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Zentangle class
I thoroughly enjoyed the zentangle class with Sister Monica. She is very clear and supportive in her teaching. I really look forward to her class!
Oasis 2024-2025
Oasis 2024-2025
4.85237 reviews
Up to 25 in group
September 19, 2024 - May 15, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- 2 --2 overnight Retreats
- 8 Spiritual Direction Sessions
- 8 Day retreats
About this Retreat
Lucy Wynkoop, OSB, is a retreat director and has received formal art education
MA Theology and Ministry at Catholic Theological Union, Spiritual Director, Retreat and Workshop presenter, Oasis & Pray Practice Facilitator.
Sister Monika, a member of St. Placid Priory since 1971, is a spiritual director, musician and artist. She is an enthusiastic teacher who loves to pass on what she knows about craft.
Sr. Anna-Camille is a Benedictine sister in the St. Placid community where she is co-director of Oblates, assistant archivist, program presenter, community grocery shopper and part of the care team for the monastery cat. She has a long time Centering Prayer practice, is a commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer, an experienced retreat leader, and is on the Contemplative Outreach Northwest Leadership team.
Bio to be posted
Sr. Laura Swan, OSB, is a writer and spiritual director, who also serves her community as Formation Director. She is the author of numerous books, including The Forgotten Desert Mothers and The Wisdom of the Beguines.
Details of this retreat
Do you yearn for rest, prayer and nurturing in your busy schedule? What would your life look like if you gave yourself or/& to a beloved one two retreat opportunities at the Center, plus six quiet afternoons during the year? Silence, spiritual direction and Lectio Divina are available to aid your reflection.
Every Third Thursday of the month, 1:30 pm- 7:15 pm --at the Center or Zoom
Sep 19: Ch.1 Learning to Pray in Silence —Sr. Lucy
Retreat: Oct 16-18 Wednesday, 7:15pm - Friday, 1:00pm at the Center
Oct 17: Ch.2: The Homing Instinct of the Human Heart —Sr Anna-Camille
Nov 21: Ch. 3 The Mystic in All of Us —Sr. Paz
Jan 16: Ch. 4 Alive in Body, Mind, & Spirit. Learning to Pray in Silence —Sr Sonja
Feb 20: Ch. 5 Encountering God through the Senses —Sr. Monika
Retreat: Mar 19-21: Wednesday, 7:15pm—Friday, 1:00pm at the Center
Mar 20: Ch. 6: Cultivating Grateful Joy —Sr. Monika
Apr 24: Ch. 7 Attuned to the Dynamic Order of Love —Sr. Lucy
May 15: Ch. 8 Standing on Holy Ground —Sr. Laura
View and/or print the BROCHURE.
Every Third Thursday of the month, 1:30 pm- 7:15 pm --at the Center or Zoom
Sep 19: Ch.1 Learning to Pray in Silence —Sr. Lucy
Retreat: Oct 16-18 Wednesday, 7:15pm - Friday, 1:00pm at the Center
Oct 17: Ch.2: The Homing Instinct of the Human Heart —Sr Anna-Camille
Nov 21: Ch. 3 The Mystic in All of Us —Sr. Paz
Jan 16: Ch. 4 Alive in Body, Mind, & Spirit. Learning to Pray in Silence —Sr Sonja
Feb 20: Ch. 5 Encountering God through the Senses —Sr. Monika
Retreat: Mar 19-21: Wednesday, 7:15pm—Friday, 1:00pm at the Center
Mar 20: Ch. 6: Cultivating Grateful Joy —Sr. Monika
Apr 24: Ch. 7 Attuned to the Dynamic Order of Love —Sr. Lucy
May 15: Ch. 8 Standing on Holy Ground —Sr. Laura
View and/or print the BROCHURE.
