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SUMMARY:The Wisdom of Aging - Living with Curiosity
DESCRIPTION:We wil gather for this event on July 9 inside The Retreat House\, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. We expect rain for this day. Please dress for the weather and arrive a few minutes early so that we may begin as planned. Registration is required. Because space is limited\, all are encouraged to sign up here\, to assure a seat. https://tinyurl.com/WOA-CURIOSITY\nMore about Living with Curiosity ~\nIt feels good to talk about this rich and interesting time of our lives with other women and men who are on the same journey. Come and join this light-hearted conversation about the unique experiences of our “elderhood.” During our time together\, we’ll consider the mysteries and goodness of what we don’t know and how this can lead us to new and interesting places. Be prepared to do a little listening\, thinking\, sharing\, and–above all–laughing!  \n“The Wisdom of Aging” forums will continue through the summer\, coinciding with Summer With Us community days\, held on 2nd Saturdays. All are welcome to drop by anytime from 10am to 4pm. In addition to the July 9th session\, we will gather on Saturday\, August 13 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. We are pleased to welcome Mary Carol and Lit Tazewell\, as our guest speakers and to explore with them “Letting Go.” \nThe suggested donation for each summer session is $20 per person\, and space is limited. Please register in advance – https://tinyurl.com/WOA-CURIOSITY.  The Wisdom of Aging is an ongoing offering\, each gathering with a unique focus and registration. Feel free to come to one or all Wisdom of Aging gatherings. For more information or to register by email\, please contact: heather@retreathousehillsboro.org.  \n  \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS: LINDA MASTRO is a graduate and on the faculty of the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute in Marriottsville\, MD. She is a liturgical minister at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Easton. Linda is a spiritual companion for individuals and groups and a women’s retreat facilitator. She is coauthor of the book Petite Retreats: Renewing Body\, Mind\, and Spirit without Leaving Home. MEG GALLAGHER is a writer\, retreat leader\, and life coach. She also enjoys her work as Innkeeper at the Retreat House at Hillsboro where she is learning about the contemplative way of life. She and her husband\, Pat\, live in Hillsboro.
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SUMMARY:Meet Heather Hall - The Retreat House
DESCRIPTION:We’ll gather on this day inside The Retreat House at 11:00 a.m. All are invited as we welcome Heather Hall\, author of Step Up and Stand Out: 20 Tips for Aspiring Introverted Leaders.Heather will share with us from her book\, and join us in a leisurely conversation about her book and her work. \nMore about the book: For introverted leaders to thrive in corporate cultures\, they need to embrace their secret superpowers and stay true to themselves\, while increasing their visibility. Those who are serious about developing leaders need a way to access the wisdom and contributions of their introverted employees\, and this book will show them how to do just that. \nStep Up and Stand Out: 20 Tips for Aspiring Introverted Leaders will show quiet leaders how to own their strengths\, trust their story\, and live success on their own terms – without straying too far from their comfort zones. It will also equip organizational leaders to access the many gifts that introverts bring to their teams. \nHeather L Hall\, leadership coach and founder of Discover With Heather\, is your guide to thriving and rising as an introverted leader in an extroverted workplace.  \nAbout the Author:  Heather L Hall is a leadership coach who shows rising leaders\, that feel unseen and unheard\, how to own their strengths\, trust their story\, and live success on their own terms. During her 20+ year corporate career\, she learned to embrace her secret superpowers\, speak up about what matters\, and influence others – without conforming to the extroverted model. Now\, she’s on a mission to create workplaces where everyone feels like their contributions matter.www.DiscoverWithHeather.com
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SUMMARY:Second Saturdays - Summer with Us
DESCRIPTION: \nSecond Saturdays ~ Summer With Us \nJuly 9\n10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nCome as you are. We’re looking forward to seeing you as we enjoy the summer day\, even with the forecast of rain. \nSo\, bring your umbrellas! \nWe’re being creative with our spaces with rain predicted \non and off throughout the day. See below for where we’ll be.\n \n  \n  \nCoffee and Conversation\nThe Retreat House – 10 a.m. \n\nMeet the Author\nWelcome Heather L. Hall\,  \nauthor of Step Up and Stand Out:  \n20 Tips for Aspiring Introverted Leaders \nThe Retreat House – 11 a.m. – 12 noon \n\nPicnic and Conversation in The Sacristy Bookshop\nConversation and bag lunches are welcome.  \nRestroom available. \nThe Sacristy of St. Paul’s Church – 12 noon \n\nThe Wisdom of Aging – Living with Curiosity\nRegistration is open until 12:45 p.m. or until full. \nFor the duration of this event\, we will gather in The Sacristy and St. Paul’s Church. \nRestroom available. \nThe Retreat House – 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. \n\nCeltic Prayer Gathering\nThe Retreat House – 3:00 p.m. \n\n \nWe’re looking forward to seeing you! \nFor more information contact heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/second-saturdays-summer-with-us-2022-07-09/
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SUMMARY:Summer Quiet Day - Gratitude and Generosity
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nSummer is a time of bounty – flowers\, fruits\, vegetables\, and maybe even time \nand vacation. What about our spiritual lives? Do we take the time to recognize \nthe bounty there? In this time of war and discouraging news\, let’s use this day \nto practice gratitude and generosity. \n  \nAs usual\, we will be inspired by poetry\, scripture\, and Mother Nature herself. \n  \nIN-PERSON QUIET DAY – Register at SUMMERQUIET or \ninfo@retreathousehillsboro.org. This gathering will take place inside the \nRetreat House with outdoor time on the beautiful grounds\, weather \npermitting. We will practice covid-safe protocols and ask that participants be \nfully vaccinated; masks are optional. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. \nA suggested donation of $40 per person will be gratefully accepted and a \nportion of the proceeds will be used for program scholarships. Please don’t let \nfinances keep you from attending! (Photo by Renee Fisher. Unsplash.com.)
