Thursdays 7:00-8:00 am
Centering Prayer is a method of silent, contemplative prayer.  This prayer session will be held virtually except for the first Thursday of the month, which will be in person.

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.

Saturday, 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 workshop has a waiting list.
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 This event has been cancelled.
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, "Sometimes people think they have to do big things in order to make change. But if each one would light a candle we'd have a tremendous light."

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.
There is a waiting list for this retreat.

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 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.

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 This is a morning of refreshment and celebration for those helping others through and after the coronavirus pandemic and to explore ways that we can continue spreading the “Kindness is Contagious” idea and experience going forward into 2021 and beyond.

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  Come, 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.

Labyrinth Walk with the Serenity Sounds Players Singing Bowl Ensemble

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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. 

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.

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 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 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.

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-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.
 

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 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.

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