Retreats at Villa
María by the Sea

Upcoming Retreats

Silent Private/Directed Retreat - Winter 2024

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01 Mar 04:00 PM

Until 03 Mar, 01:00 PM 1d 21h

Silent Private/Directed Retreat - Winter 2024

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Who Me? Called to Holiness?

Wednesday, October 25 - 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sister Rose Adams, IHM God is calling you to holiness—yes, you! Explore ways you can realize this call more deeply in your everyday life. Mass is…

Salty Air Retreat—Beach Replenishment: Holy Ground Then & Now

Thursday, November 9 - 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sister Patricia Mengel, IHM & Sister Kathleen White, IHM Take a day for yourself to discover what erodes our faith and wears away at our “coastline.”…

Women of the Gospels: Their Message For Us Today

Please Call for Booking & Availability! Friday, November 17 4:00 p.m. to Sunday, November 19 12:00 p.m Marie Gipprich, IHM Take a weekend away from the stresses of daily life and become friends with some Women of…

The gift you have received, give as a gift

Wednesday, December 6 - 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sister Mariann Guiniven, IHM In an atmosphere of quiet calm and natural beauty we will invite Saint Nicholas and the Blessed Virgin Mary, great gift-bearers from…

Private/Directed Retreat

Friday, December 15 4:00 p.m. to Sunday, December 17 1:30 p.m. Sister Ruth Bolarte, IHM & Sister Barbara Cook, IHM SOLD OUT $240—Directed (limited to 10 people) STILL AVAILABLE $200—Private Have you ever taken a…

Silent, Private Retreat

This retreat is for those who have experience making a silent, private retreat. This is perfect for the busy priest, religious, deacon, or lay church minister who finds it hard to make retreat over the…

Close up of Friends of Jesus: Mary, Martha, and Lazarus

This event is currently filled to capacity. Tuesday, February 20 - 8:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Jesus shared a special relationship with Mary, Martha and Lazarus. He needed and valued their friendship. What can be…

The Lord is Kind and Merciful

In a contemplative atmosphere, we will use Scriptural passages as well as other writings for our reflections. Coffee and check-in begins at 8:45 a.m. The day includes Mass and lunch. Presented by Sr. Pat McDermott…

The Wow and the Woe of the Psalms

Wednesday, March 6 - 8:45 a.m.—2:15 p.m. The Psalms provide timely, timeless prayer-poems that spring from the raw material that we call human life! This Retreat will provide some clues and cues for understanding, appreciating…

God’s Transformative Love: Moving into the Heart of What Matters Most

Tuesday, March 19 - 8:45 a.m.—2:30 p.m. Prayer is our relationship with the God who is passionately in love with each of us. This time will allow you to come to know and experience God’s…

Retreat Leaders

Sr. M. Emily Vincent, IHM

Sr. Patricia McDermott, IHM

Friday, March 1 4:00 p.m. to Sunday, March 3 1:00 p.m.

Sr. Patricia McDermott IHM & Sr. Emily Vincent IHM

$240—Directed (limited to 10 people)
$200—Private

Jesus invites us to “come apart . . . for awhile” so that we can hear his voice! Take advantage of the beautiful surroundings to engage in deep listening with God or meet with a trained spiritual director who can help you discern how God is speaking with you. The weekend begins on Friday evening (with a light supper available for early arrivals) and ends after lunch on Sunday.

Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning (optional) and on Saturday evening (to fulfill your Sunday obligation).

To register manually and send a check, please print out the attached Registration Form.

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