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SUMMARY:Conversations With a Hospice Nurse
DESCRIPTION:  \nLife… it’s really amazing\, isn’t it? We are faced with challenges from the moment of birth until our deaths. Some challenges are just part of the natural order\, like learning to walk and talk. Illness and death are also part of that natural order. In between\, we experience joy\, sadness\, love\, freedom\, learning\, friendship\, spirituality\, loss\, and grief. The list goes on. This is where we learn who we are—where we write our story. \nSometimes our challenges are confusing\, and we don’t really know what to do or where to turn. Sometimes it is just nice to have someone to talk to and be able to ask questions and get some answers. \nIt’s funny that\, in general\, people don’t have difficulty talking about their lives and making plans\, yet there is very little discussion about the end of life. It is almost universal—people have great difficulty talking about the end of life\, and it is funny in a sense because it is the one thing that is certain—at some point we will all die. \nThis is almost tragic because fear prevents us from having the conversations that will guide us in making the best decisions that will allow us to live our lives to the fullest. Are you struggling with some questions around your health\, your best living arrangements\, or having certain tests or procedures? Do you have a family member\, friend\, neighbor\, or person in your congregation who is struggling with these questions? \nYou are invited to attend an informal group for conversations about these topics. The Retreat House at Hillsboro offers a quiet\, friendly atmosphere where you can sense the Holy Spirit at work among us. Have a cup of tea or coffee and something sweet to eat\, then join the conversation. We are in a safe space to ask our questions and learn from each other.  \nDot Mayorga\, RN\, a former hospice nurse\, will guide the conversation and answer questions. She has had 10 years of experience working with people with terminal illnesses and their families. She has seen firsthand the difference it makes when those involved are brave enough to have the conversations and\, conversely\, the added burden placed on the group when no planning took place. \nREGISTER HERE:  https://tinyurl.com/hospicenurseconverstions. For more information\, please email heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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SUMMARY:Quiet Morning - Winter’s Hush
DESCRIPTION:Quiet Morning – Winter’s Hush\nwith Heather Strang\nThursday\n February 16\, 2023\n9:30 – Noon\n  \n  \nOur quiet morning will begin with a reading and end with a blessing. In between\, the flow of time will be yours\, and with it\, the invitation to find a rhythm that begins within\,  This is an opportunity to be quiet for reflection\, prayer\, listening\, and presence while holding the space in community.  There will be time for journaling\, walking\, reading\, mediation and/or creative collage. We will begin with a cup of tea or coffee\, and end before lunch. All are welcome to bring a favorite lunch item\, and join in a community lunch at noon.  \nREGISTER HERE:  https://tinyurl.com/wintershush. A suggested donation of $40 will be gratefully accepted. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending! For more information\, please email heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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SUMMARY:Winter Quiet Day
DESCRIPTION:Same Time Next Year\nwith Julia Morris-Myers\n\n  \n  \n  \nJoin us at The Retreat House for our seasonal quiet day. We’ll notice and delve into the gifts of winter\, with time for listening and conversation. Arrive a few minutes early and enjoy a hot beverage and lite breakfast fare. \nWhere do you want to be in your life when the calendar rolls over to 2024? Is the Spirit leading you to make changes\, take on a new project\, let something go? We will dream and plan with the help of scripture\, poetry\, music and silence. \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/RHWinterQD23 or heather@retreathousehillsboro.org. For this event\, we ask that participants be fully vaccinated. Masks are optional. A suggested donation of $45 would be gratefully accepted\, but please don’t let finances keep you from attending. For more information\, please contact us at heather@retreathousehillsboro.org \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.
