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SUMMARY:5 Day Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This silent retreat will offer you the opportunity to go deeper into the discipline of Centering Prayer\, experience silence\, stillness\, and communion with God\, each other\, and creation. Led by the Rev. Carlyle Gill\, the sessions will include in-depth teaching about spiritual and psychological dimensions of Centering Prayer that will be woven into multiple daily Centering Prayer\nsits. Eucharist will be offered daily\, as well as time for individual spiritual direction. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe retreat takes place at The Foehliage (foehliageretreatcenter.org)\, a private retreat center located on the beautiful Sassafras River in northern Kent County\, Maryland. The week begins with lunch on Monday\, October 21 and ends with lunch on Friday\, October 25. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOST:  $695 per person includes single room accommodations\, all meals\, retreat sessions and spiritual direction. You can enjoy walks\, paddling on the Sassafras and quiet sitting in a lovely waterfront setting. \nSpace is limited. To reserve your spot\, please send an email to Meg Gallagher at meg@retreathousehillsboro.org or call (410) 364-7069\, and mail a $100 deposit by Monday\, September 9 to The Retreat House\, P.O. Box 3\, Hillsboro\, MD 21641. Full payment is due on Monday\, October 7. \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/5-day-centering-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:Foehliage Retreat Center\, 31450 Sassafras River Ave\, Galena\, MD\, 21635
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190930
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SUMMARY:Seeing with the Eyes of the Heart: A Retreat for Women
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spiritual retreat weekend — an opportunity to step away from your daily routine to rest … and to wake up.\nIn the gentle company of women\, we will ponder questions and ideas that spark our imaginations and then\, listen for guidance that flows from the practice of paying attention.* All that you need to bring is your self\, your senses\, and a willingness to see where God may be leading you. Women of all faith traditions are welcome. \nWe will gather at The Foehliage Retreat Center in Galena\, Maryland on Friday afternoon. Check-in is at 3:00 pm\, dinner 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. \nOn 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 be completed on Sunday morning with a worship service and brunch. \nAccommodations & Costs \nUp to 15 women can be accommodated. \nSingle rooms – $375 per person*\nShared rooms – $325 per person \n*Single rooms are limited and available on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nRates include: \n\nProgram sessions\n5 meals: 2 dinners\, 1 breakfast\, 1 lunch\, 1 brunch\nSnacks and beverages\nLinens and turndown service.\n\nTo reserve your space\, please contact us at meg@retreathousehillsboro.org or call (410) 364-7069 to see if rooms are still available. Let us know your name and phone number and preferred room type. We will require a $100 deposit and final payment is due September 1\, 2019. \nPayment Methods:  \n-Pay by credit card on our website http://retreathousehillsboro.org/donate/ (click on the “Donate” button) \n-Pay by check – make checks payable to “The Retreat House” and mail to The Retreat House\, P.O. Box 3\, Hillsboro MD 21641. \n-$100 deposit is due immediately.\n-Final payment is due by September 1. \nFor more information\, please contact us: \nRetreat Program – Linda Mastro at (410) 829-4309 \nAccommodations – Meg Gallagher at (410) 960-1044
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/seeing-with-the-eyes-of-the-heart-a-retreat-for-women/
LOCATION:Foehliage Retreat Center\, 31450 Sassafras River Ave\, Galena\, MD\, 21635
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Mastro":MAILTO:gyplin2016@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T140000
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SUMMARY:Seasonal Quiet Days - Autumn
DESCRIPTION:An invitation to reflect\, to imagine\, and be inspired \nDuring this seasonal quiet day we will think of autumn as the “ebb tide” of the present year\, and of our lives in general. Ebb tide can be a time of waning and receding\, but also a time of change and opportunity. \nUsing scripture\, poetry\, music and silence\, we will listen for God’s voice. We will explore the gifts of nature through contemplative photography. Please bring a camera (or use your cell phone.) Finally\, we will reflect on the day’s blessings in conversation. \nPLEASE REGISTER at https://rhseason5.eventbrite.com. All are welcome! \nA 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. This amount is just a guideline — please don’t let finances keep you from attending!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/seasonal-quiet-days-autumn-2/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Prayer Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190909T190000
