Summer

Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop

With Dan DeLouise

August 30, 2025
Enders Island
Starting the day with a demonstration, we will evaluate how to develop a good composition, painting applications, the block-in, all the way to your finished work. Our talented instructor, Dan DeLouise, will then spend the afternoon individually with each student to help us to focus on painting "in and out of the light" quickly, so that we can better learn how to not to fall victim of "chasing the light" around the painting.

Plein Air Watercolor Workshop

With Nancy Gardner

August 30, 2025
Enders Island
Join us for a day of painting and instruction on the beautiful grounds of Enders Island! We're thrilled to offer a plein air watercolor workshop led by talented local artist Nancy Gardner.

Nocturnal Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop

With Dan DeLouise

September 12, 2025

Experience the Magic of Nocturnal Painting on Enders Island! Immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of plein air painting, where the historic Main House and the island’s serene coastal landscape come to life under the glow of moonlight. Your evening begins at dusk with preliminary sketches, focusing on composition and the shifting tones of twilight. […]

Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop with Dan DeLouise

With Dan DeLouise

September 13 - 14, 2025
Enders Island
Join us for a creative and inspiring day on Enders Island’s scenic grounds! Guided by artist Dan DeLouise, you’ll learn key painting techniques, focusing on light and shadow to capture compelling compositions. Open to all skill levels, this workshop includes Mass, personalized instruction, and a boxed lunch. Bring your own materials!

Finding Recovery Through Art

With Sue Ellen Landwehr

September 20, 2025
Enders Island
In this transformative workshop, you’ll explore mixed media techniques such as collage, watercolor, and pen and ink to create a personal 12-step art journal. Guided meditations, writing prompts, and a supportive atmosphere will help you express your journey and discover your unique artistic style. All materials provided; open to all.

Journaling to the Beloved: An Individual Guided Retreat

With Maureen O Brien

September 21 - 24, 2025
This retreat offers guided journaling to deepen your relationship with God. Using themed prompts based on the Psalms, Miracles of Jesus, insights from saints, and spiritual writings, you’ll be inspired to write with truth and beauty. Whether new to journaling or experienced, find space for reflection and connection with the Beloved. A journal will be provided.

Come Away For a While and Rest with Me

With Fr. James Steuterman

June 10, 2026
ln the midst of busy lives it is easy to let go of what we say is the most important part of life: our relationship with God. This weekend will be a time to kick-back in this beautiful place by the Sea, with old and new friends.

The Way of the Heart

With Fr. Anthony Ciorra

June 28 - July 3, 2026
We are invited into the heart of God where you will discover that you are "God's Beloved".

A Week of Silence and Prayer

With Fr. Demetri Belsito and Karin Battiston

July 5 - 10, 2026

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 […]

Mastering Color in Soft Pastels

With Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs

July 12 - 17, 2026

Learn to master color using both the restricted palette of Velazquez and the luminous palette of Sorolla. Using soft pastels, this class will explore historic palettes and color theory, while challenging the student to see color accurately and apply it strategically. This week-long workshop begins with check-in at 4:30 PM on Sunday night. Dinner is […]

Faith Based Weekend

With Sr. Theresita Donach, CSFN

August 7 - 9, 2026
Deepen your relationship with Mary, the Mother of Jesus, during this beautiful weekend retreat - helping to more fully understand our daily ministry of love as Christians. Sessions will include Mysteries of the Rosary, Marian apparitions, Marian art through the ages, and more.

Forgive to Flourish

With Sr Theresita Donach CSFN

August 9 - 14, 2026

No matter how broken you are…God and you will always find a way to rebuild yourself! “Imagine how it would change our theology if we didn’t look up to Heaven for God but saw Him in the face of our neighbors.” (Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines) In today’s day and age God invites us to […]

Walking with Mary

With Deacon Francis Valliere

August 19, 2026
Step away from the busyness of daily life and immerse yourself in the spiritual treasures of the Rosary.

Keep the Faith, A Men's 11th Step Retreat

With Fr. James Steuterman

August 21 - 23, 2026
This weekend will be a time to kick-back in this beautiful place by the Sea, with old and new friends. The talks will focus on God, the source of recovery

A Week of Silence and Prayer

With Fr. Demetri Belsito and Kathy Irr

August 23 - 28, 2026

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 […]