Description
Deep in your soul is the story that wants to be told. Surrounded by the beauty and serenity of Siena Retreat Center, this transformative weekend invites you into reflection, connection, and self-discovery as you explore the wisdom and meaning gathered through your life’s journey. Guided by the wisdom teachings of Meister Eckhart, Fr. Thomas Keating, Fr. Richard Rohr, and the spirit of John O’Donohue, we will create space for sacred listening, guided meditation, and thoughtful reflection on the stories that have shaped who you are — and the gifts that may become your true legacy to future generations.
Together, we will explore questions like these, allowing insights to arise from within:
✧ Who am I if I step away from what I’ve been doing?
✧ How do I want to live, and who will I be for others?
✧ What meaning am I creating in my life that is shaping my legacy?
In an intimate and welcoming atmosphere, participants will be invited to share authentically and honor one another’s unique stories, becoming mirrors of each other’s light and encouraging one another toward a more radiant life.
You also will come away with practical guidance and essential tools for planning ahead with clarity and care. We will cover ways of protecting assets, distributing property, documenting decisions, and communicating end-of-life wishes with loved ones — helping you approach these important conversations with greater peace and confidence.
Siena Retreat Center is pleased to join the Center for Gerontology at Concordia University Chicago’s Aging Insight Forum in introducing Mary Dunn, the speaker for our June retreat, “Your Legacy, Your Story: Reflections into the Heart of Who You Are.”
Dates and Details
Saturday, June 13 – Sunday, June 14, 2026
This retreat begins at 9am on Saturday and ends at 2pm on Sunday.
Sustainer Cost: $490
Advocate Cost: $395
Partner Cost: $295
All levels include overnight accommodations and the following meals:
Saturday: Lunch and Dinner
Sunday: Breakfast and Lunch
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 Frequently Asked Questions page.
This retreat is co-sponsored with the Center for Gerontology’s Aging Insight Forum at Concordia University Chicago through a grant from the Russell & Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust. A free introduction to the retreat is being offered via Zoom on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Learn more about the session here.
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.
“As human beings, we long to be seen and understood for all that we are and what we are becoming. We want to know that the value we are creating in our lives will be meaningful to others – that it will be a gift, our true legacy to future generations.” —Mary Dunn
Mary Dunn