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SUMMARY:Women's Christmas
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n\n\n\n\nThe 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 Celtic Women’s Christmas\, we have created this retreat day just for you. \nWe hope you will give yourself this special time to refresh your spirit and rest in the company of other women. Bring along your needlework\, sketchbook\, journal\, or any simple project that makes you happy. There will be poetry\, prayer\, art\, and quiet walks on the grounds to inspire a sense of peace and comfort. We will reflect on the idea of ‘life as journey’ and see what this reveals for each of us. \nSuzanne Foehl and Meg Gallagher will be the retreat leaders. This gathering will take place inside the Retreat House and on the grounds. A simple breakfast and lunch will be included. \nFor this event\, we ask that participants be fully vaccinated. Masks are optional. A suggested donation of $45 would be gratefully accepted\, but please don’t let finances keep you from attending. All are welcome! Register online at https://tinyurl.com/RHWoman or send an email to heather@retreathousehillsboro.org.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/womens-christmas-3/
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SUMMARY:Illumination
DESCRIPTION:  \nDress warmly for the Hillsboro Luminaries Night\, this Saturday\, Dec 17th from 5:30-8:30 pm! Stroll the neighborhood to see the hundreds of beautiful luminaries lining the streets. \nThen join us at the Retreat House for a candlelight labyrinth walk\, a crackling fire\, and the warm spirit of Christmas. We hope to see you there!
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SUMMARY:Blue Christmas
DESCRIPTION:While December is filled with delight for many\, it can be a difficult time for some of us\, especially if we’ve said goodbye to beloved hopes\, people in our lives\, or communities we’ve grown close to. 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 are no longer near\, or who have died. We will hold space for naming both struggles and gratitudes through listening and prayer. 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 be held at St. Paul’s in Hillsboro. We hope you can be with us for remembering\, receiving\, and comfort.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/blue-christmas/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday
DESCRIPTION: \n\nJoin us as we meet the unexpected in the unfolding day.\n\nWe’re looking forward to quiet mornings this fall at The Retreat House – strolling under the statuesque trees\, walking the labyrinth\, and simply being present as we notice nature’s transformation around us. When the air chills\, we’ll light the fire.\n\nThe Sacristy Book Shop will be open. Come\, sip a cup of tea\, and peruse our books. On this day\, we’ll have a table for those drawn to the gentle process of crafting from found objects: October is a wonderful time for gathering leaves for autumn mandala making; November invites sharing gratitude cards\, and\, December is our season for Gathering of the Greens on the Retreat House grounds.\n\nWe’ll close our fall days with a Celtic Prayer Gathering at 12 noon. All are welcome to bring a bag lunch for the close of the day.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/second-saturday-2/
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SUMMARY:Advent Quiet Morning
DESCRIPTION:    \n with Heather Strang \nWalking through our Story\nThursday  \nDecember 8\, 2022  \n 9:30 am –  \n12:00 pm  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe will gather for this quiet morning and listen to our story. We will begin with time to connect and sip a cup of coffee or tea before enjoying a reading to frame our morning. Then we’ll each find a space at The Retreat House to listen to our Christmas story. Led by the peaceful voice of our friend The Rev. Dina Widlake\, we will follow her recorded storytelling from scripture in nine separate stations. Either follow amid the mature trees on the grounds\, or find a soft place to land in the house or in St. Paul’s Church. Throughout our pilgrimage of story\, we will have time to ponder questions\, to reflect and to journal.  \n  \nPlease register for this free offering to receive the link for listening to the Christmas story. If you are not able to join us in-person on this day\, listen where you are and any time that works for you.  \n  \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/QuietAdvent or heather@retreathousehillsboro.org. This gathering will take place inside and outside the Retreat House\, weather permitting. We will practice covid-safe protocols and ask that participants be fully vaccinated; masks are optional.  A suggested donation of $25 per person will be gratefully accepted to support our practice of welcoming all\, not letting finances keep anyone from attending.  \nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Heather Strang is a graduate of the Shalem Institute Spiritual Guidance Program (https://shalem.org)\, a contemplative small group facilitator and member of the Retreat House staff. Heather is active in the healing prayer ministry with St. Anne’s Episcopal Church. She is the parent of two young men and resides with her husband in Annapolis\, Maryland.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/advent-quiet-morning/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sisters on the Journey
