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SUMMARY:The Wisdom of Aging - "To Thine Own Self Be True"
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCome to the Retreat House for an enjoyable conversation about this special \ntime in our lives. Using Shakespeare’s words as a guide\, we will consider what \nis essential as we walk this path. What do we hold dear? \n  \nInspired by readings\, storytelling\, and fun exercises\, together we will find \ncomfort\, laughter\, and perhaps a new perspective on this tender process. \n  \nThis is an in-person gathering. Snacks and beverages will be provided. A \nsuggested donation of $20 per person will be appreciated. All are welcome\, so \nplease don’t let finances keep you from attending. Seating is limited; please \nregister online by Thursday\, June 9 – here WISDOM OF AGING \n or by email to \nheather@retreathousehillsboro.org.     \n  \n  \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS: LINDA MASTRO is a graduate and on the faculty of the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute in Marriottsville\, MD. She is a liturgical minister at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Easton. Linda is a spiritual companion for individuals and groups and a women’s retreat facilitator. She is coauthor of the book Petite Retreats: Renewing Body\, Mind\, and Spirit without Leaving Home. MEG GALLAGHER is a writer\, retreat leader\, and life coach. She also enjoys her work as Innkeeper at the Retreat House at Hillsboro where she is learning about the contemplative way of life. She and her husband\, Pat\, live in Hillsboro. Photo by Siora Photography. unsplash.com.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-wisdom-of-aging-to-thine-own-self-be-true/
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SUMMARY:The Retreat House 8th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join in our celebration on the beautiful grounds of the Retreat House! As part of Second Saturdays – Summer With Us on June 11\, we will celebrate the entire Retreat House community\, each\, and every person. Your presence\, support\, and encouragement have helped to grow this place and love it into being. There will be music\, laughter\, and refreshments as we share time celebrating our eight-year journey together. Join us!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/retreat-house-8th-anniversary-celebration/
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SUMMARY:The Sacristy Bookshop - Meet Anne Tazewell
DESCRIPTION:On June 11\, at 11:00 a.m.\, all are invited to The Retreat House as we welcome Anne Tazewell\, author of A Good Spy Leaves No Trace: Big Oil\, CIA Secrets\, and A Spy Daughter’s Reckoning.  Join us for a leisurely conversation about Anne’s book and her work. We’ll explore how this story about “a spy daughter’s reckoning” touches on some big topics: the spirituality of writing\, the environment\, fractured family relations\, and our planet’s future. Anne will share stories from her book with musical interludes by Richard Tazewell.   \nThis conversation is offered as part of our community day called Second Saturdays – Summer With Us. We welcome you for the entire day\, or for any part of the day!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-sacristy-bookshop-meet-anne-tazewell/
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SUMMARY:Spring Wisdom Circle - Gentle Invitations from the Spirit
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoin us with Debra Donnelly-Barton for four Wednesday evenings this spring\, May 18\, 25 and June 1\, 8\, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm. We will gather in-person at The Retreat House at Hillsboro. \nTo move upon the earth as Beloved. . . \nStand at the crossroads\, and look; ask for the ancient paths\, \nwhere the good way lies\, and walk in it\, and find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16 \nA spirituality of gentleness is about finding balance\, nurturing a tenderness that supports ‘the good way\,’ and loving curiosity enough to come close to the Spirit. Our four evenings together will be ‘wondering’ time. We’ll let questions serve as portals to the ancient ways of walking and praying. We’ll pay attention to what Spirit gives us between meetings\, then share with each other what we are discovering. Our prayer forms will explore poetry\, art\, and photography. Gentleness is more posture than practice\, but practice will help us stand tall as we walk upon the dear earth.   \nA blessing from Debra for your journey: \nMay the Spirit of Gentleness be with you\, caressing you with sunlight and rain and wind; \nmay Spirit’s tenderness shine through you to warm all who are hurt and lonely; \nmay the blessing of gentleness be on you. \nLet us begin today to stand and look—to attend and to see—I hope you will join us. \n  \nIN-PERSON EVENT: Register at https://tinyurl.com/GENTLESPIRIT\, or by contacting us at heather@retreathousehillsboro.org. A light evening snack will be provided. Each participant is invited to bring a contribution to share in the community. A suggested donation of $75 per person for this series will be gratefully accepted; please don’t let finances stand in the way. We will practice Covid-aware protocols and ask that participants be fully vaccinated; masks are optional.   DEBRA DONNELLY-BARTON is a graduate of the Stillpoint School for Spiritual Direction and the General Seminary in New York. She has an MA in theology from St. Mary’s Seminary and University. Debra has studied the Ignatian spiritual exercises as well as engaged in an intensive training in centering prayer with Thomas Keating.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/spring-wisdom-circle-gentle-invitations-from-the-spirit/2022-06-08/
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SUMMARY:Wednesdays in May
DESCRIPTION:We’re looking forward to Wednesdays in May and the opportunity to “hang out” with friends\, wander the grounds\, enjoy conversation\, and take in the beauty of May. We hope you’ll stop by! \nCome for a leisurely visit any time throughout the day – enjoy a morning sweet treat and coffee; a cup of afternoon tea; or\, if you like\, bring a bag lunch. We look forward to savoring the day and gathering between 10am and 3pm. While you’re here\, check out the labyrinth or the new additions to the Sacristy Bookshop. And\, feel free to bring a friend. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/wednesdays-in-may/2022-05-25/
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SUMMARY:Prayer Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, May 21 from 9am – 11am as we gather on the river\, with time in silence\, conversation\, and guided prayer practice. Please bring your own kayak\, canoe\, or stand up paddle board and gather at the Hillsboro Town Dock. We are happy to connect you with a kayak rental\, if needed. This is a complimentary community gathering and we ask for prior registration. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/PrayerPaddle
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SUMMARY:The Wisdom of Aging
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lighthearted forum for women and men to discuss the interesting\, and often surprising\, experience of aging. At this gathering\, we will take time to reflect on the many aspects of our “elderhood”— the privileges\, the setbacks\, the questions and the joys. \n\n\n\n\nInspired by readings\, storytelling and fun exercises\, together we will seek comfort\, laughter and perhaps a new understanding of this sensitive and precious time in our lives. Please bring an open mind\, a tender heart\, and sense of humor for the day’s journey. \nA light breakfast will be provided. Registrants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch to enjoy together at the close of the retreat. A suggested donation of $40 per person is appreciated. All are welcome\, so please don’t let finances keep you from attending. Please register online by Wednesday\, April 27\, here https://tinyurl.com/RHAging  OR by email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org. \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS: LINDA MASTRO is a graduate and on the faculty of the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute in Marriottsville\, MD and a liturgical minister at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Easton. Linda is a spiritual companion for individuals and groups and a women’s retreat facilitator. She is co-author of the book Petite Retreats: Renewing Body\, Mind\, and Spirit without Leaving Home. \nMEG GALLAGHER is a writer\, retreat leader\, and life coach. She also enjoys her work as Innkeeper at the Retreat House at Hillsboro where she is learning the contemplative way of life. She and her husband\, Pat\, live in Hillsboro.
