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Program sponsored by Nazareth Retreat Center

Nature and Forest Therapy

With Kelly O'Mahony, SCN

Package Dates
O'Connell Hall Receptionist Desk

Join us for Nature and Forest Therapy, a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in nature to promote the well-being of both people and the land. Spend the afternoon in the wooded areas on Nazareth's campus with a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Kelly O'Mahony, SCN. Dates available that meet from 1:00 - […]

Sacred Pause: A Day of Rest & Renewal

With Chris Beckett, SCN

Package Dates
The Guest House

Experience a Day of Rest and Renewal at Nazareth All dates are Wednesday's October 15, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4th.  Select date when registering. Step away from the busyness of life and spend a peaceful day at Nazareth. Your time will include an opening prayer, a nourishing lunch, and a […]

SDI Retreat

January 9 - 11, 2026

Opening Spiritual Direction Internship retreat

Choosing Hope, virtual retreat

With Marjory Zoet Bankson

January 30 - 31, 2026
zoom

What do you hope for? How is hope more than wishful thinking? Can we really choose hope instead of giving in to despair? Too often we interpret “faith, hope and love” to mean having faith that somebody will save us from our sins, our habits, and our mistakes -- or from the injustice that someone […]

Women in the New Testament Bible Study

With Susan Gatz, SCN and Jacqueline Rapp

Package Dates
Mary Madeline Room , O'Connell Hall

Join us Monday evenings during Lent from 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. as we journey through the New Testament, exploring the social and religious world of first-century Palestine and the remarkable lives of six women of faith.  Women were essential to the ministry of Jesus and the flourishing of the early church.  We will delve into […]

A Conversation with Jan Richardson

February 28, 2026
Zoom only

How can we remain spiritually grounded during life’s desert seasons? This Lent, we invite you to journey with us as we reflect on the profound insights and lived experiences of Jan Richardson. Together, we will discover ways to listen for God in the unexpected and embrace the unfolding mystery of life. Saturday, February 28th from […]

Journey to the Cross

With Sandra Hartlieb

March 14, 2026
Columba Room, located in O'Connell Hall

“You chart the path ahead of me and tell me where to stop and rest. Every moment you know where I am.” Ps139:31 (The Living Bible) During the Lenten season 2026, journey with biblical women who have walked their own pathway to Jesus and the cross. Experience how Jesus calls each of us to discipleship. […]

Nature and Forest Therapy

With Kelly O'Mahony, SCN

March 15, 2026
O'Connell Hall Receptionist desk

Join us for Nature and Forest Therapy, a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in nature to promote the well-being of both people and the land. Spend the afternoon in the wooded areas on Nazareth's campus with a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Kelly O'Mahony, SCN. Reconnect with nature during this slow invitational […]

Embracing Struggle: Walking in Hope with Teilhard de Chardin

With Kathleen Duffy, SSJ, PhD

March 25 - 29, 2026
Columba Room

Embracing Struggle: Walking in Hope with Teilhard de Chardin The call to embrace struggle is not an act of resignation but a commitment to life in its fullness. In this retreat, we walk with Teilhard de Chardin—Jesuit, scientist, and mystic. With him, we explore the powerful imagery found in his essay, “The Spiritual Power of […]

SDI Retreat

May 29 - 31, 2026

Spiritual Direction Internship second retreat

Meditation Training & Spiritual Reclamation for LGBTQ+

With Leah Raidt

June 5 - 7, 2026
The Guest House

This retreat is for LGBTQ+ and their loved ones. Open to all genders and all faith traditions. No prior meditation experience required. This retreat will explore the theme of Spiritual Reclamation. Participants will be initiated into Vedic Meditation, an ancient, effortless mantra-based practice designed to de-excite the nervous system, release stress, and provide greater states […]

Spirit of the Wild summer camp 2026

With Amy Pascucci, Gracie Nafziger, Lorinda Jones, Dr. Paul Gerard, M.D. and Lisa Leonard

June 8 - 11, 2026
Meet in the Social Room

Spirit of the Wild Camp An immersive experience for young explorers to deepen their connection with nature, nurture mindfulness, and expand their understanding of ecology. This unique camp is designed to inspire harmony with the environment while promoting ecological awareness and personal well-being. Camp Highlights: 🌿 Daily Christian Meditation sessions led by a trained instructor […]

SDI Retreat

September 11 - 13, 2026

Spiritual Direction Internship Retreat

SDI Retreat

January 8 - 10, 2027

Spiritual Direction Internship Retreat

SDI Retreat

April 9 - 11, 2027

Spiritual Direction Internship Retreat