DESCRIPTION:Sisters on the Journey continues as we gather on the 2nd Sunday of each month to open the gifts of time and quiet. We invite a free flowing meditative journey\, including journaling\, walking the labyrinth\, restful stretching and tea. \nCome and be nourished\, relax into the Holy stillness and rhythm of the unfolding season. \nREGISTER TODAY\nA suggested donation of $30 per session would be gratefully accepted upon your arrival\, but please don’t let finances keep you from attending. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/sisters-on-the-journey-2/2022-11-13/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we meet the unexpected in the unfolding day.  \nWe’re looking forward to quiet mornings this fall at The Retreat House – strolling under the statuesque trees\, walking the labyrinth\, and simply being present as we notice nature’s transformation around us. When the air chills\, we’ll light the fire. The Sacristy Book Shop will be open. Come\, sip a cup of tea\, and peruse our books. On this day\, we’ll have a table for those drawn to the gentle process of crafting from found objects: October is a wonderful time for gathering leaves for autumn mandala making; November invites sharing gratitude cards\, and\, December is our season for Gathering of the Greens on the Retreat House grounds. We’ll close our fall days with a Celtic Prayer Gathering at 12 noon. All are welcome to bring a bag lunch for the close of the day.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/second-saturday/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Autumn Quiet Day - Autumn's Enigma
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 29 9:30am – 2:00pm\, in-person at The Retreat House at Hillsboro   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe will explore the enigma of autumn – bright blue skies; crisp\, cool air; the plethora of beautiful colors – and how this means that darkness\, cold\, and even death are just around the corner. We will talk of how we can see autumn as a threshold and how best to cross it. Ecclesiastes 3 will be our inspiration as well as other poetry and music. Weather permitting we will spend time outdoors and craft a symbol of autumn’s enigma with Mother Nature’s materials.   \n  \n IN-PERSON QUIET DAY – Register at https://tinyurl.com/AUTUMNquiet or heather@retreathousehillsboro.org. This gathering will take place inside the Retreat House with outdoor time on the beautiful grounds\, weather permitting. We will practice covid-safe protocols and ask that participants be fully vaccinated; masks are optional.  A light breakfast and lunch will be served. A suggested donation of $40 per person will be gratefully accepted and a portion of the proceeds will be used for program scholarships. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending! (Photo by Aaron Burden\, Unsplash.com.) ABOUT 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-autumns-enigma/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celtic Prayer Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Come as you are. We’ll gather in community and share in the simple blessings in our midst\, both in nature and those nearby.  Join us in this contemplative\, gentle time under the brances of the Crepe Myrtle and the awning of the prayer flag\, weather permitting.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/celtic-prayer-gathering/
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SUMMARY:The Wisdom of Aging - "Letting Go\," with guest speakers Mary Carol and Lit Tazewell
DESCRIPTION:We will gather on Saturday\, August 13 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. with guest speakers Mary Carol and Lit Tazewell. We welcome Mary Carol and Lit as they guide us and explore with us the importance of “Letting Go.” \nThe idea of “letting go” can be exciting or scary\, depending on how we look at it and what we are being asked to relinquish. This is where our wisdom can save the day!\n \nPlease join us for an insightful and light-hearted conversation about the elements of letting go\, such as acceptance and emptying to receive. We are delighted to have Mary Carol and Lit Tazewell as our discussion leaders. Mary Carol and Lit are long-time friends of the Retreat House. Their wisdom and good humor have been lifting up many hearts along their fascinating global journeys.\n \nThe suggested donation for The Wisdom of Aging session is $20 per person\, and space is limited.\nPlease register here – https://tinyurl.com/wofa4. For more information or to register by email please contact: heather@retreathousehillsboro.org.\n \nAbout this gathering – 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. \nThe Wisdom of Aging is an ongoing offering\, each gathering with a unique focus and registration. Feel free to come to one or all Wisdom of Aging gatherings.The Wisdom of Aging forums will continue through the summer\, coinciding with Summer With Us community days\, held on 2nd Saturdays. All are welcome to drop by anytime from 10am to 4pm. The suggested donation for each summer session is $20 per person\, and space is limited. \nFor more information or to register by email\, please contact: heather@retreathousehillsboro.org.  \n  \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS: LINDA MASTRO is a graduate and on the faculty of the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute in Marriottsville\, MD. She is a liturgical minister at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Easton. Linda is a spiritual companion for individuals and groups and a women’s retreat facilitator. She is coauthor of the book Petite Retreats: Renewing Body\, Mind\, and Spirit without Leaving Home. MEG GALLAGHER is a writer\, retreat leader\, and life coach. She also enjoys her work as Innkeeper at the Retreat House at Hillsboro where she is learning about the contemplative way of life. She and her husband\, Pat\, live in Hillsboro. \n\n Add to Google Calendar \n Add to iCalendar\n\n  \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-wisdom-of-aging-guest-speaker/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sacristy Bookshop - Meet Linda Mastro
