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SUMMARY:Honoring Late Summer\, Preparing for Fall - A Sacred Circle Dance Gathering for Women (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:This program has reached capacity and is now sold out.  You may add your name to the wait list here in case someone who is already regsitered is unable to attend.  \nWe are delighted to welcome back Lisa Bardack\, Sacred Circle Dance Facilitator\, for another sacred circle dance gathering at the Well! These intimate sessions have become a tradition at the Well to mark the turning of the seasons with soulful movement and connection\, bringing a beautiful energy that continues to resonate throughout the Well long after the music fades. \nSacred circle dance is a collective dance experience that draws from ancient and traditional folk dances\, many from Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Dancing to wonderful music and rhythms\, we join the circle of grandmothers who initiated these dances and passed them on. Dancing in their footsteps\, we experience a sense of something greater than ourselves\, a continuum of which we are a sacred part. The dances connect us to the rhythm of the seasons\, evoking joy\, peace\, insight\, healing and a deep sense of community and interconnection with each other and all life. \nIn Traditional Chinese Medicine\, Earth is the element associated with the season of late summer. As we move from the more yang/outward energy of summer toward the more yin/inward energy of fall\, the Earth provides us with the nourishment and grounding we need to help with this seasonal transition. In this circle dance gathering\, we will dance to honor Earth’s abundance\, generosity\, and support. As the fall equinox nears\, we’ll explore the dance between being and doing in an often busy season and acknowledge the need to let go of that which no longer serves us to create space for the new. \nNo dance experience is required (just basic mobility and coordination)\, as the dances are simple to moderately easy\, and the step sequences repetitive. Lisa will gently guide us in the dance steps and share meaningful information on the origins of each dance. You can dance in bare feet\, socks\, or soft soled shoes. \nIf you love to dance\, or perhaps love the idea of sacred dance and are curious to learn more\, come and enjoy a beautiful afternoon of movement meditation in the safe and nurturing environment that is the Well! Registration is limited to 8 participants\, so please don’t delay! \nTo learn more about sacred circle dance and Lisa\, please visit Lisa’s website. \nDATE: Saturday\, September 12\, 2026 \nTIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM \nCOST: $40 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is for this program is now sold out; please join the wait list HERE. \nIMPORTANT: 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! \nFACILITATOR: Lisa Bardack \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nLisa Bardack\, Sacred Circle Dance facilitator\, has been dancing most of her life\, feeling a deep sense of authenticity with this art form. It was in 1997 that she first experienced Sacred Circle Dance and fell in love with this collective experience of dancing ancient and traditional steps to wonderful music from around the world. She has studied Sacred Circle Dance for over 15 years through classes and conferences nationally and internationally and has been teaching since 2008. In addition to her background in dance\, Lisa has also studied yoga\, tai chi\, qigong\, NIA\, and other forms of dance\, cultivating a seasoned understanding of body movement as an instrument for joy\, healing\, and wisdom.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/honoring-late-summer-preparing-for-fall-a-sacred-circle-dance-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:The Art of Herbal Teas: Embody the Sweetness of Nature from the Abundance of Right Here (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Come slow down and reconnect with the abundance and healing of the natural world through the sensory and intuitive art of Herbal Tea making. Join herbalist Jenny Ehrhardt\, aka “The Herb Lady\,” as she shares her wisdom\, experience\, and creative presence once again in this new offering at the Well. \nIn this experiential workshop\, we will spend time with ten locally grown and respectfully gathered herbs\, connecting with each one through taste\, touch\, smell\, and energetics. Rather than simply learning about plants\, we will sit and be with them — noticing what sings to each of us and maybe what does not. Jenny loves to listen to what each person senses and feels about a plant before sharing its specific uses. You may be surprised to discover how much you already intuitively know about the plants that call to you! \nTogether\, we will explore the medicinal qualities and traditional uses of herbs such as Lavender\, Lemon Balm\, Lemon Verbena\, Tulsi/Holy Basil\, Hibiscus\, Mimosa/Rose\, Mugwort\, Calendula\, Chamomile\, and Lemongrass. (The selection of herbs is subject to change.) \nWith Jenny’s guidance and inspiration\, each participant will create 3\, 8 ounce calming herbal tea blends. Jenny will also demonstrate how to brew and strain loose tea and provide a 1-quart jar to take home for brewing. Your personal tea blends become an invitation to continue the practice at home—to pause\, sip\, breathe\, and reconnect with yourself and the living world around you. \nCome sit with the plants. Touch them. Smell them. Feel them. Listen to what they have to offer to you. Creating