In Person
St. Edmund's Rosary Guild
With Guild Members
Private Retreat
Wouldn't you like to be alone with God? Jesus did, too. In the hustle and bustle of the crowds pressing him for cures, miracles, and the Word of God, the evangelists tell us that Jesus frequently withdrew to commune with His Father. At Enders Island, you can find the peace and beauty which we frequently […]
Sacred Artist Private Retreat
Welcome to St. Edmund's Sacred Artist Retreats, a tranquil oasis on Enders Island where creativity and spirituality intertwine. This coastal paradise offers a serene escape, surrounded by beautiful gardens and stunning ocean views. Here, painters, sculptors, and mixed-media artists can find the perfect setting to awaken their inner artist and create masterpieces. During your private […]
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 […]
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 […]
Married/Deacon 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 […]
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 […]
The Spiritual Foundations of Recovery; Men's 11th Step
With Deacon Steven DeMartino
Lenten Days of Solitude
With Deborah Notarianni
Pysanky Workshop
With Father Paul Luniw
Preparing to Walk with Jesus: Writing and Reflecting on Holy Week
With Sarah Cortez
Preparing for Resurrection Joy: Writing and Reflecting on Easter
With Sarah Cortez
Triduum Retreat
With Fr. Fred Irving
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 […]
Living with the Seven Sorrows of Mary
With Sr Theresita Donach CSFN
Forgiveness: The Journey Towards Sobriety, A Women's 11th Step Retreat
With Fr. Anthony Ciorra
Holy Family Watercolor Painting Class
With Kelly Schumacher
Finding Freedom and Grace: A Woman’s Journey Through the 12 Steps
With Kara Marziali
Praying with a Brush: A Sacred Art Workshop
With Marek Czarnecki
The Way of the Heart
With Fr. Anthony Ciorra
Patron Saints of Freedom
With Sr Theresita Donach CSFN
As we celebrate the Semi quincentennial of our country, let’s take a look at some of the saints who could be know as ‘Patron Saints of Freedom’. Each of them shows, in their own way, how freedom is strongest when lived for others. Some we may be familiar with St. John Paul II, St. Teresa of […]
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 […]
The Sacred Bust: A Realistic Sculpting Workshop
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 […]
Seek & Surrender: A Journey Through Recovery
With Kathryn Harris
A Women’s Step 3 & Step 11 Retreat: Exploring what it means to turn it over - and how to stay connected once we do! Step Three invites us to make a decision: to turn our will and our lives over to the care of a Power greater than ourselves. Step Eleven invites us […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop with Dan DeLouise
With Dan DeLouise
Essentials of Iconography: Icon of St Francis of Assisi
With Marek Czarnecki
All materials and tools needed to complete an icon are provided. Students attending the workshop should arrive with basic brush skills, a familiarity with the color wheel, and experience mixing colors. This week-long workshop will include five consecutive days of studio time. Check-in begins Sunday night at 4:30 PM, followed by dinner at 5:30 PM […]
SoulCollage
With Sue Ellen Landwehr
SoulCollage® can assist in the journey towards a more felt connection with God. Many in traditional religious settings long for this connection but need more tools. SoulCollage® is an accessible, doable practice that can open up a wellspring of feeling, insight, and connection to the Divine. Many themes have been explored with SoulCollage including […]
Spiritual Intelligence
With Fr. Anthony Ciorra
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has dominated the news and the world of technology. This Day of Recollection will invite you to go to another and deeper place where you will discover "Spiritual Intelligence." Jesus, who is The Way, The Truth, and The Life, shows us what is "Real Intelligence," giving us principles for living a fuller […]
Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop with Dan DeLouise
With Dan DeLouise
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 […]
Panel Preparation and Gesso making for Egg Tempera and Icon Painters
With Marek Czarnecki
Admit, Submit and Commit: A journey to our true self, A Women's 11th Step Weekend
With Fr John Koelle, OFM Cap
Prayer Shawl Workshop
With Dawn Zillich
Stained Glass: A Sacred Art Workshop
With Fabio Pizzol
Men's 11th Step: Healing the Cracks in Your Soul
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 […]
Grounded in Grace: A Recovery Weekend for Women
With Sue Ellen Landwehr
An Advent Day of Solitude
With Deborah Notarianni
Lenten Days of Solitude
With Deborah Notarianni
Women's 11th Step Retreat: Spring Renewal and Grounding
With Kathryn Harris
A Week of Silence and Prayer
With Deborah Notarianni and Fr. Demetri Belsito
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 […]
A Week of Silence and Prayer
With Kathy Irr and Deborah Notarianni
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 […]