Conscious Aging
Wisdom Circle
with Beth Knight
Fridays, April 16-May 21
1:00-2:30 pm
via Zoom 

In this wisdom circle, we will learn to create a “new vision of aging." During these sessions, you will be guided to:
  • Develop skills of self-compassion 
  • Discover what gives heart & meaning to your life 
  • Minimize feelings of isolation 
  • Cultivate a personal roadmap for your own aging journey 

We hope you will join us as we focus on listening to our own inner wisdom and guidance, cultivating best practices, sharing in an intimate conversation circle, and listening to the collective wisdom of the group. 


To learn more about a Hermitage Overnight, contact us at [email protected]
or call (410) 364-7069.
The suggested donation is $75/night, but please don’t let finances get in the way! We invite you to take some time for yourself!
The Retreat House
Community Hermitage
Over these 40 days of Lent, the Retreat House has welcomed community wishing to share their loving presence with this place, to engage with its beauty, and to ground themselves in the quiet freedom offered by wandering amongst the mature trees.

Friends were invited to sink into a private overnight space and rest in Mother Nature herself. It was an invitation to participate in an intentional community but with Covid protocols in place; it meant that we each took a turn being here, one by one. Each person had her/his own unique intention for their time here which was as short as a day or as long as 10 nights and days. Out of this time has grown a sense of connection in a new and different way—full of Spirit, full of God’s Love.  

One person from the group came with a particular intention to honor her mom. We are grateful to share this personal story by Heather Hall where she offers her reflections on retreating.


”Being on retreat is an opportunity to let your soul catch up
with your body." 
Spring Quiet Day
Thursday, April 8, 2021
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
In-person session - Space Available!
St. Paul’s Church, Hillsboro

Thursday, April 22, 2021
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Virtual session on Zoom
Where do you see a rebirth in your own life and
how is that specifically tied to this year of extraordinary challenges?
What do you wish to leave behind…or carry with you?

This Seasonal Quiet Day will focus on new beginnings! Join us as we observe the parallels among spring, resurrection, and the gradual ending of the pandemic.

We will be guided by scripture, poetry, silence, and conversation, and most of all by Mother Nature.

IN-PERSON SESSION - Register at http://bit.ly/RHspringreg
This socially distanced gathering will take place in St. Paul’s Church and on the beautiful grounds of the Retreat House. Bring your lunch to enjoy indoors or outdoors in the spaces we have prepared. (Masks will still be required indoors.)

VIRTUAL SESSION on Zoom - Register at http://bit.ly/RHspringregvirt
Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link.
Enjoy perusing our Book Shop, for books we've listened to in community, or use the search bar for books that may not yet be on our "shelves"!
Day's End
Evening Meditation
Weekdays 5:15 - 5:45 p.m

Listen, breathe, be still.
A peaceful way
to move into your evening.

Feel free to log in to hear a beautiful prayer or poem followed by just the right amount of quiet meditation time.

Zoom link: https://bit.ly/RHDays
Meeting ID: 212 677 840
Password: 944568
Call in/audio only: 301 715 8592
Wisdom Café
Mondays 
from 12:00-1:00 p.m. 
on Zoom
Please feel free to join us for this "time out" at the Café! We usually begin with an inspirational reading, enjoy a bit of quiet time, and then take turns listening to what rises up. It's an hour of friendly companionship--no commitment, no charge. Click here to enjoy this week's reading!

If you would like to receive an email reminder on Monday mornings with the Zoom link, Please sign up here. Or, join with the Zoom link here.
Spring Calendar
APRIL
Thursday, April 8
9:30am - 2:00pm
Seasonal Quiet Day - Space is available!
with Julia Morris Myers, in person

Thursday, April 22
9:30am - 1:00pm
Seasonal Quiet Day
with Julia Morris Myers, via Zoom

Fridays, April 16-May 21
1:00-2:30pm
Wisdom Circle: Conscious Aging
with Beth Knight, via Zoom

WEEKLY OFFERINGS
PLEASE NOTE: Beginning April 2nd we return to in-person meetings in and continuing with Zoom.
Fridays: 7:30 pm, AA Big Book - in St. Paul's Church
Saturdays: 7:00 pm, AA Women's Candlelight - in the Retreat House
Sundays: 5:30 pm, AA Step - in St. Paul's Church
Click here to attend AA meetings through Zoom.

The Retreat House gates
are always open.
Please visit us soon!

All are welcome at The Retreat House to take quiet walks among the beautiful old trees, to visit historic St. Paul's Cemetery, or enjoy a labyrinth meditation.