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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/
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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
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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
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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/
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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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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/
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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
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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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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
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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
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/creative-spirit/
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SUMMARY:Wisdom Circle: Seeing the Word Sacred Ordinary Days
DESCRIPTION:Four Monday Evenings\nJuly 19 – August 9\n7:00 – 8:00 p.m. via Zoom \nWe are pleased to offer this unique experience! \n \nSeeing the Word: Sacred Ordinary Days is a contemplative prayer practice based on illuminations from the St John’s Bible. These images bring to life passages from Scripture\, helping us to engage with the Word\, encounter the Divine\, and enact the Message in our daily lives. \nAs we journey through this season of “Ordinary Time\,” we will explore stories of origin\, cultivation\, abundance and faith through guided reflection. As we listen with “the ears of our heart” (lectio divina) and look through “the eyes of our heart” (visio divina)\, the illuminations from the Saint John’s Bible draw us further into contemplative prayer. \nFrom previous participants – “I gained more of a personal relationship to the words of the readings through the art (ie: illuminations) than I would have by just viewing the art by itself.” “The illuminations provide beautiful material to ponder and discuss in community.” \nPlease register online by July 13th: https://tinyurl.com/RHtheWord\, or by email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org \n\nHeather Hall is a graduate of Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction\, an ecumenical\nand multi-faith program. She is a lifelong learner and seeker who graduated from\nEducation for Ministry and JustFaith. While living in Anchorage\, Alaska\, Heather was\nactive with St Mary’s Episcopal Church\, where she led Adult Education – developing\nand facilitating classes\, workshops and retreats – and Outreach programs. Born and\nraised in Maryland\, where she taught college and started her career in\nenvironmental science\, Heather recently returned to the Shore to establish her\nencore career as a life coach\, spiritual director and storyteller through arts & crafts.\nEmail: heather@discoverwithheather.com
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/wisdom-circle-seeing-the-word-sacred-ordinary-days/2021-08-09/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wisdom Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210627T140000
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SUMMARY:Retreat House at Hillsboro 7th Anniversary Celebration and Open House
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join in our celebration on the beautiful grounds of the Retreat House! There will be music and laughter and gratitude as we share time celebrating our seven-year journey together.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/retreat-house-at-hillsboro-7th-anniversary-celebration-and-open-house/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Quiet Day
DESCRIPTION:In-person St. Paul’s Church\, Hillsboro \nThis Seasonal Quiet Day will offer time for journaling\, silence\, time outdoors\, and gentle conversation. \nEnjoy the open space to explore readings having to do with the long season of summer and its invitation to step back\, grow or slow down – or all of these! We’ll enjoy scripture readings and poetry\, from David Whyte\, Rumi\, and Mary Oliver\, as inspirations for our own lives and as discernment for what the Spirit might be calling us to do. \nWe will also take inspiration from nature and the beautiful grounds of the Retreat House. What have I planted this season? How is it growing? Perhaps I want to plan a late-season crop? \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/RHSummerQD\nOur gathering will take place in St. Paul’s Church and on the beautiful grounds of the Retreat House.\n\nClick here for a flyer with more information.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/summer-quiet-day/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spirituality of Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, May 13 – 27 1 pm – 2 pm.\nMay 13 on-site ~ May 20\, 27 via Zoom\nTime in the garden can become a healing and nourishing experience\, a place for us\nto find presence and peace. In this wisdom circle\, we will learn how to slow down the\nmind and body to find that quiet calm\, being with the garden in a gentle and\nintentional way. All are welcome – gardening skills not required! We will gather\non-site for our first session\, and via Zoom for the second and third sessions. \nWe will enjoy the time to: \n~ explore meditative practices designed to help us experience the earth and the\nenergy of the plants \n~ notice how setting this intention brings a more aware state and peace to both us\nand the plants in our midst \n~ reflect with others upon some of the life lessons we can learn from gardening \nThe suggested donation is $75 per person\, but please don’t let finances keep\nyou from attending. Register online here\, https:/ tinyurl.com/energ-plants\, or\nsend an email to info@retreathouseshillsboro.org \n\nAbout the retreat 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/spirituality-of-gardening/2021-05-27/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T143000
