Consecutive Weekdays
Weeklong Directed Template
Check-in for the retreat begins at 4:30 PM. Upon arrival, you will have the opportunity to settle into your room and familiarize yourself with the retreat center. Dinner will be served at 5:30 PM in the main house. During the retreat, Mass will be celebrated daily at 9:00 AM. Each participant will have the opportunity […]
A Day of Solitude
With Kathy Irr
The Idealized Portrait
With Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs
Essentials of Iconography: Writing the icon of King David
With Marek Czarnecki
King David was the greatest king of Israel, author of the psalms, father of Solomon and noble ancestor of Our Lord. This powerful 15th century Russian prototype was originally part of the prophet’s tier of an icon screen and is kept in Moscow’s Tretyakov Gallery. This is one of the best and highest examples of […]
An Introduction to Drawing with Charcoal
With Mia Lang
Spiritual Journaling: Open the Heart with Sacred Art
With Sarah Cortez
The Gifts of the Spirit; Living Life to the Fullest
With Kathy Irr
Painting on Stained Glass: A Sacred Art Workshop
With Fabio Pizzol
This workshop will introduce and teach student the basic technique of traditional glass painting used in stained glass. The theme and design maquette will be provided by the instructor, your own idea design is welcome and eventually adjust with time frame, difficulty, and your ability. Upon choosing the design, students will cut glass, learn how […]
A Week of Prayer and Peace: A Directed Retreat
With Kathy Irr and Deborah Notarianni
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 […]
Classical Portrait Drawing
With Robert Armetta
Join us for an immersive workshop dedicated to the art of classical portrait drawing. Designed for artists of all levels, this class will focus on mastering the fundamentals of classical drawing techniques while guiding you through the intricate process of creating lifelike portraits. With years of experience teaching this craft, Robert Armetta, will provide personalized […]
A Week of Prayer, and Peace: A Directed Retreat
With Sr. Marion Scranton and Fr. Demetri Belsito
Crowned in Grace: A Sacred Art Journey into the Queenship of Mary
With Sister Mary Angelica, O.P.
God's Grandeur : A Weeklong Guided Retreat
With Sr. Marion Scranton
This retreat will explore how nature and God touch us spiritually. There is a field of faith and inspiration that surrounds us. We will use scripture, Laudate Si, Poetry and the environment around us to delve deeper into our relationship with the Divine. A guided retreat is a time for spiritual renewal, offering space for prayer, […]
Major Superiors of Men
With Fr. Thomas F.X. Hoar, SSE and Deacon Steven DeMartino
Journaling to the Beloved: An Individual Guided Retreat
With Maureen OBrien
This retreat will explore guided journaling as a path toward deepening our relationship with God. Themed prompts, built upon focused reflections from the Psalms, the Miracles of Jesus, insights from saints, and other spiritual writings, will inspire retreatants to respond with writing full of truth and beauty. Whether familiar with journaling, or just emerging, this […]
Resting and Reflecting by the Sea
With Fr. Anthony Ciorra
Jesus often preached and taught along the Sea of Galilee. We will get into the boat with Jesus during this retreat and listen to scriptures that his fishermen-disciples passed on to us through the Gospels. The beauty of Enders Island will be the context where we will listen to Jesus' teachings as if hearing them […]
Essentials of Iconography: Writing the icon of Archangel Michael
With Marek Czarnecki
Mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments, St Michael the Archangel is the patron saint of our Sacred Arts Institute. One of the most depicted saints in Orthodox icons and western religious art, his popularity attests to his powerful intercession and protection against all forms of evil. This workshop’s prototype is a fourteenth century […]
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 room […]
Stained Glass Sacred Art Workshop
With Fabio Pizzol
The Painted Page
With Rosemary Buczek
"The Painted Page" is a transformative class that invites students to explore the ancient art of illuminated manuscripts. In this hands-on workshop, participants will focus on the techniques of manuscript illumination, learning to combine vibrant, symbolic illustrations inspired by sacred texts and traditions. While the calligraphic portion of the manuscript will be completed beforehand, students […]
The Way of the Heart
With Fr. Anthony Ciorra
A Week of Silence and Prayer
With Fr. Demetri Belsito
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 […]