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Centering Prayer: Resting in the Silence at the Heart of All Things
Nov
7
Public Event, Spirituality, Mindfulness

Centering Prayer: Resting in the Silence at the Heart of All Things

  • Saturday, November 7, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 4:00 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our day will consist of practicing together—giving ourselves to periods of silent prayer, learning the method and its gentle discipline of letting go, considering the wisdom of simply being with what is, and reflecting on how Centering Prayer opens onto a profound stillness that seekers of every tradition will find familiar.

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ZOOM A Quiet Moment
Nov
10
to Dec 8
Public Event, Online Program, Spirituality

ZOOM A Quiet Moment

  • Tue, Nov 10, 2026 10:00 AM Tue, Dec 8, 2026 11:15 AM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Is the world a little too noisy for you?


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Unleash Your Poetic Mind Retreat
Nov
13
to Nov 15
Public Event, Retreat, Healing, Writing

Unleash Your Poetic Mind Retreat

  • Fri, Nov 13, 2026 5:00 PM Sun, Nov 15, 2026 2:00 PM
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"Poetry as a happiness skill for every walk of life: family, work, social network" 

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A.C.E. Your Essential Story - Storytelling with Authenticity, Clarity, and Engagement
Nov
14
Public Event, Training

A.C.E. Your Essential Story - Storytelling with Authenticity, Clarity, and Engagement

  • Saturday, November 14, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 3:30 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

 Learn to tell your story. The one yearning to be told.

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In Our Right Minds
Nov
15
Public Event, Film Showing

In Our Right Minds

  • Sunday, November 15, 2026
  • 2:00 PM 4:00 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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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Men's Recovery Retreat
Nov
20
to Nov 22
Public Event, Retreat, Healing, Overnight Program

Men's Recovery Retreat

  • Fri, Nov 20, 2026 5:00 PM Sun, Nov 22, 2026 1:30 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Throughout the retreat, Ed weaves his personal experience in recovery through the steps of AA, while drawing on the teachings of Richard Rohr, Joan Chittister, Thomas Keating, and Bill Wilson.

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ZOOM Advent-A Season to Prepare
Nov
30
Spirituality, Public Event

ZOOM Advent-A Season to Prepare

  • Monday, November 30, 2026
  • 8:30 AM 9:00 AM
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  • Google Calendar ICS

You are invited to engage in the practice of Lectio Divina and Visio Divina on Zoom for a time of contemplative prayer through the weeks of Advent.

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Lean into Rest with Little Sabbaths
Dec
2
Spirituality, Public Event

Lean into Rest with Little Sabbaths

  • Wednesday, December 2, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 2:00 PM
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  • Google Calendar ICS

 During this upcoming winter season, let's take time to focus on our wellbeing by honoring this winter season, learning how to rest, and take a sacred pause through creating your own "Little Sabbaths.”

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Stories of Forgiveness
Dec
2
Public Event, Healing, Training

Stories of Forgiveness

  • Wednesday, December 2, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 3:30 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

 Join us for a day of quiet reflection, prayerful conversation, and spiritual renewal in a welcoming and confidential setting.

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Advent Candlelight Reflection
Dec
9
Public Event, Advent

Advent Candlelight Reflection

  • Wednesday, December 9, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 1:00 PM
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This advent, like no other, let us say AMEN to ADVENT , as we notice more deeply, Emmanuel, God – with – us.

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Learning to Trust in Recovery Women’s Retreat
Dec
11
to Dec 13
Public Event, Retreat, Healing

Learning to Trust in Recovery Women’s Retreat

  • Fri, Dec 11, 2026 5:00 PM Sun, Dec 13, 2026 1:30 PM
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  • Google Calendar ICS

Part of a solid foundation in recovery is the ability to trust in a power greater than ourselves. 

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Winter Solstice - The Sacred Pause
Dec
12
Public Event, Relaxation, Sound Healing

Winter Solstice - The Sacred Pause

  • Saturday, December 12, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 11:30 AM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Core Intention: Honoring the Sacred Pause


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Finding Our Way: The Labyrinth, Meditations, Freewriting
Oct
29
Public Event, Writing, spirituality

Finding Our Way: The Labyrinth, Meditations, Freewriting

  • Thursday, October 29, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 3:00 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and poet Sandy Carlson will lead a day of reflection, meditation, and freewriting.

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Be Human, Be Happy, Be YOU!
Oct
28
Public Event, Mindfulness, Relaxation

Be Human, Be Happy, Be YOU!

