Contemplative Days

Holy Cross Monastery

Contemplative Days Led By: The Monastic Community Suggested Donation: $260 Tuesday, 03 December – Friday, 05 December 2019 Join the brothers in this time of complete silence, with no programs or spiritual direction offered and a reduced worship schedule. REGISTER HERE

God Will Enter Into Your Night: Advent Silent Retreat with Yoga and Meditation

Holy Cross Monastery

God Will Enter Into Your Night: Advent Silent Retreat with Yoga and Meditation Led By: Carolyn Bluemle Suggested Donation: $305 Friday, 29 November – Sunday, 1 December 2019 Limited to 13 participants Come, take refuge. Enter the healing power of monastic rhythm each day integrating body and spirit. Align body and breath through yoga in …
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Advent Retreat with Martin Smith

Holy Cross Monastery

Advent Retreat with Martin Smith Led By: The Rev. Martin Smith Suggested Donation: $365 November 29 – December 02, 2019 Description forthcoming. Father Martin L. Smith is well known throughout the Episcopal Church and beyond for his explorations of contemporary spirituality through workshops, retreats and preaching, and widely read books, including The Word is Very Near You, …
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Words Matter: Gender-Sensitive Language for Creator and Creation

Holy Cross Monastery

Words Matter: Gender-Sensitive Language for Creator and Creation Led By: The Rev’ds Lyn G Brakeman and Richard J. Simeone Suggested Donation: $360 Tuesday, November 12 – Friday, November 15, 2019 When the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church met this summer, 2018, it will considered revisions of the Book of Common Prayer. They were authorized …
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Hiking Retreat

Holy Cross Monastery

Hiking Retreat Led By: Br. Josép Martínez-Cubero, OHC Suggested Donation: $360 Tuesday, 5 November – Friday, 8 November 2019 Description coming soon. REGISTER HERE

Alexander Technique

Holy Cross Monastery

Alexander Technique Led By: Dan Cayer Suggested Donation: $445 Friday, 1 November – Sunday, 3 November 2019 This retreat features three days of intensive yet relaxing work using the Alexander Technique, a 100-year-old method aimed at improving the way the body is used. A few of the many benefits of the technique are learning how …
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Prosopon School of Iconology Icon-Writing Workshop

Holy Cross Monastery

Prosopon School of Iconology Icon-Writing Workshop Led By: Tatiana & Dmitri Berestov Suggested Donation: $1,050 Tuesday, 29 October – Sunday, 3 November 2019 Since its founding in 1980 by Vladislav Andrejev, the Prosopon School has introduced thousands of students to the ancient Christian art of iconography. First-time Prosopon School students will complete an icon of …
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Making a Difference: A Course for Those Who Minister

Holy Cross Monastery

Making a Difference: A Course for Those Who Minister Led By: The Mastery Foundation Suggested Donation: Tuesday, 15 October – Friday, 18 October 2019 This is an interfaith workshop for both lay and ordained persons, in church settings and wherever you serve others.  It will challenge you to rethink what is possible for yourself and …
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Fall Garden Days

Holy Cross Monastery

Fall Garden Days Led By: Br. Aidan Owen, OHC Suggested Donation: $205 Tuesday, 1 October  – Friday, 4 October 2019 Join the monastic community in the Benedictine rhythm of work and prayer, help us maintain and restore our garden spaces, and enjoy the beauty of the Hudson Valley. We will have morning and afternoon work …
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Iconography Workshop: Drawing a Full Figure

Holy Cross Monastery

Iconography Workshop: Drawing a Full Figure Led By: Philip Davydov and Olga Shalamova Suggested Donation: $705 Tuesday, 1 October – Friday, 4 October 2019 In order to facilitate a deeper immersion in the prayer and rhythm of the monastic community, workshop sessions will begin at 8 AM so that students may attend Holy Eucharist at …
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