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Here, we share stories from our community, insights from our programs, and thoughtful guidance to support your journey of faith, healing, and personal growth. Whether you’re preparing for your first retreat or simply seeking a moment of peace in your day, you’ll find encouragement and connection here.
In Memory: Sister Renee Bauerly, DMJ
Renee was born in Le Mars, Iowa, on February 27, 1942. The younger of two daughters born to Arthur George Bauerly and Eva Kathryn Sullivan. Renee died on April 19, 2026. She is predeceased by her parents, and sister Karen, and nephew Michael. Survived by...
Tips for Maximizing Your Retreat Benefits
There is something deeply restorative about stepping away from the noise of everyday life. Whether you are attending a guided retreat, spending a quiet day in prayer, or simply giving yourself permission to pause, a retreat offers more than time away. It creates space...
Transformative Retreat Experiences for the Soul
There are seasons in life when the noise gets too loud. The calendar is full. The responsibilities keep coming. Your mind is constantly moving from one thing to the next. Even when life is good, it can become difficult to hear the quiet voice within us that longs for...
Understanding the Power of a Peaceful Setting
There is something deeply restorative about stepping into a place that feels calm. Before a word is spoken or a program begins, the setting itself can begin to quiet the mind. A peaceful environment invites us to slow down, breathe more deeply, and become more aware...
The Role of Group Activities in Personal Growth
Personal growth is often thought of as something quiet and individual. We imagine journaling alone, praying in silence, walking peacefully, or sitting with our thoughts. And while those moments are deeply valuable, growth also happens in another meaningful way:...
How to Plan Your Perfect Relaxation Retreat
Life has a way of filling every quiet space. The calendar gets packed. The phone keeps buzzing. Responsibilities pile up. Before long, even rest can feel like one more thing we are trying to squeeze into an already full day. That is why a relaxation retreat can be...
Top Benefits of Reconnecting with Nature
There is something calming about stepping outside and letting the world slow down around you. The sound of birds, the warmth of the sun, the movement of the trees, and the quiet beauty of creation can gently remind us to breathe, pause, and become present again. In a...
Why Wellness Retreats Are Essential for Spiritual Growth
Spiritual growth often begins when we create space to listen. In the busyness of everyday life, that space can be hard to find. Our schedules are full, our minds are active, and our hearts often carry more than we realize. A wellness retreat offers the opportunity to...
5 Ways Retreats Can Boost Your Wellbeing
5 Ways Retreats Can Boost Your Wellbeing Sometimes the best thing we can do for our wellbeing is step away. Not forever. Not to escape life. Just long enough to breathe, rest, and remember what matters most. Retreats offer a meaningful opportunity to pause from daily...