Silent Directed Weekend Retreats New Years Retreat January 11 – 13, 2013 Director: Lorraine d’Entremont, SC Lenten Retreat February 8 – 10, 2013 Director: Vivian Mancini, SC Spring Retreat May 24 – 26, 2013 Director: Evelyn Williams, SC Are you looking for a weekend away from the business of life? Come enjoy a weekend …
View course details “Silent Directed Weekend Retreats”

    Six Days Directed Retreats This is an opportunity for a more lengthily time of prayer and reflection in an atmosphere of peace and quiet.   June 16 – 22, 2013 June 24 – 30, 2013 July 4 – 10, 2013? July 14 – 20, 2013? ? 2013 Nature Directed Retreat July 25 – …
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  “There is in us an instinct for newness, for renewal, for a liberation of creative power. We seek to awaken in ourselves a force which really changes our lives from within.”                                                             – Thomas Merton This series of retreats is for anyone seeking renewal of personal identity, professional integrity and vocational vitality, awakening that …
View course details “Courage to Lead® Seasonal Series of Retreats”

    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”

    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 …
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    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”