In Person

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 […]

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 […]

"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 […]

All relationships involve "give and take". Do you find you are giving too much of yourself away to others?  Or are you more of a "taker" in your relationships? The 11th Step guides us towards healthy awareness of ourselves and our Higher Power so that we may be in right relationship with self, God and […]

We say, "It works if you work it" — but how? This retreat explores, from a modern spiritual perspective, the core spiritual movements accomplished through the Twelve Steps. Drawing on the twelve spiritual movements in Richard Rohr's Breathing Under Water and the seven spiritual movements found in the life and spirituality of Venerable Matt Talbot, […]

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 […]

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 […]

"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 […]

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 […]

 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 […]

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 into […]

  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 […]

Welcome to the pathway for peace and sobriety! This Eleventh Step Retreat  will bring us through the doorway of the beatitudes that Jesus ( or your Higher Power) offers us as a way of not just being sober but living a sober-filled life.   Enders Island has long been steeped in the traditions and spirituality […]

Every marriage has seasons that test us. This marriage retreat is an opportunity to pause and reconnect. Through meaningful conversations, reflection, and time together, couples will explore how to become stronger sources of support for one another when life gets difficult.  Together, we’ll discover ways to listen with compassion, communicate through conflict, and encourage each […]

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 […]

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 […]