  • Wednesday, October 28, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 2:00 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A journey of finding inner lightness, freedom, and ease by connecting to our bodies through our senses, movement, and stillness.

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Cooking Demonstration: All You Can Do with Puff Pastry
Oct
24
Public Event, Cooking

Cooking Demonstration: All You Can Do with Puff Pastry

  • Saturday, October 24, 2026
  • 2:00 PM 3:30 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This Demonstration will give ideas of Sweet or Savory Pastries you can make with purchased Puff Pastry

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Practicing the Presence of God
Oct
14
Public Event, Relaxation, Training, Spirituality

Practicing the Presence of God

  • Wednesday, October 14, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 3:30 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This day-long workshop is a welcoming space to slow down, deepen your awareness of God's presence, and renew your spirit.

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ZOOM Women’s Retreat: How to Stay Open When Love Hurts
Oct
10
Public Event, Training, Healing, zoom

ZOOM Women’s Retreat: How to Stay Open When Love Hurts

  • Saturday, October 10, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
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  • Google Calendar ICS

This 2-hour online workshop guides women through embodied practices, breath work, movement, self-reflection, and group witness to meet love’s pain in a way that feels expansive and empowering.

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When the Landscape Listens-the Healing Power of Emily Dickinson
Oct
5
Public Event, Writing

When the Landscape Listens-the Healing Power of Emily Dickinson

  • Monday, October 5, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 3:00 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

One of our greatest literary visionaries, Emily Dickinson explored the vast spectrum of consciousness, from anguish to ecstasy. 

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Aging Well Health & Business Fair
Sep
30
Public Event, Fair, Free

Aging Well Health & Business Fair

  • Wednesday, September 30, 2026
  • 8:30 AM 1:00 PM
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  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a welcoming and informative gathering designed to support healthy aging and strengthen connections across our community.

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Autumn Equinox- Finding Stillness
Sep
19
Public Event, Relaxation, Sound Healing

Autumn Equinox- Finding Stillness

  • Saturday, September 19, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 11:30 AM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Core intention: Finding Stillness Within Change

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Gallery Opening: “Between Realms” by Amber Maida
Sep
17
Public Event, Gallery Opening

Gallery Opening: “Between Realms” by Amber Maida

  • Thursday, September 17, 2026
  • 4:30 PM 6:30 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at Wisdom House for the opening of an exhibition by Connecticut artist Amber Maida, whose mixed media paintings and sculptures explore spirituality, healing, ancestry, nature, and the connections between past and present.

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ZOOM Making Peace with a Changing World
Sep
15
Public Event, Training, Healing, Online Program

ZOOM Making Peace with a Changing World

  • Tuesday, September 15, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Soul Matters
Sep
12
Public Event, Nature

Soul Matters

  • Saturday, September 12, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
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  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Many Paths to God Retreat
Sep
11
to Sep 13
Public Event, Retreat, Spirituality, Religion

Many Paths to God Retreat

  • Fri, Sep 11, 2026 5:00 PM Sun, Sep 13, 2026 1:00 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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HYBRID Sustaining the Sacred Soil: A Professional Development Series for Spiritual Leaders
Sep
2
Spirituality, Public Event, Course

HYBRID Sustaining the Sacred Soil: A Professional Development Series for Spiritual Leaders

  • Wednesday, September 2, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 2:00 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

 This enhanced training is for those who minister to others spiritually, These areas of ministry would include Spiritual Directors, Clergy, Hospice Workers, Chaplains, Spiritual Coaches, Stephen Ministers, Yoga Instructors, and people who teach spiritual topics.

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Creative Disruption: Imagination, Calling, and Courageous Leadership in Changing Times
Aug
28
to Aug 29
Public Event, Retreat

Creative Disruption: Imagination, Calling, and Courageous Leadership in Changing Times

  • Fri, Aug 28, 2026 5:00 PM Sat, Aug 29, 2026 1:00 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.


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Quiet Days Retreat
Aug
23
to Aug 28
Healing, Spirituality, Retreat, Public Event

Quiet Days Retreat

  • Sun, Aug 23, 2026 5:00 PM Fri, Aug 28, 2026 10:00 AM
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  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Mary Oliver’s Thirst: Poetry, Loss and the Longing for God
Aug
22
Public Event, Spirituality, The Arts

Mary Oliver’s Thirst: Poetry, Loss and the Longing for God

  • Saturday, August 22, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 3:00 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Making Music with Oil Pastels
Aug
1
Public Event, Writing

Making Music with Oil Pastels

  • Saturday, August 1, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 3:30 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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!

