Field Sketching and Nature Journaling Retreat
We will have the opportunity to slow down and become familiar with the beautiful surroundings at Wisdom House Retreat Center in April, when all of the natural world is coming alive.
Men's Recovery Retreat
This retreat is themed around the questions; “Where am I? - in relation to God, to myself and to the world”
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.
Emotional Sobriety for Women in AA, Alanon and ACOA Recovery
Come join in a weekend of reflection, connection and renewal.
The Women's Writing Retreat
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.
Enneagram for the Inward Journey Retreat
This weekend workshop will introduce participants to the nine Enneagram types, guide them in identifying their own type and help them experience how self-understanding can lead to compassion and allow them to live from their truest self.
Field Sketching and Nature Journaling Retreat
We will have the opportunity to slow down and become familiar with the beautiful surroundings at Wisdom House Retreat Center in February, when all of the natural world is in its winter phase.
Emotional Healing through Expressive Writing Retreat
Many of us are turned off to poetry because a high school English teacher thought poetry is about answers. Poetry is not about answers, it’s about questions.
The Writing Retreat
A weekend of intense connection to self and others, using writing as a tool to retreat from our often too-busy lives of work and caretaking.
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.
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.
Men's AA Retreat
My retreats are themed around the questions; “Where am I? - in relation to God, to myself and to the world”
The Three Amigos: Religious Faith: It’s About Relationship
The Three Amigos talk about Faith as a Relationship with God that is mirrored in and lived out as our Relationships with others.
The Writing Retreat
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.
Fireside Winter Quiet Days and Silent Directed Retreats
A silent retreat is an invitation to slow down and be present. This winter, take a break from the weather and confusion in the world. Spend some time in silence to help you listen to your longings, needs and inner wisdom — words within yourself that you normally can’t hear over the constant noise and distractions of a busy life.
Begin Again…Your Way
Karrie Kirchner is once again facilitating a New Years Retreat that will include Guided and Silent Meditation, Breath work, Movement,
Quiet Days Retreat for Women
Come away to a quiet place….Leave behind the busyness and distractions…Settle into the silence….Discover Silence settling in you…
Women's AA/Alanon Retreat
We will be talking about Step 5: Admitted to God, to ourselves and another human being, the exact nature of our wrongs.
Tending to One's Grieving Heart - Listening for Healing Words
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.
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
This 13 week process is based on Julie Cameron’s book of the same name. Reading and reflecting on her words and her experiences we can begin to free the blocks that keep us from attaining our inner freedom to be who we are called to be! Implementing her practices and sharing with one another our insights and wisdom, challenges and joy we can journey together on the spiritual path of higher creativity.
Women's AA Spring Retreat
Come join women in recovery for a weekend of self-discovery, community, laughter, music and dancing.
The Three Amigos: Day of Prayerful Reflection-Pathways for Hope and Repair
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?”
Summer Retreat for Women in AA, Al-Anon & ACOA
The gift of a life in recovery is that a power greater than ourselves is available to guide us in better decision making.
A Day of Prayerful Reflection with The Three Amigos
Welcome to a day of prayerful reflection on the experience of the Divine in the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faith traditions and how that experience is reflected in their life and prayer.
A Day of Prayer with The Three Amigos
In this retreat day, the Three Amigos will offer insights about Judaism, Christianity and Islam and on such topics as who God is, their sacred texts, how they come to know God, and how their beliefs influence the ways they live their lives, celebrate their holy days and pray.
Day of Mindfulness: Interbeing Tells Us We Belong
Interbeing shows us we are not a small independent self but connected to the whole cosmos. Please join us for a day where we practice awareness of the innumerable gifts already available to us. We will spend the day in sitting and walking meditation, mindful eating, deep listening and sharing from our hearts.
Letting Go and Moving On Zoom Retreat at Wisdom House
This retreat will offer gentle ways in which we can process our concerns so they don’t undermine our ability to hope, make decisions, and trust. Rev. Cy Varland, retired licensed counselor and pastor, will lead this retreat and give retreatants the opportunity to find a deeper wholeness and confidence.
Letting Go and Moving On Zoom Retreat
This retreat will offer gentle ways in which we can process our concerns so they don’t undermine our ability to hope, make decisions, and trust. Rev. Cy Varland, retired licensed counselor and pastor, will lead this retreat and give retreatants the opportunity to find a deeper wholeness and confidence.
Five-Day Silent Directed Retreats
Take a restful break to deepen your spirituality. During this retreat, you’ll meet daily with a spiritual companion who will walk with you on your spiritual journey. The tranquil atmosphere of our country setting allows the retreatants to appreciate and be empowered by the healing effect of silence. The swimming pool, chapel, labyrinth, art gallery, private bedroom, and country roads for walking add to the restful retreat environment.
Summer Shine Retreat
When we started thinking about Summer, one word kept coming to mind: Shine. Sunshine, shining smiles and the feeling of our inner light shining out for the world to witness. Join Grace Magnusson and Kristen Famiglietti for a Summer weekend retreat to connect back with your shine and what lights you up!
Getting to Know the Holy Spirit - Directed Retreat
Are you needing the fresh vitality and guidance of the Holy Spirit? In this 3 day retreat Rev. Cy Varland, a retired parish minister and licensed counselor, will offer various will offer various ways in which retreatants may experience more of the Spirit’s potential in their lives.
Spring Renewal Retreat
Grace and Kristen present a Spring overnight retreat to renew your energy and connect with the beauty of the season. Spring is a time to flourish. Find practices throughout the weekend to bring vitality into your spirit and encourage yourself to bloom!