by Sister Noel Gabriel | Sep 14, 2026 | Featured Post, Uncategorized
Many of our guests at Maryville Retreat Center come to reflect and to discern as part of their spiritual experience with us. Yet sometimes our attempts at discernment can feel vague or unclear. What does this reverent process really involve? I have found that Henri...
by Maryville Retreat Center | Sep 14, 2026 | Featured Post, Uncategorized
There is a moment each autumn when the trees do something extraordinary – they let go. After months of reaching, growing and bearing fruit, the trees on Maryville’s grounds begin their annual ritual of release and in the process, become more beautiful than ever....
by Maryville Retreat Center | Jul 20, 2026 | Featured Post, Uncategorized
Sometime this spring, a beaver quietly took up residence along the water’s edge on Maryville’s grounds and immediately got to work doing what beavers do best: building, shaping and transforming the landscape with remarkable purpose and industry. A small...
by Maryville Retreat Center | Jun 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
In today’s fast-paced and often stressful world, many people carry wounds that are physical, emotional, spiritual or relational. At Maryville Retreat Center, we are committed to providing opportunities for individuals to encounter God’s healing presence...
by Maryville Retreat Center | Jun 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why Rest and Renewal Matter In our fast-paced world, the concept of slowing down often feels impossible. We are inundated with responsibilities, constant connectivity and an endless stream of information at our fingertips, all of which can leave us feeling overwhelmed...
by Maryville Retreat Center | May 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Evenings in the summertime hold a special kind of magic—and at Maryville Retreat Center, they become an opportunity for connection, joy and gratitude. Family-Friendly Summer Events in Holly, Michigan Join us for Summer Evenings at Maryville, a series of...