Retreats

Choosing to set aside a day, a weekend, even a week for a spiritual retreat can be a worthwhile experience. On retreat, there is quality time for bringing one's life situations, events, and experiences to prayer and a deeper connection with God. The retreat offers one the grace to be oneself, the opportunity to be refreshed physically and spiritually, and the invitation to deeper transformation.

2008 Retreats Information

2009 Retreats Information

Chakra Painting/Reiki Retreat
February 22-28, 2009
Karen Kappell, FSPA- Roselyn Heil, FSPA
Limit of 12 participants

In this reteat participants will revive their spirits with healing touch and creativity by focusing on the seven core energy centers in the body. Each day of the retreat will provide experience in art, learning healing touch, music, quiet time an prayer. By the end of the retreat all will have created an abstract set of paintings on canvas (the span of the rainbow colors), that can be used as meditation paintings or displayed in your homes or workspace and awaken to Godıs healing energy flowing through them. You will learn ways of going to the Source of Godıs healing energy for renewing yourself to better minister to others. Register by Friday, January 23. Please include $100 deposit residents; $50 commuters. Fee: residents $450 includes private room in cabin, meals and all materials. Commuters $250 includes all materials and the noon meal each day.

Mary Magdalene: Icon Retreat Workshop
March 22-28, 2009
Limit of 15 participants
Marywood Lodge
Maryam Gossling, FSPA

In the early Church, believers have seen icons as windows to the heavenly world. In the Eastern Orthodox world the use of icons has flourished for centuries, while a resurgence of appreciation of the significance and spiritual richness of this is presently occurring in the West. Participants will write/paint Mary Magdalene, while being introduced to the history of icons and their use as a focus for prayer and con- templation. The resident retreatant fee includes all materi- als, food and lodging. The commuter fee includes all mate- rials and the noon meal each day. Register by Monday, February 23. Please include $100 deposit residents; $50 commuters. Deposits are refundable if cancelled by February 23.
Fee: Resident $550.00; Commuter: $285.00.

Mark your calendar and plan now to attend one, or more, retreat or workshop in 2009. Reserve early, as space is limited. Details available in the next issue of Roots and Ripples.

Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center offers the serenity and amenities for the retreat experience you may have been seeking.
Plan Ahead • Register Early • Space is Limited
(Late registrations welcome ­­ call for possible space availability)
For more information, please call
1-715-385-3750 or e-mail

Personal Time Away

Some persons look for a quiet, peaceful, restful place to think and pray. The center provides some options for personal reflection and renewal; personally designed time, planning assistance from staff members, art expression opportunities and others.

Private Retreats

Individuals are welcome to schedule a number of days for creating a personal retreat format. The grounds, chapel, library, and listening room are resources available for quiet reflection.

Guided Retreats

Some of these retreats are scheduled by the center. Usually a presentation is given, to be followed by silent time, personal reflection, and group discussion. Groups of eighteen or less are also able to schedule a time with a presenter of their choice.

Individual Directed Retreats

Experienced retreat directors are available for a daily meeting in this style of retreat. On an individual and personally guided retreat, solitude, prayer, scripture and connection with nature are usual elements.

For all of these retreats, our cabins on the shores of Trout Lake and in the midst of tall pines, provide an ideal setting for renewal of one's whole person. The size and types of buildings offers a coziness and warmth which is unique among retreat centers.

Winter Sabbatical

Plan your own program for two weeks, a month or more. You can connect with regularly scheduled programs at Marywood. Staff, resources and spiritual direction are available as desired. A Chapel is on location. Trails for snow shoeing and cross country skiing are close at hand.

Contact us for additional information, individual prices and available dates.