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.
The Three Amigos talk about Faith as a Relationship with God that is mirrored in and lived out as our Relationships with others.
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.
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.
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.
A silent retreat is an invitation to slow down and be present. This winter, take a break from the weather and confusion in the world. Spend some time in silence to help you listen to your longings, needs and inner wisdom — words within yourself that you normally can’t hear over the constant noise and distractions of a busy life.
Karrie Kirchner is once again facilitating a New Years Retreat that will include Guided and Silent Meditation, Breath work, Movement,
Come away to a quiet place….Leave behind the busyness and distractions…Settle into the silence….Discover Silence settling in you…
We will be talking about Step 5: Admitted to God, to ourselves and another human being, the exact nature of our wrongs.
How do we heal from loss? We grieve. Our bodies, minds and hearts are created to process loss of all kinds through a sacred journey of grieving.
This 13 week process is based on Julie Cameron’s book of the same name. Reading and reflecting on her words and her experiences we can begin to free the blocks that keep us from attaining our inner freedom to be who we are called to be! Implementing her practices and sharing with one another our insights and wisdom, challenges and joy we can journey together on the spiritual path of higher creativity.
Come join women in recovery for a weekend of self-discovery, community, laughter, music and dancing.
The New York Times columnist David Brooks recently confessed to having two burning questions that come to mind as he reflects upon the current state of affairs in our country and world: “Why are people so sad?” and “Why are people so mad?”
The gift of a life in recovery is that a power greater than ourselves is available to guide us in better decision making.
Welcome to a day of prayerful reflection on the experience of the Divine in the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faith traditions and how that experience is reflected in their life and prayer.
In this retreat day, the Three Amigos will offer insights about Judaism, Christianity and Islam and on such topics as who God is, their sacred texts, how they come to know God, and how their beliefs influence the ways they live their lives, celebrate their holy days and pray.
Interbeing shows us we are not a small independent self but connected to the whole cosmos. Please join us for a day where we practice awareness of the innumerable gifts already available to us. We will spend the day in sitting and walking meditation, mindful eating, deep listening and sharing from our hearts.
This retreat will offer gentle ways in which we can process our concerns so they don’t undermine our ability to hope, make decisions, and trust. Rev. Cy Varland, retired licensed counselor and pastor, will lead this retreat and give retreatants the opportunity to find a deeper wholeness and confidence.
This retreat will offer gentle ways in which we can process our concerns so they don’t undermine our ability to hope, make decisions, and trust. Rev. Cy Varland, retired licensed counselor and pastor, will lead this retreat and give retreatants the opportunity to find a deeper wholeness and confidence.
Take a restful break to deepen your spirituality. During this retreat, you’ll meet daily with a spiritual companion who will walk with you on your spiritual journey. The tranquil atmosphere of our country setting allows the retreatants to appreciate and be empowered by the healing effect of silence. The swimming pool, chapel, labyrinth, art gallery, private bedroom, and country roads for walking add to the restful retreat environment.
When we started thinking about Summer, one word kept coming to mind: Shine. Sunshine, shining smiles and the feeling of our inner light shining out for the world to witness. Join Grace Magnusson and Kristen Famiglietti for a Summer weekend retreat to connect back with your shine and what lights you up!
Are you needing the fresh vitality and guidance of the Holy Spirit? In this 3 day retreat Rev. Cy Varland, a retired parish minister and licensed counselor, will offer various will offer various ways in which retreatants may experience more of the Spirit’s potential in their lives.
Grace and Kristen present a Spring overnight retreat to renew your energy and connect with the beauty of the season. Spring is a time to flourish. Find practices throughout the weekend to bring vitality into your spirit and encourage yourself to bloom!
A no-till approach to growing nutrient dense food with regenerative methods. Victory gardens represent the concepts of self-reliance, community and freedom. This course will teach you to grow nutritious food and improve your soil. You will learn to design a Victory garden that fits your resources and constraints.
The period after the Equinox is the season of growing light when we plant seeds for our summer gardens. Join Barbara Putnam for a hands-on workshop that offers the opportunity to view the activities of gardening as metaphors that apply to this season of your life, and find meaning in creating simple personal rituals to carry with you during this coming growing season.
In this “Angels in the Dark” workshop, you will envision one of your “angels,” and learn how to easily paint it, even if you have never picked up a brush before. You may begin to feel how exciting it is to express both what scares you and sets you free! You will have ample time to paint on your own, while being supported by George and a small group of participants.
In this retreat, we will explore the power of the desert through psalms, Desert Father and Mother sayings and contemporary literature as well as Centering Prayer and lectio divina. It will be a time to quiet our minds and open our hearts to the desert’s wisdom relevant to our Lenten journeys.
Start the new year contemplatively. Anchored in silence and the practice of Centering Prayer, this weekend will offer opportunities to let go of our everyday concerns in order to be still and know God ever more intimately. It is a way to embark upon 2021 in a prayerful and grace-full way.
Would you like to clarify what makes you tick and some of the things that can help you know what makes you tick, what’s important to you, and what your gift is to the world? Some of us don’t take this inquiry seriously until later in life, but it often helps to periodically expand our self-knowledge and pinpoint goals.
Take a restful break to deepen your spirituality. During this retreat, you’ll meet daily with a spiritual companion who will walk with you on your spiritual journey. The tranquil atmosphere of our country setting allows the retreatants to appreciate and be empowered by the healing effect of silence. The swimming pool, chapel, labyrinth, art gallery, private bedroom, and country roads for walking add to the restful retreat environment.
Join us at the start of Advent for a weekend retreat of healing prayer, storytelling, guided meditation, and quiet time that will pave the way for re-learning how to “trust in the slow work of God.” Now online as a Zoom livestream!
Make space to invite peace into your being with our self-directed December retreat weekend. During chaotic times, sometimes the most important thing we can do is rest, pray and notice all that moves through the body and mind.
Use the 12-Step method to explore the honesty, open-mindedness and willingness needed to continue on your journey of healing and self-understanding during this overnight women’s retreat.
Make space to invite peace into your being with our self-directed November retreat weekend. During chaotic times, sometimes the most important thing we can do is rest, pray and notice all that moves through the body and mind.
Prepare for your Thanksgiving dinner early with an inspiration cooking retreat. Wisdom House chef, Margaret Jacobs, will inspire you with delicious and thoughtful recipes, all easily explained and demonstrated. Leave with recipes to create your full Thanksgiving spread and a full belly from your Thanksgiving feast.
