Description
Telling My Story: The River of Life is an immersive, day-long workshop that invites participants to explore their life journey through the powerful metaphor of a flowing river. Through guided reflection, creative expression, and meaningful sharing, you’ll have the opportunity to visualize your personal narrative-where you’ve been, who you’ve become, and where you might be flowing next.
Our lives rarely follow a straight line. Like rivers, they meander, encounter obstacles, gather tributaries of influence, experience periods of turbulence and calm, and sometimes take unexpected turns. The River of Life is a visual narrative tool that helps us make meaning of these journeys and recognize the patterns, influences, and decisive moments that have shaped who we are today.
This workshop is for:
- Individuals at transition points seeking clarity about their path forward;
- Those navigating significant change who want to integrate past experiences with new directions;
- People seeking deeper self-understanding and narrative coherence;
- Anyone wanting to honor their journey and the experiences that have shaped them;
What to bring:
- A journal or notebook, favorite handwriting tool;
- Comfortable clothing;
- Any personal items you’d like to have nearby during reflection;
- Optional: photos or small mementos that represent important life moments;
Dates and Details
Saturday, January 3, 2026
8:30am – 4:30pm
Sustainer Cost: $145
Advocate Cost: $115
Partner Cost: $85
(all levels include the noon meal)
New for the 2025-2026 program year: We are offering a voluntary three-level registration fee structure for our sponsored retreats in order to support both accessibility and sustainability of our retreat ministry. For more information on our three-level registration fee structure, visit our FAQ page.
Registration Information
You may register and pay online by clicking the yellow “Register Here” button above, by calling the Registrar at (262) 898-2582 with a credit card number, or by mailing a check made out to Siena Retreat Center to 5637 Erie Street, Racine, WI 53402. Payment must be received to complete registration. Please see our FAQ page for our cancellation policies and other helpful information.
If cost remains a barrier even at the lowest level, you are invited to complete our Scholarship Request Form. While we cannot guarantee that all requests can be fully accommodated, and we do ask that you contribute a portion of the fee, we will do our best to assist as many participants as possible within our available resources.
Marilyn Bugenhagen