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
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
The season of Lent gives us many opportunities to plant seeds in our souls that can be harvested during Easter and beyond. Using the metaphor of gardening we’ll look at places in our lives that need to be weeded, fertilized, planted with healthy seed and nurtured for robust growth. What … Continue reading
The Contemplative Practices of Jesus & Their Connection to Human Brain Science The Lenten Season is a fertile time to return to spiritual basics and to pursue opportunities that help renew our faith with the nourishment it needs to deepen and grow. As spiritual seekers, we can engage with the … Continue reading
The Power of the Breath The season of Lent offers us an opportunity to pause and let our spirits breathe. It's a time of remembrance, self-examination, and renewal as we reflect on the life of Jesus. During this one-day mini-retreat, we will discuss the power of the breath and how … Continue reading
Without a doubt, St. Ignatius of Loyola had a profound love for The Eucharist. As the Catholic Church in the United States looks to deepen our belief and love of the Eucharist, this retreat will help participants better understand Christ's Presence in the Eucharist and deepen our experience of Communion. … Continue reading
Inspired by a painting at Bon Secours, this Lenten Quiet Day offers an invitation to immerse ourselves imaginatively in the gospel stories that take place in Bethany, the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Bethany is the place where Jesus seems to have found respite, rest and a home at … Continue reading
Spend some intentional time being reaffirmed as a caregiver for someone with a long-term illness or condition, including, but not limited to, dementia. This retreat utilizes a lens for understanding the spiritual or meaningful dimensions of the caregiver role and is tailored to uplift participants who may or may not … Continue reading
Brokenness Made Whole: Living the Everydayness of the Paschal Mystery Every day, we are invited into the Paschal Mystery experience of Service, Surrender, Suffering and Surprise. The focus of this retreat is to call us to live deeply and consciously into the Jesus experience of self-sacrificing Love. It is not … Continue reading
The Cross Always Precedes the Resurrection: True for Jesus, True for Us The magnificent resurrection of Christ was preceded by his devastating crucifixion. Yet, both have profound meaning for our lives. This Friends Day retreat will explore Christ’s death and resurrection as it relates both to the crosses in our … Continue reading
What We Focus on Matters as We Grieve An old adage: “What We Focus on Grows “ is a helpful guide as we journey with our grief. Bereavement Counselor and Psychotherapist Annie Hisle will explore some helpful areas for focus that provide healing as bereaved delve into the many aspects of … Continue reading
Tree Speak: Learning and Reverencing the Life, Language, and Lessons of Trees “But we shouldn't be concerned about trees purely for material reasons, we should also care about them because of the little puzzles and wonders they present us with. Under the canopy of the trees, daily dramas and moving … Continue reading
Intensive Training Program for those Interested in Spiritual Direction Course Description and Goals: This will be our 6th cohort of students within our Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute. Our first week-long course is an introduction and overview of spiritual direction in the Christian tradition. It is intended to enhance the … Continue reading
One way to honor the Earth is to pay attention, to listen, to see the Earth and all of Creation, and to come humbly. Poet-theologian and fellow pilgrim Annie Dillard describes two ways of experiencing life: Walking as if taking a picture with your camera, from shot to shot, setting up … Continue reading
“Fill Your Cup” Women’s Retreat You cannot pour from an empty cup. Even if you don’t have kids, as a woman you probably find yourself taking on the role of caretaker or giver, pouring yourself out for the sake of others. Women are the nurturers of the world, but it’s … Continue reading
Mindfulness is paying attention to what is happening in the present moment, nonjudgmentally, and with compassion. The present moment is where we meet God. Paying attention to our experiences gives us valuable information we can use to live better. Living mindfully allows us to live more connected with God and … Continue reading
Losing weight often makes us feel better, but what is even more health-promoting is the benefit of losing the emotional and spiritual baggage that drags us down. This day of retreat will examine the reasons we can’t (or won’t) let go of emotional and spiritual baggage, the benefits of doing … Continue reading
To the brave and broken-hearted who have taught us how to rise after a fall; your courage is contagious. ~Brene Brown June 2, 2024 is National Cancer Survivors’ Day. It’s a day to honor those who are living with a history of cancer, recognizing their strength and courage. We will … Continue reading
The New Testament boldly proclaims "there is neither male nor female: for are all one in Christ Jesus" (Galatians 3:28), but for so many people, gender difference is a cause for much social and political conflict — and spiritual questioning. What is a healthy way for people of faith to approach … Continue reading
Disappointments in love, even betrayals and losses, serve the soul at the very moment they seem in life to be tragedies. The soul is partly in time and partly in eternity. We might remember the part that resides in eternity when we feel despair over the part that is in … Continue reading
Breathe In, Stress Out - Summertime is the peak season for travel, camps, graduations, weddings, family reunions and so much more. But along with the joys of summer come new stresses like missed flights, long layovers, transporting kids to camp and back, and more daylight leading to longer days of work with little rest. This retreat … Continue reading
On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger and his troops made their way to Galveston with General Order No. 3 in hand, declaring, “All slaves are free.” Upon reading the order, enslaved Black people celebrated at that very moment, and each year following, on June 19, celebrations continued in … Continue reading
Tree Speak: Learning and Reverencing the Life, Language, and Lessons of Trees “But we shouldn't be concerned about trees purely for material reasons, we should also care about them because of the little puzzles and wonders they present us with. Under the canopy of the trees, daily dramas and moving … Continue reading
"Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?" ~ 1 Corinthians 3:16 Many of us have heard this line from scripture for much of our lives. However, sometimes we can find it difficult to remember this directive. We can be influenced by the media, our … Continue reading
