List of Retreats
Days of Recollection
Every first Wednesday in 2008. Come for a day of reflection, presentations, Liturgy and lunch.
June 4: Hide and Seek - Searching for the More!
July 2: The Wonder of Life - Playing with God!
August 6: The Dance of Life - Steps Toward Peace
September 3: Being God's Instrument - What is Your Song?
October 1: Letting Go Into God - the Free Fall of Grace
November 5: God's Enduring Love - In God We Trust
December 3: Coming Home to Light and Peace
9:30 am - 2 pm. Alternating presenters: Susan Blomstad, OSF; Richard McManus, OFM; Howard Hall, OFM. Suggested donation: $20 per Wednesday
Retreat "LITE"
A 5-day retreat for those in their senior years ~ includes daily Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, breakfast, on-your-own touring of the area during the day, dinner at the Mission followed by a spiritual presentation.
2008 dates: May 18-23 / June 8-13 / August 17-22 /
September 14-19 / October 19-24
Check-in Sunday afternoon and depart after breakfast on Friday. $400 single occupancy or $250/person double occupancy. $50 deposit to reserve.
Married Couples
"Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?" Come and celebrate your love in this light-hearted retreat for married couples.
September 19-21, 2008
Check-in begins at 3 pm, Friday. Retreat begins with dinner at 6 pm and ends after lunch on Sunday. Facilitated by Richard McManus, OFM and Dan & Linda Mellon. $300/couple double occupancy, $200/commuter couple. $100 deposit to reserve.
Women's Spirituality:
Healing Ourselves & Our World
Women's spirituality is a powerful source of healing for ourselves and our world. Come travel with the turtle, ancient symbol of feminine wisdom and strength, and explore the ways this spirituality can impact your life. During this retreat, we will gather in a safe, sacred sister circle, as women have done throughout the ages, to share our stories and life journeys with each other. Through ritual, creative expression, guided meditation, movement and group reflection, we will explore the values and practices of women's spirituality that contribute to our own healing, the transformation of our anger and interpersonal conflict, and the creation of peaceful, inclusive communities. We will celebrate the many ways we are already making peace in our world.
October 10-12, 2008
Check-in begins at 3 pm, Friday. Retreat begins with dinner at 6 pm and ends after lunch on Sunday. Facilitated by Cindy Preston-Pile & Irene Woodward. $180/single occupancy, $150/double occupancy. $100/commuter. $50 deposit to reserve.
Poetry Retreat
"Pouring Light" Quiet time to write, and gathering time to share your own work or a favorite poet. Featured poets: Ted Kooser, Denise Levertov, Thomas Merton and Marilyn Chandler McEntyre.
October 17-19, 2008
Check-in begins at 3 pm on Friday. Retreat begins with dinner at 6 pm and ends after lunch on Sunday. Facilitated by Susan Blomstad, OSF, unpublished poet. $180 single occupancy, $150/person double occupancy, $100 commuter. $50 deposit to reserve.
Grief Retreat
A Retreat for Those Who Are Grieving "We do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest, who have no hope." 1 Thessalonians 4:13
November 7-9, 2008
Limited to 20 persons. Check-in begins at 3 pm, Friday. Retreat begins with dinner at 6 pm and ends after lunch on Sunday. Facilitated by Susan Blomstad, OSF. $180 single occupancy, $150/person double occupancy, $100 commuter. $50 deposit to reserve.
Silent Advent Retreat
In silence, prepare your heart for the celebration of the Incarnation - the coming of Jesus into the experience of the human family.
December 12-14, 2008
Check-in begins at 3 pm, Friday. Retreat begins with dinner at 6 pm and ends after lunch on Sunday. Facilitated by Susan Blomstad, OSF. $180 single occupancy, $150/person double occupancy, $100 commuter. $50 deposit to reserve.
New Year's Retreat
Pray out the old year with healing and gratitude, welcome in the new year with hope and peace. A non-alcoholic and reflective celebration of change.
December 31, 2008 - January 2, 2009
Check-in begins at 3 pm, Wednesday. Retreat begins with dinner at 6 pm and ends after brunch on Friday. Facilitated by Susan Blomstad, OSF and Richard McManus, OFM. $180 single occupancy, $150/person double occupancy, $100 commuter. Extra night $75/person. $50 deposit to reserve.