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.
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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
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
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
Engaging the Courage, Resilience, and Wisdom of the Female Doctors of the Church Hildegard. Catherine. Teresa. Thérèse. Each of these women has significantly changed the course of history within the Church and around the world. The ways in which they struggled, persevered, and said ‘yes’ to God and God’s call … Continue reading
Are you interested in exploring biblical meditation and learning how the practice can deepen your faith? If so, you are invited and encouraged to join us as we explore meditation through the scriptures as an embodied and heart-centered practice. Through prayer/meditation, journaling, sound, silence, movement, and stillness, participants will have … Continue reading
Uncovering the Blessings of the Caregiver Journey – A Day of Retreat & Reflection 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 … Continue reading
Compassion and Mercy: Practicing the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy in Everyday Life Early in our faith life, many of us may have learned about the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Since mercy is a virtue which helps us have compassion for others and a desire to alleviate … Continue reading
The Lenten Season is a fertile time to journey with Jesus in a contemplative way and to employ our prayerful imagination as we encounter him in his life and ministry. It is a time of connecting intimately with him while pursuing opportunities that help to nourish and renew our faith. … Continue reading
In the Scripture reading for the liturgy of Ash Wednesday, the prophet Joel says to us: “Return to me with your whole heart” (Joel 2:12). In the opening of the Confessions of St. Augustine, Augustine reminds us that our heart is restless until it rests in God. The season of … Continue reading
In his autobiography, St. Ignatius of Loyola called himself "the pilgrim." What do pilgrims do? They walk! Did you know that it's easy to add prayer to your exercise through “prayer walking?” Come join us for an introduction to both prayer walking and to St. Ignatius' Rules for Eating, found … Continue reading
As we gather during this Saturday of the 2nd Week of Lent, we will reflect on the gospel reading for the day, which is the story of The Prodigal Son. Through presentations, quiet time, and small group sharing, we will consider the personal, interfaith, interracial, and international elements of forgiveness. … Continue reading
A Lenten Retreat Day There is a crack in everything God has made. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson. The wound is the place where the light enters you. ~Rumi Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack in everything. That's how the light … Continue reading
SoulCollage® is a simple, intuitive process of creating many small collages and then giving voice to the images to discover their identity and the wisdom they carry. It is an imaginative, contemplative way to mindfully access the reality of our True Selves. SoulCollage® is a spiritual practice which can lead … Continue reading
Come Away and Rest a While In response to the apostles' testimony, Jesus said: Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while. ~Mark 6:31 This verse is a beautiful illustration of Jesus' compassion, kindness, and wisdom. Jesus was most worried about the toll that the … Continue reading
Using St. Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises and Sacred Scripture, this weekend will allow retreatants to spiritually prepare themselves for Holy Week and the joy of Easter. Retreatants are encouraged to bring their bible and a journal. Check-in begins at 4pm. There will be a brief welcome session at 5:30pm, followed by … Continue reading
As we reflect on Jesus’ suffering leading to his death, we do not always consider how brutal his treatment was, and sadly, we often sanitize what he went through. But the brutality of crucifixion as a means of capital punishment should not escape our devotional life during Lent, especially during … Continue reading
Like a flame my hope is burning, May my song arise to you: Source of life that has no ending, On life’s path I trust in you. ~ Hymn for the Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope In this day retreat, we will mark the transition from Lent into Holy … Continue reading
Christian Choir of Howard County Free-Will Offering On Palm Sunday, the Christian Choir of Howard County will perform in our chapel. The choir has serenaded our guests on Palm Sunday for over 10 years, and we are happy to welcome them back again. The songs and music will walk us … Continue reading
μένο (meno) Abide, Stay, Dwell, Live, Remain During Triduum, we have a special opportunity to live these days with Jesus: to see him, listen to him, learn from him, be loved by him, love him, be moved, be grieved, be lost, and to rejoice at what God does in and … Continue reading
μένο (meno) Abide, Stay, Dwell, Live, Remain During Triduum, we have a special opportunity to live these days with Jesus: to see him, listen to him, learn from him, be loved by him, love him, be moved, be grieved, be lost, and to rejoice at what God does in and … Continue reading
An intrinsic part of daily life is losing — whether it be the loss of our temper, our car keys, our children’s attention, our job or the heartbreaking loss of our cherished partner, friend, or parent. Losing is not the end of the story. It is possible to make a … Continue reading
The Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute offers a nationally-recognized training program in the art and skill of spiritual direction. Participants gather for three sessions, each time for an intensive week. Session 3 for Cohort 6 of the Spiritual Direction Institute will focus on dealing with particular populations, such as victims of … Continue reading
The Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute offers a nationally-recognized training program in the art and skill of spiritual direction. Participants gather three sessions, each time for an intensive week. Session 3 for Cohort 6 of the Spiritual Direction Institute will focus on dealing with particular populations, such as victims of … Continue reading
The potential of consciously utilizing the breath for healing is both an ancient and burgeoning healing modality. Breath is a constant in every moment of our lives, from birth to death. Each breath both expresses and impacts the way we experience and process the events of our lives, as a … Continue reading
Mary: Mother of God and Our Mother Traditionally, the entire month of May has been a time to honor Mary, Mother of God. Join us as we look at Mary as part of our faith journey and part of our life. Guided by Fr. Gene Nickol. All are welcome to … Continue reading
We spend a lot of our lives busily going from one task to the next. We often miss the present moment. The present moment is where we meet God. The present moment is also where we find the space to respond in healthier ways to our experiences instead of reacting … Continue reading
Explore connections between the process of creating art/content and spiritual practices in this one-day workshop with Christian artist Tara Mulder. Writers, artists, and makers of all types can gain a stronger sense of who they are as a creative individual and as a child of God. Tara will share about … Continue reading
Faith is a person’s way of seeing him-or herself in relation to others against a background of shared meaning and purpose. ~Fowler, 1981 In spiritual direction, we meet our directees on their own landscape. We ask them, “What does that landscape look like? Where does God fit in? Where do … Continue reading
Aging is an inevitable part of life — if we live long enough to experience it! This retreat will consider what it might look like to age faithfully. We will be using excerpts from the book Aging Faithfully: The Holy Invitation of Growing Older by Alice Fryling. Together we'll explore … Continue reading
What does it mean to live as the fruit of the Spirit in today’s world? Are there actions or spiritual practices that can deepen our ability to bring these fruits into the world? In this retreat, we will use John 15 as our guide and inspiration: “I am the vine; … Continue reading