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SUMMARY:Conscious Aging: Wisdom Circle
DESCRIPTION:Friday Afternoons April 16-May 21 1:00-2:30 pm\, via Zoom\nLearn to create a “new vision of aging” in this unique\nwisdom circle. During these sessions\, you will be\nguided to:\n▪ Develop skills of self-compassion\n▪ Discover what gives heart & meaning to your life\n▪ Minimize feelings of isolation\n▪ Cultivate a personal roadmap for your own aging\njourney \nJoin us as we focus on listening to our own inner wisdom and guidance\, cultivating best practices\, sharing in an intimate conversation circle\, and listening to the collective wisdom of the group. \nThe suggested donation is $75 per person\, but please don’t let finances keep you from attending. Each participant will\nbe asked to purchase a Conscious Aging workbook developed by the Institute of Noetic Sciences http://noetic.org based on extensive research and practices in healing and mind body medicine. Once registered\, you will\nreceive the Zoom link. You will also receive instructions for purchasing the workbook\, which is an additional $15 including shipping. \nRegister Online at: https://tinyurl.com/RHAgingWC\n\nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Beth Knight holds a master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary and is a seasoned Spiritual Director of 17+ years. Beth received her Spiritual Director’s Certificate at Holy Spirit Center of Anchorage\, AK (2005) and a Certificate in Supervision of Spiritual Directors through Audire’ School of Spiritual Direction (2019) in Orlando\, FL. She also is a trained Chaplain and commissioned minister through Federation of Christian Ministries. Beth is a contemplative and passionate about one-to-one spiritual support processes\, retreat/workshop ministry and creative contemplative worship. She and her husband\, Gordon live in Clermont\, Florida.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/conscious-aging-wisdom-circle/2021-05-21/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wisdom Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T150000
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SUMMARY:Creative Spirit: Retreat Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 15th\, 9:30am – 3:00pm Onsite at the Retreat House at Hillsboro \nOur 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 a Creative Spirit. Learn to access your Creative Spirit and discover the message God is sharing with you! \n \n  \nLet’s release expectations\, play and be curious for a day. This retreat is a safe space to come together as we embrace the Creative Spirit within each of us. During this retreat\, we will explore: storytelling\, visual arts\, lyrics & poetry\, music & voice\, and the body in motion. No experience needed! \nCreative Spirit will take place inside the Retreat House and on the beautiful grounds (weather depending)\, following Covid safe practices. Please bring your own lunch and your mask. Tea\, coffee and water provided. \nA suggested donation of $40 will be gratefully accepted; however\, please don’t let finances keep you from attending. Please register online by Wednesday\, May 12th: https://tinyurl.com/RHcreativespirit\, or by email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org \n  \n\n \nHeather Hall is graduate of Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction\, an ecumenical and multi-faith program. She is a lifelong learner and seeker whograduated 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 life coach\, spiritual director and storyteller through arts & crafts. Email: heather@discoverwithheather.com
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/creative-spirit-retreat-day/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T130000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Spring Quiet Day
DESCRIPTION:This Seasonal Quiet Day will focus on new beginnings! Join us as we observe the parallels among spring\,\nresurrection\, and the gradual ending of the pandemic. \nWhere do you see a rebirth in your own life and\nhow is that specifically tied to this year of extraordinary challenges?\nWhat do you wish to leave behind…or carry with you? We will be guided by scripture\, poetry\, silence and conversation\, and most of all\, by Mother Nature. \nPlease select the session that works best fro you. A suggested donation of $40 will be gratefully accepted\, however\, please don’t let the finances keep you from attending. \nIN-PERSON SESSION\nThursday\, April 8\, 2021. 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nRegister at http://bit.ly/RHspringreg\nThis socially distanced gathering will take place in St. Paul’s Church and on the beautiful grounds of the Retreat House. Bring your lunch to enjoy indoors or outdoors in the spaces we have prepared. (Masks will still be required indoors.) \nVIRTUAL SESSION on Zoom\nThursday\, April 22\, 2021. 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nRegister at http://bit.ly/RHspringregvirt\nOnce registered\, you will receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/virtual-spring-quiet-day/
LOCATION:Zoom-Quiet Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T170442
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SUMMARY:In-Person Spring Quiet Day