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SUMMARY:Spring Quiet Day - Reflect and Renew
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 28\, 9:30am – 2:00pm – \nDuring this quiet day\, we’ll take in spring’s new life around us. There will be time to reflect on the past winter\, both seasonally and pandemic-wise\, and to think about our desires for going forward into the season of new birth. Throughout the day\, we’ll savor scripture\, poetry\, journaling\, and conversation. Enjoy plenty of time for quiet and the opportunity to make a craft that reflects the invitations of the season.\n \nIN-PERSON QUIET DAY – Register at https://tinyurl.com/RHSpring OR  info@retreathousehillsboro.org. This gathering will take place inside the Retreat House with outdoor time on the beautiful grounds\, weather permitting. We will practice covid safe protocols and ask that participants be fully vaccinated; masks are optional. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. A suggested donation of $40 per person will be gratefully accepted and a portion of the proceeds is used for program scholarships. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending!\n \nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Julia Morris-Myers loves discovering the sacred in relaxed conversation and everyday life. She is a musician\, teacher and spiritual director on the Eastern Shore of Maryland\, where she lives with her husband and assorted pets. Julia is the Director of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Centreville and has certificates in leading groups and in spiritual direction from the Shalem Institute in Washington\, DC\, and Bon Secours Retreat Center in Marriottsville MD.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/spring-quiet-day-reflect-and-renew/
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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/
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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/
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SUMMARY:Winter With Us
DESCRIPTION:In-person and Online \nWhat is winter inviting you to this year?\n \nWinter With Us at the Retreat House as we take time to receive the gifts of the heart following the abundance of the holiday season. Each Wednesday for six weeks\, we will listen to writings and poetry and prayers shared by our friends and teachers\, and then we will enjoy a free and gentle silence. There will be simple questions to ponder and an opportunity to reflect in community\, but this time will be yours to enjoy as you wish. \nCome for one or all of these days and join in any way that feels welcoming to you — in person or live online. You will also have the option to find another time to savor the readings using a link to the offering. \nMore about this complimentary event will be sent by email after registering below. For a sample reading\, enjoy this poem by Macrina Wiederkehr inviting us all into winter. “Listening to Winter” \nLearn more and sign up for this invitation here.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/winter-with-us/2022-02-16/
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SUMMARY:Winter Quiet Day: Reflect & Renew
DESCRIPTION:During this quiet day\, we’ll settle into the peace of winter in our midst\nand reflect on scripture readings and poetry as inspirations for the year ahead. We will take some time to think about the past year and what we might want to keep or let go of in the year to come. We’ll enjoy the opportunity to make a craft from twigs and yarn to remind us of our intent for the new year. Throughout the day\, there will be substantial time for quiet and journaling\, or another activity such as reading\,\nknitting\, or walking. \nIN-PERSON QUIET DAY – Register at https://tinyurl.com/RHWinterQD or\ninfo@retreathousehillsboro.org. This gathering will take place inside the Retreat House with outdoor time on the beautiful grounds\, weather permitting. We will practice covid safe protocols and ask that participants be fully vaccinated; masks are optional. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. A suggested donation of $40 per person will be gratefully accepted and a\nportion of the proceeds is used for program scholarships. Please don’t let\nfinances keep you from attending! \n\nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Julia Morris-Myers loves discovering the sacred in relaxed conversation and everyday life. She is a musician\, teacher and spiritual director on the Eastern Shore of Maryland\, where she lives with her husband and assorted pets. Julia is the Director of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Centreville and has certificates in leading groups and in spiritual direction from the Shalem Institute in Washington\, DC\, and Bon Secours Retreat Center in Marriottsville MD.
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SUMMARY:Women's Christmas
