BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//The Retreat House at Hillsboro - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:The Retreat House at Hillsboro
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Retreat House at Hillsboro
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182036
CREATED:20251124T164937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T223935Z
UID:10010186-1767432600-1767452400@retreathousehillsboro.org
SUMMARY:Women's Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Christmas\nJanuary 3\, 2025\n9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nheld at\nThe Foehliage\, Galena\, Maryland\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n “Thus says the Lord: Stand at the crossroads\, and look\, and ask for the ancient paths\, where the good way lies; and walk in it\, and find rest for your souls.”  – Jeremiah  6:16 \nThe celebration of Celtic Women’s Christmas is an invitation to rest. Give yourself this special time to refresh your spirit and restore in the company of other women. We’ll sink into the day as a celebration of Celtic Women’s Christmas\, an ancient and time-honored tradition of Celtic spirituality shared at the Feast of Epiphany. Gather with us and share in the tradition of a day set aside for women to gather\, to be in community with each other\, and to rest and refill after a busy holiday season. \nJoin us on Saturday January 3\, 2026 for this time of rest in the Divine God. Through poetry\, blessings\,  time outdoors (weather permitting) and quiet reflection we will refresh our spirits with inspiration from Jeremiah 6:16 as we look to the ‘ancient paths’ to better learn why the celebration was created and continues to this day. It will be a day for communing in nature\, personal discovery\, group interaction\, rest\, and renewal for those gathered.  \nWe will enjoy a light breakfast\, a wholesome lunch\, and the opportunity to enjoy the riverside beauty in our midst and immerse ourselves in nature. \n  \nRegister:  HERE
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/womens-christmas-6/
LOCATION:The Foehliage Retreat Center\, 31450 Sassafras River Ave\, Galena\, 21635\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quiet Day,Retreats,Wisdom Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-09-at-10.56.58-AM.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T194500
DTSTAMP:20260423T182036
CREATED:20251124T165935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T173015Z
UID:10010187-1768242600-1768247100@retreathousehillsboro.org
SUMMARY:Receive a Word
DESCRIPTION:Receive a Word\n  \nFour Monday Evenings\nJanuary 12 – February 2\, 2026\n6:30 – 7:45 p.m.ET\non Zoom\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nGuided by Heather Hall\, we will explore an alternative to “New Year’s Resolutions.” The modern practice of selecting a “Word of the Year” is based on the ancient wisdom of Desert Ammas and Abbas from early Christianity. The Ammas and Abbas\, however\, had cultivated a practice of Divine Listening and their wisdom sayings were meant to be pondered for weeks\, months or years. \nIn her latest book – Give Me a Word: The Promise of an Ancient Practice to Guide Your Year – Christine Valters Paintner offers us guidance on slowing down and tuning in to what the Divine is offering you. \nAs you release the many pressures that surround you— from both within yourself and outside yourself— you’ll learn to listen for what shimmers and stirs within. As you receive your unique message\, you’ll discover the invitation. Then you’ll explore the word and ways to carry it as you journey through the year ahead. \nThough not required\, it’s recommended that you get a copy of Christine Valters Painter’s Give Me a Word. You can purchase it through your favorite bookseller or online at The Retreat House’s Bookshop\, here: Give Me a Word a book by Christine Valters Paintner – Bookshop.org US \nYour leader for this journey is Heather Hall\, who received her first word early in her career and has continued to listen for Divine wisdom. \nParticipation fee: $75 \nRegister:  HERE\n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/receive-a-word/2026-01-12/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Wisdom Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/michu-dang-quang-I2C1lIRG9i4-unsplash-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T194500
DTSTAMP:20260423T182036
CREATED:20251124T165935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T173015Z
UID:10010188-1768847400-1768851900@retreathousehillsboro.org
SUMMARY:Receive a Word
DESCRIPTION:Receive a Word\n  \nFour Monday Evenings\nJanuary 12 – February 2\, 2026\n6:30 – 7:45 p.m.ET\non Zoom\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nGuided by Heather Hall\, we will explore an alternative to “New Year’s Resolutions.” The modern practice of selecting a “Word of the Year” is based on the ancient wisdom of Desert Ammas and Abbas from early Christianity. The Ammas and Abbas\, however\, had cultivated a practice of Divine Listening and their wisdom sayings were meant to be pondered for weeks\, months or years. \nIn her latest book – Give Me a Word: The Promise of an Ancient Practice to Guide Your Year – Christine Valters Paintner offers us guidance on slowing down and tuning in to what the Divine is offering you. \nAs you release the many pressures that surround you— from both within yourself and outside yourself— you’ll learn to listen for what shimmers and stirs within. As you receive your unique message\, you’ll discover the invitation. Then you’ll explore the word and ways to carry it as you journey through the year ahead. \nThough not required\, it’s recommended that you get a copy of Christine Valters Painter’s Give Me a Word. You can purchase it through your favorite bookseller or online at The Retreat House’s Bookshop\, here: Give Me a Word a book by Christine Valters Paintner – Bookshop.org US \nYour leader for this journey is Heather Hall\, who received her first word early in her career and has continued to listen for Divine wisdom. \nParticipation fee: $75 \nRegister:  HERE\n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/receive-a-word/2026-01-19/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Wisdom Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/michu-dang-quang-I2C1lIRG9i4-unsplash-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T194500
DTSTAMP:20260423T182036
CREATED:20251124T165935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T173015Z
UID:10010189-1769452200-1769456700@retreathousehillsboro.org
SUMMARY:Receive a Word
DESCRIPTION:Receive a Word\n  \nFour Monday Evenings\nJanuary 12 – February 2\, 2026\n6:30 – 7:45 p.m.ET\non Zoom\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nGuided by Heather Hall\, we will explore an alternative to “New Year’s Resolutions.” The modern practice of selecting a “Word of the Year” is based on the ancient wisdom of Desert Ammas and Abbas from early Christianity. The Ammas and Abbas\, however\, had cultivated a practice of Divine Listening and their wisdom sayings were meant to be pondered for weeks\, months or years. \nIn her latest book – Give Me a Word: The Promise of an Ancient Practice to Guide Your Year – Christine Valters Paintner offers us guidance on slowing down and tuning in to what the Divine is offering you. \nAs you release the many pressures that surround you— from both within yourself and outside yourself— you’ll learn to listen for what shimmers and stirs within. As you receive your unique message\, you’ll discover the invitation. Then you’ll explore the word and ways to carry it as you journey through the year ahead. \nThough not required\, it’s recommended that you get a copy of Christine Valters Painter’s Give Me a Word. You can purchase it through your favorite bookseller or online at The Retreat House’s Bookshop\, here: Give Me a Word a book by Christine Valters Paintner – Bookshop.org US \nYour leader for this journey is Heather Hall\, who received her first word early in her career and has continued to listen for Divine wisdom. \nParticipation fee: $75 \nRegister:  HERE\n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/receive-a-word/2026-01-26/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Wisdom Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/michu-dang-quang-I2C1lIRG9i4-unsplash-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR