Consecutive Weekdays

The Letters You’d Like to Write; A Day of Recollection

With Sarah Cortez

October 13, 2026

Anchored by joy and grounded in faith, we’ll spend time in prayer and meditation to consider the abundance of God’s gifts to us through the people who have made a difference in our lives. We’ll recollect, and honor those important people from our life’s journey, and then write short letters to these people who have brought […]

Stained Glass: A Sacred Art Workshop

With Fabio Pizzol

October 25 - 30, 2026
Enders Island
Join master stained glass artist Fabio Pizzol for a hands-on, five-day workshop where you'll create your own stained glass window from start to finish. Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, Fabio’s personalized guidance will help you craft stunning pieces while learning expert techniques. Don't miss this unique opportunity!

An Advent Day of Solitude

With Deborah Notarianni

December 8 - 9, 2026
Escape the noise and chaos of daily life with A Day of Solitude on Enders Island. Experience peaceful reflection, prayer, and spiritual direction as you reconnect with your faith. Attend Mass, walk serene grounds, and embrace the quiet solitude that allows you to grow closer to God.

Lenten Days of Solitude

With Deborah Notarianni

March 8 - 9, 2027
Escape the noise and chaos of daily life with A Day of Solitude on Enders Island. Experience peaceful reflection, prayer, and spiritual direction as you reconnect with your faith. Attend Mass, walk serene grounds, and embrace the quiet solitude that allows you to grow closer to God.

Essentials of Iconography - Jesus Emmanuel, The Christ Child

With Marek Czarnecki

May 23 - 28, 2027

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 […]

Devotional Writing: Share Your Pilgrim’s Journey

With Sarah Cortez

June 13 - 18, 2027

  Wisdom and spiritual insights come to us, sometimes in small doses and sometimes in large. We’ll combine your insights from your prayer life to write short devotional stories that can bring joy, healing, or understanding to others. We’ll learn that even those times of questioning, dryness in our faith, or desolation, can be written […]

A Week of Silence and Prayer

With Deborah Notarianni and Fr. Demetri Belsito

June 27 - July 2, 2027

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 […]

Free To Be Your Authentic Self

With Sr Theresita Donach CSFN

July 2 - 4, 2027

"What's my purpose in life?" Why do we keep searching for it when it is already embedded in our spirit? Our job is to appreciate how God reveals it to us through the choices we make throughout our lives. We are not meant to search for our purpose, but rather to recognize how it unfolds […]

Living Life to the Fullest: A Guided Retreat

With Kathy Irr

July 25 - 30, 2027

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Based on John 10:10 we will examine what living life in the Spirit means to us. What are the distractions, worries and attachments that kill a life intended to be lived […]

Come Away. Listen in the Stillness

With Kathy Irr and Deborah Notarianni

August 1 - 6, 2027

 Find quiet and let God stir your soul as you enjoy time away from the distractions and worries of everyday life. Rest and refresh. Receive spiritual direction daily. Eat wonderful food and give yourself an opportunity for growth. This retreat is ideal for those seeking to deepen your prayer life, discern God’s will, or experience […]

Every Day God

With Fr. Anthony Ciorra

August 15 - 20, 2027

  This retreat will invite us into the heart of God through the Beatitudes. The teachings of Jesus show us a way of living where we encounter others with a passionate and  practical  presence  in everyday life. Ender’s Island is the perfect setting for deepening your relationship with God and renewing your faith in the hope […]

Essentials of Iconography - The Face of Jesus

With Marek Czarnecki

October 24 - 29, 2027

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 […]

An Advent Day of Solitude

With Deborah Notarianni

December 14 - 15, 2027
Escape the noise and chaos of daily life with A Day of Solitude on Enders Island. Experience peaceful reflection, prayer, and spiritual direction as you reconnect with your faith. Attend Mass, walk serene grounds, and embrace the quiet solitude that allows you to grow closer to God.