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SUMMARY:The Wisdom of Aging - "To Thine Own Self Be True"
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCome to the Retreat House for an enjoyable conversation about this special \ntime in our lives. Using Shakespeare’s words as a guide\, we will consider what \nis essential as we walk this path. What do we hold dear? \n  \nInspired by readings\, storytelling\, and fun exercises\, together we will find \ncomfort\, laughter\, and perhaps a new perspective on this tender process. \n  \nThis is an in-person gathering. Snacks and beverages will be provided. A \nsuggested donation of $20 per person will be appreciated. All are welcome\, so \nplease don’t let finances keep you from attending. Seating is limited; please \nregister online by Thursday\, June 9 – here WISDOM OF AGING \n or by email to \nheather@retreathousehillsboro.org.     \n  \n  \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS: LINDA MASTRO is a graduate and on the faculty of the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute in Marriottsville\, MD. She is a liturgical minister at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Easton. Linda is a spiritual companion for individuals and groups and a women’s retreat facilitator. She is coauthor of the book Petite Retreats: Renewing Body\, Mind\, and Spirit without Leaving Home. MEG GALLAGHER is a writer\, retreat leader\, and life coach. She also enjoys her work as Innkeeper at the Retreat House at Hillsboro where she is learning about the contemplative way of life. She and her husband\, Pat\, live in Hillsboro. Photo by Siora Photography. unsplash.com.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-wisdom-of-aging-to-thine-own-self-be-true/
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SUMMARY:The Retreat House 8th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join in our celebration on the beautiful grounds of the Retreat House! As part of Second Saturdays – Summer With Us on June 11\, we will celebrate the entire Retreat House community\, each\, and every person. Your presence\, support\, and encouragement have helped to grow this place and love it into being. There will be music\, laughter\, and refreshments as we share time celebrating our eight-year journey together. Join us!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/retreat-house-8th-anniversary-celebration/
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SUMMARY:The Sacristy Bookshop - Meet Anne Tazewell
DESCRIPTION:On June 11\, at 11:00 a.m.\, all are invited to The Retreat House as we welcome Anne Tazewell\, author of A Good Spy Leaves No Trace: Big Oil\, CIA Secrets\, and A Spy Daughter’s Reckoning.  Join us for a leisurely conversation about Anne’s book and her work. We’ll explore how this story about “a spy daughter’s reckoning” touches on some big topics: the spirituality of writing\, the environment\, fractured family relations\, and our planet’s future. Anne will share stories from her book with musical interludes by Richard Tazewell.   \nThis conversation is offered as part of our community day called Second Saturdays – Summer With Us. We welcome you for the entire day\, or for any part of the day!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-sacristy-bookshop-meet-anne-tazewell/
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SUMMARY:Spring Wisdom Circle - Gentle Invitations from the Spirit
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoin us with Debra Donnelly-Barton for four Wednesday evenings this spring\, May 18\, 25 and June 1\, 8\, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm. We will gather in-person at The Retreat House at Hillsboro. \nTo move upon the earth as Beloved. . . \nStand at the crossroads\, and look; ask for the ancient paths\, \nwhere the good way lies\, and walk in it\, and find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16 \nA spirituality of gentleness is about finding balance\, nurturing a tenderness that supports ‘the good way\,’ and loving curiosity enough to come close to the Spirit. Our four evenings together will be ‘wondering’ time. We’ll let questions serve as portals to the ancient ways of walking and praying. We’ll pay attention to what Spirit gives us between meetings\, then share with each other what we are discovering. Our prayer forms will explore poetry\, art\, and photography. Gentleness is more posture than practice\, but practice will help us stand tall as we walk upon the dear earth.   \nA blessing from Debra for your journey: \nMay the Spirit of Gentleness be with you\, caressing you with sunlight and rain and wind; \nmay Spirit’s tenderness shine through you to warm all who are hurt and lonely; \nmay the blessing of gentleness be on you. \nLet us begin today to stand and look—to attend and to see—I hope you will join us. \n  \nIN-PERSON EVENT: Register at https://tinyurl.com/GENTLESPIRIT\, or by contacting us at heather@retreathousehillsboro.org. A light evening snack will be provided. Each participant is invited to bring a contribution to share in the community. A suggested donation of $75 per person for this series will be gratefully accepted; please don’t let finances stand in the way. We will practice Covid-aware protocols and ask that participants be fully vaccinated; masks are optional.   DEBRA DONNELLY-BARTON is a graduate of the Stillpoint School for Spiritual Direction and the General Seminary in New York. She has an MA in theology from St. Mary’s Seminary and University. Debra has studied the Ignatian spiritual exercises as well as engaged in an intensive training in centering prayer with Thomas Keating.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/spring-wisdom-circle-gentle-invitations-from-the-spirit/2022-06-08/
