Retreats & Events

Please click on our events to find out more about these retreats, which are sponsored by the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center. If you would like information about scheduling a group conference to come to our Center, please call 410-442-3120. Conferences are distinguished from retreats because the group comes to our center for the facilities, lodging and/or meals, but they have their own presenter and attendees. Retreats are events that we plan here at the Center and that are open to the public to attend.

To maintain an atmosphere of quiet relaxation, we are an adult-only Retreat & Conference Center. Our retreat and event registrations are only open to those who are 18 and over. Please also note that only certified service animals are permitted during your stay. Thank you.

For more details, additional programs and registration information please call: 410.442.3120

Experiencing God in Christmas Movies

God communicates to us through all created realities. Fr. Rick Malloy will lead us in praying through popular Christmas movies and help us experience the Advent of Emmanuel appearing to us through the medium of films that touch our hearts and enlighten our minds. Using the biblical scriptures of Advent … Continue reading

$275

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Virtual Quiet Mornings

Quiet Mornings sessions are currently being held virtually on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, and the 4th Saturday, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. (Sessions will be held in-person on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-10:45am.) Please email Joanne at jmcahooneph3@gmail.com for the Zoom invitation for all virtual sessions. … Continue reading

Free

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Virtual Centering Prayer

Held VIRTUALLY on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays of the month, 1-2pm. Centering Prayer is a form of Christian contemplative prayer, in which one abides in the Presence of God in interior silence. Centering Prayer emphasizes the indwelling Presence of the Holy Trinity within and among us, and our … Continue reading

Free

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Virtual Quiet Mornings

Quiet Mornings sessions are currently being held virtually on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, and the 4th Saturday, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. (Sessions will be held in-person on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-10:45am.) Please email Joanne at jmcahooneph3@gmail.com for the Zoom invitation for all virtual sessions. … Continue reading

Free

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New Year, New Beginnings

Whether your new year is truly ‘new’ or just a repetition of the ‘old’ depends very much on you. Our lives and our work are a constant series of endings and new beginnings. Some of our endings come suddenly or unexpectedly. Others are planned and can come more gradually. Some are … Continue reading

$65

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Virtual Centering Prayer

Virtual Centering Prayer will NOT be held on December 31. Happy New Year! Held VIRTUALLY on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays of the month, 1-2pm. Centering Prayer is a form of Christian contemplative prayer, in which one abides in the Presence of God in interior silence. Centering Prayer emphasizes … Continue reading

CANCELED

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Virtual Epiphany Retreat

The lore surrounding the Magi has fascinated generations of believers and seekers for countless centuries. Couched in the mystique of the Christmas story, the role of these wise astrologers has evolved over time for individuals and communities as their personal meaning and contributions have been explored. Join us on the … Continue reading

$30

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Virtual Quiet Mornings

Quiet Mornings sessions are currently being held virtually on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, and the 4th Saturday, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. (Sessions will be held in-person on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-10:45am.) Please email Joanne at jmcahooneph3@gmail.com for the Zoom invitation for all virtual sessions. … Continue reading

Free

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Virtual Centering Prayer

Held VIRTUALLY on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays of the month, 1-2pm. Centering Prayer is a form of Christian contemplative prayer, in which one abides in the Presence of God in interior silence. Centering Prayer emphasizes the indwelling Presence of the Holy Trinity within and among us, and our … Continue reading

Free

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Renewing Hope in a New Season

A Quiet Day at Bon Secours As we move into the new year and a new season in the life of the church and of the nation, we gather to explore what it means to live in hope. Alternating spoken meditations with periods of corporate silence, we will reflect prayerfully … Continue reading

$70

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Quiet Mornings – In Person Session

Quiet Mornings sessions are currently being held in-person on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. (It is also held virtually on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday and 4th Saturday. Every virtual session is held from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon.) Please email Joanne at jmcahooneph3@gmail.com for the Zoom sessions invitation. … Continue reading

Free

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In-Person Centering Prayer Session

Held in person on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1-2pm and on the 4th Tuesday of the month, 7-8pm. For these in-person sessions, registration is required in advance, due by the Monday before each in-person session.  (Virtual Zoom sessions will be the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays of the … Continue reading

Free

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Making All Things New

Making All Things New is a healthy-living retreat rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, which focus on a whole person approach to being well: body, mind, and spirit. This retreat will provide you with tools to improve your health, deepen your faith, and enjoy life to the fullest … Continue reading

$285

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Winter Directed Retreat, 3-night stay

Begin the new year by focusing on your path ahead and tuning into God’s voice. Our winter directed retreat consists of two days (3-night stay) of spiritual direction. Retreatants will meet with a spiritual director daily (or less if you desire) to reflect on God’s presence and movement in your … Continue reading

$350

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Winter Directed Retreat, 6-night stay

Begin the new year by focusing on your path ahead and tuning into God’s voice. Our winter directed retreat consists of five days (6-night stay) of spiritual direction. Retreatants will meet with a spiritual director daily (or less if you desire) to reflect on God’s presence and movement in your … Continue reading

