Consecutive Weekdays
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 […]
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 […]
Stained Glass: A Sacred Art Workshop
With Fabio Pizzol
The Painted Page: A Sacred Art Workshop
With Rosemary Buczek
An Advent Day of Solitude
With Kathy Irr
Weeklong Sacred Art Sarah Cortez
With Sarah Cortez
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 […]
Essentials of Iconography: Mother of Our God of Kazan
With Marek Czarnecki
Join world-renowned iconographer Marek Czarnecki for a traditional icon workshop. Discover the spiritual and technical artistry behind sacred image-making in this immersive experience. Whether you are a beginner or have prior experience, you will learn the ancient techniques of traditional iconography. The specific icon to be painted will be announced soon. This workshop offers a […]
Holy Family Watercolor Painting Class
With Kelly Schumacher
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 […]
Sculpting A Realistic Portrait Bust
With Erin McCarthy
In this intensive workshop, Erin will guide participants through the process of sculpting a realistic portrait bust, drawing upon the techniques of the masters. Students will work from a live model and apply anatomical knowledge to achieve lifelike and expressive representation. Participants will be led step-by-step through each stage of the sculpting process, from initial […]
And Jesus Wept
With Sr Theresita Donach CSFN and Sr Brenda Whelan, RSM
Take time to explore the many colors of grief. Whether through death or a life event grief is felt in many ways. Together we will look at the commonalities we all share in grief as well examine where in scripture Jesus experiences grief Himself or shares in the grief of another. This week will give […]
Painting on Stained Glass: A Sacred Art Workshop
With Fabio Pizzol
Immaculate Heart of Mary Oil Painting Workshop
With Ann Schmalstieg- Barrett
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 […]
Drawn to the Sacred: The Classical Portrait
With Robert Armetta
Inspired by the sacred-art tradition of the Old Masters, this workshop guides artists in the foundational drawing skills needed to create beautiful and meaningful portrait drawings. Students receive personalized, one-on-one instruction while working with a live model to render the human form with accuracy and spiritual depth. This workshop is open to artists of all […]
Sacred Art Fabio Mosaic
With Fabio Pizzol
This week-long workshop’s studio time lasts five consecutive days. Check-in begins Sunday night at 4:30 PM, followed by dinner at 5:30 PM for students and instructors. Dinner will be followed by a workshop introduction and conference, ending at 9:00 PM. Hands-on instruction begins early Monday morning, and the entire workshop ends […]
Spiritual Fatherhood
With Fr. Thomas F.X. Hoar, SSE, Deacon Steven DeMartino and Teresa Pitt Green
Honoring Your Spiritual Legacy: The Letters You’d Like to Write
With Sarah Cortez
Inside each person resides a wealth of spiritual and emotional qualities that are the gifts of God’s grace and life experience. We’ll use the time-honored practice of letter-writing to pen letters remembering and thanking those people whose influence has abundantly blessed us—family members, friends, mentors, strangers, and saints. The words from our hearts will flow […]