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SUMMARY:Wednesdays in May
DESCRIPTION:We’re looking forward to Wednesdays in May and the opportunity to “hang out” with friends\, wander the grounds\, enjoy conversation\, and take in the beauty of May. We hope you’ll stop by! \nCome for a leisurely visit any time throughout the day – enjoy a morning sweet treat and coffee; a cup of afternoon tea; or\, if you like\, bring a bag lunch. We look forward to savoring the day and gathering between 10am and 3pm. While you’re here\, check out the labyrinth or the new additions to the Sacristy Bookshop. And\, feel free to bring a friend. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/wednesdays-in-may/2022-05-25/
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SUMMARY:Prayer Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, May 21 from 9am – 11am as we gather on the river\, with time in silence\, conversation\, and guided prayer practice. Please bring your own kayak\, canoe\, or stand up paddle board and gather at the Hillsboro Town Dock. We are happy to connect you with a kayak rental\, if needed. This is a complimentary community gathering and we ask for prior registration. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/PrayerPaddle
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/kayak-eucharist/
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SUMMARY:Sacred Ground
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Ground\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSix Thursdays\, March 10 and 24 – April 7 and 21 – May 5 and 19\nvia Zoom\n \nThe Retreat House invites you to participate in Sacred Ground\, a curriculum that is part of the Episcopal Church’s long-term commitment to racial healing\, reconciliation\, and justice in our personal lives\, our ministries\, and our society. The core of this series is the vision of beloved community – where all people are honored and protected and nurtured as beloved children of God.\n \nThis opportunity invites us to read\, watch and learn about the history of race and racism in America\, while grounded in our call to faith\, hope\, and love. We will explore together this online curriculum\, a sensitive\, prayerful resource that creates space for respectful and transformative dialogue. Our focus will be on Indigenous\, Black\, Latino and Asian/Pacific American peoples as their histories’ intersect with European American history\, and the impact of all of it on our world today.\n \nWe will watch documentaries and read articles to help inform us before gathering for conversation on six Thursday afternoons via Zoom. Learning together can help us peel away the layers that have contributed to the challenges and divides of the present day and reveal the origins of the inequities that are deeply embedded in our communities today.\n \nThe Episcopal Church and Katrina Browne (the director of the documentary Traces of the Trade) have developed this rich series as part of The Episcopal Church’s Becoming Beloved Community which is its long-term commitment to racial healing\, reconciliation and justice.\n \nA suggested donation of $75 is requested but all are welcome regardless of payment amount. Register here.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/sacred-ground-2/2022-05-19/
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SUMMARY:The Wisdom of Aging
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lighthearted forum for women and men to discuss the interesting\, and often surprising\, experience of aging. At this gathering\, we will take time to reflect on the many aspects of our “elderhood”— the privileges\, the setbacks\, the questions and the joys. \n\n\n\n\nInspired by readings\, storytelling and fun exercises\, together we will seek comfort\, laughter and perhaps a new understanding of this sensitive and precious time in our lives. Please bring an open mind\, a tender heart\, and sense of humor for the day’s journey. \nA light breakfast will be provided. Registrants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch to enjoy together at the close of the retreat. A suggested donation of $40 per person is appreciated. All are welcome\, so please don’t let finances keep you from attending. Please register online by Wednesday\, April 27\, here https://tinyurl.com/RHAging  OR by email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org. \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS: LINDA MASTRO is a graduate and on the faculty of the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute in Marriottsville\, MD and a liturgical minister at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Easton. Linda is a spiritual companion for individuals and groups and a women’s retreat facilitator. She is co-author of the book Petite Retreats: Renewing Body\, Mind\, and Spirit without Leaving Home. \nMEG GALLAGHER is a writer\, retreat leader\, and life coach. She also enjoys her work as Innkeeper at the Retreat House at Hillsboro where she is learning the contemplative way of life. She and her husband\, Pat\, live in Hillsboro.