$650

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Virtual Quiet Mornings

We're so sorry, but Virtual Quiet Mornings WILL NOT be held on this date. Hope you are able to join us another time! Quiet Mornings sessions are currently being held virtually on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, and the 4th Saturday, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. (Sessions will be … Continue reading

CANCELED

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Virtual Centering Prayer

Held VIRTUALLY on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays of the month, 1-2pm. Centering Prayer is a form of Christian contemplative prayer, in which one abides in the Presence of God in interior silence. Centering Prayer emphasizes the indwelling Presence of the Holy Trinity within and among us, and our … Continue reading

Free

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Contemplative Writing as Epiphany

Word and Silence, Curiosity and Pondering So much depends on how we look at things. The quality of our looking determines what we come to see. ~John O’Donohue In this season of Epiphany, we can begin our own journey to awakening (or maybe just to the edge of clarity). While … Continue reading

$285

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Virtual Quiet Mornings

Quiet Mornings sessions are currently being held virtually on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, and the 4th Saturday, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. (Sessions will be held in-person on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-10:45am.) Please email Joanne at jmcahooneph3@gmail.com for the Zoom invitation for all virtual sessions. … Continue reading

Free

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Grief Retreat

Sale: Take advantage of our Earlybird special rate of $60 through 1/1/2025.

The Revolution of Openness: Experiencing Grief and Loss in a New Era The concept of grieving the loss of loved ones as a journey allows human beings to understand the healing process in stages, with accompanying tasks and with needs that are both universal and unique. Yet there are many … Continue reading

$70

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Virtual Quiet Mornings

Quiet Mornings sessions are currently being held virtually on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, and the 4th Saturday, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. (Sessions will be held in-person on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-10:45am.) Please email Joanne at jmcahooneph3@gmail.com for the Zoom invitation for all virtual sessions. … Continue reading

Free

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Virtual Centering Prayer

Held VIRTUALLY on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays of the month, 1-2pm. Centering Prayer is a form of Christian contemplative prayer, in which one abides in the Presence of God in interior silence. Centering Prayer emphasizes the indwelling Presence of the Holy Trinity within and among us, and our … Continue reading

Free

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Friends Day of Prayer: Joanne Cahoon

When February Is Upon Us February can feel like the LONGEST MONTH OF THE YEAR, yes? We know it’s the shortest, but… the holidays are past, the days have long seen more dark and gray than light, it’s cold, and perhaps we’re a little claustrophobic as we’re indoors more than … Continue reading

$45

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Women Wear Many Hats

Sale: Take advantage of our Earlybird special rate of $60 through 1/8/2025.

Women have shouldered many responsibilities over centuries and have found strength woven in community. Have you ever wondered and reflected on the many individual, family, societal, and cultural “hats” carried by our biblical elders like Ruth, Naomi, sisters Mary & Martha, Elizabeth, and Lydia, to name a few? What must … Continue reading

$70

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Quiet Mornings – In Person Session

Quiet Mornings sessions are currently being held in-person on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. (It is also held virtually on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday and 4th Saturday. Every virtual session is held from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon.) Please email Joanne at jmcahooneph3@gmail.com for the Zoom sessions invitation. … Continue reading

Free

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In-Person Centering Prayer Session

Held in person on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1-2pm and on the 4th Tuesday of the month, 7-8pm. For these in-person sessions, registration is required in advance, due by the Monday before each in-person session.  (Virtual Zoom sessions will be the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays of the … Continue reading

Free

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Songs of Freedom

Sale: Take advantage of our Earlybird special rate of $60 through 1/15/2025.

At a polarizing time in our country, FREEDOM grounded in wisdom from the past is the path forward. Join us this Black History Month as we travel back in time and gain insight into how enslaved and free Black people creatively and courageously strategized pathways to freedom through song, dance, … Continue reading

$70

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What our guests are saying about their stay at The Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center
"Beautiful campus. Food was outstanding. Thank you for being so welcoming."
— School of the Cathedral
"The landscape and the beauty of this operation is spectacular. The scenery was breathtaking."
— NFBC Women’s Ministry
"Everyone was tremendously friendly and accommodating. Such a beautiful, welcoming place."
— Finding Your Way
"Thank you for the comfort and warmth. The grounds are wonderful."
— Hempfield United Methodist Church
"Really helped in my continued grieving process. Very helpful. Grace filled retreat."
— August Directed Retreat
"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
"Everything went very smoothly. The presentations were excellent. The bookstore had a great supply of the recommended books."
— Making All Things New
"Once again, a magnificent center. Location, building, grounds, staff, spiritual director, mass and dining experience were all excellent!"
— June Directed Retreat
"A wonderful, peaceful experience. Very comforting atmosphere."
— Johns Hopkins
"Great facilities. Wonderful experience and I am very grateful."
— Grounded in Gratitude
"Everyone goes out of their way to be helpful and makes guests feel welcome."
— A Path and a Small Light
"The quality of the food and the selections were outstanding. Thank you all for an amazing visit."
— Bon Secours Health System, Inc.
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