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.
Discover Wisdom nestled in the beauty of the Litchfield Hills. “Wisdom dwells within creation to contain, sustain, and maintain us.” (Wis 1:7)
Embark on a transformative journey with Ann & Sondra as we redefine our relationship with food and life.
If others have told you are too sensitive, you probably are. This is a blessing.
Nurture your inner “artist” with a meditative and immersive exercise through drawing.
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.
During this workshop, we explore the importance of the undefinable "Space Between Us." Our past or future isn't allowing us to stay present and pay attention to what's unfolding between us.
This workshop is designed to introduce the concept of legacy letters.
Remember the day when you realized that you might be considered “old”– a reality that women realize with uneasiness and a kind of youthful yearning.
In this program we will pray, read Scripture, use Visio Divina, and listen to sacred songs that illuminate Pope Francis' words: "Whenever we take a step toward Jesus, we come to realize that he is already there, waiting for us with open arms.”
Immerse yourself in the rich aromas and flavors of hearty stews with this cooking demonstration by Wisdom’s Kitchen.
Come and spend time with these two (16th century Spanish saints) individuals and take the opportunity to ponder your life’s journey.
Taking care of the body, mind and heart may look like we are doing nothing, especially in a culture that rewards us for always being busy.
What do you want to say? This workshop provides the tools and practices and most importantly, a supportive group to help each person discover their voice.
This February retreat arrives just before Lent begins. Might this time away in quiet, gentle reflection be soul preparation for the rigorous journey of the Lenten season?
This workshop is designed to introduce the concept of legacy letters.
This new year retreat is crafted for you to connect with your inner wisdom.
Come away to a quiet place to rest and renew. We offer this five day retreat 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.
Join us in creating a new relationship with food and your body. We will delve into how tastes, seasons, and time of day relate to body weight.
Communication is challenging. We often do not have language for what we want to say and we don’t know what the other person is hearing.
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, and the air colder. Do we notice how the night sky sparkles?
And into this busiest time of year comes Advent – the call to quiet waiting.
The final segment of this year’s Thomas Merton’s 55th Anniversary series will focus on Merton’s personal growth through his interaction with the 20th Century.
Join the fellowship of women in AA, Alanon and ACOA for a weekend devoted to strengthening your own 12 Step recovery. Make new friends and greet old friends as we journey toward happiness and wholeness .
Learn the techniques and easy methods for a perfect cookie!
Advent is a time of waiting for God, but it’s also a time of God waiting for us. Waiting for us to say “Yes” – brave like Mary, kind like Joseph, daring like the shepherds, and generous like those Wise Ones bearing gifts.
Looking for a gentle way to renew your spirit? Come join us as we watch "Babette's Feast" together, taking pauses for rich, heartfelt discussion.
Join us as we explore the sacred grief work developed by Francis Weller. This is for those grieving the loss of a loved one, the sorrows of our world, what was needed and not received, and accumulated life loses.
You are invited to journey back over 2,000 years to the very start of Christianity and explore its fascinating early development.
Enjoy the solitude and the wonderland of the Litchfield Hills in winter.
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. A significant resource on that journey is writing.
A life-threatening diagnosis. Impossible choices. Patients coping with life, death and cancer treatments. Meet Christina Gomez, MD, the gastrointestinal medical oncologist as she presents Stopped in My Tracks and signs your copies.
