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Zoom --Curves: A Zentangle Series

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500 College Street NE Lacey, Washington 98516
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Up to 15 in group
Date
August 5 - 26, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • Time with pen and paper;
  • Time of looking at nature and surroundings
  • Time of sharing
  • Time of learning.
  • This will be a quiet day of time suspended.
  • Prayer.

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

Curves
This Wednesday morning series of Zentangle classes explores the beauty and versatility of C-curves and S-curves. These simple strokes can become flowers, trees, water, clouds, or anything your imagination discovers—even shapes that have no name at all!
Zoom only
Wednesdays in August
10:00–11:30 a.m.


August 5
August 12
August 19
August 26

Sister Monika has a daily Zentangle practice, creating images that may be fanciful, abstract, or representational. Zentangle is a relaxing art form that uses slow, deliberate strokes of a fine-tipped black pen on white paper. Because the artwork is typically created on a 3½" × 3½" cardstock tile, each stroke is short and intentional. You'll be amazed at the beauty that emerges from your own hand! Whether you're new to Zentangle or have been practicing for years, Sister Monika looks forward to helping you begin or continue your creative journey.

Supplies Needed

Fine-tipped black felt pen
Regular pencil
Tortillon (blending stump)

If you don't have a tortillon, don't worry—you can still participate and observe how it's used to blend graphite. Tortillons are available at most art supply stores, including Hobby Lobby and Michaels.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me at  sr.monika.osb@stplacid.org or at 360 438 1771.


Bring your enthusiasm, too.

What's Included

  • Prayer
  • Relaxing time
  • Relax with ink and paper

Customer Reviews

4.86 out of 5.0 average rating

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St. Placid's is a place of peace for ALL
St. Placid's is a lovely, peaceful spot for a personal retreat, and the sisters and staff are incredibly welcoming to EVERYONE regardless of religion, race, etc. The first time I came to St. Placid's, I was an atheist simply needing a break during a difficult time, and the sisters welcomed me with open arms.

This time around, I got to watch a doe and her two young bucks (twin children) grazing by the guesthouse... Such a peaceful experience. The grounds have peacefully winding paths through the forest for short hikes - though they're a little overgrown in places - along with an ADA accessible gravel road that skirts the forest's edge.

There is a library with a really nice variety of fiction and nonfiction in the Priory, including new fiction releases, and a chapel where guests are welcome to sing with the sisters during times of praise (even if you aren't religious). If you're on the fence, please come here. It is truly a place of peace.

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St. Placid Priory spiritual Center
St. Placid Priory offers a complete retreat experience — silence, kindness, and hospitality that nourish the soul. The reception is warm and welcoming, setting the tone for a stay marked by peace and clarity. Beyond the quiet spaces for prayer and reflection, the center provides thoughtful amenities: a well‑curated gift shop for meaningful keepsakes, a library filled with spiritual resources, and dining that is simple yet satisfying. Together, these elements create a holistic environment where everything you need for rest, renewal, and spiritual growth is present in one place.

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Wonderful!
Everyone was kind, caring and mindful. I am grateful for this beautiful sanctuary of wonderful women!

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Perfect Quiet Place
I experience deep peace each time I stay at the Priory Spirituality Center. Knowing there have been prayers before me and will be prayers after me settles my heart-mind-body as I enter the time I have to "retreat." From the trails to the prayer times to encountering the sisters and staff, I know that God is present in all.
My room, every time I've stayed, has a warmth of spirit and cleanliness. It is a portal for encountering what God has for me. Thank you to all who make it an inviting place to find restoration that fills my soul.
Mary P.

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Sweet Serenity
Drove up from Oregon. Stayed at St. Placid overnight to attend a visiting Theologians teaching on Contemplative Prayer in Nature. It was enriching. Being able to learn, grow, walk the Forrest, contemplate, pray in the presence of nature was phenomenal. The silent stay ministered to my whole body. It was just what I needed. The other guest was friendly and respectful of quiet. The Sisters were kind and welcoming. Purchased some good books at their shop. A tranquil experience. I will be attending again in the future.

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