Thursdays 7:00-8:00 am
Centering Prayer is a method of silent, contemplative prayer.  This prayer session will be held virtually.

Institute for Spiritual Guidance
Thursday, August 6, to Friday, August 7, 2020 
This virtual retreat is for spiritual guides who desire to take some time to reflect on their ministry of nurturing others and to gift themselves with time to nurture themselves.

Institute for Spiritual Guidance
Saturday, August 8, 2020 
This workshop, presented virtually, will explore some of the current thinking and themes regarding the “religiously unaffiliated” and how this impacts our ministry as spiritual guides. 

Institute for Spiritual Guidance 
Saturday, August 8, 2020 
This workshop, presented virtually, will present helpful guidelines that can be used by spiritual guides for group supervision. 

Institute for Spiritual Guidance 
Sunday, August 9, 2020 
This morning workshop, presented virtually, will include input, reflection, and discussion on the topic of spiritual guidance. 

Sunday, August 9 - Thursday, August 13, 2020

This retreat has a waiting list.

Join us for five days of creativity, prayer, opportunity for sharing in community and/or with a spiritual companion inspired by the beauty of Lake Michigan.

Saturday, September 12, 2020  Grieving Through the Seasons, presented via Zoom, is a spiritual retreat for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one, friend, or co-worker. 

September 19, 2020  SoulCollage® is a process of creating a personal deck of unique, collaged cards from found and personal images for the primary purpose of self-exploration. The theme of this SoulCollage® Saturday is The Gift of Play.

Monday, September 21, 2020 
Raimon Panikkar was a Spanish priest and a proponent of interfaith dialogue who believed that "religion...is an experience of life through which one is part of the cosmic adventure."

Este retiro está reprogramado.   De Mujer a Mujer  “Women to Women”: A Women’s Retreat in Spanish   La meta del retiro, es ayudarnos a reencontrarnos con nosotras mismas por medio del descanso, la reflexion y la conexion con otras mujeres.

September 26, 2020 Come join a circle of women’s wisdom and mutual support. At each gathering, we will have time for prayer, meditation, and reflection through various stories, readings, creativity, music, and time spent outdoors.

Tuesday, September 29, 2020  In this series we stretch our abilities to reach deep into our spirits and to live each day “fully alive” in the Divine Mystery.  In this session, we ask if we have “eyes to see” in this uncertain time that we are still and always “soaked in the presence of God?"  Offered  virtually.

Saturdays, October 3, and October 17, 2020  A Program of Continued Learning and Growth for Those Who Companion the Bereaved  This is a yearly educational opportunity offered by Siena Retreat Center to advance one’s skill set in companioning the bereaved.

Saturday, October 3, 2020
In a quiet and reflective atmosphere, participants will create a unique and useful basket as they learn the art of basket-making. 

Wednesday, October 7, 2020  These reflective days for men and women include an opening prayer followed by unstructured time during which you may choose from the options of individual spiritual guidance; artistic expression; gentle yoga; etc.

Wednesday, October 7, 2020  Throughout this series of three evenings we will explore a wide variety of spiritual and contemplative practices.

Tuesday, October 13, 2020  In this series we stretch our abilities to reach deep into our spirits and to live each day “fully alive” in the Divine Mystery. In this session, we are called to have eyes to see and strength to bear the brokenness, wrongs, accidents, and complexities of the “human condition.” Offered virtually.

Wednesday, October 14, 2020  Throughout this series of three evenings we will explore a wide variety of spiritual and contemplative practices.

Thursday, October 15, 2020   This presentation draws upon recent findings in neuroscience and psychology, illuminating self-care and spiritual practices that nurture gentleness, kindness and patience towards ourselves.

Friday, October 16, 2020  We will discuss and practice some basic breathing techniques that reduce anxiety and manage stress and uncover the benefits of these exercises.

Saturday, October 17, 2020   We will explore recent findings in neuroscience and positive psychology, showing how contemplative practices slow aging in our cells and keep our brains healthy and nimble.

Sunday, October 18, 2020   We will explore the ramifications of tech use and overuse, and how several spiritual practices have been shown to help thwart these deleterious effects.

Monday, October 19, 2020
Sr. Thea Bowman was a transformative figure in church history in the United States.  She once said, "Black sacred song is soulful song."

Wednesday, October 21, 2020  Throughout this series of three evenings we will explore a wide variety of spiritual and contemplative practices.

Saturday, October 24, 2020  If you are in the “second half of life” (50-something onward) we hope you can come to this day for self-reflection, good companions, and insight.

Tuesday, October 27, 2020  In this series we stretch our abilities to reach deep into our spirits and to live each day “fully alive” in the Divine Mystery.  In this session, we celebrate the "illogical" nature of our faith in this current culture.

Saturday, October 31, 2020    This day explores the intersection of women’s experiences and holistic spiritual practices during this time of social change.

Wednesday, November 4, 2020  These reflective days for men and women include an opening prayer followed by unstructured time during which you may choose from the options of individual spiritual guidance; artistic expression; gentle yoga; etc.