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SUMMARY:Yoga Class - Mondays 6:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:Bring your yoga mat for these relaxing sessions taught by long time yoga instructor\, Helen Spinelli. Beginners are always welcome and everyone moves at their own pace and comfort. \nWalk-in session – $10 per person.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/yoga-with-kathleen/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T140000
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SUMMARY:Seasonal Quiet Days Summer
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Solstice Quiet Day is an invitation to rest\, to dream\, to imagine\, and be inspired. \nGive yourself the restorative gift of time and space to… \n… think of summer as “full tide” as we read the words of Celtic poet David Adam. \n…explore nature through contemplative photography. (Bring your camera or cell phone!) \n…enjoy the sound of summer from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. \n…walk or sit in nature\, write\, draw or color. \n…reflect on the day’s blessings in conversation \nA 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. This amount is just a guideline –please don’t let finances keep you from attending! \nPLEASE REGISTER at https://rhseasonal4.eventbrite.com. All are welcome! \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/seasonal-quiet-days-summer/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190609T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190609T153000
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SUMMARY:SISTERS ON THE JOURNEY Tea\, Meditation\, Pause
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to celebrate the sacred in nature and receive the gift of quiet renewal. This is the perfect time to return to the Journey\, come for the first time\, or to explore with a friend. \nWe will spend a few minutes in the Herb Garden to see and touch mint\, chamomile\, sage\, lavender\, sweet grass and other herbs thriving in the spring sunshine. \nLocal gardener and aromatherapist Elaine Hoggard will be with us to share about each herb’s healing properties as we welcome the fragrance in our breathing meditation. \nWe will enjoy the refreshment of an herb-infused ice tea in a ceremony to say good-bye until our monthly gathering begins again in the fall. \nLight snacks will be available. Although there is no fee for this retreat\, a suggested donation of $30 would be gratefully accepted and will be used to offer programs to other Sisters who wish to be on this Journey. All are welcome! \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/sisters-on-the-journey-welcoming-stillness-and-tea/2019-06-09/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190527T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190527T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T154535
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SUMMARY:5th Anniversary Picnic!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate with us! The Retreat House at Hillsboro’s 5th Anniversary \nPlease join us for a late afternoon picnic to relax and enjoy the blessings of the last five years. We will have pulled pork\, coleslaw\, salads\, cold drinks and cookies. Feel free to bring a dish! \nWe are thrilled to be on this journey with you and so grateful for your companionship and support. Can’t be here for the celebration? Please consider making a donation in honor of The Retreat House’s Fifth Anniversary. We still have a lot of growing to do and your continued support is just so deeply appreciated. \nRSVP by May 24th to francie@retreathousehillsboro.org or leave a message on our NEW phone (410) 364-7069.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/5th-anniversary-picnic/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T120000
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SUMMARY:THE ART OF SOULFUL HEALTHY LIVING
DESCRIPTION:Writer\, farmer\, health and wellness advocate Denise Sultenfuss will lead this session based on her “No-FUSS Healthy Living” philosophy and practices. \nHaving struggled with Lyme’s Disease\, Denise shares her experience of how healthy living healed her body and changed her outlook on food and wellness. \nThe workshop will include a “Whole 30 Breakfast Bowl Buffet\, ” instruction for developing soulful eating habits and meal planning\, examining how wellness journaling can contribute to better health. \nGuest speaker Dr. Tracy Davenport will talk about healthy sleep and rest practices. \n*You may also register by email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-art-of-soulful-%ef%bb%bfhealthy-living/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T171658Z
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SUMMARY:INTUITIVE COLLAGE WORKSHOP A day of contemplation and creativity
DESCRIPTION:Using intuition and imagination\, you will create your own collaged cards\, where each card reflects a different aspect of who you are\, expressing the unique beauty\, love and divine light within you. \nBased on the principles and practices of SoulCollage®\, we will explore creative\, fun ways to express yourself artfully. Easy to learn\, collage cards can be filled with meaningful insights and guidance for your life’s journey. Materials included in workshop fee. \nWorkshop Leader: Julia Burr-Roveti \n  \n*You may also register by email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/intuitive-collage-workshop-%ef%bb%bfa-day-of-contemplation-and-creativity/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T150000