DESCRIPTION:We’ll gather in the sacristy of St. Paul’s\, located on the grounds of The Retreat House. On August 13\, at 11:00 a.m.\,  all are invited as we welcome Linda Mastro\, coauthor of Petite Retreats: Renewing Body\, Mind\, and Spirit without Leaving Home. Linda will share with us from her book\, and join us in a leisurely conversation about her book and her work.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/sacristy-bookshop-meet-linda-mastro/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Second Saturdays - Summer with Us
DESCRIPTION:Second Saturdays – Summer with Us – Come as you are. Join us for this family-friendly easy day.  Come for a short time or the entire day: sink into the peaceful grounds; sip a cup of coffee; visit the Sacristy Bookshop; enjoy a picnic; take a labyrinth walk; and\, otherwise wander and relax amid the stately\, mature trees and beautiful flowers that grace our grounds. \nWe’ll enjoy conversation starting at 10:00 a.m.\, with coffee from our friends at Rise Up Coffee and other treats. At 11:00 a.m.\, we’ll gather at the Sacristy Bookshop\, peruse our collection\, and share conversations with authors and friends from our community in a time called Meet the Author. Throughout the day\, all are welcome to bring a picnic and to spread out a blanket. We’ll close the day with a Celtic Prayer Gathering starting at 3:00 p.m. Check out these other offerings by visiting our calendar. \nWe’re looking forward to seeing you! \nFor more information contact heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/second-saturdays-summer-with-us/2022-08-13/
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SUMMARY:Wisdom Café
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join in this Retreat House gathering –  \n \nthe Wisdom Café\, held each Monday from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on Zoom.\n \nWe usually begin with an inspirational reading\, enjoy a bit of quiet time. Then we take turns sharing what bubbles up and listen to each other’s reflections. It’s an hour of friendly companionship–no commitment\, no charge. Come and go as you please!\n \nIf you would like to receive an email reminder on Monday mornings (which will include the zoom link) please sign up here.\n \nOtherwise please add the date to your calendar for the Wisdom Café on Mondays at 12 Noon. \n \nHere’s the Zoom link.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/wisdom-cafe/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Wisdom of Aging - Living with Curiosity
DESCRIPTION:We wil gather for this event on July 9 inside The Retreat House\, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. We expect rain for this day. Please dress for the weather and arrive a few minutes early so that we may begin as planned. Registration is required. Because space is limited\, all are encouraged to sign up here\, to assure a seat. https://tinyurl.com/WOA-CURIOSITY\nMore about Living with Curiosity ~\nIt feels good to talk about this rich and interesting time of our lives with other women and men who are on the same journey. Come and join this light-hearted conversation about the unique experiences of our “elderhood.” During our time together\, we’ll consider the mysteries and goodness of what we don’t know and how this can lead us to new and interesting places. Be prepared to do a little listening\, thinking\, sharing\, and–above all–laughing!  \n“The Wisdom of Aging” forums will continue through the summer\, coinciding with Summer With Us community days\, held on 2nd Saturdays. All are welcome to drop by anytime from 10am to 4pm. In addition to the July 9th session\, we will gather on Saturday\, August 13 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. We are pleased to welcome Mary Carol and Lit Tazewell\, as our guest speakers and to explore with them “Letting Go.” \nThe suggested donation for each summer session is $20 per person\, and space is limited. Please register in advance – https://tinyurl.com/WOA-CURIOSITY.  The Wisdom of Aging is an ongoing offering\, each gathering with a unique focus and registration. Feel free to come to one or all Wisdom of Aging gatherings. For more information or to register by email\, please contact: heather@retreathousehillsboro.org.  \n  \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS: LINDA MASTRO is a graduate and on the faculty of the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute in Marriottsville\, MD. She is a liturgical minister at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Easton. Linda is a spiritual companion for individuals and groups and a women’s retreat facilitator. She is coauthor of the book Petite Retreats: Renewing Body\, Mind\, and Spirit without Leaving Home. MEG GALLAGHER is a writer\, retreat leader\, and life coach. She also enjoys her work as Innkeeper at the Retreat House at Hillsboro where she is learning about the contemplative way of life. She and her husband\, Pat\, live in Hillsboro.
