Meeting
Meeting Space
Our conference rooms are available to 501(c)(3) non-profit groups such as government, school, and church groups. We are available for daytime group use Monday through Saturday. Our monastic grounds are quiet, peaceful and green with trees and other plants. Since January 2007, our monastic grounds have been smoke-free; you’ll enjoy breathing our fresh air. We […]
Gift Certificate
A gift purchased for someone you would like to bless with a retreat, program or spiritual direction. Several options, listed at right, are available. Contact the Center for more information. 360-438-2595
Hybrid: Contemplative Rest Practice on First Saturdays Monthly
With M Freeman
This Contemplative Rest Practice series is open to those who have taken a Contemplative Rest retreat with M Freeman. Each session offers opportunities for awe-savoring, somatic, guided meditations by M and silent resting-in-awe practice together as well as gentle time for group sharing, connecting, and cherishing the transporting benefit of communal contemplative practice. “All living […]
The Sacred Art of the Line: An Exploration of Making Lines on Paper______
With Monika Ellis, OSB
The Line. What is it? How is it used? What is its history? We will be drawing lines, looking at lines, and talking about lines in this retreat day. Come for philosophical discussion and some fun! This Retreat is for anyone who wants to spend a relaxed day with ink and paper. No art background […]
Daily Life as Spiritual Practice - A Day Apart
With Monty Smith and Jerry DeVore
We, our planet, every one and everything on it, are feeling the distress of our times - a poly-crises. In this, many of us aren’t sure how to create positive impact in our communities , let alone skillfully pray and care for ourselves and our families. In this day apart we will visit ancient practices […]