DESCRIPTION:The Feast of the Epiphany is also celebrated as Women’s Christmas – a day of rest for women after weeks of preparing for the holidays. Inspired by Jan Richardson’s annual Women’s Christmas Retreat\, we have created a celebration just for you. \nA retreat day like this is good for your soul! We invite you to please make time for yourself to refresh your spirit\, and rest in the company of other women. Feel free to bring your needlework\, sketchbook\, journal\, or any simple project that makes you happy. There will be poetry\, prayer\, and quiet walks on the grounds to inspire a sense of peace and comfort. Together we will explore ways to nurture and honor ourselves more often\, to create “Sabbath moments” in our daily lives. \nThe retreat will be led by Suzanne Foehl and Meg Gallagher. A simple breakfast and lunch will be included. (We are particularly excited about lunch–it’s a special surprise.) This gathering will take place inside the Retreat House and on the grounds\, practicing Covid-safe protocols. For this event\, we ask that participants be fully vaccinated. Masks are optional. A suggested donation of $40 would be gratefully accepted\, but please don’t let finances keep you from attending. All are welcome! Register online at https://tinyurl.com/WomenThisDay or send an email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/7097/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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SUMMARY:Illumination
DESCRIPTION:Dress warmly for Hillsboro Luminaries Night!\n \nStroll the neighborhood to see the hundreds of beautiful luminaries lining the streets. Then join us at the Retreat House for a guided candlelight labyrinth walk\, a crackling fire and the warm spirit of Christmas.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/illumination-2/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gathering of the Greens
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a festive day enjoying the outdoors while creating a lovely hand-made wreath or swag from Retreat House greenery\, including American Redwood\, Magnolia\, Holly\, Boxwood\, and White Pine. We’ll stay warm with a cup of hot cider and a wood fire. During your time\, enjoy browsing our Sacristy Bookshop in St. Paul’s Church. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/gathering-of-the-greens/
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SUMMARY:Sacred Ground: A Film-based Dialogue on Race and Faith
DESCRIPTION:6 Tuesdays – September 14 and 28 – October 12 and 26 – November 9 and 23\n4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nVia Zoom \nThe Retreat House\, in collaboration with Holy Trinity Oxford\, invites you to join us in Sacred Ground\, a curriculum that is part of the Episcopal Church’s long-term commitment to racial healing\, reconciliation\, and justice in our personal lives\, our ministries\, and our society. The core of this series is the vision of beloved community – where all people are honored and protected and nurtured as beloved children of God.\n\nThis opportunity invites us to read\, watch and learn about the history of race and racism in America\, while grounded in our call to faith\, hope\, and love. We will explore together this online curriculum\, a sensitive\, prayerful resource that creates space for respectful and transformative dialogue. Our focus will be on Indigenous\, Black\, Latino and Asian/Pacific American peoples as their histories’ intersect with European American history\, and the impact of all of it on our world today.\n\nWe will watch documentaries and read articles to help inform us before gathering for conversation on six Tuesday afternoons via Zoom. Learning together can help us peel away the layers that have contributed to the challenges and divides of the present day and reveal the origins of the inequities that are deeply embedded in our communities today.\n\nThe Episcopal Church and Katrina Browne (the director of the documentary Traces of the Trade) have developed this rich series as part of The Episcopal Church’s Becoming Beloved Community which is its long-term commitment to racial healing\, reconciliation and justice.\n\nA suggested donation of $75 is requested but all are welcome regardless of payment amount. Register here.\n\n\nWhy Sacred Ground? This National Church anti-racism program is sacred ground because we walk into painful history\, our society’s and our own\, accompanied by God and by each other. It is more than reading the books or watching the documentaries that are its “course material\,” life-changing though those may be. This is spiritual formation. We do the exploring work rooted in our spiritual life and expect to be changed in the work.\n\nOnce you register\, we will send you the Zoom meeting link.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/sacred-ground-a-film-based-dialogue-on-race-and-faith/2021-11-23/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Time Among the Trees
