The Center at Mariandale in New York is hosting an environmental summit to invoke the fiery spirit and towering wisdom of St. Catherine of Siena.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this demonstration will  give you basic skills and confidence needed to create delectable breads.

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?”

Meet long-time activist, author and teacher of nonviolence, Father John Dear as he offers the first ever commentary on the Synoptic Gospels from the perspective of active nonviolence, in the tradition of Gandhi and Dr. King.

Are you ready to create a simpler life? Would you enjoy your home more if you had left stuff? Then the principles of minimalism will help you achieve your goals.

In this writing workshop we will explore personal narratives of how we have come to form, or perhaps also shed, our own spiritual beliefs. What might begin as a tiny moment can inform what we believe for a lifetime.

Rekindle your creative fire! Poets of all levels, from beginner to advanced, come together to read, write, and recite.  Avant-garde painter & poet EE Cummings boldly experimented with language to create imaginative and original works of art. 

Come join women in recovery for a weekend of self-discovery, community, laughter, music and dancing. 

Come away to a quiet place to rest and renew. We offer these five day retreats as an opportunity to disconnect from the busyness of life and reconnect with Divine Wisdom.  Come home to yourself and remember who you really are.

Come away to a quiet place to rest and renew. We offer these five day retreats as an opportunity to disconnect from the busyness of life and reconnect with Divine Wisdom.  Come home to yourself and remember who you really are.

Andrea will review the teachings of Dr. Amy-Jill Levine who is a thought leader in Jewish Christian studies. What can we understand, see and do about the conundrum of the Israel/Palestine conflict?

Are you searching for a way to relax and unwind?

This program will take you on a magical journey of empowerment, inspiration and relaxation.

This heart led workshop will honor our innate inner wisdom that gives confidence, courage and hope on our journey throughout life. 

Join us for this weekend retreat, where we carve out time to settle the mind and nervous system and relax into the comfort and beauty of the Wisdom House.

Come away to a quiet place to rest and renew…

We offer these five day retreats as an opportunity to disconnect from the busyness of life and reconnect with Divine Wisdom.   Come home to yourself and remember who you really are. 

Come away to a quiet place to rest and renew.

We offer these five day retreats as an opportunity to disconnect from the busyness of life and reconnect with Divine Wisdom. Come home to yourself and remember who you really are.

Come away to a quiet place to rest and renew.

We offer these five day retreats as an opportunity to disconnect from the busyness of life and reconnect with Divine Wisdom. Come home to yourself and remember who you really are. 

We offer these quiet days as an opportunity to disconnect from the busyness of life, and to settle into the silence. These quiet days are self-directed.

Altar Camp is a form of ongoing prayer, where spirituality and creativity join together for a memorable and deeply meaningful time of communion.

Mary Oliver’s poetry has been a source of inspiration for many on the spiritual path. Join us for a quiet day where we will contemplatively spend time exploring her invitations to poetry as spiritual practice.