Re-imagining Prayer: Women’s Weekend Retreat 2021

Friday, October 8 – Sunday, October 10

The Retreat House at Hillsboro is pleased to host this weekend retreat led by Linda Mastro at The Foehliage in Galena, Maryland.

“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.”
~ Padraig O Tuama

Sink 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.

MORE ABOUT THE RETREAT

We 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.

ABOUT THE VENUE

The 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.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND COSTS

Single 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.

TO REGISTER

To 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.

ABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER LINDA MASTRO

is 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.

For more information, please contact us:

Retreat Program Linda Mastro at (410) 829-4309. Lodging, logistics, and scholarship availability –  Heather Strang at (443) 995-3820