Well for the Journey

FREE: Spring Worship in the Wild at Oregon Ridge (In-Person Program)
2026-04-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Oregon Ridge Park (meet at the Nature Center), 13555 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, MD, 21030, United States
As Spring unfolds, we warmly invite you to another Worship in the Wild gathering with Scott Slater and Greg Cochran. In the quiet greening of Spring, worship meets winding paths, birdsong, and the sacred presence that holds us all in the beautiful Oregon Ridge Park in Hunt Valley, MD.
Scott and Greg bring with them rich experience from their time in traditional church pulpits and a deep appreciation for the great outdoors. Together, they offer 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.
Rooted 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.
We 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.
This 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!
DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2026
TIME: 1:00 – 2:00PM
COST: FREE
LOCATION: Oregon Ridge Nature Center, 13555 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030
RSVP is required; Please RSVP here. If you are unable to attend after RSVP’ing, please call Well for the Journey’s office 410-296-9355 or email kristan@wellforthejourney.org so that we may give your spot to another.
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!
FACILITATORS: Scott Slater and Greg Cochran
FACILITATOR BIOS:
Scott Slater:
Scott is a retired Episcopal priest and founding member of Well For the Journey. An avid outdoor enthusiast, he spent most Sunday mornings during Covid out walking his dog and listening to church services online as he walked. He recently experienced a worship service at an ecumenical monastery that emphasized inclusive and expansive language that inspired him to offer this worship alternative through the Well.
Scott lives in Towson with his spouse but is often traveling throughout the country in his motorhome and going on amazing walks and hikes in many different inspiring settings.
Greg Cochran:
Greg 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.
Greg and his wife, Carole, live in Baltimore. They have two adult children. Greg is a hiker, photographer, woodworker, loves being with family – and is always desiring to be open and listening for the invitation of the Spirit.

Drumming for the Earth: Rooted in Rhythm, Lifted in Spirit (In-Person Program)
2026-04-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address), 120 W. Seminary Avenue, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
As the Earth awakens in spring, we are invited to remember our place within her living rhythms. Enjoy an afternoon with Katy Gaughan of Drumming for Wellness as we create community and learn how to play hand drums to honor the Earth through the healing, positive vibrations of the drum. Together, we will form a vibrant circle of intention, joy, and grounding as we offer our collective heartbeat back to the planet on the grounds of Well for the Journey.
This experience is welcoming, energizing, and perfect for beginners. No prior drumming experience is needed. Drums will be provided. You are also welcome to bring your own drum.
During our time together we will:
· Learn about rhythm culture and its connection to the Earth
· Explore how to generate different sounds on the drum
· Play ancient rhythms that connect us to ourselves, one another, and Mother Earth
· Sing and drum songs to honor and offer healing to the Earth
· Create joyful improvisational music together in community
Come with your curiosity and your heartbeat—and feel the pulse of the planet!
This program will be held outdoors at the edge of our woods and is open to all Ages 12 and up. In the event of rain, the program will be rescheduled for Saturday, May 2nd.
DATE: Saturday, April 18, 2026 (RAIN DATE – Saturday, May 2, 2026)
TIME: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
COST: $45
REGISTRATION for this program 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: Katy Gaughan
FACILITATOR BIO:
Katy Gaughan is a drummer and drum circle facilitator whose mission is to bring people together to experience the positive vibrations of the drum. Through her organization Drumming for Wellness, Katy facilitates group drumming experiences for wellness, community building and celebration. She has been leading drum circles in the DMV for the past 20 years, most notably the Washington National Cathedral drum circle that went viral was seen by 400,000 people. Katy provides drum circles for schools, assisted living facilities, retirement communities, churches, non-profit organizations, birthday parties, team-building events, community festivals and celebrations and works with kids, adults, seniors, and special needs populations. Katy also leads weekend and day-long retreats that incorporate wellness, rhythm, drumming, spirituality and nature. Katy was trained by Arthur Hull and is now a certified global drum circle facilitator trainer with Village Music Circles. Katy is also a graduate of Remo Health Rhythms and Rhythm to Recovery Trainings and is a member of the Drum Circle Facilitator’s Guid.
www.katygaughan.com

Moments in Bloom: Nature, Connection & Fresh Air for People Living with Dementia & their Care Partners (In-Person Program)
2026-04-17 10:30 - 13:00 | Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address), 120 W. Seminary Avenue, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
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.
Please join us for intentional time in and around nature at our Lutherville–Timonium center. Together, we will explore gentle nature walks (as able), 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.
This 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.
Benefits of participating in this event include:
– Meaningful moments of connection between care partners and loved ones in nature
– Gentle engagement with beauty, movement, reflection, and imagination, while accommodating cognitive differences and decline

– Connecting 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
-Spiritual and emotional nourishment through community and the presence of nature

Well 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, April 24, 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!
Please 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.
DATE: Friday, April 17, 2026
TIME: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Inclement Weather Date – Friday, April 24th)
COST: FREE but RSVP is required.
RSVP HERE
LOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
We 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!

Women at the Well - Love & Fierce Tenderness for These Times (Online Program)
2026-04-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:30 | ZOOM
“Always, the Well Women programs are excellent!” – Cindy Hilbert

“I am so grateful to have an online option!!!” – Becky Slater

“I use some of the shared content daily. I look forward to a follow-up class.” – Michaele Fisher

“This session was so rich! The quotes/questions inspired deep sharing! Well done!” – Barb Gilliss
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“God’s love can walk and chew gum at the same time.”— Cherished Belonging, Gregory Boyle, SJ
How do we recognize and claim the unshakable goodness in everyone (no exceptions!)? How do we live with radical kindness? How do we see that love is the light inside everything?
Explore the tenderness, grit, and grace of love. We’ll draw from Father Gregory Boyle’s recent book, Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times, to gain bold, new perspectives, practical insight, and deepen our compassion. Join us to help build the loving community we long to live in. There is no need to read the book (but you might enjoy it!).
Women 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.
Two sessions of this program will be offered – one In-Person at the Well and one Online. This registration is for the Online session. Materials will be mailed to each participant. Please register by April 1st, and use the address where materials should be mailed, to ensure receipt of the materials prior to the start of the program. Thank you!
DATE: Wednesdays – 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, and 5/13/26
TIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
COST: $135
LOCATION: Zoom
REGISTRATION is required; please register by April 1 and use the address where you want your program materials sent to assure receipt. 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!
FACILITATORS: Mabeth Hudson and Terri Smith
FACILITATOR BIOS:
Mabeth Hudson:
Through 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.After practicing law for several years, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002.