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SUMMARY:Spring Quiet Day - Reflect and Renew
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 28\, 9:30am – 2:00pm – \nDuring this quiet day\, we’ll take in spring’s new life around us. There will be time to reflect on the past winter\, both seasonally and pandemic-wise\, and to think about our desires for going forward into the season of new birth. Throughout the day\, we’ll savor scripture\, poetry\, journaling\, and conversation. Enjoy plenty of time for quiet and the opportunity to make a craft that reflects the invitations of the season.\n \nIN-PERSON QUIET DAY – Register at https://tinyurl.com/RHSpring OR  info@retreathousehillsboro.org. This gathering will take place inside the Retreat House with outdoor time on the beautiful grounds\, weather permitting. We will practice covid safe protocols and ask that participants be fully vaccinated; masks are optional. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. A suggested donation of $40 per person will be gratefully accepted and a portion of the proceeds is used for program scholarships. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending!\n \nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Julia Morris-Myers loves discovering the sacred in relaxed conversation and everyday life. She is a musician\, teacher and spiritual director on the Eastern Shore of Maryland\, where she lives with her husband and assorted pets. Julia is the Director of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Centreville and has certificates in leading groups and in spiritual direction from the Shalem Institute in Washington\, DC\, and Bon Secours Retreat Center in Marriottsville MD.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/spring-quiet-day-reflect-and-renew/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lenten Storytelling with Porter Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Lenten Storytelling\nwith Bishop Porter Taylor\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSunday Evenings\nMarch 6 – April 3\, 2022\n6:00 pm – 7:30 pm\nvia Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \nLent is less a season to observe and more a walk to walk. As the days get longer and the light more accessible\, so are we invited to cast aside all that gets between us and resurrection. One theologian commented\, “Everything that happens to Christ happens to us.” In that sense\, the Bible is a road map for us to follow\, indicating the terrain of our journey with Christ and in Christ and to Christ.\n \nThese five sessions are intended to help us discover how we can consciously walk the way of Lent. Each week we will focus on a di erent theme and engage in one of the readings from the Lenten lectionary for the upcoming Sunday. Rather than a Bible study\, we are invited to discover how to live this Lenten journey in our own lives. This is a community sharing how they have walked and are walking the Lenten pilgrimage. REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/RHLent. A suggested donation of $50 for early registration (until February 6th) will be gratefully accepted. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending! Lent by Evelyn Underhill is encouraged for this series and can be purchased here. For more information\, please emailheather@retreathousehillsboro.org Bishop Taylor joined the Diocese of Virginia as Assisting Bishop on July 1\, 2020 after retiring as Bishop of the Diocese of Western North Carolina in 2016. In retirement\, he also joined the faculty of Wake Forest University Divinity School. Bishop Taylor holds a Master of Divinity\, a Ph.D. in Theology and Literature\, and a B.A. and M. A. in English. He and his wife Jo\, an artist\, are based in both Arlington\, VA\, and Asheville\, NC.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/lenten-storytelling-via-zoom/2022-04-03/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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SUMMARY:Women's Day of Rest
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 26 9 30am – 2 00pm  We have transformed the timeless Celtic tradition of Women’s Christmas into Women’s Day of Rest. Please take this day for yourself — to refresh your spirit and rest in the company of other women–to enjoy a long\, deep\, loving breath before being drawn into the season ahead. A retreat day is good for your soul! There will be poetry\, prayer\, and quiet space. Refresh yourself with time for walks\, journaling\, anything that inspires a sense of peace and comfort. You can bring your needlework\, sketchbook\, or any simple project that makes you happy. Together we will explore ways to nurture and honor ourselves more often\, to create “Sabbath moments” in our daily lives.\n \nThe retreat will be led by Suzanne Foehl and Meg Gallagher. A simple breakfast and lunch will be included. This gathering will take place inside the Retreat House and on the grounds\, practicing Covid-safe protocols. For this event\, we ask that participants be fully vaccinated. Masks are optional. A suggested donation of $40 would be gratefully accepted\, but please don’t let finances keep you from attending. All are welcome!\n \nRegister online at – https://tinyurl.com/RHWomenRest OR send an email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/womens-day-of-rest/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lenten Retreat Day - Seeking and Finding Hope in the Midst of Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n \nSeeking and Finding Hope in the Midst of Uncertainty\n\nFriday\, March 4\, 2022\n9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nin-person with Fr. Phil Cover\n \nThe pandemic has turned our lives and everything we knew and trusted upside down and inside out. Yet\, in the season of Lent\, we are invited to engage hope and promise by pondering the undercurrents that have so disrupted the flow of life — and therein encounter new life as we discover the spiritual power hidden in the turmoil. Join us as we together bring to light what God seeks to teach us about who God is in all of our experiences. \n“My soul waits for the Lord.” – “So now\, Lord\, for what do I wait?” \nPsalm 33:20 – Psalm 39:7 \nOn this retreat day\, we will form spiritual community\, pray\, reflect\, and share together what we long for\, what we are waiting for. Together we will reopen the importance of community as a sacred place for holding the uncertainty and suffering long enough to be profoundly transformed by it. REGISTER HERE: LentenHope. A suggested donation of $55 will be gratefully accepted. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending! This gathering will take place inside the spacious St. Paul’s Church practicing Covid-aware protocols. We ask that participants be fully vaccinated and wear masks. A light breakfast and lunch will be served\, with vegan and gluten-free options available. Please bring a personal water bottle\, and appropriate attire for outdoors\, weather permitting. For more information\, please email heather@retreathousehillsboro.org About the Retreat Leader: Fr. Phil Cover is a spiritual director\, retreat leader\, educator\, pilgrim guide\, and author. His spiritual roots are in the Christian contemplative tradition.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/lenten-retreat-day-seeking-and-finding-hope-in-the-midst-of-uncertainty/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Winter With Us