DESCRIPTION:“It’s not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men’s hearts\,\nas for that subtle something\, that quality of air\,\nthat emanation for old trees\, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit”\nRobert Lewis Stevenson \nThis early fall retreat on the grounds of the Retreat House invites an afternoon of quiet\nreflection and healing. \nOn a day to day basis we may walk among trees and never really sense their energy and\nhow we are nourished and supported by them. Trees are more than sticks in the ground and our ability to connect with them in a quiet reflective way can add much to our life.\nJoin with Mary Anne La Torre and others for an afternoon of meditation and reflection among the beautiful\, mature trees at the Retreat House. We will explore simple meditative\npractices and have an opportunity to touch into the energy of the earth\, the dynamic life beneath us\, as well as sit mindfully among the trees and be nourished by them. There will be opportunities for breathing and awareness exercises and conversation.\nWhile the suggested donation is $40 per person\, please don’t let finances keep you from attending.\nRegister online here\, https://tinyurl.com/RHTrees\, or send an email to info@retreathouseshillsboro.org \n\nRetreat Leader: Mary Anne La Torre is an R.N. with a M.A. in psychiatric nursing and training in acupressure\, reiki\, homeopathy\, flower essences and essential oils. For 30 years\, Mary Anne has had a private counseling practice\, consolidating these approaches with various wellness and stress management techniques\, including meditative and breathing techniques for use in nature.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/time-among-the-trees/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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SUMMARY:Autumn Quiet Day: Release\, Rest\, Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 30\, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm\nWith Julia Morris-Myers \nTake in the early fall beauty unfolding around us on the grounds of the Retreat House. We’ll enjoy the freedom of open space and the opportunity to explore and experience Sabbath as we invite release\, rest\, and renewal. Our Autumn Quiet Day will offer time for journaling\, silence\, time outdoors\, and gentle conversation. As we settle into the peace of nature in our midst\, we’ll explore scripture readings and poetry as inspirations for our own lives and as discernment for what the Spirit might be calling us to notice. What am I called to release in order to make space for rest and to receive the renewal that awaits? How is Sabbath invited this autumn day? \nIN-PERSON QUIET DAY – Register at https://tinyurl.com/RHQDfall\, or by contacting us at info@retreathousehillsboro.org. This gathering will take place inside the Retreat House and on the beautiful grounds\, practicing COVID safe protocols. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. A suggested donation of $40 per person will be gratefully accepted and a portion of the proceeds is used for program scholarships. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending! \n\nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Julia Morris-Myers loves discovering the sacred in relaxed conversation and everyday life. She is a musician\, teacher and spiritual director on the Eastern Shore of Maryland\, where she lives with her husband and assorted pets. Julia is the Director of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Centreville and has certificates in leading groups and in spiritual direction from the Shalem Institute in Washington\, DC\, and Bon Secours Retreat Center in Marriottsville\, MD.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/autumn-quiet-day-release-and-rest/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quiet Day
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SUMMARY:Creative Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Sept 18th\, 10 am to 3 pm\nWith Heather Hall \nOnsite at the Retreat House at Hillsboro Our souls speak many languages: words\, sights\, sounds\, textures\, rhythms and movement\, to name just a few. While writers\, composers\, artists and performers may speak these languages more eloquently\, we all have Creative Spirit. Learn to access your Creative Spirit and discover the message God is sharing with you! Let’s release expectations\, play and be curious for a day. This retreat is a safe space to come together to discover and embrace the Creative Spirit within each of us. During this retreat\, we’ll explore: storytelling\, visual arts\, lyrics & poetry\, music & voice\, and the body in motion. No experience necessary. Creative Spirit will take place inside the Retreat House and on the beautiful grounds at Hillsboro (weather depending)\, following COVID-safe procedures. A light lunch\, coffee\, tea and water will be provided. A suggested donation of $40 will be gratefully accepted; however\, please don’t let finances keep you from attending. Please register online by Wednesday\, Sept 15th. Or\, by email to retreathousehillsboro.org. Register at https://tinyurl.com/RHfallCS \n\n \nRetreat Leader: Heather Hall is graduate of Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction\, an ecumenical and multi-faith program. She is a lifelong learner and seeker who graduated from Education for Ministry and JustFaith. While living in Anchorage\, Alaska\, Heather was active with St Mary’s Episcopal Church\, where she led Adult Education – developing and facilitating classes\, workshops and retreats – and Outreach programs. Born and raised in Maryland\, where she taught college and started her career in environmental science\, Heather recently returned to the Shore to establish her encore career as a leadership coach\, spiritual director and storyteller through arts & crafts. Email: heather@discoverwithheather.com
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/creative-spirit/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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SUMMARY:Wisdom Circle: Seeing the Word Sacred Ordinary Days
