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
Most families are unprepared for one of life’s most inevitable moments, not because they don’t care, but because no one taught them how to prepare.
In this warm, practical, and encouraging five-week course, you'll learn the essential steps to organize your wishes, reduce uncertainty, and create greater peace of mind for yourself and those you love.
Join us for a generative workshop in which we explore the poetry and paintings of William Blake, taking a deep dive into ten of his major poems, to see how we can apply Blake’s creative tension between opposing dualities into our own writing.
You are invited to bring your curiosity, sense of play and creative spirit to a one day exploration/celebration of music, art and oil pastel!
In this workshop, Making Peace With A Changing World, we will explore the many nuances and consequences of our relationship with change and the concept of “durable adaptability” - a mindset and framework that helps reduce our fears while turning change into an ally.
Together we will explore Thirst (2006), the luminous collection Oliver wrote after the death of her partner. In Thirst, Oliver opens her heart to loss while stepping more deeply into the language of prayer, praise, and spiritual yearning.
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.
On our spiritual journey together we will explore the prayers and and spiritual rituals of our neighbors as a way to honor and appreciate how they can aid us on our path to hope and new life.
Soul Matters is a monthly meeting, 4-month program that offers the opportunity to explore, deepen, and nurture our spirituality in community with other Companions.
Creative Discernment is a contemplative weekend retreat designed to support spiritually grounded leaders, seekers, and change makers who are navigating seasons of transition, uncertainty, or vocational reimagining.
We will have the opportunity to slow down and become familiar with the beautiful surroundings at Wisdom House Retreat Center in late September when all of the natural world is in it’s beautiful transitional phase called fall/autumn.
Join us for a welcoming and informative gathering designed to support healthy aging and strengthen connections across our community.
One of our greatest literary visionaries, Emily Dickinson explored the vast spectrum of consciousness, from anguish to ecstasy.
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.
Dale Allen, filmmaker, veteran of corporate and commercial communications, and bestselling author shares her film “In Our Right Minds” followed by dynamic engagement and discussion.
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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.