Tending the Inner Garden: A SoulCollage® Retreat (In-Person Program)
August 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT
By mid-summer, Maryland gardens are bursting with life—coneflowers dance in the breeze, weeds throw parties, tomatoes are everywhere, and the bugs act like they own the place! Between what’s blooming, wilting, chomping, or taking over, there is always something asking for attention. Tending the garden becomes an act of love, patience, good humor… and sometimes a little pruning.
Our inner gardens are not so different.
In the fullness of summer, when the outer world is blooming, buzzing, and bright, Tending the Inner Garden invites you to pause, breathe, and gently notice what is growing within you. What is flourishing? What feels tangled or thirsty? What is quietly calling for care in this season of your life?
With gentle guidance, imaginative prompts, and the intuitive, image-based practice of SoulCollage®, you will be encouraged to step into your own sacred inner garden—a place of truth, longing, healing, and becoming. Together in this spacious, fun and creative retreat, we will explore what’s flourishing, what’s a bit overgrown or wilting, and what is quietly waving for your attention.
No artistic or collaging experience is needed. SoulCollage® is a simple, accessible process that uses images rather than words to give voice to the soul. You will create your own SoulCollage® cards using images from magazines and other sources. This simple practice of selecting images, cutting and pasting is relaxing, playful, and deeply meaningful.
As we create and reflect on our cards, we will practice listening with compassion and responding with gentleness, trusting that insight often emerges when we offer ourselves the gift of tender attention.
All materials are provided. This retreat welcomes everyone—whether you are new to SoulCollage® or have experience with this meaningful and enjoyable spiritual practice!
Please bring a bag lunch and come as you are—no weeding required!
DATE: Saturday, August 22, 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
COST: $70
REGISTRATION is required; please register here.
LOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
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.