DESCRIPTION:Four Monday Evenings\nJuly 19 – August 9\n7:00 – 8:00 p.m. via Zoom \nWe are pleased to offer this unique experience! \n \nSeeing the Word: Sacred Ordinary Days is a contemplative prayer practice based on illuminations from the St John’s Bible. These images bring to life passages from Scripture\, helping us to engage with the Word\, encounter the Divine\, and enact the Message in our daily lives. \nAs we journey through this season of “Ordinary Time\,” we will explore stories of origin\, cultivation\, abundance and faith through guided reflection. As we listen with “the ears of our heart” (lectio divina) and look through “the eyes of our heart” (visio divina)\, the illuminations from the Saint John’s Bible draw us further into contemplative prayer. \nFrom previous participants – “I gained more of a personal relationship to the words of the readings through the art (ie: illuminations) than I would have by just viewing the art by itself.” “The illuminations provide beautiful material to ponder and discuss in community.” \nPlease register online by July 13th: https://tinyurl.com/RHtheWord\, or by email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org \n\nHeather Hall is a graduate of Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction\, an ecumenical\nand multi-faith program. She is a lifelong learner and seeker who graduated from\nEducation for Ministry and JustFaith. While living in Anchorage\, Alaska\, Heather was\nactive with St Mary’s Episcopal Church\, where she led Adult Education – developing\nand facilitating classes\, workshops and retreats – and Outreach programs. Born and\nraised in Maryland\, where she taught college and started her career in\nenvironmental science\, Heather recently returned to the Shore to establish her\nencore career as a life coach\, spiritual director and storyteller through arts & crafts.\nEmail: heather@discoverwithheather.com
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/wisdom-circle-seeing-the-word-sacred-ordinary-days/2021-08-09/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wisdom Circles
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SUMMARY:Retreat House at Hillsboro 7th Anniversary Celebration and Open House
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join in our celebration on the beautiful grounds of the Retreat House! There will be music and laughter and gratitude as we share time celebrating our seven-year journey together.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/retreat-house-at-hillsboro-7th-anniversary-celebration-and-open-house/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Quiet Day
DESCRIPTION:In-person St. Paul’s Church\, Hillsboro \nThis Seasonal Quiet Day will offer time for journaling\, silence\, time outdoors\, and gentle conversation. \nEnjoy the open space to explore readings having to do with the long season of summer and its invitation to step back\, grow or slow down – or all of these! We’ll enjoy scripture readings and poetry\, from David Whyte\, Rumi\, and Mary Oliver\, as inspirations for our own lives and as discernment for what the Spirit might be calling us to do. \nWe will also take inspiration from nature and the beautiful grounds of the Retreat House. What have I planted this season? How is it growing? Perhaps I want to plan a late-season crop? \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/RHSummerQD\nOur gathering will take place in St. Paul’s Church and on the beautiful grounds of the Retreat House.\n\nClick here for a flyer with more information.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/summer-quiet-day/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spirituality of Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, May 13 – 27 1 pm – 2 pm.\nMay 13 on-site ~ May 20\, 27 via Zoom\nTime in the garden can become a healing and nourishing experience\, a place for us\nto find presence and peace. In this wisdom circle\, we will learn how to slow down the\nmind and body to find that quiet calm\, being with the garden in a gentle and\nintentional way. All are welcome – gardening skills not required! We will gather\non-site for our first session\, and via Zoom for the second and third sessions. \nWe will enjoy the time to: \n~ explore meditative practices designed to help us experience the earth and the\nenergy of the plants \n~ notice how setting this intention brings a more aware state and peace to both us\nand the plants in our midst \n~ reflect with others upon some of the life lessons we can learn from gardening \nThe suggested donation is $75 per person\, but please don’t let finances keep\nyou from attending. Register online here\, https:/ tinyurl.com/energ-plants\, or\nsend an email to info@retreathouseshillsboro.org \n\nAbout the retreat leader: Mary Anne La Torre is an R.N. with a M.A. in psychiatric nursing and training in acupressure\, reiki\, homeopathy\, flower essences and essential oils. For 30 years\, Mary Anne has had a private counseling practice\, consolidating these approaches with various wellness and stress management techniques\, including meditative and breathing techniques for use in nature.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/spirituality-of-gardening/2021-05-27/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Conscious Aging: Wisdom Circle
