Program Listing Page
One-Day Personal Retreat
On a One Day retreat you will have a room to stay in and access to the Library, Center kitchen, and walking trails. Lunch is provided at no extra charge.
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. 360-438-2595
Private Overnight Retreat
Spiritual Direction is available for an added cost. We […]
Lunch and dinner are also available for an added cost.
Group Retreat
Time away is important for our spiritual selves. When we take the time to deepen our faith and our relationship with God, we become better people and a stronger congregation. A silent retreat is purposeful discipline. Groups that have worked with us have provided a teaching at the introduction of the retreat, released the group […]
Spiritual Direction Certificate Program: Application
With Mary Pandiani, D. Min., MA, C.S.D and Monika Ellis, OSB, MA, Education
Spiritual Direction Certificate Program: Listening with the Spirit (LWS) - a two year Online Spiritual Direction training program Application & Interview A non-refundable $100 application/interview fee is submitted with your application materials and spiritual autobiography before the interview. The application materials and spiritual autobiography will be the substance of the interview. This fee is different […]
Hybrid- When the Heart Is Touched: The Ancient Monastic Method of Lectio Divina
With Anna-Camille Wooden, OSB
In this workshop we will explore and practice the method of Lectio Divina as practiced by the desert Fathers and Mothers and monastics throughout the centuries. The emphasis will be on individual, rather than group, practice. Our time together will include short presentations by the facilitator, times for solitary, individual lectio practice and a time […]
Patterns, Patterns, Patterns!
With Monika Ellis, OSB
Thursdays of Zentangle with Sister Monika These classes are about patterns that you can mix and match, jumble up, or make completely your own. This Program is for: Anyone who wants to spend some relaxed time with ink and paper. No art background is necessary. We will mostly be using the Zentangle method, which is […]
Forest Therapy Class: Nature’s Medicinal Benefits
With Kathy Holley, PhD
“The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground – trees that were pleasing to the eye...” (Genesis 2: 9a, NIV) In a world that moves at a sometimes overwhelming pace, the forest offers us a sacred pause: a place where we can listen deeply, breathe fully, and simply be present. […]
Forest Therapy Walk: Nature’s Restoration
With Kathy Holley, PhD
“The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground – trees that were pleasing to the eye...” (Genesis 2: 9a) In a world that moves at an often-overwhelming pace, the forest offers us a sacred pause: a place where we can listen deeply, breathe fully, and simply […]
Midsummer Weekend Silent Centering Prayer Retreat
With Anna-Camille Wooden, OSB
This retreat is the perfect place for those new to Centering Prayer and silent retreats to begin, as well as for experienced practitioners to have a chance to sit with others and experience a weekend of silence and rest. And for this midsummer time, we have added an extra day! Times of rest and re-creation […]
A Prayerful Pause: An Ignatian Evening of Reflection and Renewal
With William Warrick
This retreat offers participants a sacred pause—a reflective space at the midpoint of the year to slow down, look inward, and listen deeply to the Spirit’s movement. Grounded in the wisdom of Ignatian spirituality, we will briefly explore the life and legacy of St. Ignatius of Loyola, whose 16th-century spiritual insights remain deeply relevant for […]
Summer P.A.U.S.E. retreat: Christian Contemplative Prayer, Holistic Healing, and Faith
With Kathy Holley, PhD
About our 4 Seasonal P.A.U.S.E. Retreats (P.A.U.S.E.—Prayer and Understanding Silent Experiences) We warmly invite you to our 4 seasons of P.A.U.S.E. retreats—sacred opportunities to appreciate the seasons, rest, reflect, and nurture your connection with God. These retreats center on Christian contemplative prayer, offering space for spiritual formation, soul care, holistic healing, and deepening faith. Guided […]
Forest Therapy Full Moon Walk: Nature’s Restoration
With Kathy Holley, PhD
“The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground – trees that were pleasing to the eye...” (Genesis 2: 9a, NIV) In a world that moves at an often-overwhelming pace, the forest offers us a sacred pause: a place where we can listen deeply, breathe fully, and simply be present. As […]
Ora et Labora: Care for our earth --Labor Day
With Angela Hoffman, OSB, PhD
Prayer and work are key to St. Benedict’s way of life. We will begin by prayer, reflection and discussion comparing Benedict’s and our current understanding of planet earth and how we can care for it. After Noon praise and lunch with the Sisters, we will work outside and return inside to wrap up. This program […]
Oasis 2025-2026
With Paz Vital, OSB, PhD, Monika Ellis, OSB, MA, Education, Anna-Camille Wooden, OSB, Sonja Weber, OSB, Laura Swan, OSB and Julian Cleary OSB
Do you yearn for rest, prayer and nurturing in your busy schedule? What would your life look like if you gave yourself or/& to a beloved one two retreat opportunities at the Center, plus six quiet afternoons during the year? Silence, spiritual direction and Lectio Divina are available to aid your reflection. Every Third Thursday […]