Summer Evenings at Maryville
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Maryville Retreat Center
Join us at Maryville as we celebrate the joy of the summer season with an evening of prayer, gratitude and fun. Enjoy a festive dinner, campfire, games and s’mores for a night that’s perfect for the entire family. Register today to reserve your spot! Dates: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Maryville Retreat Center, 18307 Taylor Lake Road, Holly, MI 48442 Cost: $12.00 Per Person $50.00 per Family up to 5 Guest (discount applied after registration) Kids 5 and under Free Tuesday, June 2nd Menu Tuesday, June 30th…
Mondays at Maryville: A Retreat for Your Soul ~ 2026
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Maryville Retreat Center
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. $50 per person, per day Pre-registration & payment required. Take a break from the busyness of life and embrace a peaceful day just for you. Whether you prefer quiet reflection on the patio, 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…
Faith and Family Under the Sky
With Father Robert Copeland and Father Ron Wagner
August 22, 2026
Maryville Retreat Center
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026 (Rain date: Sunday, August 23) 4:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Gather. Worship. Play. Belong. Join families, parish communities, young adults and friends of Maryville Retreat Center for a relaxed summer evening of outdoor Eucharist, fellowship and fun. Enjoy a peaceful setting, create faith-filled memories, and connect across generations while supporting Maryville Retreat Center. Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening: Outdoor Mass A live performance by Threefold Mercy Festive cookout, s’mores and lawn games Kids’ crafts and face painting Bounce houses Time to gather with friends old and new Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come…
Grief Across the Lifespan
With Angela Hospice
September 18, 2026
Maryville Retreat Center
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Free will offering Grief is not a single event—it is a lifelong companion, reshaping itself with every loss, transition and change we encounter along the way. This full-day educational workshop invites participants to explore grief in its many forms, deepen their understanding of how loss shapes us across every stage of life and discover practical tools for supporting themselves and others with greater compassion and awareness. Led by the experienced care team at Angela Hospice, the day combines research-grounded education with meaningful reflection. Whether you are a caregiver, healthcare professional or…
Time for Healing
With Father Jason Brooks
September 22, 2026
Maryville Retreat Center
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 10:30 A.M. Free will offering 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 Service. Light refreshments will be provided.
Directed Retreat Week
With Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF, Father Ron Wagner and Deb Buczkowski
September 27 - October 2, 2026
Maryville Retreat Center
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026 ~ 4:00 P.M. through FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026 ~ 11:00 A.M. Accommodation rate includes 5 night stay, 14 meals and Spiritual Direction: $695 per person - call for Lodging Specifics Join others as you deepen your faith and gain greater clarity and direction on your spiritual journey. Sister Judy, Father Ron and Deb Buczkowski will work with you to create a personalized retreat experience tailored to meet your spiritual needs. Through half-hour spiritual direction sessions, you can progress at your own pace in a silent, prayerful setting. Spend your days in prayer, rest and reflection. Advance reservations…
Day of Reflection: “Be Still and Know that I am God”
With Deb Buczkowski
October 10, 2026
Maryville Retreat Center
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. $70 per person includes lunch and light refreshments Step away from the noise and reconnect with what matters most. Our formal Day of Reflection is designed to help you prepare your heart for the coming of Christ and discover how His presence continues to shape and inspire your life. Through guided prayer, quiet reflection and uplifting spiritual insights, you’ll find renewal, peace and a deeper connection with God.
Stations of the Cross
With Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF and Sister Mary Anna Falbo, CSSF
October 12, 2026
Maryville Retreat Center - San Damiano Chapel
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 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 Chapel to guide the experience, this prayerful event is designed to deepen your meditation on Christ’s passion and love. Light refreshments will be provided.
Fall Taizé Prayer
With Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF and Sister Mary Anna Falbo, CSSF
October 26, 2026
Maryville Retreat Center Chapel
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026 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. Light refreshments will be provided.
Art and Healing Retreat
With Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF and Sister Peggy Marie Rosehart
October 30 - November 1, 2026
Maryville Retreat Center
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026 ~ 4:00 P.M. through SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026 ~ 2:00 P.M. Accommodation rate includes 2 night stay, 6 meals and art supplies. $350 per person (single occupancy) $325 per person (double occupancy) In difficult times where violence in our society is prevalent, the wounds we carry may be seen and unseen. This retreat offers a sacred pause for healing. Through guided art-making, quiet reflection and the gentle presence of community, you'll be invited to process pain, reclaim hope and move forward in faith, love and trust in a brighter future. Bring an open heart and a readiness…
Directed Retreat Weekend
With Deb Buczkowski
November 6 - 8, 2026
Maryville Retreat Center
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026 ~ 4:00 P.M. through SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2026 ~ 2:00 P.M. Accommodation rate includes 2 night stay, 6 meals and Spiritual Direction. $325 per person (single occupancy) Join others as you deepen your faith and gain focus on your spiritual journey. Deb Buczkowski will create an individual retreat to meet your spiritual needs. Half-hour sessions will help you progress at your own pace in a silent, prayerful setting. Spend your days in prayer, rest and reflection. Call to reserve; space is limited.
