Weekend Program

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 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 […]

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.

Do you yearn for rest, prayer and nurturing in your busy schedule? What would 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 of […]

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 […]

This retreat provides an opportunity to deepen your established Centering Prayer practice in an atmosphere of silence and community, away from the busyness of daily life, and to allow your mind, body and spirit to surrender to God’s presence and action within. It has an educational component to immerse you both in the practice of […]

Centering Prayer Retreat A Time of Silence, Prayer & Renewal Come away for a time of quiet and deepen your relationship with God. Centering Prayer is a simple, ancient Christian practice of silent prayer—a way of opening ourselves to God’s presence and action in our lives. Whether you are new to Centering Prayer or want […]

Waiting with Hope: An Advent Journey to the Incarnation Week 1: – Listen                                     With Sr. Laura Swan           Nov 28 "Listen with the ear of your heart." (Prologue) Theme of vigilance and waiting / Trust […]

God what do you want me to do with my life for you? Who among you longs for life and desires to see good days? How do I know I have a call to Monastic community life? Come and see. Stages of being in Community: Candidate Postulate Novitiate First Monastic Profession Perpetual Monastic Profession Ora […]