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Searching for the Sage Within

February 11, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

$75

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Date: February 11, 2026

Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Cost: $75

Sale: Take advantage of our Earlybird special rate of $65 through 1/11/2026.

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Presenter: Sharon Scibek

Sale: Take advantage of our Earlybird special rate of $65 through 1/11/2026.

It is said that as we age, we gain more wisdom. A Sage, as we have seen in movies or read in books, is a person (or perhaps a character) who is an exemplary model of interior wisdom, a teacher, and has a connection with the Divine. As we grow into our adulthood, we begin to experience fundamental shifts that give us pause to question life’s meaning and our purpose. Each decade leads us to a place of less doing and more being. We are drawn to reflect on our self-evolution and appreciate the rhythm of changes in life. This retreat is an invitation to take a contemplative journey to search for the sage within — a journey that will empower us to harness the wisdom of our lives to learn, grow, and deepen our humanity and meaning as we move on in years. Our time together will include presentation, small and large group conversation, prayer, and silent reflection. Silence will be recommended during various times of the retreat to provide us the space we need to listen deeply, so we can reflect on our inner and spiritual life. Lunch is included. Guided by Sharon Scibek.

Sharon Scibek is a certified coach through the International Coaching Federation. She brings to her coaching a wide-range of life and professional experience — from church ministry to business, where she was a recognized leader in human resources. Additionally, she served as adjunct professor at Anne Arundel Community College and McDaniel College. In all aspects of her work, Sharon emphasizes the importance of compassionate respect for the individual and their potential. Sharon founded Gracious-Space, LLC (Gracious-Space.com) to fulfill her passion of guiding others to reach their full potential through her professional/life coaching and transformational conversation services. Her success is built on a simple approach: honest and respectful conversation. The transformational conversations that she guides are opportunities for small groups to share spirit-filled insights through deeper connections. She hosted her podcast titled Gracious Space, where she interviewed people that are making a difference in the world.

Take advantage of our Earlybird special rate of $65 through 1/11/2026.

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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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