A time of intense connection to self and others, using writing as a tool to retreat from our often too-busy lives of work and caretaking.
Join us for an evening celebrating the vibrant work of Russell Miyaki, a New York City–based contemporary artist with a studio at Metro Art Studios in Bridgeport, CT. Light refreshments will be served.
Is clutter holding you back from the life you truly want? Is it time for you to really let go?
This day-long program is a stress-free space to focus on poetry and well-being – a little oasis in which to bask in the beauty of healing words and learning to tap into our own inner wellspring of creativity.
This retreat offers a space to explore the universal nature of nondual awareness through the lens of various spiritual traditions, including Christian mysticism, Advaita Vedanta, Zen Buddhism, and Sufism.
When the orchestra is in tune, the symphony sounds glorious. When your system - an orchestra of physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual elements is in tune, you move through life harmoniously, aligned, with ease.
Through the Hebrew Scriptures, the mystics, and our own stories, we will explore some of the ways that Wisdom permeates our Universe, our lives and our relationship with our world.
The Serenity Prayer, one of the foundations of 12-Step Recovery, is built around deeply inspirational words: serenity, acceptance, change, wisdom and courage. In this program we will reflect on how these words inspire and challenge us.
Come join in a weekend of reflection, connection and renewal.
We will have the opportunity to slow down and become familiar with the beautiful surroundings at Wisdom House Retreat Center in April, when all of the natural world is coming alive.
Explore combining the meditative Zentangle Method with the balance of Yin & Yang symbol to create mindful, detailed works of art.
In this daylong workshop, poet/artist Steve Parlato will share poems celebrating the beauty of the natural world and addressing its increasingly fragile state.
In an integrative approach to learning, we’ll draw forth stories of Biblical women by learning together.
This ninety-minute Zoom program is not an academic class focused on crafting "good" writing, but a contemplative experience that explores how celebrated poets create uplifting and spiritually healing poems.
A heart-centered journey to rediscover who you are and who you may have lost along the way.
Yoga practice designed to enhance our physical ability in the garden and spend time practicing the asana
We will open up what we believe about the "sacred texts" of our faith traditions that form the foundation of our awareness of and our belief about the Holy One.
A transformative mindfulness workshop designed to help you Be Human, Be Happy, and Be You! Led by Raditia, a mindfulness teacher and award-winning author, this session offers a safe and nurturing space to reconnect with yourself and others while exploring mindfulness as a way of being.
Come celebrate the release of Robert Piazza’s award-winning debut collection of poetry, Distilled Spirits: Coffee & Recovery, a book of villanelles depicting addiction versus recovery.
This interactive presentation is for anyone tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life is always harder than it needs to be.
This will be a time for reflection, education, and joyful community gathering as we honor the end of slavery in the United States.
During this weekend intensive, we will explore theories and definitions of modern poetry, trying them on to see what fits for us. Seeking inspiration in the poetry of Dylan Thomas, Robert Frost, Marianne Moore, and many others, we’ll view their work as springboards or launchpads into our own creativity.
The Summer Solstice is the peak of light - a celebration of warmth, movement, connection, and the fullness of life. It’s a season of outward energy, vibrant presence, and heart-forward living.
This program will focus on being mindful of God's presence in our lives and how we can notice God being mindful of us.
Join us for a generative workshop in which we explore the poetry of Keats, Dickinson, Frost, and many modern authors to see how we can apply Keats’ theory of negative capability to our own writing.
One of our greatest literary visionaries, Emily Dickinson explored the vast spectrum of consciousness, from anguish to ecstasy.
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.
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.
The Spring Equinox marks the moment when light and dark return to balance, opening the doorway to renewal. Sound vibrations help clear the energetic residue of winter, making space for new intentions to take root.
Join us for a cozy and delicious culinary experience celebrating the simple joys of homestyle cooking.
Join us for a generative workshop in which we explore the poetry of Keats, Dickinson, Frost, and many modern authors to see how we can apply Keats’ theory of negative capability to our own writing.
This weekend workshop will introduce participants to the nine Enneagram types, guide them in identifying their own type and help them experience how self-understanding can lead to compassion and allow them to live from their truest self.
Through prayer and reflection, silence and conversation, questions and ponderings, may we come to know more deeply the Divine Feminine, Wisdom, Who yearns for us…Who delights in us!
Forest Bathing is an evidence-based practice in which participants are led on a slow, mindful walk in a natural setting, resulting in benefits such as reduced stress, increased feelings of well-being and happiness, and more.
As Spring approaches, we will encounter many challenges in the chaotic months ahead.
A gentle, reflective workshop that shifts the Lenten journey from deprivation to abundant love.
Mind - Body Rewire for Inner Calm is a holistic experience that helps you understand the root causes of stress, inner resistance, and self-limiting beliefs.
A Spiritual Companions Group is a Sacred Circle that consists of 5-8 people who meet once a month for 90 minutes, to share their spiritual journeys with one another.
We will have the opportunity to slow down and become familiar with the beautiful surroundings at Wisdom House Retreat Center in February, when all of the natural world is in its winter phase.
What better way to spend a winter afternoon than sitting by a fire listening to great works of poetry.
Learn how to cultivate joy, which is always possible, regardless of the circumstances.
Join us for a cozy and delicious culinary experience celebrating the simple joys of homestyle cooking.
In this one-day retreat, we will immerse ourselves in the spiritual wisdom of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, as well as early Christian hermits who sought solitude in the desert as a path to inner peace and divine union.
Many of us are turned off to poetry because a high school English teacher thought poetry is about answers. Poetry is not about answers, it’s about questions.
We are proud to present the work of emerging artist Katiana Jarbath Smith, whose bold, realist paintings celebrate the people, stories, and spiritual heritage of the African Diaspora.
Participants will be invited to find their way by engaging the imagery of the Tao in their poetic expression.
Begin the New Year with the intention to get UNSTUCK! Spend this 13-week journey with CREATIVES like YOU!
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.
In a season when the world feels heavy and weary, Advent invites us to lift our eyes toward the Light that no darkness can overcome.
In today’s climate of turmoil, change, and stress, we may find ourselves distracted from our true source. This program invites you to detach from darkness and to remember the beauty, joy, and wonder of life itself.
We will learn the basics and the best tips ever when making pie dough.
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.
Today, we are in a monumental struggle, a spiritual reckoning, and a call to action. Challenging times require us to be strong, resilient, courageous, and compassionate while we embrace our interconnectedness and take meaningful action.
Life is a continuous cycle of beginnings and endings. Yet, as humans, we often struggle to embrace endings.
A time of prayer and reflection exploring the mystery of Wisdom, a female image of the Divine, and the means
It is becoming increasingly clear that we’ll need all the fortitude we can muster to remain strong and productive as we navigate today’s global and spiritual crisis, unfolding in a climate of chaos and injustice.
Spend an afternoon immersed in the Poetry of one of our greatest literary and visionary geniuses, Emily Dickinson.
