Mondays at Maryville: A Retreat for Your Soul ~ 2026
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Maryville Retreat Center
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 &…
Wintertime in the Woods: New Year Guided Hike Around Lake Elliott
January 3, 2026
Maryville Retreat Center
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, then come inside to enjoy healthy, light refreshments. SATURDAY, JANUARY 3rd 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. $5 per person Children 4 and under: FREE
Directed Retreat Week: Winter 2026
With Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF, Deb Buczkowski and Father Ron Wagner
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Maryville Retreat Center
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.…
New Year, A New Renewal: Married Couples Retreat
With Deb and Joseph Buczkowski
February 13 - 15, 2026
Maryville Retreat Center
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…
Ignatian Spirituality: Lord, Draw Me Deeply Into Your Friendship
With Deb Buczkowski
February 24, 2026
Maryville Retreat Center
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
Maryville Retreat Center Chapel
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
Maryville Retreat Center
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
Maryville Retreat Center
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
Maryville Retreat Center - San Damiano
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
Maryville Retreat Center
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
Maryville Retreat Center
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
Maryville Retreat Center
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
Maryville Retreat Center
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…