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
Responding to the Wonders and Cries of Mother Earth 13th-century mystic Hildegard of Bingen wrote: “If we fall in love with creation deeper and deeper, we will respond to its endangerment with passion.” Come explore all the wonders freely offered to nourish our minds, bodies, and spirits…and return home with … Continue reading
Think, Thank, Pray, and Love Spirituality is our way of living in relationship with God. We recognize our spirituality from the outside in. Spirituality on the outside refers to practices where we reach out to God and God can reach us. When we turn to spiritual practices, we are opening … Continue reading
God’s Recreation of the New Day: Morning Retreat on Zoom for Spiritual Directors “I am in constant conversation with God, who is with me all the time. I just don’t have time in my schedule to make a retreat!” The essence of God is love. We invite all spiritual directors … Continue reading
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
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 … Continue reading
"Rend your heart not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God." (Joel 2:13) These words from the prophet Joel invite us to take an inward journey during the 40 days of Lent to search our hearts as to where we stand with God and our neighbor and to … Continue reading
Wellness, Reflection, and Resilience In celebration of Black History Month, this immersive experience honors the resilience and spiritual strength of communities who lived under extreme disadvantage from the 1600s through the 1800s. Through practices of meditation, sound healing, journaling, storytelling, and quiet rest, participants will be guided to uncover the … Continue reading
Embracing Our Intuition, Releasing Our Gifts We are thrilled to welcome back the amazing Renee Harrison for another engaging day as we explore the past to see how enslaved people, guided by their intuition, harnessed their power and shared their gifts to create change in American history during the 17th–19th … Continue reading
Thresholds of Our Lenten Journey Throughout the Gospel narratives, Jesus encounters significant thresholds that he must cross as he journeys to Jerusalem, and he invites his followers, who are sometimes reluctant, to accompany him. We also encounter important thresholds in our own lives. Through presentations, guided meditation, journaling, private time, … Continue reading
Uncovering the Mystery of an Ordinary Loaf Have you ever wondered about the origins of bread? Or, how and why bread has come to symbolize everything from nourishing sustenance and vitality to community, social connection, and cultural traditions? Overall, bread represents life itself to countless civilizations and religions, especially in … Continue reading
A Journey of Surrender and Spiritual Renewal Join us for a Lenten retreat designed to help you slow down, release burdens, and make space for God’s renewing grace. Through a gentle rhythm of guided meditation, breath prayer, reflective journaling, and mindful movement, we’ll explore what it means to surrender to … Continue reading
Paradoxes are intrinsic to human existence and can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves and the divine. We often hear paradoxical statements, such as “Out of mud, lotus flowers do grow” and “The last shall be first” and “The meek shall inherit the earth.” In a well-known story by … Continue reading
Reflecting on Lent through the Poetry of Mary Oliver "On the outskirts of Jerusalem, the donkey waited. Not especially brave, or filled with understanding, he stood and waited." ~Mary Oliver Have you ever wondered about the donkey who carried Jesus on that triumphant, palm-waving journey into Jerusalem? Was he merely … Continue reading
Laughter Is the Best Medicine Serious times demand humor as one critical means of coping. This April Fool’s Day, celebrate being a "fool for Christ's sake" (1 Cor. 4:10) as we consider the importance of humor in a wholistic way as an integral part of our life's journey. There will … Continue reading
Learning and Reverencing the Life, Language, and Spiritual Lessons of Trees Have you often wished to connect with nature on a deeper level? Do you already have a practice of spending intentional time in nature while gardening, hiking, or being active? Responses to these questions reveal a frequently-expressed desire — … Continue reading
