by Sister Judy Blizzard | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
“Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not...
by Maryville Retreat Center | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Summer is a season of abundance—and nowhere is that more evident than on the peaceful grounds of Maryville Retreat Center. Nestled on 240 acres of serene Michigan countryside, Maryville becomes a living canvas this time of year, vibrant with the colors and textures of...
by Maryville Retreat Center | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
What if Monday wasn’t the day you dreaded—but the day you most looked forward to?At Maryville Retreat Center, part of the vibrant network of retreat centers in Michigan, we’re reclaiming the start of the week with Mondays at Maryville—a gentle, soul-nourishing one-day...
by Nick Osantoski | Jul 7, 2025 | 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...
