Listening Beneath the Leaves – A SoulCollage® Retreat (In-Person Program)
October 23 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm EDT
“Slowly she celebrated the sacrament of Letting Go…
First she surrendered her green
then the orange, Yellow, and red…
finally she let go of her Brown…”
~ Macrina Wiederkehr, The Sacrament of Letting Go
As autumn unfolds, trees begin the ancient work of release. Some leaves drift slowly to the earth in a graceful dance of color. Others are swept away by fierce wind and storm, stripping the branches bare. Each, in its own time, lets go, reminding us that release is not always easy or graceful, yet it remains part of life’s sacred rhythm.
Our own lives often follow this same rhythm. Some seasons invite us to release gradually, while others bring unexpected change that asks us to let go before we feel ready. Both can become acts of trust that make space for rest, renewal, and new life to emerge.
Guided by the wisdom of the season, we will enter this ancient rhythm through the intuitive, image-based practice of SoulCollage®. Through creative expression, gentle reflection, and sacred community, you will be invited to explore what may be ready for release, what has come to completion, and what quiet invitations are waiting to be heard beneath the leaves.
Through images and intuition, SoulCollage® becomes a gentle companion, helping us discover the wisdom already present within. No artistic or collaging experience is needed. Using images from magazines and other sources, you will create your own SoulCollage®cards. The process is not about making art but about creating meaningful images that become windows into your own sacred journey.
Come with an open heart and a spirit of curiosity as we listen beneath the leaves for the quiet voice of the soul.
All materials are provided. Please bring a bag lunch. Whether you are discovering SoulCollage® for the first time or returning to a familiar practice, this retreat offers a welcoming space to slow down, listen deeply, and explore the wisdom within.
DATE: Friday, October 23, 2026
TIME: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
COST: $70
LOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
REGISTRATION is required. Please register here.
IMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts, location information, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you!
FACILITATOR: Lorie Conway
FACILITATOR BIO:
Lorie has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys through spiritual direction, small groups, and retreats. It is Lorie’s ongoing journey of transformation and spiritual discovery that fuels her desire to offer spiritual companioning to others. Lorie’s spirituality is rooted in the Christ tradition and is welcoming of the many paths and unique journeys enfolded within Divine Mystery. Lorie received her certificate in spiritual direction from the Kairos School of Spiritual Formation and holds a M.A. in Religion from Lancaster Theological Seminary and a M.A.S. in Behavioral Management & Human Resources from Johns Hopkins University. She is also a Veriditas trained Labyrinth facilitator and a SoulCollage® facilitator. Lorie is delighted to serve both on the programming staff at the Well and as a program and retreat facilitator. She is also Director of the Shalem Institute’s Transforming Community: Leading Contemplative Spiritual Groups & Retreats program.
