Thursdays 7:00-8:00 am Central Time

Offered virtually via Zoom
Centering Prayer is a method of silent, contemplative prayer. This prayer session will be held virtually.

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Offered virtually via Zoom  
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  & Saturday, December 5, 2020

Offered virtually via Zoom
Join us for a day of reflection on the Light within all. Design your watercolor painting which could possibly be used as a card. All supplies will be sent to you.

December 7 - 9, 2020  
In an effort to generate some income to support SRC during this time of financial challenges, we will be offering an online “silent auction." All proceeds from this event help to support the mission of Siena Retreat Center. As we all know, COVID-19 has changed our lives and impacted all of us in some way. Curbside pick-up of items.

Monday, December 14, 2020 

Offered via Facebook Live
Join us virtually for an evening of prayer, silent reflection, scripture, ritual, and simple meditative chants.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 

Offered virtually via Zoom  
Is this time when we are hunkered down an invitation to slow down and recognize that there is nowhere to go but inward?

Friday, December 18, to Saturday, December 19, 2020

There is a waiting list for this program.

Offered virtually via Zoom
Advent is a time to dwell on the light hidden in the depths of life, a light that wants to be born in us.
 

Saturday, January 9, 2021

Offered virtually via Zoom  
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.

Sunday, January 10, to Saturday, January 16, 2021 

Offered virtually via computer or phone
This retreat offers an opportunity to meet daily with a spiritual guide, and to share in evening prayer. 

Monday, January 11, 2021 

Offered virtually via Zoom
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.

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Offered virtually via Zoom
Einstein said that we cannot address the problems of today out of the same consciousness that created them. What does that mean today?

January 15 or 16, 2021  Offered virtually via Zoom

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  Postponed- date to be announced
Create marbleized-paper for a cover and accordion-folded pages to make a book for a personal journal or gift.

Thursday, January 21, 2021 What is Spirituality? 

Offered virtually via Zoom
This new series will assist you in living an adult, aware spiritual life in the world today.

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Offered virtually via Zoom
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.

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 

Offered virtually via Zoom 
Join renowned author and retreat presenter Paula D'Arcy for a series of one-hour reflections via Zoom.

Friday, September 10 - Saturday, September 11, 2021 (rescheduled)
This retreat is designed for women and men who are newly separated, recently divorced, or those who have been divorced.

Friday, January 29, to Saturday, January 30, 2021  This retreat will be rescheduled for some time in the 2021-2022 program year.
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.

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.

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.

Saturday, February 6, 2021

Offered virtually via Zoom 
This is a morning of refreshment  for those helping others. We'll explore ways that we can continue spreading the “Kindness, Compassion and Courage are Contagious” idea.

Thursday, February 9, 2021  Journalist and commentator John Nichols returns to Siena Retreat Center to offer his enlightened perspectives and sage analysis of the current political landscape.

Wednesday, February 10, 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.

Friday, February 12, to Saturday, February 13, 2021 
Trappist monk Thomas Merton (1915-1968) and farmer-poet Wendell Berry (b. 1934) are two of the most important ecological prophets in recent decades.

Saturday, February 13, 2021 
Treat yourself to a day of quiet, meditation, and creative expression. Give yourself time to come back to your center.

Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021 
As we begin to walk our annual Lenten path that leads to Easter, this day of reflection will invite participants to reflect on the wisdom of the labyrinth as a guide for our journey.

Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021    The evening will begin with a short reflection on Lent, followed by the labyrinth walk and the opportunity to receive ashes.

Thursday, February 18, 2021 Interspirituality: Exploring World Spiritual Traditions

Offered virtually via Zoom
This new series will assist you in living an adult, aware spiritual life in the world today.

Saturday, February 20, 2021

Offered virtually via Zoom  
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, February 23, 2021  Following her mission experience in Guatemala, Jan Gregorcich, SSND, was convinced that bringing potable water to remote villages was an issue larger than what it appeared on the surface. From this awareness, Global Partners: Running Waters (GPRW) was founded.

Wednesday, February 24 2021

Offered virtually via Zoom
Join renowned author and retreat presenter Paula D'Arcy for a series of one-hour reflections via Zoom.

Friday, February 26, to Saturday, February 27, 2021
The Wild Edge of Lent: Vitality, Intensity, Spirit  This Lent, come to open up each of the title’s words as we contemplate the journey of Jesus and take on his spirit.

Offered twice: Tuesday, March 2 and Wednesday, March 3  
Learn the art of basketry by creating a spring basket. Basketry is a rhythmic activity which lends itself to prayer and reflection.

Offered twice:  Tuesday, March 2, and Wednesday, March 3, 2021  
This day is for those who are new to the art of Ukrainian Egg decorating, as well as those who have already learned the basics.

Friday, March 5, 2021 This event is part of Awakening: A Mindfulness, Prayer, and Meditation Conference. In this two-hour introductory session, Nancy Shinners will invite participants to explore basic mindfulness practices that include pausing and anchoring our attention on the sensations of the body and breath.

Saturday, March 6, 2021 This event is part of Awakening: A Mindfulness, Prayer, and Meditation Conference  A panel of leaders and practitioners from a variety of spiritual traditions will share insights and experiences of prayer and meditation.

Saturday, March 6, 2021; 5:00pm—8:30pm  This event is part of Awakening: A Mindfulness, Prayer, and Meditation Conference. Saturday evening includes a special reflective supper, meditation time, a video and discussion on interspirituality, and a Yoga Nidra session.

