"I listened to God's deep dream for me and felt a longing to respond."
Mary Ward
January 1585 - January 1645
Mary Ward
January 1585 - January 1645
"I love coming here, it feels like a second home. It's warm, inviting, & the sense of love is everywhere here, like being wrapped in a warm blanket. Thank you for providing this beautiful centre for relaxation, healing & regeneration."
~Guest comment from recent February 4-Day Silent Retreat
2025 Retreats and Events
~Guest comment from recent February 4-Day Silent Retreat
2025 Retreats and Events
THEMED RETREATS:
Spiritual Memoir and Journaling Retreat:
November 14-16
$495 private, $400 shared, $325 commuter, Includes home-cooked meals
Facilitator: Stephanie Romiti
Back by popular demand: Stephanie Romiti is returning for a second writing retreat this autumn. Writing as Spiritual Practice, sold out last May and participants eagerly asked for more, with some attention to memoir-writing. This is a silent retreat, with widely-spaced sessions of input and guidance. Stephanie is a woman of faith with a passion for companioning others as they search for more meaning in their lives. She offers Spiritual Direction and other programs for people from various Christian backgrounds as well as those who have little or no prior religious or faith experience. She is a retired elementary school teacher and has a varsity of creative interests, including photography, music and crafting.
…and the Soul Felt its Worth Advent Retreat:
December 5-7
$495 private, $400 shared, $325 commuter, Includes home-cooked meals
Facilitator: Yvonne Prowse
Advent: a time of waiting, hoping, sometimes too busy with preparing. Join us for slow-Advent-time: time to listen, time for presence.
A few brief presentations, enfolded in silence, will offer reflections to guide your listening and prayer. We will place ourselves amidst all creation waiting for the Light and Hope of the world. We’ll answer the invitation of the darker days and longer nights... to listen to the hope and longing stirring within our souls… and hear the Holy Mystery speaking the truth of our worth and, as Mary Oliver says, our place in the family things.
Facilitator: Yvonne Prowse
Spiritual Memoir and Journaling Retreat:
November 14-16
$495 private, $400 shared, $325 commuter, Includes home-cooked meals
Facilitator: Stephanie Romiti
Back by popular demand: Stephanie Romiti is returning for a second writing retreat this autumn. Writing as Spiritual Practice, sold out last May and participants eagerly asked for more, with some attention to memoir-writing. This is a silent retreat, with widely-spaced sessions of input and guidance. Stephanie is a woman of faith with a passion for companioning others as they search for more meaning in their lives. She offers Spiritual Direction and other programs for people from various Christian backgrounds as well as those who have little or no prior religious or faith experience. She is a retired elementary school teacher and has a varsity of creative interests, including photography, music and crafting.
…and the Soul Felt its Worth Advent Retreat:
December 5-7
$495 private, $400 shared, $325 commuter, Includes home-cooked meals
Facilitator: Yvonne Prowse
Advent: a time of waiting, hoping, sometimes too busy with preparing. Join us for slow-Advent-time: time to listen, time for presence.
A few brief presentations, enfolded in silence, will offer reflections to guide your listening and prayer. We will place ourselves amidst all creation waiting for the Light and Hope of the world. We’ll answer the invitation of the darker days and longer nights... to listen to the hope and longing stirring within our souls… and hear the Holy Mystery speaking the truth of our worth and, as Mary Oliver says, our place in the family things.
Facilitator: Yvonne Prowse
EVENTS
Winter Solstice Gathering and Ritual
Saturday, December 20, 4:00pm
Suggested minimum: $20/person
Facilitator: Yvonne Prowse
Gather with community as we enter the longest night of the year. A telling of the Universe Story around the fire will start us off. As the sun sets, we will have time for personal reflection on the challenges and gifts of the past year and voice our hopes for the coming year. A simple, hearty winter supper in our main house will warm us up and round out the evening. Dress warmly to be outdoors for the ritual, weather permitting. Will be held indoors if weather is too fierce. All ages welcome. Registration not required but very helpful for the dinner planning. Supper will be vegetarian; lactose-intolerant and gluten-free options available. Contributions requested to cover cost of supper and materials.