DESCRIPTION:This Seasonal Quiet Day will focus on new beginnings! Join us as we observe the parallels among spring\,\nresurrection\, and the gradual ending of the pandemic. \nWhere do you see a rebirth in your own life and\nhow is that specifically tied to this year of extraordinary challenges?\nWhat do you wish to leave behind…or carry with you? We will be guided by scripture\, poetry\, silence and conversation\, and most of all\, by Mother Nature. \nPlease select the session that works best fro you. A suggested donation of $40 will be gratefully accepted\, however\, please don’t let the finances keep you from attending. \nIN-PERSON SESSION\nThursday\, April 8\, 2021. 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nRegister at http://bit.ly/RHspringreg\nThis socially distanced gathering will take place in St. Paul’s Church and on the beautiful grounds of the Retreat House. Bring your lunch to enjoy indoors or outdoors in the spaces we have prepared. (Masks will still be required indoors.) \nVIRTUAL SESSION on Zoom\nThursday\, April 22\, 2021. 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nRegister at http://bit.ly/RHspringregvirt\nOnce registered\, you will receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/in-person-spring-quiet-day/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T193000
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SUMMARY:Seeing the Word: Women of the Bible
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 1-22 at 6:30-7:30 pm\, via Zoom \nSeeing the Word: Women of the Bible is a contemplative prayer practice using illuminations from the St John’s Bible. These images bring to life passages from Scripture\, helping us to engage with the Word\, encounter the Divine\, and enact the Message in our daily lives. As we journey through this Lenten season\, we’ll explore often overlooked women of the Bible. Their faith\, hope\, courage and love are highlighted in the St John’s Bible. As we contemplate their stories in the scripture and illuminations\, we begin to see where they journey with us and how our journey is paved by them. \nWe gather each week to share our journeys through guided reflections. The illuminations from the Saint John’s Bible draw us further into contemplative prayer. As we open “the eyes of our heart” (visio divina) and “the ears of our heart” (lectio divina)\, we discover what the Word means to us and what the Holy Spirit is calling us to do in the world today. The Saint John’s Bible is the first of its kind in 500 years. Commissioned by the Benedictine monks at St. John’s Abbey\, as a tribute to the new millennium\, this handwritten NRSV Bible has over 160 illuminations to bring the Word of God to life today. By praying with the illuminations\, we may search deeper into the meaning for our lives. \n\nRegister online at https://tinyurl.com/RHWCWomen by Friday\, February 26.\n  \n\nHEATHER 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 life coach\, spiritual director and storyteller through arts & crafts. Email Heather at heather@discoverwithheather.com.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/seeing-the-word-women-of-the-bible/2021-03-22/
LOCATION:ZOOM Retreat House Event
CATEGORIES:Wisdom Circles
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T210000
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SUMMARY:Being Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, February 22 – March 8 at 7:30-9:00pm\, via Zoom \nWith a deep breath I ask: in our noisy world\, where is sanctuary? How can I bring the healing of sanctuary into these times—in my home\, my work and my community? \nJoin in this mid-winter pause as we anticipate beginning again in our world. In this Wisdom Circle\, we will share in holy listening\, and invite a space to hear the sacred rumblings that we each bring. Then\, we will shape a blessing of going forth\, a Celtic practice when moving from one place to another. \nGather with curiosity—what will this time invite? Our circle will offer the refreshment of listening and reflection inspired by the voices of Brother Lawrence\, a 17c. cook and Carmelite lay brother\, Macrina Wiederkehr\, beloved poet and monastic\, and Howard Thurman\, philosopher and theologian. \nThe suggested donation is $75 per person\, but please don’t let finances keep you from attending. All are welcome. You will receive the Zoom link once you register. \nRegister online at https://tinyurl.com/RHSanctuaryWC\n\n \n  \nHEATHER STRANG is a graduate of the Shalem Institute Spiritual Guidance Program and is a spiritual companion\, retreat leader\, chef and culinary teacher. After receiving a most surprising and humble Christmas gift of a rock inscribed with ‘laugh’\, Heather begins this year with a new spiritual practice—laughter. She resides with her husband in Annapolis\, Maryland.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/5657/2021-03-08/
LOCATION:ZOOM Retreat House Event
CATEGORIES:Wisdom Circles
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SUMMARY:Winter Wisdom Circle: Creative Spirit
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION CLOSED\n \n\n\n\n\nThursdays\, January 21-February 18 6:30-8:00pm\, via Zoom \nOur souls speak many languages: words\, sights & sounds\, textures or movement\, just to name a few. While writers\, composers\, artists and performers may speak these languages more eloquently\, we all have Creative Spirit. \nJoin us for this unique opportunity to dialogue with the Divine in new ways. Each week\, we’ll explore a different medium: storytelling\, visual arts\, lyrics & poetry\, voice & rhythm\, and prayer in motion. Learn to access your Creative Spirit and discover the message God is sharing with you. \nNo experience required! This Wisdom Circle is a safe space to play\, to release expectations and judgements\, and to embrace the Creative Spirit within each of us. A suggested donation of $75 per person will be gratefully accepted. This amount is just a guideline—please don’t let finances keep you from attending. All are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHEATHER 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 life coach\, spiritual director and storyteller through arts & crafts. Email Heather at heather@discoverwithheather.com.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/winter-wisdom-circle-creative-spirit/2021-02-18/
