Our nervous systems, bodies, hearts, and minds are being assaulted almost daily by the pace of change in the world and daily encounters with pain, uncertainty, and suffering. The ancient practices of mindfulness can be a balm to modern overwhelm to help us find more balance and ease in our daily walk. The Monks’ Walk […]

"I enjoyed the class very much with Kitty’s leadership. She made the class fun and I did not feel intimidated. I had fun with the other ladies in the class collaborating during the group exercise. I am grateful to have joined the class." - a past participant "I loved writing out the group poem for […]

We are delighted to welcome summer once again with a joyful day of retreat at Delight Farm in northern Baltimore County. Our gifted hosts and facilitators, Mabeth Hudson and Sarah Hudson, will guide us in reconnecting with joy, wonder, and play as we explore what it means to truly flourish as we move into the […]

The practice of sound bathing has gained popularity recently but is actually a healing practice that is thousands of years old with deep roots in cultures around the world. Jenny Ehrhardt has been facilitating sound offerings for several years, incorporating her first love as an herbalist into all that she offers. Integrating sound using crystal […]

Images—like those that arise in dreams—can help us make sense of experiences that are difficult to put into words. Focused Music Imagery (FMI) is often described as “dreaming to music while awake.” Through guided listening, imagery, drawing/writing, and reflection, participants are invited to discover personal meaning and connection within their own inner experience. Join Meagan […]

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes… including you.” — Anne Lamott Are you a family or professional caregiver in the local area who would benefit from a few hours of physical and spiritual respite? Then please join us for our fourth annual Care for the Caregiver Retreat on Thursday, […]

It happens to be one of the romantic ironies of the Middle Ages that one of the most celebrated saints of his day was one who most wanted to be forgotten. Francis of Assisi stripped himself of his fine clothes, put on a coarse and patched robe, eschewed the wealth of his family, and abandoned […]