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

Offered virtually via Zoom.

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Miriam Brown, OP, asks, "do you recognize the special spark that you carry?"

Offered virtually via Zoom.

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.

Saturday, October 2, 2021 
We will explore recent findings in brain science, showing how contemplative practices slow aging in our cells, keep our brains healthy, reduce stress, and bring more happiness into our lives.

Saturday, October 2, 2021

This day-long retreat is for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one, friend or co-worker recently or years ago. 

This retreat currently has a waitlist.

Sunday, October 3, 2021
This program explores the effects of technology use and overuse and how several spiritual practices have been shown to help thwart these deleterious effects.

Monday, October 4, 2021
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. What lessons and wisdom can you learn from his life?

Tuesdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26
Today's crises invite us to build an ecological civilization. Join author Jeremy Lent for a series on cultivating a flourishing future.

Offered via Zoom.

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Miriam Brown, OP, reflects, "The world’s mood is heavy, dreams buried under complexities. We need Weight Lifters and Dream Tossers."

Offered virtually via Zoom.

Friday, October 8, to Saturday, October 9, 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.

Saturdays, October 16 and October 23, 2021

These workshops are designed to provide educational opportunities to advance one’s skills in companioning the bereaved.  

The topic for this workshop is on the complex grief journey due to stigmatized losses.

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

November is Black Catholic History Month. Join Dr. C. Vanessa White and be inspired by the lives of Black Catholics on the road to sainthood.

Offered virtually via Zoom

Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Join author and retreat presenter Paula D'Arcy for a one-hour reflection on "the pilgrimage called life."

Offered via Zoom

Friday, November 12, to Sunday, November 14, 2021
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. 

Saturday, November 13, 2021

Theme: Creativity, Compassion and Kintsugi

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with  a mix of gold, silver, or platinum, highlighting the cracks instead of hiding them or tossing the piece.

Saturday, November 20, 2021
In a quiet and reflective atmosphere, participants will create a unique and useful basket as they learn the art of basket-making.

This retreat currently has a waitlist.

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Join liturgical musician Michael Joncas for an evening of Advent scripture, prayer, and song.

Offered via Zoom

Monday, December 6, 2021

Join us virtually for a period of prayer, silent reflection, scripture, ritual, and simple meditative chants.

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Celebrated in Mexico and Central America, the tradition of Las Posadas recalls Mary and Joseph searching for lodging where Mary could give birth to Jesus.

Offered virtually via Zoom

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Theme:  Looking Beyond Duality

Many things may seem black and white to us. But what if we are open to seeing things another way?

Saturday, January 15, 2022

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

Saturday, January 15, 2022

Join other women for a day to nourish yourself in mind, body, feelings, and spirit through talks, group discussion, time for self-reflection, and Contemplative Yoga.

Saturday, January 15, 2022

This day-long retreat will invite participants to rest in this inner darkness, not to resist it  or fear it, but to befriend it.

Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Join author and retreat presenter Paula D'Arcy for a one-hour reflection via Zoom.

Wednesdays, January 26, February 23, and March 23, 2022

A supportive spiritual space to nourish you through the long winter.  This series will be held on Zoom and will include guided meditation, facilitator reflections, group discussion, and more.  

Friday, January 28, to Saturday, January 29, 2022

Join us for an exploration of our connection to the Earth and her inhabitants through delving into our spirituality, family roots, colonial legacy,  and possibilities for solidarity  and transformation.

Saturdays, January 29, February 19, March 26, April 9, and June 25, 2022

This five-session series is for those who wish to companion the bereaved or are already doing so in various capacities.

Saturday, February 5, 2022
Hats off to you!  Those whose busy days contribute to the lives of others are invited to this morning of renewal.

In person: Sunday, February 6, 2022

Via Zoom (condensed version):  Sunday, February 13, 2022

This day of reflection will open up the European Renaissance world of Nicholas Copernicus, the Islamic contributions that led to his conclusions, and the lasting lessons of re-examining our worldview.

