an overnight program.
Please understand that we have costs already incurred when preparing for our programs. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations that occur 7 days or less prior to the program.
Should Wisdom House cancel a program due to low enrollment or circumstances beyond our control, you will receive a full refund.
The health and safety of our guests and staff are of paramount importance to us. We follow the COVID-19 guidelines provided by the State of Connecticut and the CDC. If Wisdom House is forced to close to comply with the guidelines issued by the State of Connecticut or the CDC, we will return all funds received to date.