an herbal blend is an art that you will embody whenever you take the time to sip and connect with the spirit of the herbs you selected\, as well as with the Earth and yourself. \nAll herbs and supplies are included in the program fee. Space is limited\, so please register early! \nDATE: Sunday\, September 13\, 2026 \nTIME: 1:30 – 4:30 PM \nCOST: $150\, includes herbs and supplies \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required. Registration will close on 9/7 for this program so please register early! Please register here. \nIMPORTANT: 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! \nFACILITATOR: Jenny Ehrhardt \nFACILITATOR BIO:\nOver the last 35 years my heart has been engaged with plants of all kinds. Even as a child we always had a huge garden. We grew everything. As my Dad shifted to loving roses and all flowers\, I know that just stayed with me. \nI feel so honored and humbled to work with the plants. I worked for a small flower farmer\, a landscaping company\, and a service farm where everything we grew went directly to the Maryland Food Bank and other kitchens throughout Baltimore. I then worked for a Naturopathic Doctor and began to learn how to process plants into medicine and honestly have not looked back. For 15 years I worked at farmers markets and festivals selling products that I created for 10 of those years. I had my very own Apothecary in Hampden\, serving my community with affordable herbal remedies and also offering a safe space for people to gather and learn. \nIt is very important to me to meet people where they are on this herbal plant walk. It is a remembering\, an awakening to what our bodies and hearts already know if we listen closely to ourselves and keep it very simple. Those earlier years were very full and somewhat hectic. Today I find I am so grateful to be able to slow down and watch the wonder on people’s faces when they start to remember plants and the memories that begin to rise up.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/the-art-of-herbal-teas/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Conscious & Contemplative Aging: A Day Retreat (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:This program has reached its capacity and is now sold out.  If you’d like to join our wait list\, you can add your name here. \nHow can we look at aging as life-expanding rather than limiting? As we age\, we are presented with the opportunity to grow spiritually\, emotionally\, and psychologically…or not. We get to choose. \nConscious Aging is an interactive program based on the work of the Institute of Noetic Sciences that offers guidance\, meaning\, connection\, and community to those seeking to grow older gracefully. This approach aims to shift consciousness from self-limitation\, isolation\, anxiety\, and fear towards expansiveness\, wholeness\, connection\, and compassion. \nJoin Institute of Noetic Science Conscious Aging Facilitator\, Mabeth Hudson\, for this retreat day to explore key aspects of conscious aging\, gain insight from our inner personal and collective wisdom\, and integrate inspirational ideas. The day will include these themes: What does it mean to age consciously? How can we reframe our perspectives\, bringing kindness to ourselves and others? What practices and intentions do you choose to help you age well? \nWith Mabeth’s compassionate guidance\, participants will: \n\nBecome aware of their inner strengths\nReframe perspectives on aging from self-limiting to self-expanding\nReduce fear\, anxiety\, and isolation about aging\nHelp people find meaning and purpose as they grow older\n\nJoin Mabeth for this life-expanding and affirming day of retreat! Please bring a journal for your reflections and a bag lunch. Light snacks will be provided. \nDATE: Thursday\, September 17\, 2026 \nTIME: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM \nCOST: $70 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is now sold out; you can join the wait list here. \nIMPORTANT: 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! \nFACILITATOR: Mabeth Hudson \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nThrough her leadership and writing\, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom\, discover meaningful connections\, grow through challenges\, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way\, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years\, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness\, personal growth\, and leadership development. Her workshops\, classes\, retreats\, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life. \nAfter practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/conscious-contemplative-aging-day-retreat/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Moments in Bloom: Nature\, Connection & Fresh Air for People Living with Dementia and their Care Partners (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Moments in Bloom is a gentle\, dementia-friendly program designed to create meaningful moments of connection for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. \nPlease join us for intentional time in and around nature at our Lutherville–Timonium center. Together\, we will explore gentle nature walks\, guided reminiscence\, mindful body movement\, contemplative practices\, music and other nature-themed sensory experiences—each designed to meet participants where they are\, with compassion and flexibility. \nThis program is designed for individuals who may or may not have previously spent time outdoors prior to the onset of dementia. Activities can be adapted to