Meeting
Meeting Space
Do you have a group that needs a space to meet in? Our conference rooms are available Monday through Saturday for programs, workshops, meditations, prayer meetings and more!
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 at 360-438-2595. The purchaser registers for the Gift Certificate--and later, the recipient can call to register for the particular program or retreat desired.
Hybrid: Lectio Divina Women’s Group at St. Placid Priory
With Paz Vital, OSB
Are you longing for deeper community with other Catholic women? Looking for a place where you can be yourself, grow in faith, and share life with others? Come to us, you who are thirsty. 💛 Every Thursday at 6:30 PM, we gather at St. Placid Priory to pray with and reflect on the upcoming Sunday […]
Introduction to Centering Prayer
With Paul Peterhans, M.Div. and Paz Vital, OSB, PhD
Centering Prayer Retreat A Time of Silence, Prayer & Renewal Come away for a time of quiet and deepen your relationship with God. Centering Prayer is a simple, ancient Christian practice of silent prayer—a way of opening ourselves to God’s presence and action in our lives. Whether you are new to Centering Prayer or want […]
A Shape of a Life: Aging Gracefully
With Mary Pandiani, D.Min and Zoe Pearson
Aging Gracefully Join us for a day retreat of exploring what it means to age well. In the contemplative spirit of creativity and love, we want to discover joy in the aging process. Through the use of artwork and poetry, words and research, we will look at aging in its beauty and losses. We address […]
6 Day (5 Night) Contemplative Outreach Intensive Silent Centering Prayer Retreat
With Anna-Camille Wooden, OSB and Paul Peterhans, M.Div.
This retreat provides an opportunity to deepen your established Centering Prayer practice in an atmosphere of silence and community, away from the busyness of daily life, and to allow your mind, body and spirit to surrender to God’s presence and action within. It has an educational component to immerse you both in the practice of […]
Introduction to Centering Prayer *Fall
With Paul Peterhans, M.Div. and Paz Vital, OSB, PhD
Centering Prayer Retreat A Time of Silence, Prayer & Renewal Come away for a time of quiet and deepen your relationship with God. Centering Prayer is a simple, ancient Christian practice of silent prayer—a way of opening ourselves to God’s presence and action in our lives. Whether you are new to Centering Prayer or want […]
Hybrid --Waiting with Hope: An Advent Journey
With Monika Ellis, OSB, Paz Vital, OSB, Anna-Camille Wooden, OSB and Laura Swan, OSB
Waiting with Hope: An Advent Journey to the Incarnation Week 1: – Listen With Sr. Laura Swan "Listen with the ear of your heart." (Prologue) Theme of vigilance and waiting / Trust in God’s promises Practice: interior stillness […]
Introduction to Centering Prayer *Advent
With Paul Peterhans, M.Div. and Paz Vital, OSB, PhD
Centering Prayer Retreat A Time of Silence, Prayer & Renewal Come away for a time of quiet and deepen your relationship with God. Centering Prayer is a simple, ancient Christian practice of silent prayer—a way of opening ourselves to God’s presence and action in our lives. Whether you are new to Centering Prayer or want […]