Altar Camp is a form of ongoing prayer, where spirituality and creativity join together for a memorable and deeply meaningful time of communion. On the cusp of the powerful seasonal transition from summer to fall, you will be guided step by step over the course of several days, each step a separate yet flowing movement into devotion, remembrance, releasing, setting intention, calling forth, whatever it is you need or want to venerate or hold sacred space for. We will explore specific forms of sacred space, including altars, shrines, reliquaries, grottos and memory boxes.
Participants will have plenty of time and space to work alone on their piece or pieces and yet there will be optional daily time and space for sharing. You do not need to be “arty” or “crafty” to enjoy this retreat, only your mind and heart’s willingness to let your soul speak and your process unfold slowly over a period of days. Susannah will bring some art supplies. A brief list of personal materials to bring will be emailed to registrants.
Cost with Meals Included (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) :
Private ensuite $595 | Private w/hall bath $490
We’re honored to offer scholarship opportunities to programs and retreats, creating opportunities for everyone. Please call (860) 567-3163 to find out more.
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.
Susannah Crolius, M. Div. is a spiritual director, artist, retreat leader and grief tender. She is a member of Spiritual Directors International, the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association and is a certified Spiritual Literacy facilitator with the organization Spirituality and Practice (www.spiritualityandpractice.org)
Susannah’s own spiritual practice is creating altars, shrines and contemporary icons from found objects, as well as interactive art installations such as an outdoor Grief Garden and in 2023, an invitation to bring her Relic-Query of Unbinding to the Wild Goose Festival in Union Grove, North Carolina.
An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ for over 25 years serving suburban and urban congregations as well as a Hospice Chaplain, Susannah stepped away in 2013 from denominational identity and institutional ministry to explore more generative forms of spiritual community and practice. She received a grant to cultivate an innovative two-year project exploring the intersection of spirituality and creativity to expand the language of the spiritual life, deepen the practice of one’s faith and build authentic community. This project unfolded into the art + soul community, a largely virtual gathering place for seekers and creatives to be curious and imaginative together about our deepest soul stories.