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20th Annual Nativity Exhibit
Open Dates
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center
You're Invited to our 20th Annual Nativity Exhibit: Counting the Days _______________________________ Counting the Days Advent is a season of anticipation—a time when we prepare our hearts and homes for the coming of Christmas. For generations, people around the world have marked these days through cherished traditions: lighting the candles of the Advent wreath, opening a calendar window each morning, celebrating feast days such as St. Nicholas, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and St. Lucy, and lovingly preparing the Nativity scene. Each tradition helps us count the days and reminds us that Christmas is more than a single celebration. It is…
PR Day Use Only Retreat
Package Dates
** Note: This is an inquiry only. Your stay is not confirmed until we have checked availability. We will reach out to confirm shortly after receiving your request. Would you like to plan a personal day retreat? “Come away… and rest a while” (Mk.6:31). Treat yourself to this unique opportunity in a busy world. Take some time for your own private retreat — the time and space can reinvigorate your body, mind, and spirit. Choose a day or your for refreshment and renewal. Our chapel, labyrinth and grounds are open for reflection during daylight hours, meals are extra as available.…
Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God
With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan
August 26, 2026
Online via Zoom
No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new light and depth of meaning on all of the various ways we open ourselves to new levels of consciousness. Gather with us to practice. ALL are welcome to join in this experience. PDF Flyer
Grateful Gatherings – 1st Tuesdays Monthly
With Valeria Chow - Life Coach, Facilitator
September 1, 2026
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center & via Zoom
This Event takes place every first Tuesday of the month, from 9:30am-11:00am. The Power of Living Gratefully ~ Experience, deepen, and share the power of living gratefully. Bring gratitude to life… We hold grateful living as an engaged mindfulness practice, grounded in both wisdom and science, which supports our ability to see the wonder and opportunity in every moment, and motivates us to act boldly with love, generosity, and respect towards one another, ourselves, and the Earth. Grateful Gatherings are an opportunity to cultivate a space where we can explore grateful living as an orientation to life. These Gatherings take…
Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God
With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan
September 9, 2026
Online via Zoom
No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new light and depth of meaning on all of the various ways we open ourselves to new levels of consciousness. Gather with us to practice. ALL are welcome to join in this experience. PDF Flyer
Bilateral Drawing with Intention
With Laurie Wallace
September 19, 2026
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center
We are presenting a series of workshops throughout the year exploring the linkage between the mind and creativity to enhance our self-awareness. Each workshop is designed to stand alone but follow theme presented. Third in the series, this workshop, first presented in 2025, "Bilateral Drawing" is an introduction to creating abstract art using both hands at the same time. Linking the left and right side of the brain, this exercise produces images that can then be altered, cut, and collaged into new and entirely surprising ways. The results of this drawing experiment offers one more way to get in touch…
Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God
With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan
September 23, 2026
Online via Zoom
No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new light and depth of meaning on all of the various ways we open ourselves to new levels of consciousness. Gather with us to practice. ALL are welcome to join in this experience. PDF Flyer
Creative Journey from Grief to Joy
With Cathie Tani, Leigh Shindo, and Coke Tani
September 26, 2026
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center
One common denominator in being human is that we experience the deaths of our loved ones. How can grief and loss illuminate our hearts and deepen human connection? In this one-day workshop, you will be invited to move from grief toward joy using creative practices. We will offer incremental ways to release the weight of sadness after a loved one's passing and find balance into a new way of being. In community, we'll learn how we can appreciate and accept simple joys and receive new wisdoms that emerge from our losses. What to Expect A gentle, supportive space to…
Emotional Sobriety: Alignment with Reality
With Allen Berger, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Herb Kaighan, Spiritual Direction
September 26, 2026
Zoom
Join us for all four events in the series: March 14, 2026 - Grief June 27, 2026 - Shame/Guilt September 26, 2026 - Forgiveness December 12, 2026 - Gratitude Dr. Berger and Herb K. continue to explore the core components of EMOTIONAL SOBRIETY - OPTIMAL LIVING. They will help you become more aware of IMPROVING CONSCIOUSNESS and how unconsciousness impacts your life and influences your behavior. Learn how to break free from dependency, especially through Step 10 - the primary tool of EMOTIONAL SOBRIETY. Develop a PRACTICE of emotional sobriety which will increase your ability and confidence to cope…
Grateful Gatherings – 1st Tuesdays Monthly
With Valeria Chow - Life Coach, Facilitator
October 6, 2026
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center & via Zoom
This Event takes place every first Tuesday of the month, from 9:30am-11:00am. The Power of Living Gratefully ~ Experience, deepen, and share the power of living gratefully. Bring gratitude to life… We hold grateful living as an engaged mindfulness practice, grounded in both wisdom and science, which supports our ability to see the wonder and opportunity in every moment, and motivates us to act boldly with love, generosity, and respect towards one another, ourselves, and the Earth. Grateful Gatherings are an opportunity to cultivate a space where we can explore grateful living as an orientation to life. These Gatherings take…
Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God
With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan
October 14, 2026
Online via Zoom
No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new light and depth of meaning on all of the various ways we open ourselves to new levels of consciousness. Gather with us to practice. ALL are welcome to join in this experience. PDF Flyer