DESCRIPTION:Friday Afternoons April 16-May 21 1:00-2:30 pm\, via Zoom\nLearn to create a “new vision of aging” in this unique\nwisdom circle. During these sessions\, you will be\nguided to:\n▪ Develop skills of self-compassion\n▪ Discover what gives heart & meaning to your life\n▪ Minimize feelings of isolation\n▪ Cultivate a personal roadmap for your own aging\njourney \nJoin us as we focus on listening to our own inner wisdom and guidance\, cultivating best practices\, sharing in an intimate conversation circle\, and listening to the collective wisdom of the group. \nThe suggested donation is $75 per person\, but please don’t let finances keep you from attending. Each participant will\nbe asked to purchase a Conscious Aging workbook developed by the Institute of Noetic Sciences http://noetic.org based on extensive research and practices in healing and mind body medicine. Once registered\, you will\nreceive the Zoom link. You will also receive instructions for purchasing the workbook\, which is an additional $15 including shipping. \nRegister Online at: https://tinyurl.com/RHAgingWC\n\nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Beth Knight holds a master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary and is a seasoned Spiritual Director of 17+ years. Beth received her Spiritual Director’s Certificate at Holy Spirit Center of Anchorage\, AK (2005) and a Certificate in Supervision of Spiritual Directors through Audire’ School of Spiritual Direction (2019) in Orlando\, FL. She also is a trained Chaplain and commissioned minister through Federation of Christian Ministries. Beth is a contemplative and passionate about one-to-one spiritual support processes\, retreat/workshop ministry and creative contemplative worship. She and her husband\, Gordon live in Clermont\, Florida.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/conscious-aging-wisdom-circle/2021-05-21/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wisdom Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T150000
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SUMMARY:Creative Spirit: Retreat Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 15th\, 9:30am – 3:00pm Onsite at the Retreat House at Hillsboro \nOur souls speak many languages: words\, sights\, sounds\, textures\, rhythms and movement\, to name just a few. While writers\, composers\, artists and performers may speak these languages more eloquently\, we all have a Creative Spirit. Learn to access your Creative Spirit and discover the message God is sharing with you! \n \n  \nLet’s release expectations\, play and be curious for a day. This retreat is a safe space to come together as we embrace the Creative Spirit within each of us. During this retreat\, we will explore: storytelling\, visual arts\, lyrics & poetry\, music & voice\, and the body in motion. No experience needed! \nCreative Spirit will take place inside the Retreat House and on the beautiful grounds (weather depending)\, following Covid safe practices. Please bring your own lunch and your mask. Tea\, coffee and water provided. \nA suggested donation of $40 will be gratefully accepted; however\, please don’t let finances keep you from attending. Please register online by Wednesday\, May 12th: https://tinyurl.com/RHcreativespirit\, or by email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org \n  \n\n \nHeather Hall is graduate of Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction\, an ecumenical and multi-faith program. She is a lifelong learner and seeker whograduated from Education for Ministry and JustFaith. While living in Anchorage\, Alaska\, Heather was active with St Mary’s Episcopal Church\, where she led Adult Education – developing and facilitating classes\, workshops and retreats – and Outreach programs. Born and raised in Maryland\, where she taught college and started her career in environmental science\, Heather recently returned to the Shore to establish her encore career as a life coach\, spiritual director and storyteller through arts & crafts. Email: heather@discoverwithheather.com
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/creative-spirit-retreat-day/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T093000
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SUMMARY:In-Person Spring Quiet Day
DESCRIPTION:This Seasonal Quiet Day will focus on new beginnings! Join us as we observe the parallels among spring\,\nresurrection\, and the gradual ending of the pandemic. \nWhere do you see a rebirth in your own life and\nhow is that specifically tied to this year of extraordinary challenges?\nWhat do you wish to leave behind…or carry with you? We will be guided by scripture\, poetry\, silence and conversation\, and most of all\, by Mother Nature. \nPlease select the session that works best fro you. A suggested donation of $40 will be gratefully accepted\, however\, please don’t let the finances keep you from attending. \nIN-PERSON SESSION\nThursday\, April 8\, 2021. 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nRegister at http://bit.ly/RHspringreg\nThis socially distanced gathering will take place in St. Paul’s Church and on the beautiful grounds of the Retreat House. Bring your lunch to enjoy indoors or outdoors in the spaces we have prepared. (Masks will still be required indoors.) \nVIRTUAL SESSION on Zoom\nThursday\, April 22\, 2021. 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nRegister at http://bit.ly/RHspringregvirt\nOnce registered\, you will receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/in-person-spring-quiet-day/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wisdom Circle - Seeing the Word: Illuminating Advent
