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Men's 11th Step Template
Enders Island has long been steeped in the traditions and spirituality of the Twelve Step Program which had it's beginnings in 1935 with the birth of AA. Our Recovery Retreats provide a unique opportunity for individuals to encounter and accompany one another as a recovery community seeking to live out the twelve steps, with particular […]
Weeklong Directed Template
This retreat is ideal for those seeking to deepen your prayer life, discern God’s will, or experience spiritual renewal. Tailored to your unique needs, the directed retreat offers a flexible and transformative journey. Whether you are new to prayer or have an established spiritual practice, this retreat provides an opportunity to encounter God’s presence in […]
One Day Sacred Art Template
At Enders Island, all of our workshops are grounded in the Theology of Sacred Art. Each class is specially designed to teach the history and techniques of the discipline in a way that is both accessible to the beginner and challenging for the experienced artist. All workshops are paced so that participants leave with a […]
DOR Template
Take a day to pause and reflect upon the call of the Lord. A Day of Recollection provides a quiet moment of prayer in our busy lives. Make some time for yourself and God, share good food, company, and a quiet place to reflect and appreciate your faith. The day will begin with Mass at […]
Women's 11th Step Template
Enders Island has long been steeped in the traditions and spirituality of the Twelve Step Program which had it's beginnings in 1935 with the birth of AA. Our Recovery Retreats provide a unique opportunity for individuals to encounter and accompany one another as a recovery community seeking to live out the twelve steps, with particular […]
Weeklong Guided Template
Ender’s Island is the perfect setting for deepening your relationship with God and renewing your faith in the hope of His promises. Join us for a week of serenity on the beautiful grounds of Enders Island. This retreat will allow you to reconnect with God and find peace within the beauty of His creation. Share […]
Weekend Guided Template
Ender’s Island is the perfect setting for deepening your relationship with God and renewing your faith in the hope of His promises. Join us for a weekend of serenity on the beautiful grounds of Enders Island. This retreat will allow you to reconnect with God and find peace within the beauty of His creation. Share […]
Married Couples Template
Ender’s Island is the perfect setting for deepening your relationship with God and renewing your faith in the hope of His promises. Join us for a weekend of serenity on the beautiful grounds of Enders Island. This retreat will allow you to reconnect with God and find peace within the beauty of His creation. Share […]
Classical Portrait Drawing
With Robert Armetta
Nefarious - A Study in Demonology
With Fr. Thomas F.X. Hoar, SSE
Nefarious is a study of demonic influence from simple temptation to demonic subjugation. It is a fictional story based on truth and fact. We all need to realize that many people today have given themselves over to the occult through the use and practice of Ouija boards, tarot cards, Reiki, yoga, and getting pagan tattoos. […]
Tending Our Souls: Women's 11th Step
With Sue Ellen Landwehr
Join us for a prayerful, contemplative retreat as we explore how the 11 th step deepens our connection to the God of our understanding and expands our spiritual lives, wherever you are on your recovery journey. Through meditation, music, and art journaling we will discover the power of connection in solitude and community. Enders […]
A Week of Prayer, and Peace: A Directed Retreat
With Sr. Marion Scranton and Fr. Demetri Belsito
Praying with a Brush: A Sacred Art Workshop
With Marek Czarnecki
Crowned in Grace: A Sacred Art Journey into the Queenship of Mary: A Sacred Art Workshop
With Sister Mary Angelica, O.P.
