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** Note: This is an inquiry only. Your stay is not confirmed until we have checked availability. We will reach out to confirm shortly after receiving your request. Would you like to plan a personal day retreat? “Come away… and rest a while” (Mk.6:31). Treat yourself to this unique opportunity in a busy world. Take […]

Pilgrimage of the Heart: Weekend Retreat

With Terry Hershey

July 24 - 26, 2026
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center

“Faith is not the clinging to a shrine but an endless pilgrimage of the heart” Rabbi Heschel “We walk not only to disconnect from the rapid pace of life, but to make space for presence, healing, connectedness on many levels – with others, with our world, and with ourselves.”  Rev. Terry Hershey   Join Terry […]

Forgiveness of Others and Self: Session 2

With Fred Luskin, PhD and Herb Kaighan, Spiritual Direction

July 25, 2026
Online via ZOOM

Hosted By: Fred Luskin, PhD, and Herb Kaighan Forgiveness - “letting go of resentment”. It’s not done to please others, but in the interest of our FREEDOM. This workshop will discuss how to FORGIVE and will focus on a process of releasing them … and … being released ourselves. This will be a practical WORK-shop. […]

8-Day Silent Retreat: Jesus Our Peace

With Sr. Pascazia Kinkuhaire, DMJ, Sue Ballotti, Fr. Joe Miller, SVD and Fr. Mike Hutchins, SVD

August 2 - 9, 2026
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center

Jesus is the embodiment of peace, offering a profound, supernatural serenity that transcends temporary worldly calm. He is the anchor that steadies us in times of challenge. This year’s retreat offers a sacred space to deepen your faith, rediscover inner peace, and embrace the quiet confidence that comes from trusting in God’s plan. Rooted in […]

Grateful Gatherings - 1st Tuesdays Monthly

With Valeria Chow - Life Coach, Facilitator

August 4, 2026
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center & via Zoom

This Event takes place every first Tuesday of the month, from 9:30am-11:00am. The Power of Living Gratefully ~ Experience, deepen, and share the power of living gratefully. Bring gratitude to life… We hold grateful living as an engaged mindfulness practice, grounded in both wisdom and science, which supports our ability to see the wonder and […]

Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God

With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan

August 12, 2026
Online via Zoom

No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new […]

Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God

With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan

August 26, 2026
Online via Zoom

No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new […]

Grateful Gatherings - 1st Tuesdays Monthly

With Valeria Chow - Life Coach, Facilitator

September 1, 2026
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center & via Zoom

This Event takes place every first Tuesday of the month, from 9:30am-11:00am. The Power of Living Gratefully ~ Experience, deepen, and share the power of living gratefully. Bring gratitude to life… We hold grateful living as an engaged mindfulness practice, grounded in both wisdom and science, which supports our ability to see the wonder and […]

Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God

With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan

September 9, 2026
Online via Zoom

No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new […]

Bilateral Drawing with Intention

With Laurie Wallace

September 19, 2026
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center

We are presenting a series of workshops throughout the year exploring the linkage between the mind and creativity to enhance our self-awareness. Each workshop is designed to stand alone but follow theme presented. Third in the series, this workshop, first presented in 2025, "Bilateral Drawing" is an introduction to creating abstract art using both hands […]

Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God

With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan

September 23, 2026
Online via Zoom

No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new […]

Emotional Sobriety: Alignment with Reality

With Allen Berger, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Herb Kaighan, Spiritual Direction

September 26, 2026
Zoom

Join us for all four events in the series:  March 14, 2026 - Grief June 27, 2026 - Shame/Guilt September 26, 2026 - Forgiveness December 12, 2026 - Gratitude   Dr. Berger and Herb K. continue to explore the core components of EMOTIONAL SOBRIETY - OPTIMAL LIVING. They will help you become more aware of […]

Creative Journey from Grief to Joy

With Cathie Tani, Leigh Shindo, and Coke Tani

September 26, 2026
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center

One common denominator in being human is that we experience the deaths of our loved ones. How can grief and loss illuminate our hearts and deepen human connection? In this one-day workshop, you will be invited to move from grief toward joy using creative practices. We will offer incremental ways to release the weight of […]

Grateful Gatherings - 1st Tuesdays Monthly

With Valeria Chow - Life Coach, Facilitator

October 6, 2026
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center & via Zoom

This Event takes place every first Tuesday of the month, from 9:30am-11:00am. The Power of Living Gratefully ~ Experience, deepen, and share the power of living gratefully. Bring gratitude to life… We hold grateful living as an engaged mindfulness practice, grounded in both wisdom and science, which supports our ability to see the wonder and […]

Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God

With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan

October 14, 2026
Online via Zoom

No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new […]

Forgiveness of Others and Self: Session 3

With Fred Luskin, PhD and Herb Kaighan, Spiritual Direction

October 17, 2026
Online via ZOOM

Hosted By: Fred Luskin, PhD, and Herb Kaighan Forgiveness - “letting go of resentment”. It’s not done to please others, but in the interest of our FREEDOM. This workshop will discuss how to FORGIVE and will focus on a process of releasing them … and … being released ourselves. This will be a practical WORK-shop. […]

Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God

With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan

October 28, 2026
Online via Zoom

No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new […]

Grateful Gatherings - 1st Tuesdays Monthly

With Valeria Chow - Life Coach, Facilitator

November 3, 2026
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center & via Zoom

This Event takes place every first Tuesday of the month, from 9:30am-11:00am. The Power of Living Gratefully ~ Experience, deepen, and share the power of living gratefully. Bring gratitude to life… We hold grateful living as an engaged mindfulness practice, grounded in both wisdom and science, which supports our ability to see the wonder and […]

Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God

With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan

November 11, 2026
Online via Zoom

No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new […]

Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God

With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan

November 25, 2026
Online via Zoom

No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new […]

SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Events!

December 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center

We have many exciting events being planned. Details on each event with be forthcoming, but in the meantime, save the dates: November 14, 2026: Christmas Kintsugi December 2026: Annual Nativity Exhibit March 7-12, 2027: 5 Day Silent Retreat August 1-8, 2027: 8 Day Silent Retreat

Grateful Gatherings - 1st Tuesdays Monthly

With Valeria Chow - Life Coach, Facilitator

December 1, 2026
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center & via Zoom

This Event takes place every first Tuesday of the month, from 9:30am-11:00am. The Power of Living Gratefully ~ Experience, deepen, and share the power of living gratefully. Bring gratitude to life… We hold grateful living as an engaged mindfulness practice, grounded in both wisdom and science, which supports our ability to see the wonder and […]

Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God

With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan

December 9, 2026
Online via Zoom

No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new […]

Emotional Sobriety: Alignment with Reality

With Allen Berger, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Herb Kaighan, Spiritual Direction

December 12, 2026
Zoom

Join us for all four events in the series:  March 14, 2026 - Grief June 27, 2026 - Shame/Guilt September 26, 2026 - Forgiveness December 12, 2026 - Gratitude   Dr. Berger and Herb K. continue to explore the core components of EMOTIONAL SOBRIETY - OPTIMAL LIVING. They will help you become more aware of […]

Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God

With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan

December 23, 2026
Online via Zoom

No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new […]