honor varying physical abilities\, including wheelchair accessibility and seated participation. Lunch and refreshments will be served. \nBenefits of participating in this event include: \n\nMeaningful moments of connection between care partners and loved ones in nature\nGentle engagement with beauty\, movement\, reflection\, and imagination\, while accommodating cognitive differences and decline\nConnecting with oneself and former/current interests and activities in a familiar way that provides momentary conscious awareness\, connection\, and a deep impact on a spiritual/meaning-making level that is more than momentary\nSpiritual and emotional nourishment through community and the presence of nature\n\nWell for the Journey is once again honored to partner with Dementia Friendly Baltimore County through a funded grant that allows us to offer this soul-nourishing program free of charge. Registration is required so that we can plan appropriately and notify you in the event of inclement weather. The Weather Date for the program is Friday\, September 25\, 2026. After receipt of your registration\, you will receive a phone call that will help personalize your visit and participation in the program. We hope you will join us! \n\nPlease contact Gordon Creamer at Well for the Journey for more details and if you have any questions about the session. You can email him at gordon@wellforthejourney.org or reach him by phone at 410.296.9355. \n\nPlease note: We are hosting this program twice in Fall 2026 – you are welcome to join us at one or both.  The second date is Friday\, October 9 (raindate October 16) and has a separate registration link.  \n  \nDATE: Friday\, September 18\, 2026 (Inclement Weather Date – Friday\, September 25\, 2026) \nTIME: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM \nCOST: FREE (but RSVP is required!) \nRSVP: RSVP HERE \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nWe recognize that sometimes plans change. Please contact us immediately at 410-296-9355 or at kristan@wellforthejourney.org if you are unable to attend so that we may give the opportunity to someone else. Thank you!
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/moments-in-bloom-dementia-friendly-september-2026/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T153000
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SUMMARY:Imagining Possibilities: A Journey into Focused Music Imagery (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Please have Meagan return and produce a follow up course – Russell Wright \nI loved everything about this time spent! The meditation and creations were so wonderful! – A Participant \nI enjoyed Meagan’s class as it brought me to a place where I needed healing. She is gentle and caring in her approach. I hope her class is offered again. – A Participant \nImages—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. \nWe are delighted to welcome back Meagan Hughes\, a Licensed Professional Music Therapist\, for another enlightening workshop in Focused Music Imagery. This program blends information-sharing with a guided\, experiential session\, offering participants a first-hand glimpse into how music and imagery can work together to support insight\, emotional awareness\, and personal growth.  The program is open to those new to Focused Music Imagery as well as those already familiar with the practice\, as each FMI experience is unique and responsive to the present moment. \nThe session will begin with an invitation to choose an image from those provided that resonates with you. The chosen image and your associations with that image will serve as a gentle focus for the experience. After an overview of FMI\, Meagan will guide the group into a brief relaxation supported by carefully selected music. In a relaxed state and with a chosen focus in mind\, you will be invited to notice your body\, emotions\, and any images that arise—whether visual\, sensory\, or felt. After several minutes of imaging\, you will be invited to write or draw what comes to you and then reflect together as a group. \nFMI is an active and intentional practice. While music alone can soothe and relax\, FMI holds broader possibilities\, inviting participants to explore what is most needed in this moment and helping us connect with the emotional and intuitive parts of ourselves that arise naturally through experiences with music and imagery. \nNo musical or artistic experience is needed. This program is open to anyone interested in creative self-exploration and the transformational possibilities of music. Simply bring your curiosity and the open ears of your heart. To learn more about FMI\, visit Meagan’s website at https://www.musicalmethodsmt.com/. \nDATE: Saturday\, September 19\, 2026 \nTIME: 2:00 – 3:30 PM \nCOST: $35 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required.  Note this program has an early registration date of of 9/12.  Please register early!  Register HERE! \nIMPORTANT: 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! \nFACILITATOR: Meagan Hughes \nFACILITATOR BIO:\nMeagan is a Licensed Professional Music Therapist with over 15 years of experience in academic\, clinical\, and community settings in the U.S. and Europe. Following her clinical training at Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital at the University of California in San Francisco\, she has worked internationally with people affected by armed conflict\, displacement\, and hospitalization. Meagan completed her certificate in Focused Music Imagery from the Therapeutic Arts Institute\, a recognized training institute by the Association for Music & Imagery.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/imagining-possibilities-a-journey-into-focused-music-imagery/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T160000
