Programs

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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

 
Featured
Women's AA Retreat
Jun 13
Women's AA Retreat

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.

Franciscan Mindfulness: How Nature Invites Us into the Sacred
Jun 14
Franciscan Mindfulness: How Nature Invites Us into the Sacred

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. 

Freedom & Faith: A Spiritual Celebration of Juneteenth
Jun 19
Freedom & Faith: A Spiritual Celebration of Juneteenth

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.

Twist & Shout: Poetry of Motion, Shift, & Contrast Retreat
Jun 20
Twist & Shout: Poetry of Motion, Shift, & Contrast Retreat

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. 

Journaling to the Beloved
Jun 21
Journaling to the Beloved

This daylong program will explore guided journaling as a path toward deepening our relationship with God.

A Time for Transformation and Growth with Inspired Vibrations
Jun 28
A Time for Transformation and Growth with Inspired Vibrations

A journey of discovering YOU and creating a Self Care routine to finding who you lost along the way. 

The Gift of Creativity: Lessons from My Life
Jun 28
The Gift of Creativity: Lessons from My Life

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.

Creative Nature
Jul 12
Creative Nature

Whoever we are and wherever we come from, we are children of the Earth and inheritors of her creative, healing energy.

Mary Oliver Retreat: "I Got Saved by the Beauty of the World” — Her Best Poems about Life, Death, and Everything in Between
Aug 23
Mary Oliver Retreat: "I Got Saved by the Beauty of the World” — Her Best Poems about Life, Death, and Everything in Between

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. 

Directed Retreats with Various Spiritual Directors
Aug 24
Directed Retreats with Various Spiritual Directors

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.

Quiet Days Retreat
Aug 24
Quiet Days Retreat

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.

  • 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.