DESCRIPTION:In-person and Online \nWhat is winter inviting you to this year?\n \nWinter With Us at the Retreat House as we take time to receive the gifts of the heart following the abundance of the holiday season. Each Wednesday for six weeks\, we will listen to writings and poetry and prayers shared by our friends and teachers\, and then we will enjoy a free and gentle silence. There will be simple questions to ponder and an opportunity to reflect in community\, but this time will be yours to enjoy as you wish. \nCome for one or all of these days and join in any way that feels welcoming to you — in person or live online. You will also have the option to find another time to savor the readings using a link to the offering. \nMore about this complimentary event will be sent by email after registering below. For a sample reading\, enjoy this poem by Macrina Wiederkehr inviting us all into winter. “Listening to Winter” \nLearn more and sign up for this invitation here.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/winter-with-us/2022-02-16/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Winter Quiet Day: Reflect & Renew
DESCRIPTION:During this quiet day\, we’ll settle into the peace of winter in our midst\nand reflect on scripture readings and poetry as inspirations for the year ahead. We will take some time to think about the past year and what we might want to keep or let go of in the year to come. We’ll enjoy the opportunity to make a craft from twigs and yarn to remind us of our intent for the new year. Throughout the day\, there will be substantial time for quiet and journaling\, or another activity such as reading\,\nknitting\, or walking. \nIN-PERSON QUIET DAY – Register at https://tinyurl.com/RHWinterQD or\ninfo@retreathousehillsboro.org. This gathering will take place inside the Retreat House with outdoor time on the beautiful grounds\, weather permitting. We will practice covid safe protocols and ask that participants be fully vaccinated; masks are optional. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. A suggested donation of $40 per person will be gratefully accepted and a\nportion of the proceeds is used for program scholarships. Please don’t let\nfinances keep you from attending! \n\nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Julia Morris-Myers loves discovering the sacred in relaxed conversation and everyday life. She is a musician\, teacher and spiritual director on the Eastern Shore of Maryland\, where she lives with her husband and assorted pets. Julia is the Director of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Centreville and has certificates in leading groups and in spiritual direction from the Shalem Institute in Washington\, DC\, and Bon Secours Retreat Center in Marriottsville MD.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/winter-quiet-day-reflect-renew/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quiet Day
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SUMMARY:Women's Christmas
DESCRIPTION:The Feast of the Epiphany is also celebrated as Women’s Christmas – a day of rest for women after weeks of preparing for the holidays. Inspired by Jan Richardson’s annual Women’s Christmas Retreat\, we have created a celebration just for you. \nA retreat day like this is good for your soul! We invite you to please make time for yourself to refresh your spirit\, and rest in the company of other women. Feel free to bring your needlework\, sketchbook\, journal\, or any simple project that makes you happy. There will be poetry\, prayer\, and quiet walks on the grounds to inspire a sense of peace and comfort. Together we will explore ways to nurture and honor ourselves more often\, to create “Sabbath moments” in our daily lives. \nThe retreat will be led by Suzanne Foehl and Meg Gallagher. A simple breakfast and lunch will be included. (We are particularly excited about lunch–it’s a special surprise.) This gathering will take place inside the Retreat House and on the grounds\, practicing Covid-safe protocols. For this event\, we ask that participants be fully vaccinated. Masks are optional. A suggested donation of $40 would be gratefully accepted\, but please don’t let finances keep you from attending. All are welcome! Register online at https://tinyurl.com/WomenThisDay or send an email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/7097/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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SUMMARY:Illumination
DESCRIPTION:Dress warmly for Hillsboro Luminaries Night!\n \nStroll the neighborhood to see the hundreds of beautiful luminaries lining the streets. Then join us at the Retreat House for a guided candlelight labyrinth walk\, a crackling fire and the warm spirit of Christmas.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/illumination-2/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blue Christmas:  A Service of Prayer and Praise
DESCRIPTION:While December is filled with delight for many\, it can be a difficult time for some of us\, especially this year as Covid-tide stretches on and on. Please come and join us for a time of prayer and comfort as we gather to remember. With the lighting of candles\, we will remember those whom we love who have died. With listening and prayer\, we will hold space for naming both struggles and gratitudes. With the strength and comfort of community\, we will share in opening our hearts to receive the Great Love of the Holy One\, practicing together receiving from God. \nThis service of prayer and praise will take place in the church\, St. Paul’s in Hillsboro. We hope you can be with us for remembering\, receiving and comfort.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/blue-christmas-a-service-of-prayer-and-praise/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, Centerville\, 301 S Liberty Street\, Centreville\, MD\, 21617\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211205T160000
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SUMMARY:Gathering of the Greens
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a festive day enjoying the outdoors while creating a lovely hand-made wreath or swag from Retreat House greenery\, including American Redwood\, Magnolia\, Holly\, Boxwood\, and White Pine. We’ll stay warm with a cup of hot cider and a wood fire. During your time\, enjoy browsing our Sacristy Bookshop in St. Paul’s Church. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/gathering-of-the-greens/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Simple Silence by the River
