Friday–Sunday, November 1–3, 2019 The Book of Esther is a beautifully written story named after Esther, the young Jewish Queen who risked her life to save Jews from the decree of death orchestrated by the Hitler-like anti-Semite Haman. In spite of the book’s lack of religious language, it speaks powerfully into our modern context. We …
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Saturday, October 26, 2019 Anyone who has ever turned a shovel, planted a flower or vegetable, weeded a garden, or watered a wilting house plant knows that growing anything is part hard work, part nature, and a lot of hope and mystery. During this quiet day you are invited to explore the soil of our …
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Tuesday-Thursday, September 24–26, 2019 It’s easy to think of our spiritual lives as belonging to special places and special times. For many people it comes as a surprise to find that the “holy” is all around us. Jesus lived out a great deal of his ministry among ordinary situations and with ordinary people, and taught …
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Friday – Sunday, September 20 – 22, 2019 The story of the caterpillar’s metamorphosis into the butterfly is a remarkable model of how an all-consuming garden pest transforms into a creature that brings life to the plants it pollinates and joy to all who encounter it. If this can take place in the humble caterpillar, …
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Quiet Garden Days 2019 Saturday, September 14, 2019 Inspired by the Quiet Garden Trust in England, these are days to relax, renew, and rest in the beauty of God’s outdoors, as well as to enjoy the Sisters’ chapel and library. In case of rain, there is plenty of space indoors to wander, sit, dream, and …
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Tuesday–Thursday, September 10–12, 2019 Our God of love so desires to meet with you in the quiet of your heart. Carve out time to come aside and be still, to let your soul settle into the quiet of our Guest House, to be intimately present to yourself and to God. A trained spiritual guide will …
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Saturday, July 13, 2019 Saturday, August 10, 2019 Saturday, September 14, 2019 Inspired by the Quiet Garden Trust in England, these are days to relax, renew, and rest in the beauty of God’s outdoors, as well as to enjoy the Sisters’ chapel and library. In case of rain, there is plenty of space indoors to …
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Monday–Friday, July 1–5, 2019 In this workshop, twelve participants will work together over a week to make an Orthodox icon using traditional methods and materials. The workshop provides the experience of making an icon by using the prototype of Christ the Pantocrator created by Symeon for this purpose. Together each participant will experience the beauty, …
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Saturday, June 22, 2019 Saturday, July 13, 2019 Saturday, August 10, 2019 Saturday, September 14, 2019 Inspired by the Quiet Garden Trust in England, these are days to relax, renew, and rest in the beauty of God’s outdoors, as well as to enjoy the Sisters’ chapel and library. In case of rain, there is plenty …
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Friday-Sunday, May 31–June 2, 2019 What does it mean to live a more contemplative life? It means living with a deeper, loving awareness of God in this moment and in all things. It invites us to a greater inner simplicity, a greater sense of being loved and belonging in God and creation, a sense of …
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