by Nick Osantoski | Jul 7, 2025 | Featured Post, Uncategorized
Like the Michigan roads, Maryville Retreat Center is undergoing some much-needed upgrades—and we’re excited to share what’s in store. As summer moves forward, so does our construction. You may notice some minor disruptions, but all for a better guest experience in the...
by Maryville Retreat Center | Jun 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
There’s something sacred about the sound of rain. At Maryville Retreat Center, rainy days are not an interruption — they’re an invitation. When clouds gather over Lake Elliott and gentle drops begin to fall on the chapel roof, the entire retreat center seems to...
by Maryville Retreat Center | May 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
As spring deepens and the woods of Maryville Retreat Center come alive with new growth, one of our most graceful visitors begins to appear with greater frequency: the white-tailed deer. Moving quietly through the forest edge or grazing peacefully near our winding...
by Nick Osantoski | May 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Why Retreats—and Time for Yourself—Matter More Than Ever With the rise of AI and the fast-paced world around us, it’s easy to put our faith and self-care on hold. Whether it’s managing kids’ activities, caring for elderly parents or working two jobs just to pay the...
by Maryville Retreat Center | May 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Wellness and Mindful Moments at Maryville Retreat Center As the days grow longer and nature bursts into full bloom, spring gently gives way to summer—a season of energy, growth and renewal. At Maryville Retreat Center, we invite you to align with the rhythm of the...
by Maryville Retreat Center | Apr 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
As we move from the cold and sometimes challenging weather of winter through this time of transition into spring, we can’t help but notice, here at Maryville Retreat Center, the ongoing creativity of God in creation. During the cold of winter, the endless imagination...