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SUMMARY:Day of Retreat for People in their 20's and 30's
DESCRIPTION:This retreat day is designed for those in their 20’s and 30’s who: \n– are looking for a restorative day of prayer with others that includes silence and time in nature\n– wish to learn more about contemplative prayer in the Christian tradition and explore different contemplative practices. \nDuring this retreat\, we will explore an introduction to the tradition of contemplative prayer as we unwind into the gifts of quiet and nature.  Participants will engage in sessions of contemplative practices of gratitude and prayerful movement with time for silence\, walking on the beautiful Retreat House grounds\, sharing and discussion. \nPlease register online at https://rhdayofretreat.eventbrite.com or contact us by email at info@retreathousehillsboro.org \nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADERS:  \nPatience Robbins has been a spiritual director for 30 years.  Patience has worked in parish\, campus and retreat ministries. She has led programs for over 20 years at Shalem Institute and has written a booklet\, Parenting: A Sacred Path\, published by the Center for Children and Theology (www.cctheo.org). Patience lives in Greenbelt\, MD\, with her husband. \n  \n  \nHeather Strang is a graduate of the Shalem Institute Spiritual Guidance Program and is a contemplative small group facilitator\, retreat leader and culinary teacher. Heather is a Lay Eucharistic Minister\, a Listening Hearts leader\, and a healing prayer minister with St. Anne’s Episcopal Church. She resides with her husband in Annapolis\, Maryland.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/day-of-retreat-for-people-in-their-20s-and-30s/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T180000
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SUMMARY:Spelling Doesn't Count: Writing as Spiritual Practice
DESCRIPTION:What would it be like to write just for you and God?  \nDeepen your awareness of the holy in everyday life\, and explore new ways that writing can enhance the life of the spirit. \nLed by VTS Adjunct Professor Kathy Staudt and Retreat House Director Francie Thayer \nPlease register once for all sessions. \nSPECIAL NOTE: Held at Holy Trinity Church in Oxford\, this workshop is a partnership of The Retreat House and Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary and is an experiment with remote locations for classes being offered at the Seminary.  Retreat House staff will facilitate parts of the class that will be discreet from discussions on campus led by VTS Adjunct Professor Kathy Staudt. Contact Francie with any questions by email at francie@retreathousehillsboro.org.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/spelling-doesnt-count-writing-as-spiritual-practice-3/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Oxford\, 502 S. Morris St.\, Oxford\, MD\, 21654\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T154535
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SUMMARY:Lenten Quiet Day: Blessing the Divine
DESCRIPTION:Lenten Quiet Day: Blessing the Divine\nAs mature adults\, we have spent many seasons of our lives recounting our mistakes and making amends. With this maturity comes the wisdom to acknowledge\, and seek forgiveness for\, the mistakes we make along the way. \nDuring this Lenten Quiet Day\, we will look at the nature of atonement and take a different kind of inventory\, examining lessons learned from our mistakes and the resulting gifts we bring to life.With these lessons and gifts in mind\, we will bless the Divine and consider how to share them with others. \nBreakfast and lunch will be available and a suggested donation of $40 per person will be gratefully accepted. This is just a guideline — please don’t let finances keep you from attending. All are welcome! \nAbout the leader: Linda Mastro is a spiritual pilgrim\, life coach and spiritual director trained through the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center in Marriottsville\, Maryland. A parishioner of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Easton\, Linda serves in liturgical ministry. A writer and workshop leader\, Linda is co-author of the book Petite Retreats: Renewing Body\, Mind\, and Spirit without Leaving Home. Linda lives in Easton\, Maryland. Contact Linda at 410-829-4309.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/lenten-quiet-day-blessing-the-divine/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T180000
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SUMMARY:Spelling Doesn't Count: Writing as Spiritual Practice
DESCRIPTION:What would it be like to write just for you and God?  \nDeepen your awareness of the holy in everyday life\, and explore new ways that writing can enhance the life of the spirit. \nLed by VTS Adjunct Professor Kathy Staudt and Retreat House Director Francie Thayer \nPlease register once for all sessions. \nSPECIAL NOTE: Held at Holy Trinity Church in Oxford\, this workshop is a partnership of The Retreat House and Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary and is an experiment with remote locations for classes being offered at the Seminary.  Retreat House staff will facilitate parts of the class that will be discreet from discussions on campus led by VTS Adjunct Professor Kathy Staudt. Contact Francie with any questions by email at francie@retreathousehillsboro.org.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/spelling-doesnt-count-writing-as-spiritual-practice-2/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Oxford\, 502 S. Morris St.\, Oxford\, MD\, 21654\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T154535
