Weekday Program

Day of Recollection Template

Open Dates

We invite you to join us for Holy Mass in the Chapel at 9 AM. Check in will begin at 9:45. Coffee, tea and pastries will be available.   Included in this A hot lunch will be served at 12:30 in the dining hall of the Enders House, an early 20th century arts and crafts style […]

Essentials of Iconography : Painting the face of the Apostle Saint Peter

With Marek Czarnecki

May 19 - 24, 2024

Join us for an Iconography workshop with one of the country’s most talented Iconographers. Throughout this workshop Marek guides you through the foundations for writing an icon. Understanding that simplicity can be very deep but not always easy, through this workshop you will discover and deepen your knowledge of painting an icon using a historical […]

Mary's Womb as a model for Spiritual Receptivity

With Sr. Theresita Donach, CSFN

May 22, 2024
Seeking to deepen your connection with God and find inspiration in the extraordinary life of Mary? Look no further! This Day of Recollection promises an enriching experience, centered around the remarkable theme: "Mary, the First Tabernacle of our God." Uncover the depths of Mary's humanity, and let her incredible journey ignite your own spiritual transformation. Her story will inspire and empower you as you navigate your own spiritual path.

Saint Therese and the Little Way

With Fr. Don Brick, O.C.D.

June 5, 2024
Join the journey to sainthood during this Day of Recollection with Father Donald Brick, a dedicated Discalced Carmelite. Discover the “Little Way” of Saint Therese that will lead you on the path to holiness, peace, and boundless joy. Her "Little Way" teaches us to find serenity in our imperfections, all while trusting that God is shaping us into our true selves.
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Relief of The Holy Family

With Amber Knorr

July 14 - 19, 2024

Students will be painting a relief of The Holy Family. This course will teach students the techniques of 17th-century Spanish polychrome sculpture. This technique can achieve remarkable realism. Students will learn how to gild and paint provided sculptures using egg tempera painted on top of a previously gilded surface. Students will learn how to gild […]

Essentials of Iconography 2024 : Painting the face of the Apostle Saint Paul

With Marek Czarnecki

August 11 - 16, 2024

Join us for an Iconography workshop with one of the country’s most talented Iconographers. Throughout this workshop Marek guides you through the foundations for writing an icon. Understanding that simplicity can be very deep but not always easy, through this workshop you will discover and deepen your knowledge of painting an icon using a historical […]

The Cathedral Builder's Art: An Introduction to Traditional Stone Carving

With Morgan Dummitt

October 20 - 25, 2024

The working of stone has been interwoven with Sacred Art from the earliest days of Christianity, from the building of churches and places of worship to ornamentation and sculpture. This course will introduce students to the art of carving stone by hand. In five days each student will design and complete a decorative limestone carving. Students […]

Advent Day of Recollection

With Kathy Irr

December 4, 2024
Advent offers an invitation to contemplate and pray into the profound experience of stillness and wonder. During some of our busiest activities, let’s take time to deliberately and slowly reflect on the idea of transformation.

Weeklong Sacred Art

May 18 - 23, 2025

This week-long workshop's studio time lasts five consecutive days and begins Sunday night at 5:30 pm with a dinner for students and instructors. Dinner is followed by a workshop introduction and conference which ends at 9:00 pm. Hands-on instruction begins early Monday morning. The entire workshop ends Friday at 1 PM.  Commuter: Workshop + […]

Living Simply in a Complex World

With Fr. Anthony Ciorra

August 20, 2025

As the world is becoming more complicated and complex, Jesus invites us to life of simplicity and compassion. This retreat day will offer a practical program for the Christian life in the twenty-first century   We invite you to join us for Holy Mass in the Chapel at 9 AM. Check in will begin at 9:45. […]