DESCRIPTION:A Weekend Retreat with Francie Thayer at The Foehliage Retreat Center Galena\, Maryland\nThis Advent\, we invite you to step out of the world for a moment and invite a time of stillness. Come spend some time remembering that God is not far off. Indeed\, come spend open-hearted time noticing just how near God is. \nOur invitation this weekend is to step out of the world’s stories and notice God’s stories\nthat enfold us each day—in the ground beneath our feet\, the canopy of limbs over our\nhead\, the chair offered to us\, the unspoken kindness of the person serving us tea.\nSometimes being in silence can remind us of a sacredness of life that we don’t fully see\nwith the sound turned up. Like other silent retreats\, we will begin by sharing dinner and\nconversation. Our retreat leader will offer inspiration and guidance before we go off to\nbed\, beginning our silent weekend in community. Saturday will be a day of silence and\nrest—no organized programming\, just space and time to be and let be. As we gather for\nbrunch on Sunday\, we will once again share conversation and any gifts that may have\nrisen during the weekend. Come\, and for a time\, turn down the sound of the world. Bring\na friend! This retreat invites both men and women. \nREGISTER AT – https://tinyurl.com/RHdec3-5\, or by contacting us at info@retreathousehillsboro.org. This gathering will take place at The Foehliage Retreat Center\, in Galena\, Maryland. Read (here) about the Covid-safe protocols for this retreat. The cost for this retreat is $299 and includes lodging and meals. \n\nFRANCIE THAYER is the Director of the Retreat House at Hillsboro and received her training in spiritual guidance at The Shalem Institute in Washington DC. A life-long Episcopalian\, she received a Masters Degree from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2014. She lives in Galena\, MD with her husband where their three adult children love to visit.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/simple-silence-advent-weekend-retreat/
LOCATION:Foehliage Retreat Center\, 31450 Sassafras River Ave\, Galena\, MD\, 21635
CATEGORIES:Weekend Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T180000
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SUMMARY:Sacred Ground: A Film-based Dialogue on Race and Faith
DESCRIPTION:6 Tuesdays – September 14 and 28 – October 12 and 26 – November 9 and 23\n4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nVia Zoom \nThe Retreat House\, in collaboration with Holy Trinity Oxford\, invites you to join us in Sacred Ground\, a curriculum that is part of the Episcopal Church’s long-term commitment to racial healing\, reconciliation\, and justice in our personal lives\, our ministries\, and our society. The core of this series is the vision of beloved community – where all people are honored and protected and nurtured as beloved children of God.\n\nThis opportunity invites us to read\, watch and learn about the history of race and racism in America\, while grounded in our call to faith\, hope\, and love. We will explore together this online curriculum\, a sensitive\, prayerful resource that creates space for respectful and transformative dialogue. Our focus will be on Indigenous\, Black\, Latino and Asian/Pacific American peoples as their histories’ intersect with European American history\, and the impact of all of it on our world today.\n\nWe will watch documentaries and read articles to help inform us before gathering for conversation on six Tuesday afternoons via Zoom. Learning together can help us peel away the layers that have contributed to the challenges and divides of the present day and reveal the origins of the inequities that are deeply embedded in our communities today.\n\nThe Episcopal Church and Katrina Browne (the director of the documentary Traces of the Trade) have developed this rich series as part of The Episcopal Church’s Becoming Beloved Community which is its long-term commitment to racial healing\, reconciliation and justice.\n\nA suggested donation of $75 is requested but all are welcome regardless of payment amount. Register here.\n\n\nWhy Sacred Ground? This National Church anti-racism program is sacred ground because we walk into painful history\, our society’s and our own\, accompanied by God and by each other. It is more than reading the books or watching the documentaries that are its “course material\,” life-changing though those may be. This is spiritual formation. We do the exploring work rooted in our spiritual life and expect to be changed in the work.\n\nOnce you register\, we will send you the Zoom meeting link.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/sacred-ground-a-film-based-dialogue-on-race-and-faith/2021-11-23/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T080000
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SUMMARY:A Weekend Retreat with Steve Garnaas-Holmes
DESCRIPTION:Writing as a Spiritual Discipline \nFriday\, November 19th – Sunday\, November 21th \nAt The Foehliage Retreat Center in Galena\, Maryland \n  \nThe Foehliage is pleased to offer this in-person weekend retreat with Steve Garnaas-Holmes whose transformative prayer and poetry infuses his readers with gentle inspiration. Steve’s site Unfolding Light shares daily reflections with individuals and communities near and far. A grace-filled weekend of listening\, exploring\, quiet\, and beauty awaits at The Foehliage on the shore of the Sassafras River in Galena\, Maryland\, approximately 50 miles from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. \nJoin Steve as he guides us this weekend – “Writing can be a spiritual discipline\, if we let go of trying to write something “good” (especially when we label it “poetry!”). I often say poetry is 90% paying attention and 10% taking really good notes. Writing as a spiritual discipline is about the paying attention part. It’s not really about writing; it’s a form of prayer; it’s praying with a pencil. No one needs to hear it except ourselves. But sometimes we don’t even hear ourselves until we say it\, or write it. In this retreat we’ll experience several different modes of writing as forms of listening\, including journaling\, poetry\, “found prayers\,” and biblical fan fiction.” \nThe Foehliage offers this retreat with limited attendance providing spaciousness for Covid-safe practices\, mindfulness toward social distancing\, and generous opportunities for being outside\, weather permitting. The cost of the retreat is $325 and includes accommodations and all meals. Ample private rooms are available. \nNote on Covid protocols: The Foehliage Retreat Center asks that all guests be fully vaccinated; mask wearing on-site is optional. Exceptional hospitality is the objective of the Foehliage. The health and safety of all guests is at the center of that intention. In these unprecedented times\, we encourage all to consider their health and the wellbeing of others by participating without any signs of illness. We will happily refund a good faith registration fee to anyone who becomes ill and decides not to attend the retreat so as not to be a risk to others. \nThis event has filled quickly. We encourage you to join the waiting list below in the event of cancellations. For more information\, please contact heather@retreathousehillsboro.org or to join the waitlist click here. \n\nMORE ABOUT STEVE GARNAAS-HOLMES – “I’m a retired United Methodist pastor. My wife Beth and I live in Maine. We have three grown sons whom I love dearly. I served churches for 40 years in Montana and New England. I’ve also lived in South Dakota\, California\, Washington and Minnesota. I often lead retreats on prayer\, poetry and renewing our language about God. I used to write and perform with the Montana Logging & Ballet Company\, a quartet that did music and comedy around the country\, but people laughed us off the stage so after 37 years we quit. I write a lot of church music. I am trying to be here now.”