Terri Smith:
Terri is a retired professional educator who has a special interest in encouraging spiritual growth by honoring the different learning styles with multi-sensory exercises and creative exploration. As one of the founders of the Well, she develops curriculum and leads Women at the Well, facilitator training, and retreats. Terri believes that she is similar to many others in always seeking to enrich her spiritual growth and development. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the mother of three.

FREE: Well-Being Wednesday Reflection Call (Dial 520-525-8123 at 8 AM ET & Listen)
2026-04-15 08:00 - 08:15, 2026-04-08 08:00 - 08:15 | Phone-In: 1-520-525-8123
Join us for our FREE “Well-Being Wednesday” Reflection Call each Wednesday morning at 8 AM ET.

Dial in #: 1-520-525-8123 (no access code needed)

Did you miss the live call? You can now listen to all of the recordings here.
Launched in January 2023, our FREE Well-Being Wednesday reflection calls have become a Wednesday morning ritual for many. We continue to provide our free, 15-minute, live reflection calls which include a message of inspiration that is contemporized for the times in which we find ourselves as well as a library of past recorded calls. This is a free offering of Well for the Journey to continue our mission of cultivating spiritual well-being and a nourishing community.
From 8:00-8:15 AM on Wednesday mornings, listeners will be engaged by a different facilitator (see bios below.) Various modalities, including meditation, intentional silence, blessings, and spiritual practices will be utilized alternately by facilitators to express the meaning that the theme bears for them. For April 8 – June 17, 2026, our centering theme will be Courageous Hope in Chaotic Times.
No pre-registration or active call participation is required; Simply dial in a minute before 8 am and listen for the meditation to begin.
Dial #: 1-520-525-8123

The following individuals will be facilitating the reflection calls each Wednesday from April 8 – June 17:
April 8: Gordon Creamer
Gordon is a retreat facilitator, spiritual director/companion, and Program Director at Well For The Journey. He is a native son of Baltimore City, where he lives with his husband and two Siamese cats.
April 15: Brian Fitzek
Brian is a theosophist from the foothills of the Shenandoah Valley. He is interested in astrology, mythology, and the intersection of science and spirituality.
April 22: Rabbi Emily Stern
Rabbi Emily Stern is the Spiritual Leader and Rabbi of Kol HaLev, a Reconstructionist Synagogue Community. She is passionate about creative approaches to deepening our personal relationships to religion and mysticism through the arts, self-expression, meditation, and inquiry.

April 29: Lisa Beacham
Lisa serves the world as a spiritual director and Enneagram coach and resides in Baltimore, MD. Active within her church and the Program Circle at Well For The Journey, Lisa recognizes her purpose in life is to create a world where people thrive. She loves traveling and discovering new foods.
May 6: Greg Cochran
Greg is a spiritual companion/guide, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature, woodworking, photography, and good conversations.
May 13: Lorie Conway
Lorie is a contemplative spiritual director, group facilitator, retreat leader, and curious seeker of Divine Mystery who lives in Bel Air, MD. She is on staff with the Well and the Shalem Institute of Spiritual Formation. Lorie enjoys playing in the dirt and has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys.
May 20: Tim Grayson
Tim is an Episcopal Priest and retreat leader with an abiding interest in all things mystical. Apart from his parish duties, he ministers regularly to inmates and to people with memory disorders.

May 27: Freda Marie Brown
Freda Marie is a Lightworker, truth-seeker, healer, crone, retreat leader, writer and an Episcopal priest.

June 3: Donna Mollenkopf
Donna is a part of the Well community in many ways. She is currently a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer, and also leads some of the Well’s programs on mystics and other topics. She has also served on the Well’s Board and is the co-author of two books on spirituality. Donna values a contemplative stance and is married with a son, two stepsons, and is a happy grandmother.
June 10: Fr. Joe Muth
Fr. Muth is the Chaplain of Notre Dame of Maryland University. He was the Pastor of St. Matthew Church for 30 years. He brings to the University his experience of working with immigrants, gay and lesbian people, transgender families, youth, and the elderly. He is a good listener and reflects on the Word of God with those who seek his counsel. He also likes to laugh with those entrusted to his care.
June 17: Kristan Joice
Kristan joined The Well staff in April 2021 as Office Administrator and Bookkeeper, bringing with her a degree in Culinary Arts and over 25 years of experience in human resources, administration, and event planning. Since becoming part of The Well community and witnessing the impact of spiritual wellness and connection, she has woven her passions for cooking and social justice into weekly volunteer efforts throughout Baltimore City.

Writing to Heal our Younger Selves (In-Person Program)
2026-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address), 120 W. Seminary Avenue, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
“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.
“Lindsey is amazing!” – Emily
“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! Lindsay’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.
Local author Lindsey Pope—writer of four children’s books, speaker, workshop leader, and busy mom—brings her passion for love, laughter, and healing to this creative writing program.
In this workshop, Lindsey will guide us on a journey to begin writing our own children’s book. We will explore the components of a children’s book and learn how to outline the story. Practical tools and reflective writing prompts will support the process, and throughout the session, Lindsey will share how writing for children can be a profoundly therapeutic way to help heal your younger self.
Write the book you needed to read when you were young! Please join us in a safe, creative space where the only requirements are an open heart and an open mind.
DATE: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
COST: $35
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: Lindsey Pope
FACILITATOR BIO:
Lindsey Pope is passionate about sharing laughter and love through writing. She is a self-published author of eight books who also enjoys doing school assemblies. Outside of writing, Lindsey is a proud mom to a daughter who keeps her on her toes and a lovable orange tabby named Ricky Bean. She also enjoys speaking and leading interactive workshops related to mental health and writing. Lindsey truly loves connecting with people and inspiring others to chase their dreams as she has been fortunate enough to do just that.