Thursday, November 5, 2020 This presentation explores a unique learning approach to raising the visibility of Native people by using place in knowledge-keeping.

November 6 - 8, 2020 SoulCollage® is a process of creating over time a personal deck of unique, collaged cards from found and personal images. The theme for the weekend is Holy Darkness.

Sunday, November 8, 2020  This is a day-long retreat for adults who have experienced a loss that has created a hurting heart.

Tuesday, November 10, 2020  In this series we stretch our abilities to reach deep into our spirits and to live each day “fully alive” in the Divine Mystery. Mystery is drawing us to the evolving future and it will take all of us to do our part. Offered virtually.

Monday, November 16, 2020  Heȟáka Sápa, commonly known as Black Elk, was a medicine man of the Oglala Lakota people who lived  on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Reservation. 

Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22, 2020  Coming Home is a FREE retreat designed to help veterans and current military members come to spiritual healing and reconciliation with God and with one another. 

Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22, 2020  Reflective writing is a quietly powerful tool of self-discovery, a gateway to the inner self.

Wednesday, December 2, 2020 This Advent, in this season that celebrates the surprise and the resilience of grace, let us bring our own spirit of love, courage, and expectation.

Sunday, December 6, 2020  Join us for a day of reflection on the Light within all. Paint your own expression of how you know that Light. Design your watercolor painting which could possibly be used as a card.

Monday, December 14, 2020  Join us for an evening of prayer, silent reflection, scripture, ritual, and simple meditative chants.

Friday, December 18, to Sunday, December 20, 2020 
Advent is a time to dwell on the light hidden in the depths of life, a light that wants to be born in us.

Sunday, January 10, to Saturday, January 16, 2021  This retreat offers an opportunity to meet daily with a spiritual guide, and to share in the Eucharistic liturgy and common evening prayer. 

Monday, January 11, 2021 
Caryll Houselander was a prolific spiritual author of prose and poetry, a spiritual guide, and a religious artist. 

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 These reflective days for men and women include an opening prayer followed by unstructured time during which you may choose from the options of individual spiritual guidance; artistic expression; gentle yoga; etc.

January 15 or 16, 2021  SoulCollage® is a process of creating over time a personal deck of unique, collaged cards from found and personal images. The theme of this SoulCollage® Day is Getting Unstuck.

Wednesday, January 20, 2021  Create marbleized-paper for a cover and accordion-folded pages to make a book for a personal journal or gift.

January 21, 2021 What is Spirituality?  This new series will assist you in living an adult, aware spiritual life in the world today.

Saturdays, January 23, February 20, March 20, April 17, July 17,  2021  Honoring Grief—Intending to Heal is a grief support companion training program for those who are new to companioning the bereaved and/or for those who are currently supporting the bereaved in various capacities and want to hone their skills.

Tuesday, January 26, 2021
This evening will explore how the profit motive affects our personal, familial, social, ecological, and theological living.  We will propose responses that are in line with building a functional economy grounded in Christ’s love.

Friday, January 29, to Saturday, January 30, 2021 This retreat is designed for women and men who are newly separated, recently divorced, or those who have been divorced.

Friday, January 29, to Sunday January 31, 2021  Spend a quiet weekend sitting at the feet—and pondering the wisdom of—these great spiritual teachers: Teresa of Avila, Meister Eckhart, Thomas Merton, and Mechtild of Magdeburg.

Friday, January 29, to Saturday, January 30, 2021  Join author and social justice advocate John Neafsey to prayerfully consider callings in various areas of our lives. We will particularly explore the relationship between personal vocation and social conscience.

Tuesday, February 2, to Wednesday, February 3, 2021 
Led by author Paul Knitter, explore what can be learned when we put Christianity and Buddhism in conversation with each other.

Sunday, April 18, 2021
Sara's songs carry you inward and outward—in, to the particulars of your own life, and out—into the shared humanity of us all. Join us for a moving and enjoyable afternoon that cannot fail to lift your spirit. 

Saturday, May 15, 2021    This day explores the intersection of women’s experiences and holistic spiritual practices during this time of social change. It includes a contemplative practice, presentation and group discussion, silent reflection, and a contemplative yoga session.

Sunday, July 11, to Saturday, July 17, 2021  Grounded in the emerging cosmology that integrates science and spirituality, the Contemplative Retreat for Women is a week of inner exploration through one-on-one spiritual guidance, ritual and reflection, embodied prayer such as yoga and modified T’ai Chi, and time for silent reflection.

Sunday, July 18, to Saturday, July 24, 2021 Embrace and nurture life’s blessings, all of them, in a retreat tailored to your individual encounter with the Holy. This retreat includes a daily meeting with a spiritual guide, time for solitude, and the opportunity to gather with others for prayer.

Sunday, August 15 to Saturday, August 21, 2021 
Spend the retreat week creating and reflecting on Francis’ icon and his writings and prayers and getting to know his life and times.