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The Retreat House

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The mission of the Retreat House is to share God’s abundant love in the world by holding a sacred, compassionate and inclusive space.

March and April Offerings

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Four Monday Evenings

on Zoom

April 13 - May 4, 2026

6:30 - 7:45 p.m. ET

Join us as we gather with Heather Hall and explore visio divina (sacred seeing), the practice of viewing the world with the eyes of our heart. Like the ancient practice of lectio divina (sacred hearing), which listens to the text with the ears of our heart, this modern adaptation - using a simple camera to attune our perception - helps us deepen our connection to the Divine.

We will be referencing Christine Valters Paintner's classic book – Eyes of the Heart: Photography as a Christian Contemplative Practice, as our guide. You do not need to purchase the book and please note this is not a “photography class.” Neither experience nor creativity are needed.

Learn more and register: HERE

Community Offerings

All are welcome.

Mondays, 12 noon - 1 p.m. EST

via Zoom

In the Wisdom Café, we hold space for each other and our community. We enjoy an inspirational reading and a short time of silence, and take turns briefly sharing what arose, without judgment or qualification—friendly companionship—no commitment, no charge.

Visit our website calendar or join with the Zoom link HERE.

All are welcome.

Weekdays, 5:15 – 5:45 pm. EST

via Zoom

Wherever you are, listen, breathe, and be still. Move peacefully 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. Come a few minutes early and say hello!

Visit our website calendar or join with the Zoom link HERE.

Join us with our friends at the Talbot County Free Library for this poetry writing workshop on

March 23rd. All are welcome and no experience necessary!

We will find our voice creates poems that tell our story – the much loved “I Am” poem and the Haiku.

For more information, please reach out: heather@retreathousehillsboro.org

and visit our website calendar event - Telling Our Story

Join us with our friends at the Talbot County Free Library for this evening of open mic poetry on

April 6th. All are welcome!

Bring your own poem, or a found poem, and/or settle in to listen! We’ll listen together to poems that celebrate kindness and sing out our human story. Join us in the welcoming setting provided by our friends at the library.

For more information, please reach out: heather@retreathousehillsboro.org and visit our website calendar event - Poetry Open Mic

Personal Retreats

The Retreat House Hermitage

Personal retreats at the Retreat House hermitage were created for those times when each of us might be nourished by restful time away from our complex lives. Give yourself or a loved one the gift of stillness!

Come for a personal overnight retreat of two or more nights in Galena, Maryland, and savor a time of free-flowing rest. Sink into outdoor walks while taking in the canopy of mature trees along the Sassafras River. info@retreathousehillsboro.org

Retreat House Bookshop

The Retreat House Bookshop - Here's how it works! All books purchased include a discount for you and a stipend for The Retreat House. Your shopping at the Retreat House Bookshop directly supports us. Feel free to peruse and purchase any of the books you see in our bookshop. Or, use the search window at the top of the page to search for and purchase other books that you're seeking. Happy reading! HERE.

For more information or questions on any of our upcoming programs, please visit our website at http://retreathousehillsboro.org or email us at heather@retreathousehillsboro.org

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The Retreat House

P.O Box 1171, Chestertown, Maryland 21620