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Wintertime in the Woods

Wintertime in the Woods

by Maryville Retreat Center | Dec 30, 2025 | Featured Post, Uncategorized

New Year Guided Hike Around Lake Elliott January 3, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 p.m. Begin the New Year surrounded by stillness, beauty and fresh air at Maryville Retreat Center. Wintertime in the Woods invites you to step away from the noise of everyday life and embrace the...
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Mondays at Maryville: A Retreat for Your Soul ~ 2026

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Take a break from the busyness of life and embrace a peaceful day just for you. Whether you prefer quiet reflection indoors, a walk through our serene grounds or simply relaxing by the lake, Maryville Retreat Center offers the perfect escape. Your day of renewal includes: • A tranquil space to rest, reflect or explore • A delicious box lunch, light snacks throughout the day and beverage station • A moment of peace and solitude in our chapel • The option for Spiritual Direction (available upon request)   Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $50 per day (pre-registration &…

New Year, A New Renewal: Married Couples Retreat

With Deb and Joseph Buczkowski

February 13 - 15, 2026
Spend Valentine’s Weekend with your spouse FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH AT 4:00 P.M. TO SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH AT 4:00 P.M. Cost: $549 per couple and includes 2 nights of accommodations and 6 meals including a special Valentine’s Dinner   Join us for a reflective and rejuvenating weekend designed for couples of all ages. This retreat offers an opportunity to revisit the meaning of sacramental marriage, restore the Christ-centered foundation of your relationship, and redefine your perspective and commitments. Couples will also have the chance to renew their vows with a fresh, faith-filled outlook, deepening their connection and strengthening their shared journey…

Directed Retreat Week: Winter 2026

With Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF, Deb Buczkowski and Father Ron Wagner

February 22 - 27, 2026
Join others as you deepen your faith and gain focus on your spiritual journey. Guided by Sister Judy Blizzard, Deb Buczkowski, and Father Ronald Wagner, you will have private half-hour sessions each day to help you progress at your own pace in a silent, prayerful environment. The retreat provides time for personal prayer, reflection, rest, and contemplation, with daily Mass as the only set time. Meals and lodging can be arranged flexibly to suit your needs. While mostly silent, the retreat offers opportunities for optional spiritual exercises or contemplative activities. This experience is fully customizable to accommodate your individual needs.…

Ignatian Spirituality: Lord, Draw Me Deeply Into Your Friendship

With Deb Buczkowski

February 24, 2026
TUESDAY DATES FROM 1:00 - 3:00 PM: FEBRUARY 24TH MARCH 24TH APRIL 21ST MAY 19TH JUNE 23RD JULY 21ST This series is designed to be experienced in full, so we encourage participants to attend all sessions to get the most out of the program.   Cost: $350 and includes 6 days of in person exercises, 6 spiritual direction sessions, material costs and program costs. Light snacks and refreshments provided.   6-week prayer adventure walking more intimately with the Lord.  Experience in a new way God’s tender, kind, compassionate presence as we pray, contemplate scripture and share the movement of our…

Lenten Taizé Prayer Service

With Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF

March 1, 2026
SUNDAY, MARCH 1ST AT 7:00 P.M. Free will offering Experience peace and tranquility in this meditative prayer session featuring simple chants, short readings and silent reflection in the presence of the Eucharistic Christ.

Discernment Retreat: Following Your Heart’s Desire

With Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF and Father Edward Nowak, CSP

March 6 - 8, 2026
FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH AT 4:00 P.M. TO SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH AT 4:00 P.M. Cost: $275 per person and includes 2 nights of accommodations and 6 meals   Following your heart’s desire, this program is for women and men.  The opportunity for spending time in discernment in what God is calling you next in your life, religious, priesthood, marriage or career.  Sister Judy and Father Ed will walk you through the discernment process to help you discover Gods call for you.

St. Joseph’s Table

With Sister Noel Marie Gabriel, CSSF

March 19, 2026
THURSDAY, MARCH 19TH FROM 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Cost: $5   Celebrate tradition and community at our St. Joseph’s Table. Enjoy a shared dinner followed by a meaningful prayer service. This event offers a chance to gather in faith, reflect and honor the spirit of St. Joseph through fellowship and prayer.

Contemplative Stations of the Cross

With Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF and Sister Mary Anna Falbo, CSSF

March 20, 2026
FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH AT 7:00 P.M. Free will offering   Join us for a profound and reflective journey through the Stations of the Cross presented in a contemplative style. Using visual projections in San Damiano's Chapel to guide the experience, this prayerful event is designed to deepen your meditation on Christ’s passion and love.

Lenten Mass and Brunch

March 21, 2026
SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST - 9:30 A.M. MASS FOLLOWED BY BRUNCH AND GAMES AT 10:30 A.M. Cost: $5 per person Join us for a Saturday morning Lenten Mass, festive brunch and children’s activities—reserve your spot today!   Overnight accommodations available the night before (March 20) at a cost of $50 per room (maximum of 2 adults and 2 children under 10 per room; children will need sleeping bags.)

Evening of Healing Encounter

With Father Jason Brooks

March 24, 2026
TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH AT 7:00 P.M. Free will offering   Join us for an evening of healing and prayer. The evening will include silent Adoration led by Fr. Jason, along with prayer team members available to offer individual prayer ministry. The prayer team is there to support and guide participants, helping to foster physical, emotional and spiritual healing. Please note that Mass will not be celebrated during this event.

Time for Healing

With Father Jason Brooks

June 9, 2026
TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH AT 10:00 A.M. Free will offering; light refreshments   Led by Father Jason Brooks of the Regnum Christi healing ministry, this event offers an inspirational talk, Adoration, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and a Healing Mass.

Encountering God Through Art

With Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF and Sister Jane Mary Gawlik, CSSF

June 19 - 21, 2026
FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH AT 4:00 P.M. TO SUNDAY, JUNE 21ST AT 2:00 P.M. Cost includes 2 nights of accommodations 5 meals and art supplies: single occupancy - $295 per person double occupancy - $275 per person   By being open and attentive to finding God in all things, art can draw us more deeply into our hearts and minds and encounters with God. Take time to explore prayer through Scripture and creative reflection. Connect with God through art as prayer–while exploring various mediums, including clay, ink and watercolors. Find your inner artist and connection with God as Sister Judy  guides sessions…

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