Sound Soul Weaving: - A Seated Sound Bath Experience (In-Person Program)
2026-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address), 120 W. Seminary Avenue, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
This program has reached it’s seating capacity and is now sold out. We have set up a wait list just in case someone who is registered is unable to attend. You may also want to register early for our future Sound Bath Experiences scheduled for June 14, July 15, and/or August 9. Note that this program has sold out each time we have offered it… so if you are interested in experiencing our seated sound bath, don’t wait to register.
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 chakra bowls, bells, song, and rattles with plants and sweetness from the earth, opens our hearts and nourishes the soul for the healing of the world. What a perfect combination for the Well community and all who seek soul nourishment and healing for self and others!
We are thrilled to welcome Jenny back to the Well for another session of healing, renewal and nourishment. Jenny will offer a time of stillness, sacred listening, reflection, and alignment with spirit that invites us to take care of ourselves as well as send love and peace out into the world through our vibrations, prayers and the collective spiritual intention of a sacred community.
You will be seated for this session which will begin with a time of introduction and honoring of each participant, inviting plant spirit connection to our intentions/prayers and sound healing meditation. Healing sound helps break up trauma in the body and assists in releasing whatever no longer serves us. This is so important in our culture and world today. At the end of the session, Jenny will share seasonal herbal tea and a sweet offering to help integrate and embody the experience.
We are thrilled that Jenny found the Well (literally in her own neighborhood!) and is sharing her gifts of love and presence now as part of the Well community. We invite you to join Jenny and trust this ancient healing process of soul sound weaving for the renewal of your body, mind and spirit and the nourishment of your soul.
Please don’t delay! Jenny’s Sound Soul Weaving sessions at the Well sell out every time!
DATE: Sunday, April 12, 2026
TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
COST: $50
LOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
REGISTRAITON is now at capacity; join the wait list 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: Jenny Ehrhardt
FACILITATOR BIO:
I have been fortunate to work with two other women facilitating sound offerings on the Eastern Shore. I have seen so many beautiful effects this work has had on so many people, including myself. I feel honored to be working with the bowls and other sounds to help connect us to something much deeper, Ourselves. Working with all ages on many different levels, I see the peace come over most people in a very surprising way. I have been called to create small, intimate sound offerings right here in my hometown. I am grateful to have found Well for the Journey, which has become such a sacred place for me. I work deeply with the plants as well and had a small shoppe in Hampden for over 10 years. I have been called to service and I love plants, sound, and people who are open to change and learning and being in a community without judgement. Pure Hearts, I feel this at Well For the Journey and look forward to connecting more and sharing and learning through sound and the plants.

Group Spiritual Direction: Listening for the Sacred Together (In-Person with online sessions in winter)
2026-04-11 08:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-14 08:30 - 11:00 | Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address), 120 W. Seminary Avenue, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
“I have been a part of this group for two years. Once a month, I find respite in my busy life to connect with the divine as I understand it. Cathy holds a container that allows for deep reflection in community with other spiritual seekers.” – Rev. Karyn Marsh
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“We are all just walking each other home.”
– Rumi
Do you yearn for a deeper connection to God, Spirit, the Divine? Perhaps you sense an inkling that there is something more wanting to be explored – whether you come from a formal faith tradition or none at all.
Group Spiritual Direction (GSD) offers a safe, sacred space for individuals to gather in community, slow down, and listen deeply—for the movement of the Spirit in their lives and in each other. Unlike therapy or problem-solving groups, spiritual direction is a contemplative practice rooted in the belief that the Divine is already present and available in each person’s journey.
In this group, faith traditions vary in formality and intensity, some may have none, and their name for God may differ, but all are deeply committed to exploring their spiritual paths and supporting the spiritual journeys of each group member. The intent is not to ‘fix’ or advise, but to listen attentively, and as members caringly share what they feel and hear, they help each other look, with a finer lens, at their own spiritual relationship. Gently guided by long-time Spiritual Director, Cathy Rosensteel, the group cultivates compassion, connection, and clarity, helping each person notice the movement of Spirit in their lives.
September through November and March through May, Cathy’s group starts their time together with a few minutes of conversation in the kitchen at Well for the Journey. During the colder months, December – February, they gather on Zoom from the coziness of their homes. When at the Well, the group transitions from the kitchen to the living room to form a contemplative, confidential and sacred listening circle. Using the GSD process formed at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington, DC., Cathy invites the group with an opening reflection from a variety of sources, such as, Scripture, poetry, texts, and/or prose and a time of gentle silence. When ready, members share a response flowing from their deep listening and curiosity. This simple format, repeated throughout each session, invites meaningful conversation and deepening. The session closes with the sharing of prayer intentions.
Whether you’re seeking a deeper relationship with the Sacred by whatever name, navigating a life transition, in need of discernment, curious about that nagging inkling, or simply yearning to be seen and heard in a soulful way, GSD provides a space for deep listening, soulful reflection, and support for your unfolding path.
If you would like to join Cathy’s group or simply want to know more, please contact the Well at 410-296-9355 or email us at programming@wellforthejourney.org. Please provide your name and phone number and Cathy will be in touch to discuss your interest.
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“I have been a member of Cathy’s spiritual direction group since the fall of 2020. Each session I jot down what speaks to me. Recently I went back and typed up my notes and then created this word cloud. Every session sparks deeper thinking and honest reflection for me. I look forward to our gathering each month.” – Becky Boynton

DATES (In-Person at the Well): Saturdays – 9/13, 10/11, 11/8/25 and 3/14, 4/11, 5/9/26
DATES (Online via Zoom): Saturdays – 12/13/25 and 1/10, 2/14/26
TIME: 8:30 – 11:30 AM
COST: $250
LOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093 and ZOOM
TO REGISTER: Please contact the Well at 410-296-9355 or email us at programming@wellforthejourney.org. We will put you in touch with Cathy so that you may chat and determine if this program is a mutual fit. Once that happens and if you’d like to move forward, we will provide you with a sign up link.
FACILITATOR: Cathy Rosensteel
FACILITATOR BIO:
Cathy facilitates group spiritual direction in the Shalem tradition at The Well. She has an M.A. in Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland. Kindled by a week-long silent Ignatian retreat, she developed a deep appreciation for silence and the Spiritual Exercises. Furthering her interest, she completed the 19th Annotation of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life. Her work in this area includes leading retreats on finding silence in everyday living and walking the labyrinth. Through private practice, Cathy is honored to provide individual spiritual direction in the Middle River and Towson areas.
Cathy’s background includes teaching teacher education candidates and directing the Special Education programs at Loyola University Maryland. She also had a notable career developing innovative programs for students with special needs, as a teacher and administrator with the Baltimore City Public School System.
Drawn to the outdoors, Cathy treasures time at home on Seneca Creek with her husband and dog. She enjoys designing engraved affirmation stones, gardening, and swimming. Often, she can be found happily reading, near or in a body of water, or just sitting, very still.

SOLD OUT: Women at the Well - Love & Fierce Tenderness for These Times (In-Person Program)
2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address), 120 W. Seminary Avenue, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
This program has reached its seating capacity and is now sold out. We have created a wait list in case someone is unable to attend. You may join the wait list here.