LOCATION:ZOOM Retreat House Event
CATEGORIES:Wisdom Circles
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SUMMARY:Winter Quiet Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this peaceful retreat day for quiet time\, prayer and thoughtful conversation. \n\n\n\n \nUsing scripture\, poetry\, readings and music\, we will gently reflect on the experiences of the past year. What have we learned? Then\, we’ll consider the darkness of winter\, looking for seeds of hope and inspiration. \nSome time will be spent together in conversation\, perhaps in small groups; and other times we will step away from the screen to read\, journal or be silent. You will receive copies of the readings in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\nA suggested donation of $30 per person will be gratefully accepted. This amount is just a guideline — please don’t let finances keep you from attending. All are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE REGISTER at https://tinyurl.com/RHQDWinter or send an email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org. Once you register\, you will receive the Zoom link. \n\nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Julia Morris-Myers loves discovering the sacred in 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/
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SUMMARY:Women's Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Image: Wise Women Also Came © Jan Richardson\n\nWednesday\, January 6\n2:00 – 4:30 p.m.\nOn Zoom\n\nThe Feast of the Epiphany is also known as Women’s Christmas. Originating in Ireland\, it is a day of rest for women after weeks of preparing for Christmas Day. Inspired by Jan Richardson’s annual Women’s Christmas Retreat\, we created this celebration just for you.\n\nPlease join us for this special retreat and time of spiritual relaxation. We’ll read poetry (bring your favorites\,) tell stories\, do some journaling and meditate together.\n\nThis is time for YOU. Bring your needlework\, coloring\, or another project. Make a pot of tea\, light a candle\, and settle in for a delightful afternoon.\n\nRegister
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/womens-christmas/
LOCATION:ZOOM Retreat House Event
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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SUMMARY:Wisdom Circle - Seeing the Word: Illuminating Advent
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, November 30th-December 21st at 6:30-7:30PM via Zoom. \nSeeing the Word: Illuminating Advent is a contemplative prayer practice using illuminations from the St John’s Bible. These images bring to life passages from Scripture\, helping us to engage with the Word\, encounter the Divine\, and enact the Message in our daily lives. \nAdvent honors the time of waiting for the arrival of the Christ child. We gather each week in hope\, peace\, joy and love to meet the Messiah who is – and is yet to come – through guided reflections. The illuminations from the Saint John’s Bible\, which reflect scripture readings for the season\, draw us further into contemplative prayer. As we open “the eyes of our heart” (visio divina) and “the ears of our heart” (lectio divina)\, we discover what the Word means to us and what the Holy Spirit is calling us to do in the world today. \nThe Saint John’s Bible is the first of its kind in 500 years. Commissioned by the Benedictine monks at St. John’s Abbey\, as a tribute to the new millennium\, this handwritten NRSV Bible has over 160 illuminations to bring the Word of God to life today. By praying with the illuminations\, we may search deeper into the meaning for our lives. \n\n\n\n\nRegister online at tinyurl.com/RHWCAdvent by Monday\, November 23rd. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHEATHER 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 life coach\, spiritual director and storyteller through arts & crafts. Email Heather at heather@discoverwithheather.com.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/wisdom-circle-seeing-the-word-illuminating-advent/2020-12-21/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Illumination
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE for ILLUMINATION on Saturday\, December 19 to 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Sunset is at 4:44! \nDress warmly for Hillsboro Luminaries Night! Stroll 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! \nOur gathering will be socially distanced. We ask that anyone who joins us wears a mask and maintains six feet of distance from anyone not in their household. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we seek to keep our community safe!
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SUMMARY:Gathering of the Greens and Wreath Making
DESCRIPTION:Come and go as you like and enjoy creating a lovely hand-made wreath from fresh greens\, along with a cup of hot cider and socially distanced cheer.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/gathering-of-the-greens-and-wreath-making/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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