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 […]
Hybrid: Continuing Contemplative Rest (Monthly on First Saturdays)
With M Freeman
Continuing Contemplative Rest is for everyone who has completed a Contemplative Rest retreat or training series with M Freeman. Contemplative Rest is a silent, present-moment, embodied meditation practice which draws somatically on previously lived moments of wonder, love, relief, connection, softening, mystery…. What to expect— -- The present-moment meditation practice at the heart of our […]
Hybrid: Contemplative Rest Winter Series
With M Freeman*
A five-session winter series Saturdays January 10, 17, 24, 31 & Saturday February 7. All sessions are 9am-noon Pacific time. Series Overview This 5-session series introduces participants to Contemplative Rest is a relaxing, present-moment, embodied meditation practice which draws somatically on previously lived experiences of the numinous—wonder, connectedness, ease, love, mystery, revelation—in order to, among […]
Forest Therapy walks (Forest Bathing)
With Kathy Holley, -PhD
Forest Therapy walks (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) Through Forest Bathing, often called Forst Bathing, we rest in God’s presence, immerse ourselves in nature, and receive its holistic benefits. Research […]
Hybrid: R.E.S.T Rest in God’s Presence and Word
With Kathy Holley, PhD
St. Placid Priory’s R.E.S.T. retreat invites you to slow down and encounter God through silence and Scripture. Meditate on God’s Word: reflect deeply on Scripture (Col. 3:16) Practice memorization: hide God’s Word in your heart. (Psalm 119:11) Be transformed by God’s Word: Renew your mind (Romans 12:2) Embrace God’s presence: Rest in silence, allowing God’s […]
Zoom: Going deeper: The Enneagram Journey
With Jeffrey King
GOING DEEPER: THE ENNEAGRAM JOURNEY You know your Enneagram type—now discover how to live it. This interactive workshop explores the pathways of growth through wings, lines, and the 5 A’s of the Universal Growth Process, offering practical tools for real transformation. Join us and take the next step in your Enneagram journey.
Hybrid: The Sacred Art of the Line: An Exploration of Making Lines on Paper_
With Monika Ellis, OSB
The Line. What is it? How is it used? What is its history? We will be drawing lines, looking at lines, and talking about lines in this program day. Come for philosophical discussion and some fun! This retreat is for anyone who wants to spend a relaxed day with ink and paper. No […]
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 […]