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/a-weekend-retreat-with-steve-garnaas-holmes/
LOCATION:Foehliage Retreat Center\, 31450 Sassafras River Ave\, Galena\, MD\, 21635
CATEGORIES:Weekend Retreat
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SUMMARY:A Poetry Reading with  Steve Garnaas-Holmes
DESCRIPTION:In-person and via Zoom held at Trinity Cathedral in Easton\, Maryland. \nSteve shares about his work\, his prayer\, and his poetry brought to us as Unfolding Light – “Unfolding Light is a daily reflection rooted in a contemplative\, Creation-centered spirituality\, often inspired by my daily walk in the woods. In poems\, parables\, psalms\, thoughts and the odd weather report I hope to invite readers into a spirit of presence\, compassion\, justice and delight. Though these writings are rooted in the Christian story you’ll hear in them melodies of many traditions. Unfolding Light is for anyone who wants to be a part of God’s healing of the world.” \nEnjoy Steve’s “Love Poem to God” (here). \nThis gathering is a Retreat House fundraiser. We are deeply grateful for your donations. More below*. \nA note on Covid protocols for this event can be found (here). \nRegister for in-person here.\nRegister for Zoom here. \n*A note on this Retreat House fundraiser – Being the Retreat House is made whole by welcoming each of us into every gathering that we offer\, no matter what our financial situation at the time. This event is no different. We are deeply grateful for your donation and your participation in supporting our operations. Community donations such as these are the only source of our funding. Your presence is always a gift to this community. For more information\, please contact heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/a-poetry-reading-with-steve-garnaas-holmes/
LOCATION:Trinity Cathedral\, 315 Goldsborough St\, Easton\, MD\, 21601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Re-imagining Prayer: Women’s Weekend Retreat 2021
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 8 – Sunday\, October 10 \nThe Retreat House at Hillsboro is pleased to host this weekend retreat led by Linda Mastro at The Foehliage in Galena\, Maryland. \n \n  \n“These are some of the things that prayer is. Prayer is rhythm. Prayer is comfort. Prayer is disappointment. Prayer is words and shape and art around desperation\, and delight and disappointment and desire. Prayer can be the art that helps you name your desire.”\n~ Padraig O Tuama \nSink into the beauty of fall as we explore prayer practices that invite us to a new relationship with God\, with ourselves\, and with the people in our lives. During our time together we will find renewal in the lodging and meals provided as we enjoy an environment inviting deep listening and heartfelt response. We will have opportunities for conversation\, silence\, movement\, and contemplation. Explore at your own pace – body prayer\, journaling\, lectio divina\, walking meditation\, and other experiences that bring our bodies\, minds\, and spirits into the act of authentic prayer. \n\n\n\n\nPlease register by September 25th. For more about the retreat\, with information about how to reserve your space and to register – https://tinyurl.com/RHretreat. Or\, contact us at info@retreathousehillsboro.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nMORE ABOUT THE RETREAT \nWe will gather at The Foehliage Retreat Center in Galena\, Maryland\, on Friday afternoon. Dinner will be at 6:30 pm\, followed by a brief gathering to set the tone for the weekend. Participants will be encouraged to spend the evening in silence. On Saturday\, the program will flow in and out of silence\, with plenty of time for journaling\, walking on the beautiful grounds\, quiet reflection\, and conversation. The retreat will close on Sunday morning with a prayer service and brunch. \nABOUT THE VENUE \nThe Foehliage\, located in Kent County\, Maryland\, is an intimate retreat center where guests can enjoy the beauty of nature\, the flow of the Sassafras river\, and glorious autumn sunrises and sunsets. Our hosts Gene and Suzanne Foehl exemplify hospitality with delicious homemade meals\, comfortable sleeping rooms\, and an assortment of inside and outside spaces in which to rest\, reflect and explore the retreat themes. To see photos of the facility and more information about The Foehliage\, please visit their website. \n\n\n\n\nNote on Covid protocols: The Foehliage Retreat Center asks that all guests be fully vaccinated. Mask wearing on-site is optional. Please be mindful of community by participating without any signs of illness. \n\n\n\n\nACCOMMODATIONS AND COSTS \nSingle rooms – $395 per person Shared rooms – $345 per person. Rates include the retreat program\, 2 dinners\, 1 breakfast\, 1 lunch\, 1 brunch\, snacks\, beverages\, linens\, and turn-down service. A limited number of single rooms are available on a 1st come\, 1st served basis. \nTO REGISTER \nTo reserve your space\, please send a $100 deposit by August 15\, 2021. Final payment for holding a space must be received by September 10. Register (here)\, or mail your check to – The Retreat House\, P.O. Box 3\, Hillsboro MD 21641. \nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER LINDA MASTRO \nis a graduate and on the faculty of the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute in Marriottsville\, MD. Linda serves in liturgical ministry at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Easton and is a spiritual guide for individuals and groups. Linda is a graduate of the University of Delaware and the Maryland University of Integrative Health. A life coach\, retreat leader and professional writer\, Linda is co-author of the book Petite Retreats: Renewing Body\, Mind\, and Spirit without Leaving Home. Linda lives in Easton\, Maryland. Learn more about Linda at livingpilgrimage.com. \n\nFor more information\, please contact us:  \nRetreat Program Linda Mastro at (410) 829-4309. Lodging\, logistics\, and scholarship availability –  Heather Strang at (443) 995-3820
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/re-imagining-prayer-womens-weekend-retreat-2021/