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“A great program always. Very supportive and joyful group this round. Great leaders as always. Lots of open hearts through this series.” – A Participant
“More of same!!!!” – Mary Jo Kuhn

“I enjoy the kinship of the group. Each session encourages our “hidden” selves to emerge which I find freeing. Donna and Maggie are wonderful Facilitators.” – Frannie

“Maggie and Donna are a terrific team. They guide with knowledge, and wisdom and create an environment of trust and love.” – Judy Wright

“We laughed all month! Great group of women!” – Joan Partridge
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“God’s love can walk and chew gum at the same time.”— Cherished Belonging, Gregory Boyle, SJ

How do we recognize and claim the unshakable goodness in everyone (no exceptions!)? How do we live with radical kindness? How do we see that love is the light inside everything?
Explore the tenderness, grit, and grace of love. We’ll draw from Father Gregory Boyle’s recent book, Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times, to gain bold, new perspectives, practical insight, and deepen our compassion. Join us to help build the loving community we long to live in. There is no need to read the book (but you might enjoy it!).
Women 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.
Two sessions of this program will be offered – one In-Person at the Well and one Online. This registration is for the In-Person session.
DATE: Wednesdays – 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, and 5/13/26
TIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
COST: $135
LOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
REGISTRATION is at capacity and is now closed; You may join the wait list 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!
FACILITATORS: Maggie Lears and Donna Mollenkopf
FACILITATOR BIOS:
Maggie Lears:
Maggie recently 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.

Donna Mollenkopf:
Donna 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.

Anam Cara – A Soul Care Group for Spiritual Caregivers (Online Program - Morning Group)
2026-04-06 10:30 - 12:00 | ZOOM
“I have appreciated having a space with people, colleagues…The ability to walk and journal, having that time carved out so other things don’t get in the way of it is helpful.” – Rev Andy McClain

“I needed a community where I could be myself as an African American woman…Our Anam Cara group became the place where I could be just that. Authenticity and integrity seemed to be primary values for the group from the first time I entered.” – Rev. Freda Marie Brown

“…I loved the opportunity to share new thoughts and ideas as I underwent my own spiritual transformation. I loved the openness and the refreshing way we all supported each other’s voices, accepting with interest and love whatever was being offered, without judgement. – Rev. Freda Marie Brown

I value opportunities for creativity, contemplation, and connection…and for curiosity about how it goes with each participant: How goes retirement? How goes vocational discernment? How goes caring for loved ones? How goes raising children?” – Rev. Clare Petersberger

“Our Anam Cara gatherings remind me to mark the time through the changing seasons of the year and of our lives with soul friends. For all of these are holy things we will not, cannot, find again.” – Rev Clare Petersberger

Caring for others can be deeply meaningful—and deeply depleting. For ministers, chaplains, spiritual companions, and others who offer soul care, the act of holding sacred space for others can come at the cost of your own spiritual nourishment. The Well’s Anam Cara (Soul Friend) Group is a space created just for you—a place to receive the care you regularly encourage for others – soul care.
This small group, sacred community welcomes spiritual caregivers (active, retired, or on sabbatical) to rest, reflect, and be. There are no roles to fill or responsibilities to carry. Here, you are invited to water your own soul, speak freely or remain silent, and simply show up as you are—without judgment or expectation.
We are honored to welcome back Cecilia Amaral as facilitator for another year of Anam Cara. Cecilia has a deep commitment to encourage others to nurture authentic and thriving relationships with themselves, others, and their environments. Cecilia brings extensive experience working with spiritual caregivers and clergy from many faith traditions on an individual basis, in groups, and with denominational staff. She is uniquely gifted in holding space for those navigating the weight and complexity of spiritual companionship and leadership today.
Due to high interest, we are delighted to offer two online groups this year! Both groups will meet on the first Monday of the month, October through June (with adjustments for holy days and holidays, as needed):

Morning Group – 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET (This website page you are reading right now is for the morning group!)
Evening Group – 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET

Each session follows a spacious rhythm:

A check-in time with one another
A reflection prompt offered by Cecila
30 minutes of quiet, off-screen personal reflection
Optional sharing and a closing blessing

Come be part of one of these nurturing circles. Let this be a season where your soul is tended with the same compassionate soul care you offer others.
Please Note: This registration is for the Morning Sessions.
DATES: Mondays – 10/6, 11/3, 12/1/25 and 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4, 6/1/26
TIME: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET
COST: $95
LOCATION: ZOOM
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: Cecilia Amaral
FACILITATOR BIO:
Cecilia Amaral has a deep commitment to encourage others to nurture authentic and thriving relationships with themselves, others, and their environments. Her decision to retire after more than 25 years as a Pastoral Psychotherapist and Educator has transitioned into her current practice as Spiritual Director and Certified Professional Life Coach. Cecilia’s integrated approach in companioning others on their journey leads to meaningful, personal, and relational transformation.
Cecilia began her involvement with the mission of the Well by referring clients to use the programs offered for their well-being. This evolved into her service as a board member, Board Chair, Circle Chair, and Spiritual Guide to the Board of Directors.

SOLD OUT: Noticing the Donkey - A Holy Week Praying in Color Meditation with the Poetry of Mary Oliver (Online Program)
2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:30 | ZOOM
This program has reached it’s capacity and is now sold out. We have created a wait list, but we already have a good number of people on it. At this point, we encourage you to check out some of our other upcoming programs – so much that is good for the soul coming in the weeks ahead.

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Lorie is always well-prepared with beautiful poems & has a very calm, reassuring presence in these troubled times. – Marie Cournoyer
Thank you to Lorie for facilitating this program. It was a beautiful way to begin the season of Lent. – Shannon
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“On the outskirts of Jerusalem the donkey waited. Not especially brave, or filled with understanding, he stood and waited.” — Mary Oliver
Have you ever wondered about the donkey who carried Jesus on that triumphant, palm-waving journey into Jerusalem? Was he merely a practical choice, or might his humble presence offer something more for us to consider?
You are invited to a contemplative Holy Week gathering where we will linger with Mary Oliver’s poem “The Poet Thinks About the Donkey,” and open ourselves to what this quiet companion may reveal about the sacred in the ordinary.
Together, we will spend unhurried time in reflection and response through the spiritual practice of Praying in Color—a simple, prayerful form of doodling with color that helps focus the heart and make space for insight. No prior experience or artistic skill is needed. All you need is white paper and colorful doodling utensils such as colored pencils, markers, crayons, or pens. Lorie will guide each step of this gentle and meaningful practice.
There will be time for shared reflection in sacred community for those who feel led.
DATE: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
TIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET
COST: $25
LOCATION: ZOOM
REGISTRATION is now at capacity; you can join the wait list here but we encouage you to take a look at our other upcoming programs as we already have a robust wait list!
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. 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.

