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 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 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 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 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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Your Life as Story Led By: Beverly Donofrio Suggested Donation: $395 Friday, 27 September – Sunday, 29 September 2019 Writing Memoir Discover the life-changing potential of memoir writing in this weekend intensive designed to take both experienced writers and beginners deeper into their hearts and their pasts. A deeply spiritual act, writing creates distance from …
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Emerging From The Womb-Tomb with Mary Magdalene Led By: Rev. Meghan Don Suggested Donation: $305 Friday, 20 September – Sunday, 22 September 2019 This retreat is inspired by the painting of Mary Magdalene housed in the crypt of the Holy Cross Monastery. It shows Magdalene having emerged alone from the tomb holding the alabaster jar. …
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The Blog Art as Meditation: Explorations in Mindful Mark-Making and Pattern Led By: Sadelle Wiltshire and Ann Coakley Suggested Donation: $325 Friday, 20 September – Sunday, 22 September 2019 Invite Spirit into the process of creativity using meditative drawing methods to create beautiful abstract images. Learn simple pattern making, Zentangle* and other contemplative mark-making that …
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Contemplative Communication Within Oneself Led By: Linda Lucas Suggested Donation: $360 Tuesday, 17 September – Friday, 20 September 2019 REGISTER HERE
Library Retreat Led By: Br. John Forbis, OHC Suggested Donation: $205 Tuesday, 10 September – Friday, 13 September 2019 Join enthusiastic volunteers for a labor of love – and balance work, prayer and recreation – as we continue the rewarding tasks of caring for and cataloging over 20,000 volumes. REGISTER HERE