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SUMMARY:The Mantra Within: Engaging Your Sacred Voice as Spiritual Practice (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Discover the transformative power of sacred sound in this experiential workshop exploring ancient mantra\, vocal resonance\, and personal practice. Together\, we will learn two of the most revered yogic mantras—the Gayatri Mantra and the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra—exploring their origins\, meanings\, and the wisdom they have carried through generations. \nParticipants will be guided through the practice of toning\, using their own voices as instruments for healing\, self-discovery\, and inner transformation. Through embodiment of sound\, breath\, and vibration\, we will explore how the voice can become a pathway to greater presence and connection. \nThrough periods of meditation\, rest and silence\, the invitation is to experience the stillness beneath and beyond sound—the space from which all sound arises and returns. This exploration of the “sound behind the sound” offers an opportunity to deepen awareness and cultivate inner listening. \nDrawing on the insights and experiences of the day\, each participant will be guided in creating a personal mantra—a unique combination of sounds or words that resonates with their own intentions\, energy\, and path. \nNo previous experience with chanting\, singing\, or mantra practice is necessary. All voices are welcome. \nDATE: Sunday\, September 20\, 2026 \nTIME: 1:00 – 4:00 PM \nCOST: $55 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nIMPORTANT: 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! \nFACILITATOR: Kerry Martinez \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nKerry found the Well in 2024 and felt a resonance that brought her back again and again. Kerry lives in awareness of and deep connection with the Oneness of God. As an intuitive space holder\, meditative rest guide\, and sound facilitator\, she helps reveal the places where you may feel separate from God—your Divine Source\, the Creator of all. Her work is rooted in unconditional love\, reminding you of your wholeness and innate connection to the Divine. \nWith a background as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and mindful embodiment teacher\, Kerry has worked in hospital settings with many different special populations\, and trained extensively in somatic practices. Her sessions integrate deep embodiment\, curiosity\, humor\, sacred listening\, open dialogue\, and Divine wisdom\, creating a space where you are fully seen and accepted\, exactly as you are. \nKerry offers rest sessions\, embodiment\, meditation\, breath work\, sound immersions\, retreats\, workshops and private sessions—all grounded in the truth that you are already whole. In the presence of God\, you are your own healer. You are exactly where you are meant to be\, free\, boundless\, and unconditionally loved. Her intention is to guide you back to this remembrance\, to help you align with the highest dimension of life\, and to shine your unique Light into the world. \nThe love of God is both inward and expansive\, woven into the very fabric of your being. Kerry is here to hold space for you as you awaken to this truth. \nTo learn more about Kerry\, please visit her website at www.soulrattle.com
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/the-mantra-within/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Autumn Worship in the Wild at Oregon Ridge Park (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp\, we invite you to step off the beaten path and into the vibrant beauty of creation for another Worship in the Wild gathering with Greg Cochran at Oregon Ridge Park in Hunt Valley\, MD. \nGreg brings rich experience from his time in traditional church pulpits and a deep appreciation for the great outdoors. He offers a unique time of worship that blends spiritual reflection with the gifts of nature present in the moment\, while gently guiding participants along a trail where each step becomes part of a sacred journey. \nRooted in the ancient rhythm of Christian Sunday worship and expressed through inclusive and expansive language\, this time of gathering in the sanctuary of nature offers space for all to encounter the Divine—whether named as God\, Spirit\, or another sacred presence. Readings and reflections will draw from a variety of spiritual traditions and sacred texts\, honoring the wisdom that surrounds us. \nWe will gather at the Oregon Ridge Nature Center. The ability to walk for a mile and stand for ten minutes at a time along the trail is required. Please dress comfortably and wear good walking shoes. \nThis offering is free\, but please register for planning purposes and so that we can notify you if worship is cancelled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Thank you! \nDATE: Sunday\, September 20\, 2026 \nTIME: 2:00 – 3:00PM \nCOST: FREE \nRSVP:  RSVP HERE \nLOCATION: Oregon Ridge Nature Center\, 13555 Beaver Dam Road\, Cockeysville\, MD 21030 \nIMPORTANT: 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! \nFACILITATOR: Greg Cochran \nFACILITATOR BIO:\nGreg has been the Executive Director at Well for the Journey since 2010. He is a graduate of Clemson University and Southern Seminary. Greg was Associate Pastor at Woodbrook Baptist Church serving from 1988-2022. He also is a program/retreat facilitator and a spiritual companion. He completed the Shalem Institute’s Spiritual Guidance Program (SGP) in 2009 and is currently a SGP staff member. He is also a mentor for Paseo’s “The Stewards of Mystery” Spiritual Guidance Program in Cottonwood\, Idaho. \nGreg and his wife\, Carole\, live in Baltimore. They have two children (26 and 24). Greg is a hiker\, photographer\, woodworker\, and loves being with family – and is always desiring to be open and listening for the invitation of the Spirit. \n 