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SUMMARY:Meet Heather Hall - The Retreat House
DESCRIPTION:We’ll gather on this day inside The Retreat House at 11:00 a.m. All are invited as we welcome Heather Hall\, author of Step Up and Stand Out: 20 Tips for Aspiring Introverted Leaders.Heather will share with us from her book\, and join us in a leisurely conversation about her book and her work. \nMore about the book: For introverted leaders to thrive in corporate cultures\, they need to embrace their secret superpowers and stay true to themselves\, while increasing their visibility. Those who are serious about developing leaders need a way to access the wisdom and contributions of their introverted employees\, and this book will show them how to do just that. \nStep Up and Stand Out: 20 Tips for Aspiring Introverted Leaders will show quiet leaders how to own their strengths\, trust their story\, and live success on their own terms – without straying too far from their comfort zones. It will also equip organizational leaders to access the many gifts that introverts bring to their teams. \nHeather L Hall\, leadership coach and founder of Discover With Heather\, is your guide to thriving and rising as an introverted leader in an extroverted workplace.  \nAbout the Author:  Heather L Hall is a leadership coach who shows rising leaders\, that feel unseen and unheard\, how to own their strengths\, trust their story\, and live success on their own terms. During her 20+ year corporate career\, she learned to embrace her secret superpowers\, speak up about what matters\, and influence others – without conforming to the extroverted model. Now\, she’s on a mission to create workplaces where everyone feels like their contributions matter.www.DiscoverWithHeather.com
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SUMMARY:Second Saturdays - Summer with Us
DESCRIPTION: \nSecond Saturdays ~ Summer With Us \nJuly 9\n10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nCome as you are. We’re looking forward to seeing you as we enjoy the summer day\, even with the forecast of rain. \nSo\, bring your umbrellas! \nWe’re being creative with our spaces with rain predicted \non and off throughout the day. See below for where we’ll be.\n \n  \n  \nCoffee and Conversation\nThe Retreat House – 10 a.m. \n\nMeet the Author\nWelcome Heather L. Hall\,  \nauthor of Step Up and Stand Out:  \n20 Tips for Aspiring Introverted Leaders \nThe Retreat House – 11 a.m. – 12 noon \n\nPicnic and Conversation in The Sacristy Bookshop\nConversation and bag lunches are welcome.  \nRestroom available. \nThe Sacristy of St. Paul’s Church – 12 noon \n\nThe Wisdom of Aging – Living with Curiosity\nRegistration is open until 12:45 p.m. or until full. \nFor the duration of this event\, we will gather in The Sacristy and St. Paul’s Church. \nRestroom available. \nThe Retreat House – 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. \n\nCeltic Prayer Gathering\nThe Retreat House – 3:00 p.m. \n\n \nWe’re looking forward to seeing you! \nFor more information contact heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/second-saturdays-summer-with-us-2022-07-09/
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SUMMARY:Summer Quiet Day - Gratitude and Generosity
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nSummer is a time of bounty – flowers\, fruits\, vegetables\, and maybe even time \nand vacation. What about our spiritual lives? Do we take the time to recognize \nthe bounty there? In this time of war and discouraging news\, let’s use this day \nto practice gratitude and generosity. \n  \nAs usual\, we will be inspired by poetry\, scripture\, and Mother Nature herself. \n  \nIN-PERSON QUIET DAY – Register at SUMMERQUIET or \ninfo@retreathousehillsboro.org. This gathering will take place inside the \nRetreat House with outdoor time on the beautiful grounds\, weather \npermitting. We will practice covid-safe protocols and ask that participants be \nfully vaccinated; masks are optional. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. \nA suggested donation of $40 per person will be gratefully accepted and a \nportion of the proceeds will be used for program scholarships. Please don’t let \nfinances keep you from attending! (Photo by Renee Fisher. Unsplash.com.)