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SUMMARY:Spelling Doesn't Count: Writing as Spiritual Practice
DESCRIPTION:What would it be like to write just for you and God?  \nDeepen your awareness of the holy in everyday life\, and explore new ways that writing can enhance the life of the spirit. \nLed by VTS Adjunct Professor Kathy Staudt and Retreat House Director Francie Thayer \nPlease register once for all sessions. \nSPECIAL NOTE: Held at Holy Trinity Church in Oxford\, this workshop is a partnership of The Retreat House and Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary and is an experiment with remote locations for classes being offered at the Seminary.  Retreat House staff will facilitate parts of the class that will be discreet from discussions on campus led by VTS Adjunct Professor Kathy Staudt. Contact Francie with any questions by email at francie@retreathousehillsboro.org.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/spelling-doesnt-count-writing-as-spiritual-practice/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Oxford\, 502 S. Morris St.\, Oxford\, MD\, 21654\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T180000
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SUMMARY:Spelling Doesn't Count: Writing as Spiritual Practice
DESCRIPTION:What would it be like to write just for you and God?  \nDeepen your awareness of the holy in everyday life\, and explore new ways that writing can enhance the life of the spirit. \nLed by VTS Adjunct Professor Kathy Staudt \nPlease register once for all sessions. \nSPECIAL NOTE: Held at Holy Trinity Church in Oxford\, this workshop is a partnership of The Retreat House and Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary and is an experiment with remote locations for classes being offered at the Seminary.  Retreat House staff will facilitate parts of the class that will be discreet from discussions on campus led by VTS Adjunct Professor Kathy Staudt. Contact Francie with any questions by email at francie@retreathousehillsboro.org.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/2083/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Oxford\, 502 S. Morris St.\, Oxford\, MD\, 21654\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190209T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T154535
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T222130Z
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SUMMARY:Deep Preaching in Shallow Times
DESCRIPTION:Deep Preaching in Shallow Times: Negotiating Power in the Public Square\nIn this session we will explore the ways that a renewal of biblical preaching confronts the powers of divisiveness active in our world. The session will provide perspectives and techniques to deepen one’s preaching to meet the challenges of the day. \nA light breakfast is included and lunch will be available upon request. A suggested donation of $50 per person will be gratefully accepted. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending — all are welcome! \nPlease register at https://rhpreach.eventbrite.com or contact us at info@retreathousehillsboro.org. \n  \n \nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER – The Rev. Mark Jefferson currently serves as Visiting Professor of Homiletics at Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS)\, in Alexandria\, Virginia. He also serves as Associate Director of the Deep Calls to Deep preaching program\, an initiative supported by a Lilly grant to cultivate embodied preaching. Rev. Jefferson is a presence on social media and his blogs are featured on Urban Cusp and The Root.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/deep-preaching-in-shallow-times/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T154535
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SUMMARY:Seasonal Quiet Days: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Between the darkness of winter and the light of Epiphany\, we go within… \nThe stillness of a winter day is a perfect backdrop for reflecting upon the year past and pondering the one ahead. \nJoin us for this peaceful retreat day and enjoy quiet time\, prayer and thoughtful conversation. Using scripture\, poetry and music\, we will take time to consider our experiences\, intentions and the path before us\, waiting for God’s presence to inspire us. \nThe Retreat House grounds may be chilly in January but they are also beautiful–inviting peaceful\, contemplative walking. There are also plenty of warm comfortable spaces inside for journaling\, meditation and prayer. \nA light breakfast and lunch will be served and a suggested donation of $40 per person will be gratefully accepted. This amount is just a guideline — please don’t let finances keep you from attending! \nPLEASE REGISTER at https://rhquietdays3.eventbrite.com. All are welcome! \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/seasonal-quiet-days-winter/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T154535