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/worship-in-the-wild-sept-2026/
LOCATION:Oregon Ridge Park (meet at the Nature Center)\, 13555 Beaver Dam Road\, Cockeysville\, MD\, 21030\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260820T134742
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SUMMARY:Bringing Mindfulness to Life: Caring for Yourself & Others with Mindful Awareness\, Compassion\, and Joy (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:The focus of this exciting new series of workshops will be on deepening self-awareness and self-compassion\, and strengthening resilience. Together\, we will learn to respond rather than react to life’s many challenges through the lens of mindfulness meditation and self-compassion practices. \nWe will work with our minds to transform our lives\, much as people have done for centuries\, and learn about the ways contemporary science is now validating these ancient practices. Through mindful listening and speaking\, and formal and informal meditations\, we will weave a communal net of individual and group awareness and meaningful inquiry to strengthen our connections to ourselves\, one another\, and those we may serve. \nThis new series will continue to build on the successful summer 2026 workshops guided by experienced mindfulness teacher\, Amy Bloom Connolly\, which honored the practices and teachings of the Monks’ Walk for Peace. \nEach participant will also receive a CD (or if preferred\, a link to the MP3) recording of Amy’s Nurturing Yourself Through Mindfulness . These two guided meditations can be an invaluable support to establishing or strengthening your regular at-home practice. \nParticipants may enroll in one\, several\, or all of the programs. While your greatest benefit would come from continued steady participation\, each workshop will provide practical benefits if you can attend only once or intermittently. It is our hope that over time and with continuity\, a mindfulness practice community will emerge at the Well. \nDATE: Mondays – 9/21\, 10/19\, 11/16\, 12/14/2026 and 1/18\, 2/15/2027 \nTIME: 1:00 – 3:00 PM \nCOST: In our ongoing effort to provide meaningful programming for all\, we are pleased to offer three cost options for this program – $25\, $35\, $45. Please choose which one works best for you. These options apply to each session of this program. \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required. Please register here. \nIMPORTANT: 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! \nFACILITATOR: Amy Bloom Connolly \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nAmy Bloom Connolly is Founder of the Center for Mindful Awareness. The focus of her work has been to deepen self-awareness and self-compassion\, build resilience\, and strengthen self-regulation through the CMA’s signature mindfulness-based SHINESM Program (Support\, Honor\, Inspire\, Nurture\, and Evolve). Her work invites people to connect more deeply with themselves and share their gifts with the world. \nThroughout her professional career\, she has worked with low-income families; young-at-heart elders; women living in shelter; women healing from addictions and abuse; families with young children with disabilities; homeless veterans who are in recovery; and the professionals who support these folks. \nAmy has practiced and studied mindfulness for more than forty years. She is a certified mindfulness teacher through the Meditation Teacher Training Institute led by Tara Brach; and has participated in trainings and retreats with Jack Kornfield\, Thich Nhat Hanh\, Sharon Saltzberg and the Dalai Lama. Her vision is to bring mindfulness to life\, and make research-based transformational practices clear\, relevant and accessible. She also is a student of tai chi and qigong.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/bringing-mindfulness-to-life-series/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well: What's Love Got to Do with It? Rewriting our Stories Through the Lens of Love (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Many claim it is impossible to love others without loving ourselves. When we look at essential aspects of wholeness\, we find that caring for ourselves helps us better recognize the unshakable goodness in everyone and to love with fierce tenderness. Join us for a six-part series exploring themes of living in community\, self-compassion\, facing fear with love\, self-forgiveness\, setting healthy boundaries\, and whole-hearted living. \nDrawing from the wisdom of Gregory Boyle’s book\, Cherished Belonging\, Brené Brown’s book\, The Gifts of Imperfection\, and John O’Donohue’s book\, Anam Cara\, we will seek to rewrite our stories through the lens of love. There is no need to purchase or read these books to participate in the program. \nWomen at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. \nTwo sessions of this program will be offered – one In-Person at the Well and one Online. This registration is for the In-Person session. \nDATE: Wednesdays – 9/23\, 9/30\, 10/7\, 10/14\, 10/21\, and 10/28/26 