Deconstructing Your Faith, Re-envisioning Your Spirituality (Online Program)
2026-03-30 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-09 18:30 - 20:30 | ZOOM
“The combination of Greg and Gordon was awesome!!!” – Judy Wright
“It was very well done, a good mix of time together, group breakouts and meditations. Greg and Gordon created an accepting and comfortable environment.” – Nancy
Do you ever wonder about the image of God you are carrying?… Have you reached a place in your human journey where you are questioning the faith tradition that you have been a part of and its relevance to your spiritual journey?… Has the faith community/tradition you made a home in brought wounding, confusion, or despair to you in navigating the transitions and thresholds of your life?…
If the answer that arises within you as you ponder these questions is ‘yes,’ please know that you are not alone. Current statistics reveal to us that in the United States the number of individuals who are affiliated with a particular faith tradition and/or denomination continue to decrease. Many people are questioning the role of religion in their lives and decidedly searching for alternatives to a worship community and complicated doctrines.
In this sacred pursuit, more and more questions abound as humanity struggles to listen more deeply to God’s authentic voice in their everyday lives. In this listening, many are discovering a divine invitation to pause and reconsider the meaning underlying this reality. Perhaps, a way to move forward is to explore the possibility of deconstructing the faith we carry while re-envisioning the purpose and possibilities of what it means to live from our deeper spiritual identity.
Join Well for the Journey’s own Greg Cochran and Gordon Creamer for this online series, where we will explore the pressing questions in our hearts around this wrestling with what it means to practice the faith we carry – or were taught to carry – while welcoming a deep, unfed spiritual hunger. At this critical juncture in our personal and collective histories, intentionally spending time in this way is not only an act of great self-compassion and care, it can also become an embodied expression of healing for others whom we are connected to in the world. While in the presence of sacred and safe community, each session will invite participants to engage in a period of contemplative silence around an excerpt from various wisdom writings, such as bell hooks, Richard Rohr, Barbara Brown Taylor, and Brian McLaren among others. Also included will be opportunities for personal reflection, journaling, small and large group conversations, and other creative spiritual exercises.
Below offers a glimpse of what the emphasis will be for each of the sessions in this series:
Session 1 – Creating a Sacred Space to Deconstruct & Querying the Purpose of Religion
Session 2 – The Spiritual Nature of Being Human and Becoming
Session 3 – Coming Home to Yourself
Session 4 – Energizing Personal & Community Spiritual Practices
Session 5 – Living Meaningfully in Spirit
DATES: Mondays – 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/26
TIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET
COST: Please choose the option that works best for you! (see registration link.)
LOCATION: ZOOM
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!
FACILITATORS: Greg Cochran and Gordon Creamer
FACILITATOR BIOS:
Greg Cochran
Greg 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. Greg 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.
Gordon Creamer
Gordon Creamer, creator of The Mission Bridge, joined the Well’s Staff in July 2022 as Program Director. He has held leadership roles in healthcare programming and operations since 2001 at various Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Hospice communities. He earned an MA in Spiritual & Pastoral Care from Loyola University and an MA in Theology from the Ecumenical Institute of St. Mary’s Seminary & University. He is currently a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry Program at the Ecumenical Institute.

SOLD OUT: An Ancient and Inspiring Incense-Making Ritual: A Bridge Between the Material & Spiritual Worlds (In-Person Program)
2026-03-29 13:30 - 15:30 | Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address), 120 W. Seminary Avenue, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
This program has reached it’s capacity and is now sold out. We have created a wait list just in case someone who is registered is unable to attend. You may join the wait list here.
Since ancient times, humans in many cultures and faith traditions have burned sacred plants as a way of honoring the invisible—allowing fragrant smoke to carry prayers and messages to the ancestors, while inviting deep peace and calmness into meditation and prayer practices.
Join herbalist Jenny Ehrhardt, aka “The Herb Lady,” for a deeply experiential afternoon rooted in plant wisdom, ritual, and creative presence. Known for her Sound Baths at the Well and her recent Feisty Fire Cider workshop, Jenny brings a grounded and heart-centered approach to working with the natural world.
In this new workshop, Jenny will again share her love of plants and rituals as she leads participants in the ancient act of incense making. Using raw, local plant material that is thriving in this season—cedar, pine, and juniper—participants will create incense cones in alignment with the energies of the earth and cosmos.
The gathering will begin with a short, guided meditation to settle into the rhythms of creating for oneself while in community. Jenny will provide a brief history about incense, the varieties that exist, and why incense is used across many cultures and ceremonies, with a specific focus on the properties of cedar, juniper and pine.
Participants will then create their own incense cones from these special plant materials while learning several methods for burning them as part of their meditation practice. Participants will leave with their handmade incense cones, a special herbal blend, and a charcoal circle for use at home.
All materials are provided for this special afternoon of creativity and community. Space is limited so please register early to assure your seat!
DATE: Sunday, March 29, 2026
TIME: 1:30 – 3:30 PM
COST: $90
REGISTRATION is now at capacity; you may join the wait list 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: Jenny Ehrhardt
FACILITATOR BIO:
Over 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.
I 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.
It 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.

FREE: Well-Being Wednesday Reflection Call (Dial: 520-525-8123 & listen)
2026-03-25 08:00 - 08:15, 2026-03-18 08:00 - 08:15, 2026-03-11 08:00 - 08:15 | Phone-In: 1-520-525-8123
Join us for our FREE “Well-Being Wednesday” Reflection Call each Wednesday morning at 8 AM ET.

Dial in #: 1-520-525-8123 (no access code needed)

Did you miss the live call? You can now listen to all of the recordings here.
Launched in January 2023, our FREE Well-Being Wednesday reflection calls have become a Wednesday morning ritual for many. We continue to provide our free, 15-minute, live reflection calls which include a message of inspiration that is contemporized for the times in which we find ourselves as well as a library of past recorded calls. This is a free offering of Well for the Journey to continue our mission of cultivating spiritual well-being and a nourishing community.
From 8:00-8:15 AM on Wednesday mornings, listeners will be engaged by a different facilitator (see bios below.) Various modalities, including meditation, intentional silence, blessings, and spiritual practices will be utilized alternately by facilitators to express the meaning that the theme bears for them. For January 7 – March 25, 2026, our centering theme will be Searching, Finding and Claiming our Unity.
No pre-registration or active call participation is required; Simply dial in a minute before 8 am and listen for the meditation to begin.
Dial #: 1-520-525-8123