CREATED:20180525T035840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T194535Z
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SUMMARY:A Service of Prayers for Reconciliation and Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:Dear God\, Creator of the earth\, this sacred home we share;\nGive us new eyes to see the beauty all around\,\nand to protect the wonders of creation.\nGive us new arms to embrace the strangers among us\,\nand to know them as family. \n-from prayer of the September 2017 House of Bishops \n  \nWith scripture\, poetry and silence\, we will pray together\nfor open hearts toward one another and the earth. \n2nd Wednesday of the month\nBeginning June 13 \n5:45 – 6:30 p.m.\nSt. Paul’s Church at Hillsboro \nFollowing the time of prayer\, there will be an option to gather for fellowship and conversation. If you would like to participate\, please feel free to bring your own “brown-bag supper.” Cool drinks will be provided. \n  \nALL ARE WELCOME.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/a-service-of-prayers-for-reconciliation-and-forgiveness/2018-12-12/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
GEO:38.914958;-75.94222
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T154535
CREATED:20181011T155750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T155750Z
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SUMMARY:Sisters on the Journey
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoin us amidst the beauty of fall as we journey toward cultivating the garden of our spiritual heart.\nThree friends will share the simplest of daily prayer meditations\, each inviting greater harmony and renewal.\nFind the ones that work for you to welcome Holy peace\, softening the edges of each day in our busy\, noisy world: \nBreath and Aromatherapy\nTea as Meditation\nGentle Yoga  \nEach session will explore unique meditations and journeyers are encouraged to join both sessions. You only have to register once and attend as you wish. Snacks and beverages will be available and a suggested donation of $30 per session will be gratefully accepted. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending—everyone is welcome! \nREGISTER ONLINE at https://spiritgarden.eventbrite.com or by email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org. \n  \n\nAbout the Retreat Leader: Heather Strang is a graduate of the Shalem Institute Spiritual Guidance Program and is a contemplative small group facilitator\, retreat leader and culinary teacher. Heather is a Lay Eucharistic Minister\, a Listening Hearts leader\, and a healing prayer minister with St. Anne’s Episcopal Church. She resides with her husband in Annapolis\, Maryland.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/sisters-on-the-journey/2018-11-11/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
GEO:38.914958;-75.94222
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T154535
CREATED:20180827T194015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T161847Z
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SUMMARY:Creativity Workshop with Shalagh Hogan
DESCRIPTION:Bring your curiosity and truest self to this playful workshop for anyone who feels a call to reclaim their creativity and be free of anxiety and blocked creativity. \nWe will make beautiful art pieces to bring home as reminders to give ourselves permission to play creatively. \nWe will open up to our creativity\, discover what holds us back and find ways to bring more creative practices into our lives: \n…how valuing creativity expands our joy in living\n…how anxiety and creativity cannot co-exist\n…finding and trusting our true selves through creativity\n…leading a life based on creativism instead of consumerism \nCoffee and a light breakfast will be available. Please feel free to bring your lunch and stay afterwards to chat. \nA suggested donation of $20 per person to cover expenses would be gratefully accepted. As always\, please don’t let finances keep you from attending—everyone is welcome! There is limited seating\, so please register soon at https://rhcreate.eventbrite.com. \n  \nWorkshop Leader Shalagh Hogan resides in Denton\, Maryland in an ancient house on the Choptank River. She is an Uber-Creative and credits creativity with returning her to her true artistic self and the drastic reduction of her anxieties. She writes a lifestyle and personal-development blog at www.Shalavee.com\, hosts and participates in creative challenges throughout the year\, and is a mother to pianist Eamon\, 13\, and artist Fiona\, 5. On Instagram at Shalaghhogan\, Shalavee’s Facebook page
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/creativity-workshop-with-shalagh-hogan/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T151500
DTSTAMP:20260426T154535
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T155138Z
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SUMMARY:A Deep Dive into The Gospel of Luke