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/summer-quiet-day-gratitude-and-generosity/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Wisdom of Aging - "To Thine Own Self Be True"
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCome to the Retreat House for an enjoyable conversation about this special \ntime in our lives. Using Shakespeare’s words as a guide\, we will consider what \nis essential as we walk this path. What do we hold dear? \n  \nInspired by readings\, storytelling\, and fun exercises\, together we will find \ncomfort\, laughter\, and perhaps a new perspective on this tender process. \n  \nThis is an in-person gathering. Snacks and beverages will be provided. A \nsuggested donation of $20 per person will be appreciated. All are welcome\, so \nplease don’t let finances keep you from attending. Seating is limited; please \nregister online by Thursday\, June 9 – here WISDOM OF AGING \n or by email to \nheather@retreathousehillsboro.org.     \n  \n  \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS: LINDA MASTRO is a graduate and on the faculty of the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute in Marriottsville\, MD. She is a liturgical minister at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Easton. Linda is a spiritual companion for individuals and groups and a women’s retreat facilitator. She is coauthor of the book Petite Retreats: Renewing Body\, Mind\, and Spirit without Leaving Home. MEG GALLAGHER is a writer\, retreat leader\, and life coach. She also enjoys her work as Innkeeper at the Retreat House at Hillsboro where she is learning about the contemplative way of life. She and her husband\, Pat\, live in Hillsboro. Photo by Siora Photography. unsplash.com.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-wisdom-of-aging-to-thine-own-self-be-true/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Retreat House 8th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join in our celebration on the beautiful grounds of the Retreat House! As part of Second Saturdays – Summer With Us on June 11\, we will celebrate the entire Retreat House community\, each\, and every person. Your presence\, support\, and encouragement have helped to grow this place and love it into being. There will be music\, laughter\, and refreshments as we share time celebrating our eight-year journey together. Join us!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/retreat-house-8th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Sacristy Bookshop - Meet Anne Tazewell
DESCRIPTION:On June 11\, at 11:00 a.m.\, all are invited to The Retreat House as we welcome Anne Tazewell\, author of A Good Spy Leaves No Trace: Big Oil\, CIA Secrets\, and A Spy Daughter’s Reckoning.  Join us for a leisurely conversation about Anne’s book and her work. We’ll explore how this story about “a spy daughter’s reckoning” touches on some big topics: the spirituality of writing\, the environment\, fractured family relations\, and our planet’s future. Anne will share stories from her book with musical interludes by Richard Tazewell.   \nThis conversation is offered as part of our community day called Second Saturdays – Summer With Us. We welcome you for the entire day\, or for any part of the day!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-sacristy-bookshop-meet-anne-tazewell/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Wisdom Circle - Gentle Invitations from the Spirit
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoin us with Debra Donnelly-Barton for four Wednesday evenings this spring\, May 18\, 25 and June 1\, 8\, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm. We will gather in-person at The Retreat House at Hillsboro. \nTo move upon the earth as Beloved. . . \nStand at the crossroads\, and look; ask for the ancient paths\, \nwhere the good way lies\, and walk in it\, and find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16 \nA spirituality of gentleness is about finding balance\, nurturing a tenderness that supports ‘the good way\,’ and loving curiosity enough to come close to the Spirit. Our four evenings together will be ‘wondering’ time. We’ll let questions serve as portals to the ancient ways of walking and praying. We’ll pay attention to what Spirit gives us between meetings\, then share with each other what we are discovering. Our prayer forms will explore poetry\, art\, and photography. Gentleness is more posture than practice\, but practice will help us stand tall as we walk upon the dear earth.   \nA blessing from Debra for your journey: \nMay the Spirit of Gentleness be with you\, caressing you with sunlight and rain and wind; \nmay Spirit’s tenderness shine through you to warm all who are hurt and lonely; \nmay the blessing of gentleness be on you. \nLet us begin today to stand and look—to attend and to see—I hope you will join us. \n  \nIN-PERSON EVENT: Register at https://tinyurl.com/GENTLESPIRIT\, or by contacting us at heather@retreathousehillsboro.org. A light evening snack will be provided. Each participant is invited to bring a contribution to share in the community. A suggested donation of $75 per person for this series will be gratefully accepted; please don’t let finances stand in the way. We will practice Covid-aware protocols and ask that participants be fully vaccinated; masks are optional.   DEBRA DONNELLY-BARTON is a graduate of the Stillpoint School for Spiritual Direction and the General Seminary in New York. She has an MA in theology from St. Mary’s Seminary and University. Debra has studied the Ignatian spiritual exercises as well as engaged in an intensive training in centering prayer with Thomas Keating.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/spring-wisdom-circle-gentle-invitations-from-the-spirit/2022-06-08/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wednesdays in May
DESCRIPTION:We’re looking forward to Wednesdays in May and the opportunity to “hang out” with friends\, wander the grounds\, enjoy conversation\, and take in the beauty of May. We hope you’ll stop by! \nCome for a leisurely visit any time throughout the day – enjoy a morning sweet treat and coffee; a cup of afternoon tea; or\, if you like\, bring a bag lunch. We look forward to savoring the day and gathering between 10am and 3pm. While you’re here\, check out the labyrinth or the new additions to the Sacristy Bookshop. And\, feel free to bring a friend. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/wednesdays-in-may/2022-05-25/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Prayer Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, May 21 from 9am – 11am as we gather on the river\, with time in silence\, conversation\, and guided prayer practice. Please bring your own kayak\, canoe\, or stand up paddle board and gather at the Hillsboro Town Dock. We are happy to connect you with a kayak rental\, if needed. This is a complimentary community gathering and we ask for prior registration. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/PrayerPaddle
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/kayak-eucharist/
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SUMMARY:The Wisdom of Aging
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lighthearted forum for women and men to discuss the interesting\, and often surprising\, experience of aging. At this gathering\, we will take time to reflect on the many aspects of our “elderhood”— the privileges\, the setbacks\, the questions and the joys. \n\n\n\n\nInspired by readings\, storytelling and fun exercises\, together we will seek comfort\, laughter and perhaps a new understanding of this sensitive and precious time in our lives. Please bring an open mind\, a tender heart\, and sense of humor for the day’s journey. \nA light breakfast will be provided. Registrants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch to enjoy together at the close of the retreat. A suggested donation of $40 per person is appreciated. All are welcome\, so please don’t let finances keep you from attending. Please register online by Wednesday\, April 27\, here https://tinyurl.com/RHAging  OR by email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org. \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS: LINDA MASTRO is a graduate and on the faculty of the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute in Marriottsville\, MD and a liturgical minister at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Easton. Linda is a spiritual companion for individuals and groups and a women’s retreat facilitator. She is co-author of the book Petite Retreats: Renewing Body\, Mind\, and Spirit without Leaving Home. \nMEG GALLAGHER is a writer\, retreat leader\, and life coach. She also enjoys her work as Innkeeper at the Retreat House at Hillsboro where she is learning the contemplative way of life. She and her husband\, Pat\, live in Hillsboro.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-wisdom-of-aging/
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SUMMARY:Spring Quiet Day - Reflect and Renew