Day of Reflection: “Come and Give Thanks”
With Deb Buczkowski
November 12, 2026
Maryville Retreat Center
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. $70 per person includes lunch and light refreshments In this time of thanksgiving, take a moment to step away and reflect on all that God has given us so that we may serve Him in the specific way He intends. We invite you to deepen your relationship with Christ as we explore the friendships and connections He intends for us with those around us. Let this be a springboard to cultivate our spirit for the birth of Christ in our hearts.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
November 22, 2026
Maryville Retreat Center Lakeview Dining Room
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2026 4:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. Free will offering Join us for a lovingly prepared Thanksgiving meal shared among friends, neighbors and community. Whether you’re celebrating solo, with family or simply looking for a place to enjoy this holiday, there’s a seat for you at our table. All are welcome.
Advent Taizé Prayer
With Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF and Sister Mary Anna Falbo, CSSF
November 30, 2026
Maryville Retreat Center Chapel
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2026 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. Light refreshments will be provided.
Brunch with St. Nicholas
With Father Ron Wagner
December 6, 2026
Maryville Retreat Center
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2026 10:00 A.M. ~ MASS 11:00 A.M. ~ BRUNCH AND ACTIVITIES $5 per person Join us for a joyful holiday Mass, festive brunch, a visit from St. Nicholas, family portraits and more fun activities. Reserve your spot today!
Evening of Healing Encounter
With Father Jason Brooks
December 15, 2026
Maryville Retreat Center Chapel
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2026 7:00 P.M. Free will offering 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 Service. Light refreshments will be provided.
Centering Prayer Weekend
With Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF and Peter Healey, LMSW
January 15 - 18, 2027
Maryville Retreat Center
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2027 ~ 4:00 P.M. through MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2027 ~ 2:00 P.M. Accommodation rate includes 3 night stay and 9 meals. $495 per person (single occupancy) Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God, the Indwelling Presence … a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. This method of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to deepen that relationship.
Wintertime in the Woods
With Nick Osantoski
January 24, 2027
Maryville Retreat Center
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 2027 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Free will offering Start your year with fresh, healthy goals and scenic views at Maryville Retreat Center! Explore the winter beauty of Lake Elliott with a peaceful guided hike, led by our retreat center director, Nick Osantoski. Your evening hike will begin with a prayer and blessing and be followed by light refreshments. Reserve your spot today!
Directed Retreat Week
With Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF, Father Ron Wagner and Deb Buczkowski
January 24 - 29, 2027
Maryville Retreat Center
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 2027 ~ 4:00 P.M. through FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2027 ~ 12:00 P.M. Accommodation rate includes 5 night stay, 14 meals and Spiritual Direction. $695 per person (single occupancy) Join others as you deepen your faith and gain greater clarity and direction on your spiritual journey. Sister Judy, Father Ron and Deb Buczkowski will work with you to create a personalized retreat experience tailored to meet your spiritual needs. Through half-hour spiritual direction sessions you can progress at your own pace in a silent, prayerful setting. Spend your days in prayer, rest and reflection. Advance reservations are required; space…
Lenten Day of Reflection
With Deb Buczkowski
February 11, 2027
Maryville Retreat Center
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2027 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. $70 per person includes lunch and light refreshments This Lenten Day of Reflection prepares us for this time of spiritual house cleaning, where we ask the question, "What lives in me that no longer serves?" As we clear out the old, make way for a new life in Christ to emerge.
Lenten Taizé Prayer
With Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF and Sister Mary Anna Falbo, CSSF
February 28, 2027
Maryville Retreat Center Chapel
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2027 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. Light refreshments will be provided.
Discernment Retreat
With Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF and Father Edward Nowak, CSP
March 5 - 7, 2027
Maryville Retreat Center
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2027 ~ 4:00 P.M. through SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 2027 ~ 2:00 P.M. Accommodation rate includes 2 night stay, 6 meals and Spiritual Direction. $325 per person (single occupancy) At life’s crossroads, discerning the best path can be challenging. This retreat offers time and guidance for prayerful reflection on life’s next steps, using the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. You will engage in group discussions, share experiences, and support one another while receiving individual guidance, readings and activities to aid in your discernment. The power of the group lies in sharing and listening as you journey together.