LOCATION:Foehliage Retreat Center\, 31450 Sassafras River Ave\, Galena\, MD\, 21635
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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SUMMARY:Time Among the Trees
DESCRIPTION:“It’s not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men’s hearts\,\nas for that subtle something\, that quality of air\,\nthat emanation for old trees\, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit”\nRobert Lewis Stevenson \nThis early fall retreat on the grounds of the Retreat House invites an afternoon of quiet\nreflection and healing. \nOn a day to day basis we may walk among trees and never really sense their energy and\nhow we are nourished and supported by them. Trees are more than sticks in the ground and our ability to connect with them in a quiet reflective way can add much to our life.\nJoin with Mary Anne La Torre and others for an afternoon of meditation and reflection among the beautiful\, mature trees at the Retreat House. We will explore simple meditative\npractices and have an opportunity to touch into the energy of the earth\, the dynamic life beneath us\, as well as sit mindfully among the trees and be nourished by them. There will be opportunities for breathing and awareness exercises and conversation.\nWhile the suggested donation is $40 per person\, please don’t let finances keep you from attending.\nRegister online here\, https://tinyurl.com/RHTrees\, or send an email to info@retreathouseshillsboro.org \n\nRetreat Leader: Mary Anne La Torre is an R.N. with a M.A. in psychiatric nursing and training in acupressure\, reiki\, homeopathy\, flower essences and essential oils. For 30 years\, Mary Anne has had a private counseling practice\, consolidating these approaches with various wellness and stress management techniques\, including meditative and breathing techniques for use in nature.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/time-among-the-trees/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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SUMMARY:Autumn Quiet Day: Release\, Rest\, Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 30\, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm\nWith Julia Morris-Myers \nTake in the early fall beauty unfolding around us on the grounds of the Retreat House. We’ll enjoy the freedom of open space and the opportunity to explore and experience Sabbath as we invite release\, rest\, and renewal. Our Autumn Quiet Day will offer time for journaling\, silence\, time outdoors\, and gentle conversation. As we settle into the peace of nature in our midst\, we’ll explore scripture readings and poetry as inspirations for our own lives and as discernment for what the Spirit might be calling us to notice. What am I called to release in order to make space for rest and to receive the renewal that awaits? How is Sabbath invited this autumn day? \nIN-PERSON QUIET DAY – Register at https://tinyurl.com/RHQDfall\, or by contacting us at info@retreathousehillsboro.org. This gathering will take place inside the Retreat House and on the beautiful grounds\, practicing COVID safe protocols. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. A suggested donation of $40 per person will be gratefully accepted and a portion of the proceeds is used for program scholarships. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending! \n\nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Julia Morris-Myers loves discovering the sacred in relaxed conversation and everyday life. She is a musician\, teacher and spiritual director on the Eastern Shore of Maryland\, where she lives with her husband and assorted pets. Julia is the Director of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Centreville and has certificates in leading groups and in spiritual direction from the Shalem Institute in Washington\, DC\, and Bon Secours Retreat Center in Marriottsville\, MD.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/autumn-quiet-day-release-and-rest/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quiet Day
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SUMMARY:Creative Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Sept 18th\, 10 am to 3 pm\nWith Heather Hall \nOnsite at the Retreat House at Hillsboro Our souls speak many languages: words\, sights\, sounds\, textures\, rhythms and movement\, to name just a few. While writers\, composers\, artists and performers may speak these languages more eloquently\, we all have Creative Spirit. Learn to access your Creative Spirit and discover the message God is sharing with you! Let’s release expectations\, play and be curious for a day. This retreat is a safe space to come together to discover and embrace the Creative Spirit within each of us. During this retreat\, we’ll explore: storytelling\, visual arts\, lyrics & poetry\, music & voice\, and the body in motion. No experience necessary. Creative Spirit will take place inside the Retreat House and on the beautiful grounds at Hillsboro (weather depending)\, following COVID-safe procedures. A light lunch\, coffee\, tea and water will be provided. A suggested donation of $40 will be gratefully accepted; however\, please don’t let finances keep you from attending. Please register online by Wednesday\, Sept 15th. Or\, by email to retreathousehillsboro.org. Register at https://tinyurl.com/RHfallCS \n\n \nRetreat Leader: Heather Hall is graduate of Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction\, an ecumenical and multi-faith program. She is a lifelong learner and seeker who graduated from Education for Ministry and JustFaith. While living in Anchorage\, Alaska\, Heather was active with St Mary’s Episcopal Church\, where she led Adult Education – developing and facilitating classes\, workshops and retreats – and Outreach programs. Born and raised in Maryland\, where she taught college and started her career in environmental science\, Heather recently returned to the Shore to establish her encore career as a leadership coach\, spiritual director and storyteller through arts & crafts. Email: heather@discoverwithheather.com
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