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $135 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: 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! \nFACILITATORS: Maggie Lears and Donna Mollenkopf \nFACILITATOR BIOS:\nMaggie Lears\nMaggie retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \n \n  \n\nDonna Mollenkopf\nDonna is a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer\, as well as leader of various other programs at the Well. A former Well board member\, she has experience as a retreat leader\, pilgrimage guide\, and small group leader. Donna is the co-author of two books on spirituality and is an active member of her Lutheran church. A graduate of Shalem’s Soul of the Executive program\, Donna values a contemplative stance. She is married\, mother of a grown son\, two grown stepsons\, and a happy grandmother.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/women-at-the-well-whats-love-got-to-do-with-it-in-person/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000
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SUMMARY:Goldmining Your Shadows – A Day Retreat in Autumn (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:“The aim of healing is to know the shadow well\, appreciate it\, and seek to integrate it – not leave it neglected to rot in a cell beneath the surface\, resigned to clanging its tin cup against the bars asking for acknowledgement and honoring. Your shadow is worthy as part of your life story\, but it is not useful as the operating manual.” ~ Pixie Lighthorse\, Goldmining the Shadows \n\nEach year\, the transition to Autumn reminds us of the meaningful and necessary work of turning inward and exploring the shadow regions of our interior landscape. Shadows are a hidden part of our unconscious selves that are buried beneath the surface of our conscious awareness and embody various emotions and beliefs which we hold about ourselves and others. While fear and shame are common emotional shadows that we carry within us\, there are various other types\, such as ego and relational-oriented shadows\, which reflect unresolved conflicts and repressed insecurities. There are also cultural and generational shadows that we can inherit from societal norms and traumatic experiences passed onto us. All of these can limit our growth and ability for connection while significantly influencing our behaviors. \nAs the Autumn season commences its work of magically transforming Earth’s terrain\, you are invited to participate in a day-long retreat that invites you to slow down and engage your shadows with tenderness and compassion\, whatever they might be. Our time together will include spaciousness for personal and collective consideration around the spiritual practice of shadow work and its purposes for reframing\, healing\, and balance. Through various rituals\, group discussion\, and periods of contemplative reflection\, participants will have the opportunity to connect with diverse sources of spiritual wisdom as we mining our respective shadowlands for the spiritual gold they contain. This will unfold within a safe and sacred community as we attempt to re-envision these parts of ourselves\, welcome their integration\, and embrace our wholeness. \nWhether you are new to shadow work or have previously explored your shadows\, you are welcome to attend. No prior experience is necessary\, only a curiosity and an openness to the gifts that shadows can provide. \nA simple lunch of soup and bread will be served. Weather permitting\, please wear comfortable clothes for optional time outdoors and bring along a journal. \nDATE: Saturday\, September 26\, 2026 \nTIME: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM \nCOST: In our ongoing effort to provide meaningful programming for all\, we are pleased to offer three cost options for this retreat – $70\, $80\, $90. Please choose the option that works best for you. \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required. Please register here. \nIMPORTANT: 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! \nFACILITATOR: Gordon Creamer \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nGordon Creamer\, creator of the Mission Bridge\, currently serves as Program Director at Well for the Journey\, a spiritual wellness center in Lutherville\, Maryland. As a contemplative and creative builder\, he has held leadership roles in healthcare programming and operations since 2001 at various assisted living\, skilled nursing\, and hospice communities. He earned a Master of Arts in Spiritual & Pastoral Care from Loyola University and a Master of Arts in Theology from the Ecumenical Institute of St. Mary’s Seminary & University. Currently\, he is a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry Program at the Ecumenical Institute. \nGordon has facilitated a diversity of retreats and workshops that focus on creating opportunities for participants to explore and enhance their spirituality and well-being through various media and formats. He also participates as a peer group leader in the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation’s Transforming Community Program. His passions include uplifting the journey of adults\, individuals with memory impairment\, and members of the LGBTQ+ community\, as well as fostering support groups and programs for caregivers and those who are grieving losses. Trained as a spiritual director/companion\, end-of-life doula\, and Reiki practitioner\, Gordon welcomes all in discovering the spiritual life as a means of healing\, expanding\, and flourishing.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/goldmining-your-shadows-day-retreat/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T113000