Offered twice:  Tuesday, February 8, and Wednesday, February 9, 2022   Learn the art of basketry by creating a spring basket. 

Offered twice: Tuesday, February 8th, and Wednesday, February 9, 2022  

Decorating pysanky (Ukrainian Easter eggs) is part of Easter preparation by Ukrainians and many other East-Central European groups.

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

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

Saturday, February 19, 2022

Theme: Letting Go

Together let’s shine a flashlight on our whole story, our whole truths,   and then set down some of what no longer serves us. Come together for a SoulCollage® time of letting go.

Monday, March 28, 2022

Join us virtually for an hour of prayer, silent reflection, scripture, ritual, and simple meditative chants.

Friday, April 1, 2022

In this two-hour introductory session, Nancy Shinners will invite us to do two simple mindful self-compassion practices that can be done during times of stress and struggle.

Saturday, April 2, 2022

A panel of leaders and practitioners from a variety of spiritual traditions will share insights and experiences of prayer and meditation.

Saturday, April 2, 2022

Saturday evening includes a special reflective supper, meditation time, a video and discussion on interspirituality, and a Yoga Nidra session.

Sunday, April 3, 2022

This day will begin with the option of a meditation circle led by Vimala Bhikkuni or Gentle Yoga session with Donna Mosca.

Thursday, April 21 to Sunday, April 24, 2022

Poet Mark Nepo writes, "Lay your life open like a river." It is a great summons that urges us to hold nothing back, beckoning us to risk even the paths we never intended to take, because life is that precious.

Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 2:00pm

Please join us for Siena Retreat Center’s Annual Spring Benefit Concert with the Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin!

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Theme: Taking the Seat of the Observer

As many spiritual traditions tell us, stepping back from our life, and our well-worn stories about it, can bring us new freedom and joy.

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Theme: Welcoming All Callers

Sometimes we view certain people, situations, feelings   or even parts of ourselves as unwelcome. What if we could instead greet all comers with equanimity and view each as a gift?

Friday, May 13, 2022 at 6:30pm

Author and inspirational speaker Terry Hershey has a passion for staying “spiritually hydrated.” 

Friday, May 13, to Sunday, May 15, 2022

During this weekend, Terry will draw from the themes from his writings relating to creating spaces for self-care.

Sunday, June 5, to Friday, June 10, 2022

Journey to your center during this week retreat.

Sunday, June 12, to Saturday, June 18, 2022

This silent retreat offers participants the opportunity to meet daily with a spiritual guide and evening prayer with the retreat group. Solitude, nature, and silence enhance these sacred days.

Sunday, June 26, to Saturday, July 2, 2022

One-on-one sessions with a spiritual guide, Eucharistic liturgy, and common evening prayer are offered daily during this weeklong retreat.

Sunday, July 10, to Saturday, July 16, 2022

This retreat will call together wisdom from many of the world’s spiritual resources to renew, enrich, and inspire us to be an awakened people in a world that needs our love and action.

Sunday, July 17, to Saturday, July 23, 2022

This retreat for women includes a daily meeting with a spiritual guide, time for solitude, and the opportunity to gather with others for prayer.

Thursday, August 4, to Sunday, August 7, 2022

With St. Hildegard (1098-1179) as our guide, we will enter an ancient sacred garden of love and wisdom, where we will be nourished by songs of heart, including selections from Hildegard’s powerful music received from the “living light.”

Thursday, August 11, 2022

As spiritual guides we encounter seekers  with whom we need to heighten our own sensitivities around culture and race, gender identities, physical differences, and other dynamics.

Thursday, August 11, 2022, 7:00pm—8:00pm

Keynote Presentation

by Lucy Abbott Tucker

Friday, August 12, 2022

This day will include input, time to reflect on our own global sensitivities, and group settings to ponder together our roles as spiritual guides vis a vis how global reality affects our listening and may play out in the guidance session.

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Group spiritual guidance is a process in which the spiritual guide focuses on one individual seeker within a group setting.