The following individuals will be facilitating the meditation calls each Wednesday from January – March:
January 7: Lorie Conway
Lorie is a contemplative spiritual director, group facilitator, retreat leader, and curious seeker of Divine Mystery who lives in Bel Air, MD. She is on staff with the Well and the Shalem Institute of Spiritual Formation. Lorie enjoys playing in the dirt and has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys.
January 14: Brian Fitzek
Brian is a theosophist from the foothills of the Shenandoah Valley. He is interested in astrology, mythology, and the intersection of science and spirituality.
January 21: Gordon Creamer
Gordon is a retreat facilitator, spiritual director/companion, and Program Director at Well For The Journey. He is a native son of Baltimore City, where he lives with his husband and two Siamese cats.
January 28: Rabbi Emily Stern
Rabbi Emily Stern is the Spiritual Leader and Rabbi of Kol HaLev, a Reconstructionist Synagogue Community. She is passionate about creative approaches to deepening our personal relationships to religion and mysticism through the arts, self-expression, meditation, and inquiry.
February 4: Greg Cochran
Greg is a spiritual companion/guide, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature, woodworking, photography, and good conversations.
February 11: Mabeth Hudson
Through 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. After practicing law for several years, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002.
February 18: Kristan Joice
Kristan joined The Well staff in April 2021 as Office Administrator and Bookkeeper, bringing with her a degree in Culinary Arts and over 25 years of experience in human resources, administration, and event planning. Since becoming part of The Well community and witnessing the impact of spiritual wellness and connection, she has woven her passions for cooking and social justice into weekly volunteer efforts throughout Baltimore City.
February 25: Lisa Beacham
Lisa serves the world as a spiritual director and Enneagram coach and resides in Baltimore, MD. Active within her church and the Program Circle at Well For The Journey, Lisa recognizes her purpose in life is to create a world where people thrive. She loves traveling and discovering new foods.
March 4: Fr. Joe Muth
Fr. Muth is the Chaplain of Notre Dame of Maryland University. He was the Pastor of St. Matthew Church for 30 years. He brings to the University his experience of working with immigrants, gay and lesbian people, transgender families, youth, and the elderly. He is a good listener and reflects on the Word of God with those who seek his counsel. He also likes to laugh with those entrusted to his care.
March 11: Donna Mollenkopf
Donna is a part of the Well community in many ways. She is currently a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer, and also leads some of the Well’s programs on mystics and other topics. She has also served on the Well’s Board and is the co-author of two books on spirituality. Donna values a contemplative stance and is married with a son, two stepsons, and is a happy grandmother.
March 18: Heidi Thompson
Heidi has taught and led spiritual workshops and circles since 2003 when she began teaching Making Peace with Fear. She is the founder of Sacred Soul Gathering of Women, which honors many spiritual traditions in its retreats and online gatherings. With 35 years of experience teaching people to overcome their fear of computer technology, and a fascinating journey waking up to the value of fear in her own life, Heidi brings a wealth of knowledge, interesting insights, and a simple problem-solving approach to the process of transforming fear into peace.
March 25: Eric Clayton
Eric is the author of “Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story, Deepening Your Faith,” “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars,” and “Finding Peace Here and Now: How Ignatian Spirituality Leads Us to Healing and Wholeness.” He serves as the deputy director of communications for the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. Eric lives with his wife, two young daughters, and cat, Sebastian, in Towson, MD.

Spring Seasonal Reset: Emerging with Clarity, Balance, and Intention (Online Program)
2026-03-22 16:00 - 18:00 | ZOOM
As Spring approaches, nature invites us to embrace new beginnings and fresh energy. But how often do we pause to honor this shift in our own lives? You are invited to join Spiritual Director and Coach, Lisa Beacham, for a Spring Seasonal Reset to honor the emerging energy of Spring and the balancing power of the Equinox. Take time to reconnect with your heart and refocus on what’s most important as we prepare for the new season.
Through guided reflection and the Personal Heart Compass tool, the Spring Seasonal Reset invites you to:

Reconnect with your heart and inner wisdom
Release what no longer serves you from the past season
Explore themes associated with Spring: clearing, new beginnings and emerging
Create intentions to ground and guide you in the season ahead.
Find clarity, balance and renewed energy.

Lisa has been offering her popular retreat, Returning to Center: A Kinder, Gentler Start to the New Year, at the Well for the past five years. Whether you have participated in this retreat or not, you are most welcome to join Lisa’s Seasonal Resets. Three Seasonal Resets will be held this year as we transition from one season to the next. Each will provide an opportunity to pause, let go of the previous season and welcome and create intentions for the incoming season.
Join a community of like-hearted individuals for this online workshop designed to help you reset, return to center, and re-energize. Let’s welcome Spring with clarity, balance, and purpose.
DATE: Sunday, March 22, 2026
TIME: 4:00 – 6:00 PM ET
COST: $40
LOCATION: ZOOM
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: Lisa Beacham
FACILITATOR BIO:
Lisa works with accomplished, spiritually minded men and women in their mid to late career who are feeling empty, burned out, and know they cannot continue doing what they’re doing. She helps them to create a fulfilling and impactful career and life path that will carry them through to retirement. Even after making bold moves and big transitions multiple times in her life, the decision at age 51 to leave a stable job, volunteer for a year in Haiti, and return to carve out a new career and life path was a challenging one. Listening for guidance, practicing discernment, and learning to embrace the support available for each step of the way has been transformative. Lisa creates a personalized approach for each of her clients based on their particular needs and goals. She draws upon an extensive set of practices and tools from her training and experience as a coach, spiritual director, Enneagram guide, and lifelong seeker and learner. In addition, she leads workshops and retreats.

Accessing Divine Guidance: Delving Deeper with Your Personal Intuition (In-Person Program)
2026-03-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address), 120 W. Seminary Avenue, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
Many of us have spent a lifetime relying on our minds—its beliefs, patterns, and need for certainty—occasionally aware of our intuition but not fully trusting it with confidence. Some may not feel intuitive at all. In a culture that often prizes logic and evidence over inner knowing, we’ve learned to ignore the subtle messages of our inner knowing in favor of an ego-driven mind filled with beliefs, fears, habits, and overstimulation.
We are thrilled to welcome beloved Well facilitator, Maggie Lears, for another session exploring our personal intuition. In this program, Maggie offers sacred space to learn how to tune back into our intuition—our natural sensory system—and to be a compassionate witness to this world through a heart-centered lens. We are all born as highly intuitive beings. It is the language of our soul—the voice of the Divine within—and it’s always communicating with us. Intuitive principles are implicit in all religions, philosophies, and worldviews. This program will help you to deepen confidence in your ability to access your inner wisdom and to discover how to live your daily life and soul’s purpose as an intuitive practitioner.
During our time together, we will learn about and engage in attunement practices for strengthening our intuition such as meditation, breathwork, and other contemplative practices. We will also explore practices such as intuitive eating, moving our bodies, and living in the rhythm of our planet’s seasons. We will share in large group discussions, small group conversations, and short meditative exercises to ascertain ways that we can naturally access the intuitive messages of our souls.
Intuitive development is a journey—and one available to all. Whether you participated in Maggie’s Introduction to Intuition last Fall or are just beginning to explore this topic, you are warmly invited to join us in deepening your intuitive life.
DATE: Thursday – 3/19/26
TIME: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
COST: $50
LOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
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: Maggie Lears
FACILITATOR BIO:
Maggie recently 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.

