Weekend Program
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
Zoom: Prayer Practices Certification Program
Prayer Practices is a certificate program to explore a wide variety of ways to approach a prayerful life. You will be able to learn to connect with the sacred in diverse ways in order to help guide others. If you are a spiritual director, pastor, pastoral counselor or work in a ministry, different prayer practices […]
Oasis 2024-2025
With Lucy Wynkoop, OSB, Paz Vital, OSB, PhD, Sister Monika Ellis, Sr. Anna-Camille Wooden, OSB, Sonja Weber, OSB and Laura Swan, 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 […]
Forest Day Walk & Retreat-Autumn
With Michael Stein-Ross and Denise McDermott
Autumn is a day-long retreat exploring themes of gathering, abundance, and gratitude. Join expert nature and forest therapy guides in an embodied sensory immersion among St. Placid's forests as we discover the gifts of Autumn, both given and received. Forest Therapy is a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other […]
P.A.U.S.E. retreat: Prayer and Understanding Silent Experiences
With Kathy Holley, PhD
At our P.A.U.S.E. retreat, we gather to rest, explore Christian Contemplative Prayer, and set our intention on being present together in God’s omnipresence. While conversing with God in prayer is vital, contemplative rest in His presence is equally important for fostering an intimate connection with Him. Within this Christian discipline are elements of spiritual formation, […]
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 […]
Hybrid: Silent Retreat with God and the Artistic Process
With Monika Ellis, OSB
This retreat, held in Advent, will be a silent and very personal time for you. You will explore what a silent retreat is. You will get activities for each of four segments: 7:30 pm on Friday evening, 10:30 am on Saturday morning, 3:15 pm on Saturday afternoon and 10:00 am on Sunday morning. You will […]
The Art of Heart and Soul
With Cathy Raymond
The Art of Heart and Soul is a small group experience to explore your spirituality. Come spend time exploring your heart and soul. This adventure is for anyone who is searching, seeking, exploring their spirituality. There is no experience required artistically or otherwise. No experience or familiarity with spiritual direction is needed. Persons of all […]