Autumn Trees Let Go
With Mark Mitchell, LMFT
October 17, 2026
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center
Trees don't lose their leaves because they're dying — they let go so they can survive winter and prepare for new growth. Letting go, and letting God, is one of nature's clearest teachings. Spiritual maturity often comes down to discerning what to hold onto and what to release. Wherever you are in your own life cycle, this retreat invites you to explore what kind of tree you are, what season your tree is in, and what God may be inviting you to release. What to expect: Discover what kind of tree you are and what season your life is in…
Forgiveness of Others and Self: Session 3
With Fred Luskin, PhD and Herb Kaighan, Spiritual Direction
October 17, 2026
Online via ZOOM
Hosted By: Fred Luskin, PhD, and Herb Kaighan Forgiveness - “letting go of resentment”. It’s not done to please others, but in the interest of our FREEDOM. This workshop will discuss how to FORGIVE and will focus on a process of releasing them … and … being released ourselves. This will be a practical WORK-shop. Bring your questions, prepare to confront your unwillingness and to respond to your willingness. Together we’ll share our experience about being delivered to FREEDOM. Fred Luskin, PhD, is the director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects, a senior consultant in health promotion at Stanford University,…
Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God
With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan
October 28, 2026
Online via Zoom
No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new light and depth of meaning on all of the various ways we open ourselves to new levels of consciousness. Gather with us to practice. ALL are welcome to join in this experience. PDF Flyer
Grateful Gatherings – 1st Tuesdays Monthly
With Valeria Chow - Life Coach, Facilitator
November 3, 2026
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center & via Zoom
This Event takes place every first Tuesday of the month, from 9:30am-11:00am. The Power of Living Gratefully ~ Experience, deepen, and share the power of living gratefully. Bring gratitude to life… We hold grateful living as an engaged mindfulness practice, grounded in both wisdom and science, which supports our ability to see the wonder and opportunity in every moment, and motivates us to act boldly with love, generosity, and respect towards one another, ourselves, and the Earth. Grateful Gatherings are an opportunity to cultivate a space where we can explore grateful living as an orientation to life. These Gatherings take…
Community Dinner & Movie Night: Fall Gathering
November 5, 2026
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming evening at Mary & Joseph Retreat Center as part of our Dinner & Movie Night Series. We’ll begin with appetizers and dinner, followed by a family-friendly film for those who would like to stay and enjoy the rest of the evening together. These evenings are centered on community — a chance to gather around the table, enjoy conversation, and share a simple night of fellowship in a peaceful setting. For this gathering, guests are invited to stay for a showing of Widow Clicquot, a rich story of resilience, reinvention, and the courage to…
Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God
With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan
November 11, 2026
Online via Zoom
No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new light and depth of meaning on all of the various ways we open ourselves to new levels of consciousness. Gather with us to practice. ALL are welcome to join in this experience. PDF Flyer
Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God
With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan
November 25, 2026
Online via Zoom
No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new light and depth of meaning on all of the various ways we open ourselves to new levels of consciousness. Gather with us to practice. ALL are welcome to join in this experience. PDF Flyer
Grateful Gatherings – 1st Tuesdays Monthly
With Valeria Chow - Life Coach, Facilitator
December 1, 2026
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center & via Zoom
This Event takes place every first Tuesday of the month, from 9:30am-11:00am. The Power of Living Gratefully ~ Experience, deepen, and share the power of living gratefully. Bring gratitude to life… We hold grateful living as an engaged mindfulness practice, grounded in both wisdom and science, which supports our ability to see the wonder and opportunity in every moment, and motivates us to act boldly with love, generosity, and respect towards one another, ourselves, and the Earth. Grateful Gatherings are an opportunity to cultivate a space where we can explore grateful living as an orientation to life. These Gatherings take…
SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Events!
December 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center
We have many exciting events being planned. Details on each event with be forthcoming, but in the meantime, save the dates: November 14, 2026: Christmas Kintsugi December 2026: Annual Nativity Exhibit March 7-12, 2027: 5 Day Silent Retreat August 1-8, 2027: 8 Day Silent Retreat
Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God
With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan
December 9, 2026
Online via Zoom
No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new light and depth of meaning on all of the various ways we open ourselves to new levels of consciousness. Gather with us to practice. ALL are welcome to join in this experience. PDF Flyer
Emotional Sobriety: Alignment with Reality
With Allen Berger, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Herb Kaighan, Spiritual Direction
December 12, 2026
Zoom
Join us for all four events in the series: March 14, 2026 - Grief June 27, 2026 - Shame/Guilt September 26, 2026 - Forgiveness December 12, 2026 - Gratitude Dr. Berger and Herb K. continue to explore the core components of EMOTIONAL SOBRIETY - OPTIMAL LIVING. They will help you become more aware of IMPROVING CONSCIOUSNESS and how unconsciousness impacts your life and influences your behavior. Learn how to break free from dependency, especially through Step 10 - the primary tool of EMOTIONAL SOBRIETY. Develop a PRACTICE of emotional sobriety which will increase your ability and confidence to cope…
Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God
With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan
December 23, 2026
Online via Zoom
No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new light and depth of meaning on all of the various ways we open ourselves to new levels of consciousness. Gather with us to practice. ALL are welcome to join in this experience. PDF Flyer