Weekend Program
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!
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Direction is a way of extending a"sustaining, welcoming environment: within a one-on-one relationship. It is a dynamic process where one can listen to self in order to reflect on life's questions in light of our Gospel call. Sessions typically last one hour. Multiple sessions can be scheduled. Read about our […]
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.
Ongoing Program Zoom: Prayer Practices Certification Program 2025-2026
With Anna-Camille Wooden, OSB, Julian Cleary, OSB, Laura Swan, OSB, Monika Ellis, OSB, Paz Vital, OSB, PhD and Sonja Weber, OSB
Prayer Practices is a 2 years (20 sessions -40 hours) certificate program to explore a wide variety of ways to approach a prayerful life. You will learn to connect with the sacred in diverse ways in order to help guide others. If you are a spiritual director, pastor, counselor or work in a ministry, different […]
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, […]
Weekend Silent Centering Prayer Retreat
With Anna-Camille Wooden, OSB
This retreat is the perfect place for those new to Centering Prayer and beginners at silent retreats, as well as for experienced practitioners to have a chance to sit with others and experience a weekend of silence and rest. Arrival and registration is scheduled for Friday, May 22 at 3:00 p.m. followed by introductions 4 […]
BEYOND the WALLS: Entering Creation’s Cathedral
With Kathy Holley, -PhD
BEYOND the WALLS: Entering Creation’s Cathedral A Contemplative Retreat for Rest, Prayer, and Renewal Nestled in the quiet beauty of nature at St. Placid priory, Beyond the Walls: Entering Creation’s Cathedral invites you to step away from the noise of daily life and enter a space of stillness in nature. Surrounded by trees and open […]
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 […]
Eight-Day Silent Centering Prayer Retreat
With Stephan Garratt and Paul Peterhans, M.Div.
Deepen your Centering Prayer practice in an atmosphere of silence and community, away from the busyness of daily life, and allow your mind, body and spirit to surrender to God’s presence and action within. This retreat will be an opportunity for you to deepen your Centering Prayer practice moving towards greater silence, solitude and simplicity. While some […]
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 […]