Living Simply in a Complex World
With Fr. Anthony Ciorra
If Your House is in Order: A Men's 11th Step
With Deacon Dan Giblin
God's Grandeur : A Weeklong Guided Retreat
With Sr. Marion Scranton
Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop
With Dan DeLouise
Plein Air Watercolor Workshop
With Nancy Gardner
Morality: A Catholic View
With Deacon Francis Valliere
“If you’re looking to dive deep into Catholic morality with fresh eyes, look no further than Father Servais Pinckaers’ remarkable work, *Morality: The Catholic View*. Pinckaers rejuvenates the classical understanding of morality, presenting it as a pursuit of true happiness in a way that feels both profound and accessible. He masterfully reconnects us with the […]
Nocturnal Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop
With Dan DeLouise
Experience the Magic of Nocturnal Painting on Enders Island! Immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of plein air painting, where the historic Main House and the island’s serene coastal landscape come to life under the glow of moonlight. Your evening begins at dusk with preliminary sketches, focusing on composition and the shifting tones of twilight. […]
Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop with Dan DeLouise
With Dan DeLouise
Finding Recovery Through Art
With Sue Ellen Landwehr
Journaling to the Beloved: An Individual Guided Retreat
With Maureen O'Brien
In the Garden of Grace: A Morning Dahlia Tour
With Julie Alnwick
In the Garden of Grace: An Afternoon Dahlia Tour
With Julie Alnwick
Slow Down You’re Moving Too Fast
With Kathy Irr
Resting and Reflecting by the Sea
With Fr. Anthony Ciorra
Essentials of Iconography: Writing the icon of Archangel Michael: A Sacred Art Workshop
With Marek Czarnecki
The Voice of God - An Evening Cruise on the Argia
With Fr. Anthony Ciorra
Twelve Steps for Every Woman
With Kathy Irr
And Jesus wept
With Sr. Theresita Donach, CSFN and Sr Brenda Whelan, RSM
Advances in Artificial Intelligence Technologies
With Dr. Yvonne R. Masakowski
Advances in Artificial Intelligence Technologies and their Impact on Human Agency from a Catholic Perspective Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are rapidly evolving and generating significant challenges in society, challenging human agency, relationships, privacy, daily life and reshaping warfare. Today, advances in Gen AI and Large Language Models are the enablers that fuel AI technological […]
The Power of Gratitude and How It Can Lead to Greater Holiness in Your Marriage
With Pat and Mary-Jo McLaughlin
Stained Glass: A Sacred Art Workshop
With Fabio Pizzol
Come Just As You Are: A Women's 11th Step Retreat
With Kathy Irr
The Painted Page: A Sacred Art Workshop
With Rosemary Buczek
The Rise of the Occult: Safeguarding Ourselves in a Changing World
With Fr. Thomas F.X. Hoar, SSE
Join us this Halloween evening on Enders Island for a compelling and urgent talk, "The Rise of the Occult." In an age where spiritual curiosity often ventures beyond traditional paths, elements of the occult are becoming increasingly prevalent and visible in society, from popular culture to personal practices. This timely discussion will explore the growing […]
Practicing Life with the Serenity Prayer
With Maureen O'Brien
Navigating Grief During the Holiday Season: A Journey from Mourning to Joy
With Gae Savino, MPA, LCSW, CT
Our Pilgrimage Back to Life in Recovery: Blessings and Gratitude: Men's 11th Step
With Br. Wayne Fitzpatrick, MM
An Advent of Healing: Finding Hope, Peace, Love, & Joy in Recovery: Women's 11th Step
With Sr. Marie Mackey, CSJ
Winter Bereavement
With Fr. Demetri Belsito
An Advent Day of Solitude
With Kathy Irr
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
With Kara Marziali
A Women's 11th Step Retreat
With Sue Ellen Landwehr
Married Couples Weekend
With Bob and Sue Daley
Join us for a transformative weekend retreat designed to deepen your relationship with each other and with God. Escape the distractions of daily life and find peace on the beautiful Ender's Island, where you’ll have the opportunity to reflect, heal, and recommit to your marriage. Through guided reflections and prayer, you’ll strengthen your bond […]
Deacon Couples Weekend
With Deacon Michael and Mary Frances Berstene
Join us for a transformative weekend retreat designed to deepen your relationship with each other and with God. Escape the distractions of daily life and find peace on the beautiful Ender's Island, where you’ll have the opportunity to reflect, heal, and recommit to your marriage. Through guided reflections and prayer, you’ll strengthen your […]
I Come to the Garden: A Women's 11th Step
With Kathy Irr
A garden can teach you how to pray and meditate. There are seasons of inner planting, nurturing, waiting and letting go. Come and allow the rhythm of nature to soothe your aching soul in a beautiful and healing setting. Enders Island has long been steeped in the traditions and spirituality of the Twelve […]
Living Lent
With Kara Marziali
The Spiritual Foundations of Recovery; Men's 11th Step