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Burning Bright: Poetry of William Blake
Aug
1
Public Event, Writing

Burning Bright: Poetry of William Blake

  • Saturday, August 1, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 3:00 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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ZOOM Get Your Ducks in a Row: Preparing for End of Life
Jul
23
Public Event, Online Program, Training

ZOOM Get Your Ducks in a Row: Preparing for End of Life

  • Thursday, July 23, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.


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Do Not Go Gentle: Poetry of Dylan Thomas
Jul
11
Public Event, Writing

Do Not Go Gentle: Poetry of Dylan Thomas

  • Saturday, July 11, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 3:00 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a generative workshop in which we explore the poetry of Keats, Dickinson, Frost, and many modern authors to see how we can apply Keats’ theory of negative capability to our own writing. 

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ZOOM Series: Peace of Mind Planning
Jul
6
Public Event, Online Program, Training

ZOOM Series: Peace of Mind Planning

  • Monday, July 6, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.


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Being Mindful of God Being Mindful of Me
Jun
27
Public Event, Healing, Mental Health, Mindfulness

Being Mindful of God Being Mindful of Me

  • Saturday, June 27, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 1:00 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This program will focus on being mindful of God's presence in our lives and how we can notice God being mindful of us.

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Summer Solstice-Radiance and Expansion
Jun
20
Public Event, Relaxation

Summer Solstice-Radiance and Expansion

  • Saturday, June 20, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 11:30 AM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Summer Solstice is the peak of light - a celebration of warmth, movement, connection, and the fullness of life. It’s a season of outward energy, vibrant presence, and heart-forward living.

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Ars Poetica: The Art of Poetry Retreat
Jun
19
to Jun 20
Public Event, Writing

Ars Poetica: The Art of Poetry Retreat

  • Fri, Jun 19, 2026 3:00 PM Sat, Jun 20, 2026 3:00 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

During this weekend intensive, we will explore theories and definitions of modern poetry, trying them on to see what fits for us.  Seeking inspiration in the poetry of Dylan Thomas, Robert Frost, Marianne Moore, and many others, we’ll view their work as springboards or launchpads into our own creativity. 

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ZOOM Energetic Healing Workshop: Emotional Mastery of Body-Mind
Jun
18
Public Event, Online Program, Healing, Training

ZOOM Energetic Healing Workshop: Emotional Mastery of Body-Mind

  • Thursday, June 18, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Go beyond traditional talk therapy with powerful techniques to transform emotional clutter into clarity and peace.

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Juneteenth Celebration: Freedom and Peace
Jun
17
Public Event, Holiday

Juneteenth Celebration: Freedom and Peace

  • Wednesday, June 17, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This will be a time for reflection, education, and joyful community gathering as we honor the end of slavery in the United States.

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Gallery Opening: Pigment & Pitch with Regina Ottman
Jun
11
Public Event, Gallery Opening

Gallery Opening: Pigment & Pitch with Regina Ottman

  • Thursday, June 11, 2026
  • 4:30 PM 6:30 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for an evening celebrating the work of artist Regina Ottman, whose abstract paintings are shaped by her rare experience of sound-to-color synesthesia — the ability to “hear colors.”

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ZOOM Heartspace Circle of Support
Jun
10
Public Event, Online Program, Healing, Training

ZOOM Heartspace Circle of Support

  • Wednesday, June 10, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Together, we explore new ways of relating to ourselves, our hearts, and the challenges we face, personally and professionally, without bypassing reality or becoming trapped inside it.


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Life Can Be Easier: How to Stop Overcomplicating It
May
30
Public Event

Life Can Be Easier: How to Stop Overcomplicating It

  • Saturday, May 30, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 2:30 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This interactive presentation is for anyone tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life is always harder than it needs to be.

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ZOOM Healing & Hospice at the Bedside: Engaging the Senses for Comfort and Connection
May
27
Public Event, Online Program, Healing, Training

ZOOM Healing & Hospice at the Bedside: Engaging the Senses for Comfort and Connection

  • Wednesday, May 27, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This presentation explores how sound, touch, scent, taste, and visual connection can still reach people when so much else is falling away. Even when memory fades or conversation stops, the senses can offer comfort, grounding, connection, and moments of peace.

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