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 28\, 9:30am – 2:00pm – \nDuring this quiet day\, we’ll take in spring’s new life around us. There will be time to reflect on the past winter\, both seasonally and pandemic-wise\, and to think about our desires for going forward into the season of new birth. Throughout the day\, we’ll savor scripture\, poetry\, journaling\, and conversation. Enjoy plenty of time for quiet and the opportunity to make a craft that reflects the invitations of the season.\n \nIN-PERSON QUIET DAY – Register at https://tinyurl.com/RHSpring OR  info@retreathousehillsboro.org. This gathering will take place inside the Retreat House with outdoor time on the beautiful grounds\, weather permitting. We will practice covid safe protocols and ask that participants be fully vaccinated; masks are optional. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. A suggested donation of $40 per person will be gratefully accepted and a portion of the proceeds is used for program scholarships. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending!\n \nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Julia Morris-Myers loves discovering the sacred in relaxed conversation and everyday life. She is a musician\, teacher and spiritual director on the Eastern Shore of Maryland\, where she lives with her husband and assorted pets. Julia is the Director of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Centreville and has certificates in leading groups and in spiritual direction from the Shalem Institute in Washington\, DC\, and Bon Secours Retreat Center in Marriottsville MD.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/spring-quiet-day-reflect-and-renew/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women's Day of Rest
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 26 9 30am – 2 00pm  We have transformed the timeless Celtic tradition of Women’s Christmas into Women’s Day of Rest. Please take this day for yourself — to refresh your spirit and rest in the company of other women–to enjoy a long\, deep\, loving breath before being drawn into the season ahead. A retreat day is good for your soul! There will be poetry\, prayer\, and quiet space. Refresh yourself with time for walks\, journaling\, anything that inspires a sense of peace and comfort. You can bring your needlework\, sketchbook\, or any simple project that makes you happy. Together we will explore ways to nurture and honor ourselves more often\, to create “Sabbath moments” in our daily lives.\n \nThe retreat will be led by Suzanne Foehl and Meg Gallagher. A simple breakfast and lunch will be included. This gathering will take place inside the Retreat House and on the grounds\, practicing Covid-safe protocols. For this event\, we ask that participants be fully vaccinated. Masks are optional. A suggested donation of $40 would be gratefully accepted\, but please don’t let finances keep you from attending. All are welcome!\n \nRegister online at – https://tinyurl.com/RHWomenRest OR send an email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/womens-day-of-rest/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lenten Retreat Day - Seeking and Finding Hope in the Midst of Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n \nSeeking and Finding Hope in the Midst of Uncertainty\n\nFriday\, March 4\, 2022\n9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nin-person with Fr. Phil Cover\n \nThe pandemic has turned our lives and everything we knew and trusted upside down and inside out. Yet\, in the season of Lent\, we are invited to engage hope and promise by pondering the undercurrents that have so disrupted the flow of life — and therein encounter new life as we discover the spiritual power hidden in the turmoil. Join us as we together bring to light what God seeks to teach us about who God is in all of our experiences. \n“My soul waits for the Lord.” – “So now\, Lord\, for what do I wait?” \nPsalm 33:20 – Psalm 39:7 \nOn this retreat day\, we will form spiritual community\, pray\, reflect\, and share together what we long for\, what we are waiting for. Together we will reopen the importance of community as a sacred place for holding the uncertainty and suffering long enough to be profoundly transformed by it. REGISTER HERE: LentenHope. A suggested donation of $55 will be gratefully accepted. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending! This gathering will take place inside the spacious St. Paul’s Church practicing Covid-aware protocols. We ask that participants be fully vaccinated and wear masks. A light breakfast and lunch will be served\, with vegan and gluten-free options available. Please bring a personal water bottle\, and appropriate attire for outdoors\, weather permitting. For more information\, please email heather@retreathousehillsboro.org About the Retreat Leader: Fr. Phil Cover is a spiritual director\, retreat leader\, educator\, pilgrim guide\, and author. His spiritual roots are in the Christian contemplative tradition.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/lenten-retreat-day-seeking-and-finding-hope-in-the-midst-of-uncertainty/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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