With Deacon Steven DeMartino
Walking with Saints: A Day of Recollection with St. Patrick and St. Joseph
With Fr. Demetri Belsito
Triduum Retreat
With To Be Determined
For this Easter Triduum Retreat, (i.e., Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, and Easter) retreatents will arrive for the Holy Thursday evening meal and Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper. They will have two Good Friday and two Holy Saturday conferences corresponding to the final four sacred mountain presentations. The Easter triduum will focus […]
In the Footsteps of Mary
With Karin Battiston
Living with the Seven Sorrows of Mary
With Sr Theresita Donach CSFN
Spring Bereavement
With Fr. Demetri Belsito
HOLD Women's 11th Step
Holy Family Watercolor Painting Class
With Kelly Schumacher
Come Away For a While and Rest with Me
With Fr. James Steuterman
Finding Freedom and Grace: A Woman’s Journey Through the 12 Steps
With Kara Marziali
The Way of the Heart
With Fr. Anthony Ciorra
A Week of Silence and Prayer
With Fr. Demetri Belsito and Karin Battiston
This retreat is ideal for those seeking to deepen their prayer life, discern God’s will, or experience spiritual renewal. Tailored to the unique needs of each participant, the directed retreat offers a flexible and transformative journey. Whether you are new to prayer or have an established spiritual practice, this retreat provides an opportunity to encounter […]
Mastering Color in Soft Pastels
With Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs
Learn to master color using both the restricted palette of Velazquez and the luminous palette of Sorolla. Using soft pastels, this class will explore historic palettes and color theory, while challenging the student to see color accurately and apply it strategically. This week-long workshop begins with check-in at 4:30 PM on Sunday night. Dinner is […]
Weeklong Sacred Art Template
At Enders Island, all of our workshops are grounded in the Theology of Sacred Art. Each class is specially designed to teach the history and techniques of the discipline in a way that is both accessible to the beginner and challenging for the experienced artist. All workshops are paced so that participants leave […]
Weeklong Sacred Art Template
At Enders Island, all of our workshops are grounded in the Theology of Sacred Art. Each class is specially designed to teach the history and techniques of the discipline in a way that is both accessible to the beginner and challenging for the experienced artist. All workshops are paced so that participants leave with a […]
Faith Based Weekend
With Sr. Theresita Donach, CSFN
Forgive to Flourish
With Sr Theresita Donach CSFN
No matter how broken you are…God and you will always find a way to rebuild yourself! “Imagine how it would change our theology if we didn’t look up to Heaven for God but saw Him in the face of our neighbors.” (Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines) In today’s day and age God invites us to […]
Immaculate Heart of Mary Oil Painting Workshop
With Ann Schmalstieg- Barrett
Walking with Mary
With Deacon Francis Valliere
Keep the Faith, A Men's 11th Step Retreat
With Fr. James Steuterman
A Week of Silence and Prayer
With Fr. Demetri Belsito and Kathy Irr
This retreat is ideal for those seeking to deepen their prayer life, discern God’s will, or experience spiritual renewal. Tailored to the unique needs of each participant, the directed retreat offers a flexible and transformative journey. Whether you are new to prayer or have an established spiritual practice, this retreat provides an opportunity to encounter […]
Loving God in the Night: An Introduction to the Spiritual Life According to Saint John of the Cross
With Fr. Michael Bovino
Delve into the profound spiritual wisdom of Saint John of the Cross in this reflective Day of Recollection. Through insightful talks and quiet moments of prayer, participants will explore the themes of trust, surrender, and love in the midst of spiritual trials and uncertainties. This retreat offers an accessible introduction to the transformative journey of […]
Faith Based Weekend
Living in a Complaint Free World
With Sr. Theresita Donach, CSFN
“Go from being a person who whines to being a person who shines!” Will Bowen Complaining is a common habit, with most of us doing it 10 to 30 times daily. Ready to break free? This engaging Day of Recollectiom will equip you with the tools to understand the nature of complaining, learn practical […]
Finding Your Crack
With Fr. Anthony Ciorra
"There is a crack in everything God has made." ( Ralph Waldo Emerson). We recognize that our human frailty, including the struggle with addiction, reveals the places where God's grace enters and transforms us. It is through our brokenness that we encounter His mercy and healing light. Embracing a "spirituality of imperfection," we journey toward […]
A Women's 11th Step
With Sue Ellen Landwehr
Winter Bereavement
With Fr. Demetri Belsito
Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come […]