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Toward New Heights

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Up to 20 in group
Date
January 21 - June 24, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • During these six months, participants will learn:
  • * How to see themselves, their life, and their world through the lens of contemplative spirituality.
  • * How to deepen their prayer life, develop a practice of mindfulness, and navigate their life with deep peace and a greater sense of purpose.
  • * How to embrace their spiritual journey, cultivate a deeper connection in their relationships, and open to the transformative presence of the Holy
  • Spirit.

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Details of this retreat

Who am I? Who am I becoming? Where is God leading me?

What am I to do with my life? These are questions many people ask themselves in various moments. Especially young adults, people in transition, and those invested in their growth. How we approach this conversation greatly influences our life experiences.
Toward New Heights is a 6-month group coaching program designed to help seekers of all faiths or no
faith engage this conversation more fully. This is a unique program, bringing together principles and
practices of contemplative Christian spirituality with modern coaching techniques in order to guide
participants toward authentic and sustainable growth.
You will learn how to live in accord with your True Self and deepest calling. Or, in other words, become more
of the person God created you to be. Not only will you become more clear about who you are and where you
are going, you will be equipped with tools to thrive and empowered to chart a new path forward.
Each session will include a combination of instruction, group sharing and reflection. Participants will benefit
from feedback, guidance, and group support.
Take the bold step by and discover how your life can be transformed!
To learn more about William and this group coaching program, visit towardnewheights.com. You can also
find him on Facebook or Instagram at Toward New Heights.

Getting Here

Location icon St. Placid Priory

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)

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 - Includes all 12 sessions

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
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A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon 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

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan icon Vegan
Vegetarian icon Vegetarian
Pescetarian icon Pescetarian
Ayurvedic icon Ayurvedic
Includes Meat icon Includes Meat
Organic icon Organic
Gluten Free icon Gluten Free
Dairy Free icon Dairy Free
Nut Free icon 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

  • ENGAGE IN TRANSFORMATIVE GROUP COACHING SESSIONS
  • Participants will attend bi-weekly, in-person group coaching sessions with
  • William. Each session is two hours.
  • During these sessions, we will explore various spiritual themes and concepts,
  • engage in guided contemplative practices, and foster sacred conversations to
  • deepen our understanding.
  • Each session will include a key practice or technique, along with reflection
  • prompts for personal exploration between meetings.

Customer Reviews

4.86 out of 5.0 average rating

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Pause Retreat
What a beautiful day! We spent time in contemplative prayer together, we forest bathed amongst the trees, we had a wonderful lunch with the Sisters, we shopped in the priory bookstore, and we listened to wisdom on all the many benefits of engaging in centering prayer. The retreat exceeded my expectations. It was everything I needed to start the season calm, rested and at peace.

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Beautiful Retreat Venue
I relaxed completely in this beautiful retreat space. The meals provided were delicious and nutritious. I enjoyed staying in the simple, basic rooms and slept well.

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Great spiritual experience!.
Thank you for this great space of peace and tranquility. Life today can be so hectic and stressful. I am glad I decided to step outside my comfort zone to attend your Silent Retreat. I felt at peace the moment I drove onto campus. The residence and room were very clean and comfortable. The weekend's Silent Centering Prayer schedule was very well planned. I love worshipping with the Sisters in chapel and in 20 minutes sit in silence with my fellow retreat participants. Retreat schedule also included Rest and Recreation time to walk around on campus and enjoy nature or just stay in my room to read/relax. The meals were delicious. The weekend ended with attending mass with the Sisters and the community. I am not Catholic, but I felt welcomed and comfortable attending mass. I am definitely planning to attend again! Thank you!

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Perfect Place to Contemplate God
Dear St. Placid Priory, I just wanted to thank you again for allowing me to stay at the St. Placid Visitor Center while I attended a Catechesis of the Good Shepherd formation training in Olympia. Janice and Val were so welcoming and made me feel right at home. The minute I stepped onto the Priory property, I could feel the quiet, contemplative spirit of the Sisters. The Priory is beautiful and the Visitor Center was just as beautiful. My room was lovely, with handmade quilts on each bed and a cozy rocking chair. My bed was very comfortable and I loved that I had my own sink and mirror right in my room. My room also had a desk which I used every night to do my homework. As the week went on, I met other retreatants who were also so kind and generous. I was allowed to use the community kitchen which had a full oven, microwave and refrigerator so I was able to make my own lunches and dinner each day. Though, I didn't have an opportunity to eat with the Sisters because my classes ended too late, I did hear from other retreatants how delicious the food is at St. Placid. I would definitely recommend staying at St. Placid if you are looking for a calm, quiet, contemplative atmosphere. It was exactly what I had hoped for. Thank you, Sisters for your loving embrace of me and my CGS course. I will always remember you in my prayers. Mary Pat Heelan, Worcester, MA

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First Visit
This was my first visit to St Placid Priory and I found the experience a wonderful retreat. It gave me a chance to get some much needed respite. The sisters were very kind, the rooms very nice, and the food was delicious and the grounds are also very nice . I would recommend it to anyone wanted some quiet time.

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Available Dates
January 21 - June 24, 2025
  • $600.00
    Program Price - Includes all 12 sessions

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