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a morning of study and inspiration\, with an eye toward the preaching that beckons us in the year ahead.  \nAdvent 1 will soon be upon us. In the Episcopal Church that means moving into Year C of the Liturgical Calendar and spending time in the Gospel of Luke. \nMake connections with colleagues from several Dioceses while enjoying fellowship and learning in the prayerful and gracious setting of the Retreat House at Hillsboro. \nLunch will be served and a suggested donation of $50 per person will be gratefully accepted. \nRegister online at https://rhluke.eventbrite.com\, or email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org \n \n\nRev. Dr. Kathy Grieb\, author and professor of New Testament Studies at the Virginia Theological Seminary\, will share her expansive knowledge\, perspective and experience with Luke’s extraordinary book. Come to learn and spend time with this amazing woman\, priest and follower of Jesus. \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/a-deep-dive-into-the-gospel-of-luke/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T154535
CREATED:20180817T031831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T031831Z
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SUMMARY:The Road to Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:THE ROAD TO RECONCILIATION\nRegister here. \nThe Retreat House at Hillsboro invites you to participate in a three-part workshop series to be held at host parishes within the Diocese of Easton. The workshops will encourage open\, grace-filled conversations about reconciliation\, forgiveness and transformation. \nOver the course of three evenings\, participants will explore together the subtle\, and not so subtle\, ways that bias and racism still exist and how to open our eyes and hearts to healing. The program will include learning to listen and speak from an open\, non-judgmental heart through story telling\, prayer\, and conversation. \n  \n  \n  \nDuring these sessions\, we will: \n… NOTICE the power of our words and assumptions.\n… DEEPEN our awareness of our capacity to hurt or to heal.\n… ENHANCE our sensitivity to one another\n… REMEMBER God’s desire for us to respect the dignity of every\nhuman being. \nWorkshops will be held every other week during September and October. Register for all three\nat one or more locations. Beverages and a light snack will be provided. Free-will donations will\nbe gratefully accepted at the door. \n\nPlease register for the workshops of your choice at https://rhroad.eventbrite.com \nAll sessions take place from 6:30-8:00 pm. \nTue.\, Sept. 25\, EMMANUEL CHURCH- 101 N. Cross St.\, Chestertown MD 21620\nWed.\, Sept. 26\, THE RETREAT HOUSE 22005 Church St.\, Hillsboro MD 21641\nThu.\, Sept. 27\, ST. PAUL’S CHURCH 8700 Memory Gardens Lane\, Hebron MD 21830 \nTue.\, Oct. 9\, EMMANUEL CHURCH\nWed.\, Oct. 10\, THE RETREAT HOUSE\nThu.\, Oct. 11\, ST. PAUL’S-HEBRON \nTue.\, Oct. 23\, EMMANUEL CHURCH\nWed.\,Oct. 24\, THE RETREAT HOUSE\nThu.\, Oct. 25\, ST. PAUL’S-HEBRON \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-road-to-reconciliation-3/2018-10-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T154535
CREATED:20180816T215755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T220140Z
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SUMMARY:Good Grief: A Pilgrimage through Transition and Loss
DESCRIPTION:A state of the heart mostly associated with the death of someone we love\, grief also finds us through many kinds of life transitions and losses. Even happy times like retirement\, relocation or the birth of a child can provoke grief for what is ending\, as our new phase of life begins. \nIn this program we will use our own experiences of transition and loss to explore the mystery of God’s presence during the grieving process. As curious spiritual pilgrims we will invite the Holy Spirit to guide us as we: \n\ndiscuss the spiritual nature of grief\nshare our stories\nlearn practices that gently heal the tender heart\nof grief in each of us\n\nUsing scripture\, poetry\, music and prayer\, we will open our minds and spirits to the possibilities that arise on the pilgrim’s path of change\, loss and healing. \nThe group will meet for six Wednesday sessions from 6:00 – 8:00 pm with the option to meet for two sessions before the holiday season. \n\nSeptember 12\, 19\, 26 and October 3\, 10\, 17\n\nA suggested donation of $10 per session\, or $55 for all six sessions will be gratefully accepted at the door. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending. Register once for all six sessions at https://rhgoodgrief.eventbrite.com or by email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org. \n  \nAbout the leader: Linda Mastro is a spiritual pilgrim\, life coach and spiritual director trained through the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center in Marriottsville\, Maryland. A parishioner of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Easton\, Linda serves in liturgical ministry. A writer and workshop leader\, Linda is co-author of the book Petite Retreats: Renewing Body\, Mind\, and Spirit without Leaving Home. Linda lives in Easton\, Maryland. Contact Linda at 410-829-4309.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/good-grief-a-pilgrimage-through-transition-and-loss/2018-10-17/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T154535
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T032048Z