Getting Here
Directions
Traveling north from Portland, on I-5:
Take Exit 109
Turn left onto Martin Way at end of exit
Stay in the far right lane
Turn right at second light onto
College Street NE
Turn right at St. Placid sign
(second possible right turn)
Traveling south from Seattle, on I-5:
Take Exit 109
Turn right onto Martin Way at end of exit
Stay in the far right lane
Turn right at the light onto
College Street NE
Turn right at St. Placid sign
(second possible right turn)
Take Exit 109
Turn left onto Martin Way at end of exit
Stay in the far right lane
Turn right at second light onto
College Street NE
Turn right at St. Placid sign
(second possible right turn)
Traveling south from Seattle, on I-5:
Take Exit 109
Turn right onto Martin Way at end of exit
Stay in the far right lane
Turn right at the light onto
College Street NE
Turn right at St. Placid sign
(second possible right turn)
Accommodation
We have ten retreat bedrooms, most of which are equipped with two twin beds. The rooms may be shared if you are coming with a friend or partner, but generally there is just one person per room. Our building is set back among the trees so the rooms stay fairly cool. There is heat in each room for the colder nights. Each room has a sink, mirror, chair, desk, and small closet area. Towels and linens are provided, but please bring your own toiletries. Bathrooms are shared and showers are available. Retreatants are welcome to join the Sisters for Mass, Praise, and meals. There is wi-fi available in the Priory Library from 8:30am-8:00pm everyday. The Priory Store is also open on Fridays and Saturdays. Plenty of walking trails wind around the Priory's property and are open to retreatants. Spiritual Direction is available upon request at an additional charge.
Program Price, Include 2 retreats at the center, meals, and Spiritual Direction in each 8 sessions
Zoom Option Only
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
The Priory Spirituality Center is an ecumenical Christian ministry that encourages those of all faiths to discern the voice of God in their lives and in the world. A ministry of St. Placid Priory we reflect Benedictine values: peace, hospitality, community, learning and prayerful discernment.
We offer a peaceful and contemplative setting for personal reflection. We encourage and challenge people to know the presence of God in their lives through classes, workshops, retreats and individual spir
We offer a peaceful and contemplative setting for personal reflection. We encourage and challenge people to know the presence of God in their lives through classes, workshops, retreats and individual spir
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
On-your-own breakfast: Center Kitchen. Eggs, milk, bread, cereal, fruit provided. Your own food welcome, may be cooked in Kitchen. Lunch/Dinner served, main dish+salad bar. Sun coffee hour after Mass
What's Included
- Sep 19: Ch.1 Learning to Pray in Silence —Sr. Lucy
- Retreat: Oct 16-18 Wednesday, 7:15pm – Friday, 1:00pm at the Center
- Oct 17: Ch.2: The Homing Instinct of the Human Heart —Sr Anna-Camille
- Nov 21: Ch. 3 The Mystic in All of Us —Sr. Paz
- Jan 16: Ch. 4 Alive in Body, Mind, & Spirit. Learning to Pray in Silence —Sr Sonja
- Feb 20: Ch. 5 Encountering God through the Senses —Sr. Monika
- Retreat: Mar 19-21: Wednesday, 7:15pm—Friday, 1:00pm at the Center
- Mar 20: Ch. 6: Cultivating Grateful Joy —Sr. Monika
- Apr 24: Ch. 7 Attuned to the Dynamic Order of Love —Sr. Lucy
- May 15: Ch. 8 Standing on Holy Ground —Sr. Laura
Customer Reviews
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superb
a welcoming place for solace, silence and restoration. thank you to the nuns and volunteers making this possible.
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Just what I needed.
I am an introvert who really needs her alone time. I need to know that I can spend a day or 2 alone with God, to better know Him and myself. Staying at St. Placid Priory Spirituality Center gave me that opportunity. They thought of everything to make sure retreatants have all they need to have a comfortable stay. The room was perfect for me. The grounds are beautiful and the quiet was a gift. The people who gave me a tour were very friendly and made me feel very welcomed. I would definitely stay there again and highly recommend.
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Sublime peace and quiet
I participated in a weekend silent centering prayer retreat. It was a truly restful and nourishing time. There was just the right amount of input and guidance from our leader. The atmosphere at the Priory is wonderfully serene and welcoming. The food was fabulous!
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Walking in Beauty
A beautiful weekend of living the way of beauty - or Hözhö, in the Navajo language. I did not expect to be going outside at 5:15am to greet the dawn and it was a wonderful experience. I found myself challenged to live in a different way. Being at St Placid is restful, peaceful, and yet pushes me to new places. Thank you to our retreat leader, Nancy Joan Brighid nee Muire.