Overnight accommodations available for additional fee; must be reserved in advance.
*Because Solstice occurs at 10:03am on Dec. 21 and the nights of Dec 20 and 21 will be the same length, we elected to honour the solstice at its start, in the midst of the weekend rather than the night before many people’s work-week begins.
To register please email [email protected]
No taxes charged on prices
Saturday, December 20, 4:00pm
Suggested minimum: $20/person
Facilitator: Yvonne Prowse
Gather with community as we enter the longest night of the year. A telling of the Universe Story around the fire will start us off. As the sun sets, we will have time for personal reflection on the challenges and gifts of the past year and voice our hopes for the coming year. A simple, hearty winter supper in our main house will warm us up and round out the evening. Dress warmly to be outdoors for the ritual, weather permitting. Will be held indoors if weather is too fierce. All ages welcome. Registration not required but very helpful for the dinner planning. Supper will be vegetarian; lactose-intolerant and gluten-free options available. Contributions requested to cover cost of supper and materials.
Overnight accommodations available for additional fee; must be reserved in advance.
*Because Solstice occurs at 10:03am on Dec. 21 and the nights of Dec 20 and 21 will be the same length, we elected to honour the solstice at its start, in the midst of the weekend rather than the night before many people’s work-week begins.
To register please email [email protected]
No taxes charged on prices
Private Retreats
A private retreat, minimum 2 nights, may be booked throughout the year, depending on availability of accommodation. You are responsible for your own meals. You will set your agenda & schedule and maintain a posture of silence & prayer throughout your stay. If the experience of a private retreat is new for you, we suggest that you meet with a spiritual director at least once during your stay.
Register for private retreats by emailing: [email protected]
Loretto Maryholme Spirituality Centre
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you need to cancel a booking, the following terms apply:
Individual Private Personal Retreats & Day Use Groups:
● Cancellations made one month or more before arrival:
● Full refund, minus a $75 administration fee.
● Cancellations made less than one month before arrival:
● A credit (valid for 12 months), minus a $75 administration fee.
Overnight Groups:
● Cancellations made four months or more before arrival:
● Full deposit refund, minus a $75 administration fee.
● Cancellations made less than four months before arrival:
● 50% deposit refund, minus a $75 administration fee.
● If another group books your canceled date(s),
● we will gladly refund your deposit, minus a $75 administration fee.
Loretto Maryholme Retreat & Program Registrations:
● Cancellations made one month or more before arrival:
● Full refund, minus a $75 administration fee.
● Cancellations made less than one month before arrival:
● A credit (valid for 12 months), minus the food portion of the registration fee (calculated per retreat) and a $75 administration fee.
Payment may be made by e-Transfer, Credit/Debit card or by Cheque
Individual Private Personal Retreats & Day Use Groups:
● Cancellations made one month or more before arrival:
● Full refund, minus a $75 administration fee.
● Cancellations made less than one month before arrival:
● A credit (valid for 12 months), minus a $75 administration fee.
Overnight Groups:
● Cancellations made four months or more before arrival:
● Full deposit refund, minus a $75 administration fee.
● Cancellations made less than four months before arrival:
● 50% deposit refund, minus a $75 administration fee.
● If another group books your canceled date(s),
● we will gladly refund your deposit, minus a $75 administration fee.
Loretto Maryholme Retreat & Program Registrations:
● Cancellations made one month or more before arrival:
● Full refund, minus a $75 administration fee.
● Cancellations made less than one month before arrival:
● A credit (valid for 12 months), minus the food portion of the registration fee (calculated per retreat) and a $75 administration fee.
Payment may be made by e-Transfer, Credit/Debit card or by Cheque