St. Joseph’s Table
With Sister Noel Marie Gabriel, CSSF
March 19, 2027
Maryville Retreat Center
FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2027 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Recommended donation of $10 per person. All proceeds benefit Deo Gratias Ministries Detroit. Celebrate tradition and community at our St. Joseph’s Table with a shared dinner and prayer service, gathering in faith to reflect upon and honor St. Joseph through fellowship and gratitude. All are welcome to join this meaningful celebration of faith, food and community.
Day of Recollection for Priests
With Father Ron Wagner
April 5, 2027
Maryville Retreat Center
MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2027 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Program rate includes 2 meals and private room for the day. $50 per person You have given much. Now come and be renewed. After the sacred intensity of Holy Week and the joy of Easter, this day is set apart just for you—a gentle invitation to rest, reflect and receive. Through quiet prayer, peaceful surroundings and the unhurried company of brother priests, you'll find the space to pour back into yourself what service has poured out. Let Maryville's tranquil grounds be the place where you are restored, recharged and reminded that…
Married Couples Retreat
With Deb and Joseph Buczkowski
April 23 - 25, 2027
Maryville Retreat Center
FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2027 ~ 4:00 P.M. through SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2027 ~ 2:00 P.M. Accommodation rate includes 2 night stay and 6 meals shared in community with other couples. $549 per couple Take time away from your everyday life to revisit your commitment to your Christ-centered marriage. Your spiritual directors will help you identify where life has pulled you away from one another and refresh your perspective on marriage in the everyday life setting. Strengthen your relationship, deepen your faith and reorient your Christ-centered path forward together.
Pentecost Day of Reflection
With Deb Buczkowski
May 1, 2027
Maryville Retreat Center
SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2027 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. $70 per person includes lunch and light refreshments The Apostles were not sent at the appointed time and in the manner Jesus intended until they were anointed and equipped with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. In a similar way, God wants to equip each of us to serve in the way he intends. Take time to understand how Jesus is calling you at this time and what gift he has for you. Come and reflect on the mission as we prepare for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit. …
Time for Healing
With Father Jason Brooks
May 11, 2027
Maryville Retreat Center
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2026 7:00 P.M. Free will offering 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 Service. Light refreshments will be provided.
Father and Son Weekend
With Nick Osantoski and Joseph Buczkowski
June 4 - 6, 2027
Maryville Retreat Center
FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2027 ~ 4:00 P.M. through SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2027 ~ 2:00 P.M. Accommodation rate includes 2 night stay and 6 meals. Max occupancy - 2 guests per room Ages 16+ to have own room $249 per person ages 11+ $100 per person ages 10 and under Some of the most important conversations happen not at a table, but on a trail, in a fishing boat or gathered around a fire. Maryville Retreat Center invites fathers and sons of all ages to step away from the noise of everyday life and into a weekend designed for the bonds that…
Encountering God Through Art
With Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF and Sister Jane Mary Gawlik, CSSF
June 11 - 13, 2027
Maryville Retreat Center
FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2027 ~ 4:00 P.M. through SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2027 ~ 2:00 P.M. Accommodation rate includes 2 night stay, 6 meals and art supplies. $350 per person (single occupancy) $325 per person (double occupancy) Explore prayer and Scripture through art, using mediums like clay, ink, and watercolors, as Sisters Judy and Jane guide you to connect with God and discover your inner artist in Maryville’s scenic setting. No artistic ability is required. All art supplies will be provided.
Patriotic Rosary
With Deb Buczkowski
July 7, 2027
Maryville Retreat Center Chapel
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2027 7:00 P.M. Free will offering As our nation concludes the celebration of America 250, join us at Maryville Retreat Center for a contemplative evening of prayer and reflection in honor of the country we call home. Rooted in the sacred tradition of the rosary, this prayer service invites participants to pause, give thanks and lift up the United States in intercession, with enduring hope that continues to carry this nation forward. All are welcome, regardless of background or tradition. No prior experience with the rosary is needed—simply bring an open heart. Rosaries will be provided upon…
Sunrise Rosary
With Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF
August 14, 2027
Maryville Retreat Center Chapel
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2027 6:30 A.M. Free will offering Begin your day in stillness and prayer as the sun rises over the grounds of Maryville Retreat Center. Come and pray the mysteries of the rosary that invites us to reflect on the life of Christ. This early morning rosary service offers a gentle invitation to pause before the demands of the day take hold—to breathe, reflect and greet the morning with intention and peace. Following the service, enjoy a delicious breakfast to nourish body and spirit. All are welcome, regardless of background or tradition. No prior experience with the rosary…