Horizons Men's Group 2025-2026 (In-Person)
2026-03-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address), 120 W. Seminary Avenue, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
Most men do not feel they can talk freely about their spiritual journey. At Well For The Journey, we feel differently. The Horizons Men’s Group at the Well is a place where honest conversations take place about how we live out our spirituality uniquely as men in the world – within our daily living.
Greg Cochran, Executive Director at the Well, has been facilitating Horizons for over ten years. Past discussions have explored a wide range of topics including the deconstruction and reconstruction of faith, navigating the first and second halves of life, spirituality and imperfection, why do bad things happen to good people, what is Truth, and what can we learn from other faith traditions – just to name a few!
This season, the wisdom of Parker Palmer will inform our conversation through two of his books:
A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life – explores the concept of living an “undivided life”—where one’s inner truth aligns with their outer actions and roles.
Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation – explores what it means to find one’s true calling by deeply listening to one’s inner self and aligning with one’s authentic nature, emphasizing that vocation isn’t a specific job title, but rather a way of living authentically and embracing our unique gifts and limitations.
Due to high interest, we are pleased to offer two monthly groups this year – both graciously led by Greg! The Tuesday evening group will meet in-person at the Well and the Thursday evening group will meet online via Zoom.
If you are looking for a community where difficult questions are welcomed and explored from the unique perspective of male spirituality, we have a place for you in Horizons.
This registration is for the in-person session on Tuesday evenings.
DATES: Tuesdays – 10/14, 11/18, 12/16/25, and 1/20, 2/17, 3/17, 4/21, 5/19, and 6/9/26
TIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
COST: $200
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: Greg Cochran
FACILITATOR BIO:
Greg 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.

From Age-ing to Sage-ing: Embracing the Wisdom of Our Personal Life’s Journey (In-Person Program)
2026-03-13 09:30 - 16:00 | Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address), 120 W. Seminary Avenue, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
Aging is the most common human experience. How we view the aging process has a significant impact on how we harvest the gifts given and the gifts received in our life. We are living longer these days and so often we hear the phrase, “I don’t like getting old.” Over time, this common phrase can become a deeply ingrained mantra – one that may unintentionally limit our perspective.
As we reflect on our life’s journey, it behooves us to ask if this mantra serves us? Does it enhance our sense of meaning and well-being? Perhaps there is a more life-giving way to speak about our unfolding years.
Can you embrace aging to cultivate the inwardness from which your wisdom grows? What is your meaningful spiritual and life legacy? How can you use your experience and wisdom to contribute to help the world?
These are some of the questions and insights for our day of reflection. Certified professional coach, Sharon Scibek brings a passion for facilitating transformational conversations that open others to notice and reach their full potential. Join Sharon as she guides us in meaningful conversation, prayer, and reflective practices to support your personal journey from age-ing to sage-ing. You will walk away celebrating the personal gift of your years and honoring the wisdom you share with others.
DATE: Friday, March 13, 2026
TIME: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
COST: $70
LOCATION: Well for the Journey, 120 W. Seminary Avenue, Lutherville, 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: Sharon Scibek
FACILITATOR BIO:
Sharon is a certified professional coach through the International Coaching Federation. She brings to her coaching a wide-range of life and professional experience – from Church Ministry to her transition in business where she was a recognized leader in human resources. Additionally, she served as adjunct professor at Anne Arundel Community College, MD, and McDaniel College in western MD. In all aspects of her work, Sharon emphasizes the importance of compassionate respect for the individual and their potential.
Sharon founded Gracious-Space, LLC to fulfill her passion of guiding others to reach their full potential through her professional/life coaching and transformational conversation services. She has also facilitated retreats at the Bon Secours Spiritual and Conference Center. Sharon also hosted her own podcast titled “Gracious Space,” where she interviewed people that are making a difference in the world.

Exploring the Cup of Our Life (A six-part, online series)
2026-03-10 19:00 - 20:30 | ZOOM
In these tender and challenging times, it is ever more important to understand how we can hold harmony and balance between our inner and outer lives. While using Joyce Rupp’s book, The Cup of Our Life, as a foundation, we will use a simple cup as a metaphor for our lives. Perhaps you have a favorite cup to hold your morning beverage. Maybe it has a few chips from being used so often. Or perhaps there is a beloved cup that has broken and been put back together with love. All of these cups can act as metaphors for times in our lives.
During our gatherings, we will examine how we fill our cup with intention, and what we pour out of our cup into our own lives as well as the lives of those around us. As the seasons of life change, so does the need to empty from our cup that which no longer serves us and fill it with those things that will help us meet the next season more fully. We must discern what to keep, what to let go of and what to add to meet ourselves in the fullness of our lives.
Join Spiritual Companion and Retreat Facilitator, Beth Wood-Roig, for this soul-nourishing and enriching winter series from the warmth and comfort of your home. Each week, Beth will invite reflection on a different image of the cup, such as the open cup, the chipped cup, the broken cup, and the cup of compassion, encouraging insight into how we live with intention and harmony. It is not necessary to purchase or read the book. Simply bring your favorite cup and an openness to discover all that this simple tool can offer.
DATES: Tuesdays – 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/26
TIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET
COST: $120
LOCATION: ZOOM
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: Beth Wood-Roig
FACILITATOR BIO:
Beth’s background includes many years leading contemplative retreats, small group facilitation and spiritual companioning. She believes that we each experience the Divine in our own unique way. Her sense of the One is that of loving Presence, holding us gently through all of life, the joys, surprises, sorrows, uncertainties, worries, fears, and assurances. Her faith background is Unitarian Universalist, with Christian and Buddhist leanings, and she often finds spiritual grounding in body prayer and nature. Beth has completed certificates in Contemplative Leadership and in Spiritual Direction for Spiritual Guides, both from Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development, based in Camp Hill, PA. She enjoys gardening, hiking, reading, body prayer and dance, and spending time with her family and two kitties.

