Learn meditative practices to open yourself to nature, connect with nature poetry, and then immerse yourself in the natural beauty at Wisdom House in this day-long poetry workshop.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected? This insightful presentation offers practical tools to help you reconnect with your inner purpose and move forward with clarity.
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.
Step away from the demands of daily life and into a sanctuary of peace. Our five-day retreats invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and embrace the stillness that allows your soul to awaken.
Come away to a quiet place…. We offer these quiet days as an opportunity to disconnect from the busyness of life, and to settle into the silence.
The blessings of the Sermon on the Mount are meant to give us a blueprint for being aware of God in the things and people around us, no matter where we are.
Time to warm up with some great stock we can turn into soup.
In this three-hour session, you’ll be invited to step back from the noise of the mind and rest in the quiet awareness that’s always been there.
My retreats are themed around the questions; “Where am I? - in relation to God, to myself and to the world”
A weekend of intense connection to self and others, using writing as a tool to retreat from our often too-busy lives of work and caretaking.
Spend an afternoon immersed in the Poetry of one of our greatest literary and visionary geniuses, Emily Dickinson.
Through observation, meditation, and journaling, we will explore our spirituality in nature as we go through the seasons of the year.
Life is a continuous cycle of beginnings and endings. Yet, as humans, we often struggle to embrace endings.
World faiths and psychological analyses all agree: Communication expresses the real intention of the speaker and is the main tool we have to communicate, confront and persuade.
We will learn the basics and the best tips ever when making pie dough.
December is often the busiest time of year with all the cookie baking, present buying and wrapping, decorations found, dusted off and hung. The days get shorter, the nights longer, the air colder.
Calling on examples in her own life, Sr. Jo-Ann Iannotti, will reflect on the themes of creativity and self-discovery through her practice of the two arts of poetry and photography.
A journey of discovering YOU and creating a Self Care routine to finding who you lost along the way.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This daylong program will explore guided journaling as a path toward deepening our relationship with God.
We all react differently to the loss of a loved one. Whether it be from old age, terminal illness or accident, we are never prepared for the tsunami of feelings and the shattered sense of life.
Have you ever opened a drawer and found a set of old rosary beads? Maybe when you were a kid, poking around in your grandmother’s or auntie’s things… tucked in a jewelry box or at the bottom of a purse.
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 this workshop, Keeping Your Sanity, we will share and explore strategies for caring for our mental and spiritual health, strengthening our resilience, and remaining informed while contributing in ways that will make a difference.
On this World Labyrinth Day, join Marcie Swift to immerse yourself in her powerfully healing harp notes, guided imagery, and enchanting story-telling.
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.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we welcome Middlebury artist, author, and poet Steven Parlato for the opening of his powerful collage series, They Are Not Disposable. This moving collection is more than visual art—each piece is a heartfelt tribute, a call to justice, and a story waiting to be witnessed.
Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi and Chi Gung in this hour-long class designed to harmonize your mind, body, and spirit. Each session combines breathwork, stretching, and flowing mindful Tai Chi postures to enhance your physical and mental well-being.
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?
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.
Are you ready to break free from stress and cultivate a deeper sense of peace and joy? Through guided experiences, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how your mind works, uncover the subconscious patterns that drive stress, and learn practical self-hypnosis techniques to enhance gratitude, positivity and happiness.
Join us for a day of Tops Tens for getting and staying organized.
Hungering for Wisdom, the Divine Feminine, in your life? You are not alone.
Rekindle your creative fire! Poets of all levels, from beginner to advanced, come together to read, write, and recite.
Zentangle (R) drawing is a process-focused method of creating pen & ink drawings.
Practicing gratitude consciously can have positive, transformative results on all levels of being –- spiritually, mentally, and physically.
Do you long to express yourself honestly and authentically, but worry about hurting others?
The human tendency is to avoid discomfort. Any time we are uncomfortable in a conversation, experience boredom, feel not being enough,
Join us for a transformative journey exploring the power of forgiveness. This program creates a sacred space to share, listen, and reflect on personal experiences of forgiveness—both given and received.
These teaching stories used by Jesus were drawn from nature or familiar circumstances and were used to convey profound spiritual lessons about love, redemption and mercy.
At the start of Lent, we invite you to join us for a three-part on-line series of Taizé Prayer Services and Guided Meditation, a time to slow down, reflect, and deepen our connection with the Mystery of God.