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SUMMARY:The Road to Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:  \nTHE ROAD TO RECONCILIATION\nRegister here. \nThe Retreat House at Hillsboro invites you to participate in a three-part workshop series to be held at host parishes within the Diocese of Easton. The workshops will encourage open\, grace-filled conversations about reconciliation\, forgiveness and transformation. \nOver the course of three evenings\, participants will explore together the subtle\, and not so subtle\, ways that bias and racism still exist and how to open our eyes and hearts to healing. The program will include learning to listen and speak from an open\, non-judgmental heart through story telling\, prayer\, and conversation. \n  \n  \nDuring these sessions\, we will: \n… NOTICE the power of our words and assumptions.\n… DEEPEN our awareness of our capacity to hurt or to heal.\n… ENHANCE our sensitivity to one another\n… REMEMBER God’s desire for us to respect the dignity of every\nhuman being. \nWorkshops will be held every other week during September and October. Register for all three\nat one or more locations. Beverages and a light snack will be provided. Free-will donations will\nbe gratefully accepted at the door. \n\nPlease register for the workshops of your choice at https://rhroad.eventbrite.com \nAll sessions take place from 6:30-8:00 pm. \nTue.\, Sept. 25\, EMMANUEL CHURCH- 101 N. Cross St.\, Chestertown MD 21620\nWed.\, Sept. 26\, THE RETREAT HOUSE 22005 Church St.\, Hillsboro MD 21641\nThu.\, Sept. 27\, ST. PAUL’S CHURCH 8700 Memory Gardens Lane\, Hebron MD 21830 \nTue.\, Oct. 9\, EMMANUEL CHURCH\nWed.\, Oct. 10\, THE RETREAT HOUSE\nThu.\, Oct. 11\, ST. PAUL’S-HEBRON \nTue.\, Oct. 23\, EMMANUEL CHURCH\nWed.\,Oct. 24\, THE RETREAT HOUSE\nThu.\, Oct. 25\, ST. PAUL’S-HEBRON \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-road-to-reconciliation-2/2018-10-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T154535
CREATED:20180817T033420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T033420Z
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:This day-long retreat will introduce participants to Centering Prayer\,\na contemplative discipline of opening to the presence and action of God within.  \nCentering Prayer trains us to listen to God’s first language: silence.  \n We will learn about the origins and practice of Centering Prayer\nand explore the corollary disciplines of Holy Reading and Welcoming Prayer. \n  \nA light breakfast and lunch will be served \nand asuggested donation of $50 will be gratefully accepted to cover expenses. \nPlease don’t let finances keep you from attending. \nREGISTER at https://rhprayer.eventbrite.com \nor by email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org. \n  \nAbout the Retreat Leader: The Rev. Carlyle Gill is a trained presenter of Centering Prayer and an Episcopal priest currently serving as a Priest Associate at St. Peter’s in Lewes\, Delaware. Centering Prayer has been her spiritual practice for almost twenty years. \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/an-introduction-to-centering-prayer/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180927T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T154535
CREATED:20180817T030356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T034016Z
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SUMMARY:The Road to Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n\n \nTHE ROAD TO RECONCILIATION\nRegister here. \nThe Retreat House at Hillsboro invites you to participate in a three-part workshop series to be held at host parishes within the Diocese of Easton. The workshops will encourage open\, grace-filled conversations about reconciliation\, forgiveness and transformation. \nOver the course of three evenings\, participants will explore together the subtle\, and not so subtle\, ways that bias and racism still exist and how to open our eyes and hearts to healing. The program will include learning to listen and speak from an open\, non-judgmental heart through story telling\, prayer\, and conversation. \n  \n  \n  \nDuring these sessions\, we will: \n… NOTICE the power of our words and assumptions.\n… DEEPEN our awareness of our capacity to hurt or to heal.\n… ENHANCE our sensitivity to one another\n… REMEMBER God’s desire for us to respect the dignity of every\nhuman being. \nWorkshops will be held every other week during September and October. Register for all three\nat one or more locations. Beverages and a light snack will be provided. Free-will donations will\nbe gratefully accepted at the door. \n\nPlease register for the workshops of your choice at https://rhroad.eventbrite.com \nAll sessions take place from 6:30-8:00 pm. \nTue.\, Sept. 25\, EMMANUEL CHURCH- 101 N. Cross St.\, Chestertown MD 21620\nWed.\, Sept. 26\, THE RETREAT HOUSE 22005 Church St.\, Hillsboro MD 21641\nThu.\, Sept. 27\, ST. PAUL’S CHURCH 8700 Memory Gardens Lane\, Hebron MD 21830 \nTue.\, Oct. 9\, EMMANUEL CHURCH\nWed.\, Oct. 10\, THE RETREAT HOUSE\nThu.\, Oct. 11\, ST. PAUL’S-HEBRON \nTue.\, Oct. 23\, EMMANUEL CHURCH\nWed.\,Oct. 24\, THE RETREAT HOUSE\nThu.\, Oct. 25\, ST. PAUL’S-HEBRON \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-road-to-reconciliation/2018-09-27/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180923T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180923T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T154535