Break for Joy: Finding Moments of Joy Every Day (Online Program)
2026-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM
“This was exactly what I hoped it would be – a literal break in the middle of a weekday to presence and experience joy. And then it was more! A wonderful experience shared with others and I left with some simple ways to bring more joy into my daily life. I look forward to next week’s break for joy.” ~Lisa
“Keep doing what she is doing and how she is facilitating. It was very engaging! – A Participant

In a world that’s always changing and increasingly more demanding, remembering the role of joy in our health and vitality is more important than ever. Join Sarah Hudson online for a mid-day break to explore simple, practical exercises that help you tap into the joy that already lives within you. Along the way, we will fill our “Joy Bag” with resiliency tools and mementos that are accessible to everyone.
You are welcome to register for all 8 joy-filled sessions – or simply join as your schedule allows. Each session will be focused around different joy practices such as gratitude, gentle movement, simple meditation, journaling, and music. The tentative themes for each week are listed below. Sarah is also open and flexible to shift based on the collective needs of the group gathered each week.
Session 1: The Joy Bag + Welcome
Session 2: Gratitude
Session 3: Movement
Session 4: Community + Relationship
Session 5: Values
Session 6: Relationships + Gratitude
Session 7: Purpose
Session 8: Remove + Closing
Partner and group discussions will deepen the experience, and you may choose to pair up with a “Joy Buddy” for encouragement and accountability between sessions.
Feel free to enjoy your lunch in our online community while discovering how small, intentional moments of joy can fit naturally into each and every day. Together, we’ll lift our spirits and leave with renewed energy and practical ways to feel more joyful. When we show up for ourselves, we are able to show up more impactfully for those around us.

DATES: Tuesdays – 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/26
TIME: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
COST: $20 per session
LOCATION: ZOOM
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: Sarah Hudson
FACILITATOR BIO:
Sarah Hudson has a diverse skill set and a deep passion for personal growth and well-being. Through her Leadership Coaching + Wellness company, Halcyon with Hudson, she supports individuals on their journey towards self-discovery to live abundant, empowered lives. In her practice, Sarah leverages 11+ years in the corporate world, a background as a CPA and Human Resources leader, Leadership and Performance Coaching training through Brown University’s School of Professional Studies, and 200H + 300H Yoga Teacher Training. She believes life is a continuous ebb and flow, a journey of reconnecting to our highest selves and realigning with our values, purpose, and truth. Through coaching, yoga, and other modalities, she aims to help guide clients back to this harmonious state, helping them navigate life with greater inner intelligence, fulfillment, and ease.

SOLD OUT: Honoring the Gifts of Spring - A Sacred Circle Dance Gathering for Women (In-Person Program)
2026-03-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address), 120 W. Seminary Avenue, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
This program has reached its capacity and is now sold out. We have started a wait list should someone who is registered be unable to attend. You may add your name to the wait list here. Also – check back soon – two more Sacred Circle Dance programs will be added to our website this week!
“Dancing with Lisa and others grounds and nurtures me in a way few other activities do.” – Past participant
“This afternoon was very meaningful for me, and I appreciate the opportunity to connect with mother Earth, God‘s angels, and the angels who attended and participated with me.” – Alice Jo Weaver
“Always a joy to dance with Lisa. Sacred Circle Dance fills my cup in a way few other activities do.” – Sherri Philpott
“THANK YOU so much for this program. It was very enjoyable.” – Past participant
We are delighted to welcome back Lisa Bardack, Sacred Circle Dance Facilitator, for another sacred circle dance gathering at the Well!
Sacred 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. Born from the Earth, these dances connect us to the rhythms of the seasons and the cycles of life, evoking a powerful sense of community and interconnection with each other and all life.
In this circle dance gathering, we will honor the coming of spring. We are a sacred part of spring, witnesses to her unfolding beauty and to our own unfolding. There is the promise of renewal and growth in spring, a time to bring to fruition the seeds and visions we have been quietly cultivating in the winter months. We will move through dances that help us cultivate our creativity and sense of purpose, and dances that will help to ground us in these turbulent times. We will dance, as well, to honor the transition from winter to spring, the dance between stillness, restlessness and action. Rooting into the ground as we rise up, we will dance to cultivate the mindfulness needed to move forward into spring with greater peace, clarity and joy.
No 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.
If 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!
To learn more about sacred circle dance and Lisa, please visit Lisa’s website at https://www.evokethesacred.com/.
DATE: Saturday, March 7, 2026
TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
COST: $40
LOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
REGISTRATION has reached capacity; You can join the wait list 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: Lisa Bardack
FACILITATOR BIO:
Lisa 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.

Ordinary Graces: Writing Big Poetry from Day-to-Day Smallness (In-Person Program)
2026-03-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address), 120 W. Seminary Avenue, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
You don’t need to be struck by inspiration to write a poem that expresses your soul truths. Inspiration comes when you are drinking your morning coffee or tea, when your cat climbs into your lap, when your neighbor wishes you good morning as you try to increase your heart rate on your daily walk.
Kitty Yanson knows a thing or two about writing poetry. Kitty taught all things English and ran the creative writing program at Mercy High School in Baltimore. This program will show ways to hold common things in your heart and mind long enough for them to speak their stories to you to yield poems that bring your heart and world together. You will learn the unique power of images to carry feelings and ideas and ways to explore these images to find links to the hard-to-express. We will practice these methods together and, by the end, write individual poems that express not only who we are, but also, according to Maya Angelou, how we are who we are.
Join Kitty for a delightful afternoon of creativity and community!
DATE: Thursday, March 5, 2026 (INCLEMENT WEATHER DATE – March 12, 2026)
TIME: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
COST: $50
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: Kitty Yanson
FACILITATOR BIO:
Old family stories told about one as a child have the resonance of myth. One does not know how much is actual truth and how much to explain a forming personality or to illustrate the values of one’s family. Nevertheless, there is one about me: walking back from my grandmother’s house, the four-year-old me asked my father, “Where do thoughts go when you stop thinking them?” My fate was sealed: I became the family philosopher whether I wanted to live it out or not (which I kind of did). So I grew up studying art and stories and my own inner life and the tickings of peoples’ minds. Through it all, I’m still wondering where thoughts go when you stop thinking them.
I recently retired from a 35-year career as an English teacher at Mercy High School where I taught creative writing, journalism, English, and theatre. My formal education includes a BA in English Literature from Mt. St. Agnes College and a MS in Professional Writing, Imaginative Concentration from Towson University. Prior to that I worked at the Baltimore Theatre Project and also free-lanced gardening and catering. While teaching, I found that the creativities required for teaching and for writing really come from about the same place; retirement has happily diverted the channel back into writing and my new love, painting. I have also been a member of one of Well for the Journey’s Group Spiritual Direction gatherings and previously led a program about exploring dream imagery with a Jungian lens.