Sunday, March 7, 2021 This event is part of Awakening: A Mindfulness, Prayer, and Meditation Conference.  The day includes options of meditation, gentle yoga, poetry, mandalas and malas, and Chinese brush painting.

March 9. 2021 Vera Roddy will provide us with a picture of how far the cause of Gulf War veterans has come, as well as the work still to be done to advance it.

Wednesday, March 10, 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.

Saturday, March 13, 2021

Offered virtually via Zoom  
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.

Sunday March 14, 2021  Presenter Diarmuid O’Murchu will challenge us to spiritual discernment regarding our treatment of creation in a more responsible and sustainable way.

Thursday, March 18, 2021 Spirituality and Science Meet

Offered virtually via Zoom
This new series will assist you in living an adult, aware spiritual life in the world today.

Saturdays, March 20, April 17, May 22, June 19, 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.

March 23, 2021   This session will explore the demographics of our local and global communities and will challenge you to think deeply about respecting the cultures of others and seeing situations through the lenses of others.

Wednesday, March 24, 2021  

Offered virtually via Zoom.
Join renowned author and retreat presenter Paula D'Arcy for a series of one-hour reflections via Zoom.

March 27, 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  New Life Rising

Wednesday, April 7, 2021  Throughout this series we will explore types  of prayer that allow individuals to simply “be with”  a power greater than themselves.

Saturday, April 10, 2021

Offered virtually via Zoom  
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.

Sunday, April 11, 2021  Enjoy the unique experience of creating an acrylic self portrait that is gentle, relaxing, and truthful.

Wednesday, April 14, 2021  Throughout this series we will explore types  of prayer that allow individuals to simply “be with”  a power greater than themselves.

Thursday, April 15, to Sunday, April 18, 2021  Join beloved retreat leader Paula D’Arcy for a weekend retreat of insight, humor, and personal reflection.

Thursday, April 15, 2021  Spiritual Practices: Tools for Growing Your Spirituality

Offered virtually via Zoom
This new series will assist you in living an adult, aware spiritual life in the world today.

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. 

Wednesday, April 21, 2021  Throughout this series we will explore types  of prayer that allow individuals to simply “be with”  a power greater than themselves.

Saturday, April 24, 2021  Join Beth Turner for a set aside time of reawakening and reestablishing an inner center of gravity.

Wednesday, April 28, 2021   In this workshop, participants will learn the “truths” that highlight differences between Black and White cultures and as such, help White folk avoid making false assumptions and unintentional microaggressions towards Black folk.

Thursday, April 29 to Saturday, May 1, 2021   In this workshop, participants will learn the “truths” that highlight differences between Black and White cultures and as such, help White folk avoid making false assumptions and unintentional microaggressions towards Black folk.

Saturday, May 1, 2021

Offered virtually via Zoom  
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.

May 7 or 8, 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 Gratitude.

Saturday, May 8, 2021 This is a day-long retreat for patients and their loved ones who are adapting to changes and challenges in their life due to a serious illness or a life-threatening diagnosis.

Tuesday, May 11, 2021  Sr. Joanne will share highlights and challenges from her journeys of healing, remembrance, and solidarity.

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.

Tuesday, May 18, to Thursday, May 20, 2021  As you think about your retirement years and move into this next chapter of your life, this retreat will explore the benefits and joys as well as the challenges and concerns ahead.

Saturday, May 22, 2021  Pilgrims travel for a purpose—to seek wisdom, deeper understanding, clarity in making a decision, or devotion to the Divine or a holy person. We invite you to be a pilgrim for a day!

Sunday, May 23, 2021  Holy Pondering: Day of Reflection

Offered virtually via Zoom
This new series will assist you in living an adult, aware spiritual life in the world today.

Sunday-Saturday, June 6-12, 2021  This silent retreat offers participants the opportunity to meet daily with a spiritual guide and to gather for morning and evening prayer.
 

Saturday, June 12, 2021

Offered virtually via Zoom  
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.

Sunday, June 27, to Friday, July 2, 2021   Join us for a restful week taken at your own pace.  Each day's offering will include optional group meditation/prayer, gentle yoga, creative experience, opportunity to speak with a spiritual guide and more.

Sunday, June 20, to Saturday, June 26, 2021  One-on-one sessions with a spiritual guide, Eucharistic liturgy, and common evening prayer are offered daily during this weeklong retreat.

Friday, July 9, to Saturday, July 10, 2021 This retreat experience will be an opportunity to practice listening skills that will help you to accompany each other with empathy and honesty.

Friday, July 9, to Sunday, July 11, 2021  This retreat is based on the research of Brené Brown, PhD. It will encourage and guide participants to explore Wholehearted Living™ and to learn its effect on who we are and how we experience our own spirituality.

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.

Thursday, August 5, to Sunday, August 8, 2021

This retreat for spiritual guides will be both reflective and practical.

Opening Gathering: Friday, August 13, to Sunday, August 15, 2021
A one year program beginning August of 2021 and ending August of 2022 for those who supervise spiritual guides.

Sunday, August 15, to Friday, August 20, 2021  Journey to your center during this week retreat. This retreat is a time to tend your soul and listen to the voice inside

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.

Thursday, September 30, 2021   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 1, 2021  We will discuss and practice some basic breathing techniques that reduce anxiety and manage stress. We will also explore how these link to mindfulness.

Sunday, October 3, 2021  We will explore the ramifications of tech use and overuse, and how several spiritual practices have been shown to help thwart these deleterious effects.