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, November 30th-December 21st at 6:30-7:30PM via Zoom. \nSeeing the Word: Illuminating Advent is a contemplative prayer practice using illuminations from the St John’s Bible. These images bring to life passages from Scripture\, helping us to engage with the Word\, encounter the Divine\, and enact the Message in our daily lives. \nAdvent honors the time of waiting for the arrival of the Christ child. We gather each week in hope\, peace\, joy and love to meet the Messiah who is – and is yet to come – through guided reflections. The illuminations from the Saint John’s Bible\, which reflect scripture readings for the season\, draw us further into contemplative prayer. As we open “the eyes of our heart” (visio divina) and “the ears of our heart” (lectio divina)\, we discover what the Word means to us and what the Holy Spirit is calling us to do in the world today. \nThe Saint John’s Bible is the first of its kind in 500 years. Commissioned by the Benedictine monks at St. John’s Abbey\, as a tribute to the new millennium\, this handwritten NRSV Bible has over 160 illuminations to bring the Word of God to life today. By praying with the illuminations\, we may search deeper into the meaning for our lives. \n\n\n\n\nRegister online at tinyurl.com/RHWCAdvent by Monday\, November 23rd. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHEATHER HALL is graduate of Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction\, an ecumenical and multi-faith program. She is a lifelong learner and seeker who graduated from Education for Ministry and JustFaith. While living in Anchorage\, Alaska\, Heather was active with St Mary’s Episcopal Church\, where she led Adult Education – developing and facilitating classes\, workshops and retreats – and Outreach programs. Born and raised in Maryland\, where she taught college and started her career in environmental science\, Heather recently returned to the Shore to establish her encore career as a life coach\, spiritual director and storyteller through arts & crafts. Email Heather at heather@discoverwithheather.com.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/wisdom-circle-seeing-the-word-illuminating-advent/2020-12-21/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wisdom Circles
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SUMMARY:Illumination
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE for ILLUMINATION on Saturday\, December 19 to 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Sunset is at 4:44! \nDress warmly for Hillsboro Luminaries Night! Stroll the neighborhood to see the hundreds of beautiful luminaries lining the streets. Then join us at the Retreat House for a guided candlelight labyrinth walk\, a crackling fire and the warm spirit of Christmas! \nOur gathering will be socially distanced. We ask that anyone who joins us wears a mask and maintains six feet of distance from anyone not in their household. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we seek to keep our community safe!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/illumination/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gathering of the Greens and Wreath Making
DESCRIPTION:Come and go as you like and enjoy creating a lovely hand-made wreath from fresh greens\, along with a cup of hot cider and socially distanced cheer.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/gathering-of-the-greens-and-wreath-making/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Advent Quiet Day: Blessed by The Wisdom of Mary
DESCRIPTION:“Hail\, full of grace\, the Lord is with you!” \n\n\n\nLUKE 1:28 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this Advent Quiet Day\, Mary’s wisdom will be our inspiration as we explore the expectation\, preparation\, and acceptance of the amazing faith that becomes incarnate on Christmas. \nOur time together will be spent in prayer\, reflection\, journaling\, and conversation. We will meet in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at the Retreat House at Hillsboro. The church sanctuary is arranged for the safety of physical distancing and also allows for intimate sharing. Bring your own lunch and dress warmly for time outside\, if you would like to spend time on the grounds or walk the labyrinth. Tea\, coffee\, and snacks will be provided. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister at tinyurl.com/RHAdventLive \n\n\n \nLINDA MASTRO is a member of the spiritual direction team at the Retreat House at Hillsboro\, and is a facilitator of individual and group spiritual direction\, women’s retreats\, and other spiritual programs. Linda is a graduate of the spiritual direction program of the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center in Marriottsville\, MD\, and is co-author of the book Petite Retreats: Renewing Body\, Mind\, and Spirit without Leaving Home. She lives in Easton\, Maryland. Learn more at livingpilgrimage.com.
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LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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