We come to know things by telling their story, how they came to be and how they shaped our sense of the sacred.  Come, explore and deepen your sense of Earth Community as we delve into the philosophy, writings and profound insights of Thomas Berry. He was concerned to see the evolutionary story as a unifying epic that would ignite awareness of our deep connection with the universe and Earth and our place as a species among other species. There would be time for learning, sharing and exploring the sacred grounds of Springbank and the opportunity for creative expression.

$430

Join astronomer and author Stephan Martin as we reflect on the universal nature of crisis, change, and transformation as well as the resources available for cultivating resilience and trust during difficult times. Drawing on insights from modern cosmology and the evolutionary perspective, we find sources of support, renewal, and guidance that can sustain us through the challenges we face personally, culturally, and globally at this critical time.

$435

Enjoy three days of color expression through painting. This retreat is for artists and non artists, to experience three days of creative expression through painting. During this retreat you be provided the opportunity to meditate, grow and nurture your innate wisdom through the experience of painting. Some techniques will also be taught to help enhance the experience. This retreat is for artists and non-artists. No prior experience is needed.

$505

If you have ever lifted your arms in wonder, tapped your feet to some inner song playing in your mind, held someone rocking with grief, then you understand how our bodies express what our soul knows to be true. Through a gentle, contemplative experience we will explore together the beauty of uniting heart, mind and body to express through movement what our souls are longing to share! Throughout our time together we will be stretching into our body’s marvellous ability for prayer in motion. All body types and/or physical limitations welcome.

$365

In this workshop, we will explore the implications for faith and theology, particularly the newly expanded horizon we are asked to embrace at this challenging time in our history as a human species.

$435

$365

Yoga is an ancient practice that helps unite body, mind and spirit. On this yoga retreat, join Charleston yoga teacher, Joe Vinceguerra, for a Yoga, Breathing and Meditation Retreat. Each morning, afternoon and evening, yoga and meditation classes will be offered while providing time to explore the beautiful world of Springbank. You will leave refreshed, renewed, and re-grounded. Participants do not need to know yoga or be “yoga experts.”

$435

During this retreat we will rediscover the beauty and depth of legendary Thomas Merton’s journey by reflecting on his life of contemplation and action. Be enlightened and inspired by this presentation that embraces finding one’s ‘true self’. “What people want is a way to God” ~Merton

$435

Our inner dream-maker, known by many names, nudges us toward health and wholeness in ourselves, our relationships and environment. The nudging is often outside our awareness, but by attending to dreams we can access the wisdom, in and around us, that wants to be known. We will explore practical methods of connecting to this profound and renewable resource, experience the dynamic layers of meaning and practice translating insights into waking-life guidance and action.

$435

Holistic treatment of substance use disorder includes addressing the spiritual
aspects of this mental health disease. 12 Step spiritual principles promote the
development of mature relational thinking breaking the obsessive-compulsive
gridlock of self-centered and/or fear-based thinking. Spiritual awakening, growth,
and healing is part of normal human cognitive development. This retreat creativelyinvites participants to engage in this transformation as it presents core spiritual principles of 12 Step recovery.

• People in recovery, early to long term
  Recovery peer support specialists
• Addictions counselors and professionals
• Addictions professionals interested in training to do this retreat

$440

Join inspirational circler Susan Lincoln as she guides us in awakening our viriditas: St. Hildegard of Bingen’s secret word for the greening power of life. In 1999 Susan was visiting the Abbey of St Hildegard in Eibingen, Germany, when she had a numinous life-changing experience with Hildegard that has taken her on a powerful journey of offering opportunities for women to find their voices and restore their spirits through awareness, breath, singing for love, movement, art, and creative expression. If you are the slightest bit concerned about your singing abilities, please let it go! You will be singing confidently and freely before you know it – Hildegard will see to it! There is the music of heaven in all things and we remember how to hear it when we sing.
St. Hildegard of Bingen, 1098-1179

To order Hildegard’s music recorded by Susan (and other songs of heart inspired by Hildegard) and to learn more about Susan ~ susanlincoln.com

$595 

Come and enjoy the contemplative art of basket making. Woven into the schedule will be time for personal reflection, ritual and communal prayer. Each participant will leave with the gifts of their own creation. No experience necessary; and materials are provided for the making of several unique baskets.

$530

Life and death that gives rise to new life is part of the ongoing drama of the Universe at all levels, cosmic, planetary, and personal. Using the lens of Integral Ecology, we will explore our relationships to the Whole and to the life giving elements of the natural world that we encounter in our life each day. Integral Ecology calls us to recognise how interwoven our relationships with God, other people, all beings and our own hearts actually are. During this presentation, we will draw from Brian Thomas Swimme’s Powers of the Universe as we explore our relationship to and responsibility for the Whole in light of Integral Ecology.

$365

Enjoy a mini-sabbatical exploring the ancient wisdom of indigenous peoples, learning ways of relating to the natural world with greater reverence. A Spirit Quest in the natural world opens us to the inspiration of the Spirit. During this mini-sabbatical, you will create several, unique earthen vessels using a hand building technique. No previous experience of pottery necessary. Enjoy a time of solitude and companionship with other seekers.

$1,200

Inspired by the traditional Vision Quest, and paying homage to the Seven Sacred Ceremonies of the Lakota, the Spirit Quest weekend has been described by many past participants as a deeply prayerful and insightful experience.  The schedule includes significant time for solitude and reflection while immersed in the natural beauty of Springbank. Group activities usually include a “Sweat Lodge” on Saturday led in the Northern Cheyenne tradition, in keeping with Marya’s training and experience. Participation in any group activities is strongly encouraged for an optimal experience, but always optional.

$310

Healing touch is a relaxing, nurturing, heart-centered energy therapy that uses gentle, intentional touch that assists in balancing physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. It uses noninvasive techniques that clear, energize and balance the human and environmental energy fields, strengthening the immune system, creating a sense of well-being. Participants will learn through hands on experience some basic modalities in healing touch.

$95

This retreat is an invitation to ponder, pray and pay attention to the sacred impulses rising up in our hearts as we touch into other modes of understanding. We will nurture the heart, energize the mind and empower the spirit, hearing what lies deep within and expressing it through poetry, movement and music

$365