DTSTAMP:20260820T134742
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well: What's Love Got to Do with It? Rewriting our Stories Through the Lens of Love (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Many claim it is impossible to love others without loving ourselves. When we look at essential aspects of wholeness\, we find that caring for ourselves helps us better recognize the unshakable goodness in everyone and to love with fierce tenderness. Join us for a six-part series exploring themes of living in community\, self-compassion\, facing fear with love\, self-forgiveness\, setting healthy boundaries\, and whole-hearted living. \nDrawing from the wisdom of Gregory Boyle’s book\, Cherished Belonging\, Brené Brown’s book\, The Gifts of Imperfection\, and John O’Donohue’s book\, Anam Cara\, we will seek to rewrite our stories through the lens of love. There is no need to purchase or read these books to participate in the program. \nWomen at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. \nTwo sessions of this program will be offered – one In-Person at the Well and one Online. This registration is for the In-Person session. \nDATE: Wednesdays – 9/23\, 9/30\, 10/7\, 10/14\, 10/21\, and 10/28/26 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $135 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: 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! \nFACILITATORS: Maggie Lears and Donna Mollenkopf \nFACILITATOR BIOS:\nMaggie Lears\nMaggie retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \n \n  \n\nDonna Mollenkopf\nDonna is a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer\, as well as leader of various other programs at the Well. A former Well board member\, she has experience as a retreat leader\, pilgrimage guide\, and small group leader. Donna is the co-author of two books on spirituality and is an active member of her Lutheran church. A graduate of Shalem’s Soul of the Executive program\, Donna values a contemplative stance. She is married\, mother of a grown son\, two grown stepsons\, and a happy grandmother.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/women-at-the-well-whats-love-got-to-do-with-it-in-person/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T180000
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SUMMARY:Writing to Heal (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:“I had such a wonderful evening. I wish that I could meet with this same group every week. Lindsey was a marvelous facilitator.” – Maureen Z \n“I didn’t know what to expect-I didn’t want more journaling experts try to make it sound easy\, but the workshop title drew me. Well\, I needn’t have worried! Lindsey’s approach was practical\, empowering\, & spiritually satisfying all at the same time. Her prompts & opportunities to share (& think) were terrific. The group was varied & a joy to be with. This could be life changing.” – Mary Beth J. \n“Lindsey is amazing!” – Emily \n********************************************************************************* \nLindsey Pope is the author of eight books\, a speaker and workshop leader\, and a busy mom who is passionate about sharing love\, laughter\, and healing through writing. She developed Writing to Heal based on her own experience coming out of a mental health crisis with severe anxiety and depression. Lindsey used this method of writing in her own healing and found it so helpful and transformative that she felt called to share it with others. \nIn this interactive program\, Lindsey invites participants to use writing as a method for healing. Research has shown that journaling positively affects people’s mental health by lowering anxiety\, stopping rumination cycles\, and increasing self-awareness (source: www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-benefits-of-journaling ). While writing is a free activity that can be done at any time and any place\, some people need a little help getting started. \nLindsey provides engaging exercises and writing prompts to help people get started in a way that’s comfortable for them\, while also encouraging participants to open up in an emotionally safe environment. Participants will engage in a variety of individual and group exercises and also learn strategies to continue this practice on their own time. No prior writing or journaling experience is needed for this evening of self-care\, laughter\, and healing through writing. \n\n  \nDATE: Wednesday\, September 30\, 2026 \nTIME: 6:00 – 8:00 PM \nCOST: $35 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nIMPORTANT: 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! \nFACILITATOR: Lindsey Pope \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nLindsey Pope is a passionate author\, trainer\, and workshop facilitator dedicated to helping others grow\, connect\, and thrive. As a self-published author of eight books—and counting—she loves sharing messages of hope\, love\, and inspiration through her writing. She also combines her passions for mental health and writing to facilitate interactive workshops that encourage self-discovery\, personal growth\, and meaningful connection. Outside of her professional work\, Lindsey is a proud mom to an amazing daughter who keeps her on her toes and a lovable orange tabby named Ricky Bean.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/writing-to-heal-sept-30-2026/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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