CREATED:20180817T011935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T011935Z
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SUMMARY:Aromatherapy for Serenity & Peace
DESCRIPTION:Come join Aromatherapist Elaine Hoggard\, for this hands-on botanical workshop\, working with essential oils that can help encourage one to unwind and calm the busy mind. \nThe class will explore a variety of ways that aromatherapy can be used as part of an evening ritual to prepare for meditation or rest\, followed by participants creating their own personal blend to take home. \nA workshop fee of $30 includes all materials and handouts. \nREGISTER ONLINE at https://rharoma3.eventbrite.com. \n \nAbout the leader: Elaine Hoggard is a NAHA Certified Aromatherapist and a Licensed Massage Therapist. In addition to incorporating aromatherapy into her bodywork practice\, she offers personal consultations with customized essential oil blends and small group workshops. For more information\, please call 410-829-9984. \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/aromatherapy-for-serenity-peace/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
GEO:38.914958;-75.94222
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T154535
CREATED:20180816T224153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T224153Z
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SUMMARY:Seasonal Quiet Days - Autumn
DESCRIPTION:Autumn invites us to pause\, observe the beauty around us\, and harvest the fruits of the spirit. \nJoin us for this peaceful retreat day and take the opportunity to slow down\, let go and be silent for a time. The setting is perfect for journaling and walking on the beautiful Retreat House grounds and labyrinth. Conversation and fellowship will be woven with meditations inspired by scripture\, music\, poetry\, and nature. \nA light breakfast and lunch will be served and a suggested donation of $40 per person will be gratefully accepted. This amount is just a guideline — please don’t let finances keep you from attending! \nPLEASE REGISTER at https://rhquietdays2.eventbrite.com. \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/seasonal-quiet-days-autumn/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
GEO:38.914958;-75.94222
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180624T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180624T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T154535
CREATED:20180531T184729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180531T184729Z
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SUMMARY:Aromatherapy in Celebration of the Summer Solstice
DESCRIPTION:As in all of nature\, we too\, cycle through seasons of change and transformation. Summer is a time for celebration\, fulfillment and abundance. Join Aromatherapist Elaine Hoggard\, for this hands-on workshop exploring essential oils that nurture growth\, foster gratitude and light the Spiritual Fire within. \nWith a holistic approach for safe and effective use\, participants will study fundamental aromatherapy practices\, and then create their own unique blend to take home. \nREGISTER at https://rharoma2.eventbrite.com. \nA workshop fee of $30 includes all materials can be paid onsite.\nFor more information\, please call 410-829-9984 or visit www.airmidholisticarts.com \n  \n \nElaine Hoggard is a NAHA Certified Aromatherapist and a Licensed Massage Therapist. In addition to incorporating aromatherapy into her bodywork practice\, she offers personal consultations with customized essential oil blends and small group workshops. \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/aromatherapy-in-celebration-of-the-summer-solstice/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
GEO:38.914958;-75.94222
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180621T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T154535
CREATED:20180525T042142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T042142Z
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SUMMARY:Seasonal Quiet Days
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a journey in rhythm with the four seasons. If you long for quiet and reflection in the midst of a chaotic world\, then these retreat days are for you. \nThere will be time for journal writing and walking the beautiful Retreat House grounds and labryinth. Meditations inspired by scripture\, music\, poetry\, and nature will be interspersed with conversation and fellowship. \nTo experience the deep peace that comes with silence and meditation\, attend as many Quiet Days as you like. The first of four will be held on Summer Solstice\, Thursday\, June 21\, 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \nA light breakfast and lunch will be served and a suggested donation of $40 per person will be gratefully accepted. This amount is just a guideline —please don’t let finances keep you from attending! \nRegister at https://quietdays.eventbrite.com. All are welcome! \n  \n  \n  \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. \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/seasonal-quiet-days/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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