Five Oaks offers this judgment free, life-affirming event for courageous men of spirit to explore relationships, spiritual issues and ultimately themselves through the sharing of conversation, song, stories and poetry in a sacred trust circle, with lots of free time for naps, personal reflection, hikes, reading and enjoying each other’s company. The power …
View course details “Male Spirituality Circle”

    A weekend designed to provide you with a variety of experiences to deepen your spiritual life, including mindfulness meditation, walking the labyrinth and the practice of inner listening. We will also explore spiritual practices stations, silence as a spiritual practice and offer time to meet with a spiritual director on Saturday if you …
View course details “Spiritual Practices Certificate”

  Welcome to the Ontario Jubilee Program, designed for individuals and professionals interested in spiritual renewal and continuing education: contemplative spiritual practices are developed in an interactive, evocative, spacious and embodied environment; attention is given the Divine’s presence and guidance; everyone is respected for their unique experience and giftedness; creation becomes a source of teaching and …
View course details “ONTARIO JUBILEE: Certificate Program in Spiritual Deepening and Spiritual Direction”

  Are you searching in your spiritual journey? Do you experience an emptiness longing to be filled? Are you struggling with one of life’s big questions and need to gift yourself with some peace and quiet? Are you curious about spiritual practices? Whether you are discerning, seeking or are simply in need of some rest …
View course details “Time for the Inner Journey: Silent Retreats”

  Take advantage of the peaceful setting at Five Oaks among the 116 acres of Carolinian Forest. Quiet indoor spaces provide opportunity for meditation, relaxation and reflection. During the winter, sitting by the picture windows in the dining hall with a warm drink to watch the birds at the feeder is a beautiful experience. In …
View course details “Personal Retreats”

  Are you in need of spiritual nourishment? If so, this is the day for you. Come and spend a day away from the noise and busyness. The day begins with a short time of worship and community building led by Five Oaks spiritual guides. The rest of the day is for you to spend …
View course details “Day Away”

    Learning directly from a contemporary leading thinker can be exciting and inspiring. At Five Oaks we are thrilled to be able to offer this caliber of programming about least once a year that features a distinguished speaker who will offer lectures on contemporary theology, biblical studies or the practice of ministry in changing …
View course details “Distinguished Speaker: Leonard Sweet & Silent Retreat”

  Workshop ID: G13S1121 Dates: November 14, 2013 – November 14, 2013 Price: $75.00, Intern Rate $45.00 Thursday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Learn the process of small group spiritual direction, Ywe call this process Spiritual Friendship Circles, Yfor use in any small group, church, spiritual group, yoga class, or friends to assemble in a small peer …
View course details “Spiritual Friendship Circles”

  Workshop ID: G13CDS1021 Dates: October 7, 2013 – October 13, 2013 Price: $385.00 Based on the work of author Parker J. Palmer, this Courage & Renewal ® retreat explores issues of transition, vocation, life passion, purpose, meaning, aging, direction, and underlying life patterns, to live in alignment with one’s deepest values. In a safe, …
View course details “Journey Toward Wholeness”

  Workshop ID: G13S102W Dates: October 3, 2013 – October 3, 2013 Price: $195.00 In this workshop you will learn a step by step approach to creating a living relationship with this 12th century saint by inviting into your life the qualities he possesses: love of nature, purity of heart, greater opening to God’s inspiration. …
View course details “Praying with St. Francis: Accessing His Essence”