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Grief Retreat

December 13 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

$70

God in all things

EVENT DETAILS

Date: December 13

Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Cost: $70

Sale: Take advantage of our Earlybird special rate of $60 through 11/13/2025.

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Presenter: Annie Hisle

Sale: Take advantage of our Earlybird special rate of $60 through 11/13/2025.

Exploring Paradox from Wisdom and Spiritual Teachers as We Face Loss

Hebrew sage Martin Buber teaches: “Suffering brings reflection, and reflection brings wisdom.”

Join us as we reflect on how intrinsic “paradox” is to our human journey. Over time, we can see that the dry dead seeds of winter contain abundant life…and out of mud, lotus flowers grow….and that losing and finding can be great partners in the dance of life. Somehow, the heartbreak of loss can help break us open to new ways of seeing.

Wisdom and spiritual teachers enlighten us and help us see with “new eyes.” Come and learn and be encouraged by teachers from around the globe. We will have time for presentation, discussion, quiet reflection, journaling, wandering the Center’s grounds, and sharing stories-of-example. Lunch is included. Guided by Annie Hisle.

Annie Hisle is a practicing psychotherapist and bereavement counselor and is a retired Montgomery Hospice grief counselor group facilitator. She is a spiritual companion, a home bound minister, workshop facilitator, and author of two books: My House Burned Down and Now I Can See the Stars and Remembering Smiles. She enjoys seven nearby grandchildren, yoga, movies, meals, long walks with her spouse and/or friends, as well as participating in her Shalem Centering Prayer Group, her bi-monthly women’s group, and a book group.

Take advantage of our Earlybird special rate of $60 through 11/13/2025.

You will be entering your information for registration and payment next. If you would rather call us, please contact our Welcome Center at 410-442-3120 and they can accept credit card information over the phone. You can also contact them with your information and mail a check to: 1525 Marriottsville Rd., Marriottsville, MD 21104. Please note that your registration is not complete until payment has been made.

If you would like to register a group to attend this retreat, please call our Welcome Center at 410-442-3120 or email Doris Gallagher, Manager of Marketing & Events, at Doris.Gallagher@BonSecoursRCC.org.

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What our guests are saying about their stay at The Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center
"Everyone was tremendously friendly and accommodating. Such a beautiful, welcoming place."
— Finding Your Way
"Really helped in my continued grieving process. Very helpful. Grace filled retreat."
— August Directed Retreat
"Everything went very smoothly. The presentations were excellent. The bookstore had a great supply of the recommended books."
— Making All Things New
"Great facilities. Wonderful experience and I am very grateful."
— Grounded in Gratitude
"The landscape and the beauty of this operation is spectacular. The scenery was breathtaking."
— NFBC Women’s Ministry
"From the first time I inquired about the retreat I was given great information. Very informative team and more than willing to answer questions."
— University of Baltimore
"The quality of the food and the selections were outstanding. Thank you all for an amazing visit."
— Bon Secours Health System, Inc.
"A wonderful, peaceful experience. Very comforting atmosphere."
— Johns Hopkins
"Beautiful facility inside and out! Peace is felt as soon as I arrived."
— Meditators for Better Living
"A serene and beautiful facility where spirits can be renewed."
— The Alleluias
"The Retreat Center is spotless, offers good food, private full baths, seems to have a “happy” staff, persons from office, persons to do housekeeping and all. The hospitality of all is 'tops'. I love the quietness that is encouraged."
— Aging with Wisdom
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— Immaculate Heart of Mary
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