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 if you choose that option.
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.
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 […]
Zoom-Year 1 Listening with the Spirit 2025-2026
With Mary Pandiani, D. Min., MA, C.S.D and Monika Ellis, OSB
The Priory Spirituality Center is opening registrations for Listening with the Spirit 2025-2026, a formation program for spiritual directors. Dr. Mary Pandiani and Sister Lucy Wynkoop will facilitate the spiritual direction formation program. If you have further questions, please contact Sister Lucy Wynkoop at 360-438-2595 or lucywynkoop@gmail.com. If you would like an interview, please register […]
Forest Bathing at St. Placid Priory
With Kathy Holley, -PhD
Forest Bathing at St. Placid Priory “The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground – trees that were pleasing to the eye…” (Genesis 2: 9a) Step into the healing presence of God through Forest Bathing, a gentle, contemplative walk in nature. Surrounded by the beauty and stillness of the forest, […]
Ora et Labora: Care for our earth
With Angela Hoffman, OSB, PhD
We will immerse ourselves in God’s creative energy and how it affects our lives and our place in creation. First (Ora, prayer), we will considering the Creation story and God’s unspeakable gifts to us and within us. After lunch, we will go outside for Labora (work) as you are able. Finally, we will regroup and […]
Metanoia in Motion: A Journey of Conversion Through Body and Spirit
With Ryan Hill, PT, DPT
Workshop for Adults 50+ Metanoia in Motion: A Journey of Conversion Through Body and Spirit Discover a deeper appreciation for your body as a good and sacred gift from God. This retreat-workshop invites adults 50 and over to reflect on physical health with clarity, compassion, and faith. Through gentle guided movement and simple functional assessments, […]
Forest Impressions: A Mindful Oil Painting Retreat
With Nancy Romanovsky
A Forest paint at St. Placid Priory With Nancy Romanovsky A Contemplative Forest Retreat Spend a day immersed in nature, creativity, and quiet reflection. This retreat combines an optional guided forest therapy walk in the morning with a three-hour oil painting session in the afternoon by regional landscape artist Nancy Romanovsky. Participants are gently guided […]
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 […]
Forest Bathing at St. Placid Priory
With Kathy Holley, -PhD
Forest Bathing at St. Placid Priory “The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground – trees that were pleasing to the eye…” (Genesis 2: 9a) Step into the healing presence of God through Forest Bathing, a gentle, contemplative walk in nature. Surrounded by the beauty and stillness of the forest, […]
Hybrid: Dare To Write
With Marcia McLaughlin, OblSB
What is contemplative writing? How is it different from other types of writing? The Psalms were written by ordinary people as they praised God, lamented, asked God questions. During this retreat - workshop, we will explore ways that we too can write to God – praise, lament, ask questions. We will have quiet times to […]
OASIS 2026 - 2027
With Paz Vital, OSB, PhD, Monika Ellis, OSB, 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 gifted yourself or a loved one two 2-night stays at the Center, along with six day retreats throughout the year? Silence, spiritual direction and Lectio Divina are available to aid your reflection. Every Third Thursday […]
The Voice of the Bell: A Walk with the Ancient Celtic Monks
With Sue Mosher
Save theDate Unique to the Celtic lands was the ancient monks’ use of small hand bells, many of which have – astonishingly – survived into our time, largely due to the reverence with which they were held. Through stories of miraculous bells and a modern replica, we will listen for what is stirring within and […]
A Shape of a Life: Aging Gracefully
With Mary Pandiani, D.Min and Zoe Pearson
Save the Date 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 […]