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SUMMARY:Feast of the Transfiguration
DESCRIPTION:Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastIs this your first time to The HermitageYesAddressAddress Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeEmail *PhoneArrival date and time *DateTimeDeparture date and time *DateTimeLodging PreferenceAny roomAny cabinRoom 1Room 2Room 3Room 4Room 5Room 6Room 7Poustinia ApartmentMary MarthaHansJulianCaryll House (cabin)The Hut (cabin)Thoreau (cabin)Spiritual DirectionYesWould you like to meet with someone for spiritual direction during your retreat? (Requested amount of $50-75 per session.) Fees for sessions with David or Naomi Wenger or Christina Rhebergen should be paid directly to them.Meals and Food Allergies (Wed-Sun breakfast)We serve vegetarian meals and strive to accommodate allergies. With at least one week's notice\, we are able to accommodate gluten\, corn\, dairy\, soy\, and peanut free meals. For diet preferences or if allergies are more complicated\, please bring food to supplement what we provide. How did you hear about us?Any questions or comments?MassageYesMassages are available through appointment with David Wenger (and paid to David directly). If you request a massage here we will reach out to David and he will get in touch with you regarding schedule availability during your stay. \ne-newsletter emailPlease enter your email address here if you would like to receive our e-newsletter (usually sent once per month).Submit  2026 Hermitage Transfiguration Retreat \nTo RSVP note in the comments “Feast” and pick any room in the dropdown.  \nThanks!
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/feast-of-the-transfiguration-2/
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SUMMARY:Retreat 3 Embodied Pathways for Deepening Spiritual Senses
DESCRIPTION:Possibilities for Wholeness in Life’s Press:  \nSpiritual Practices Engaging the Heart\, Mind\, & Body \nwith Debra Paxton-Buursma\, Phd  \n \nSpiritual Companion for Individuals & Gathering Souls\, Retreats\, & Consultations \n  \n  \nFeeling the press of life’s distractions and divisions? Join Debra for 1\, 2 or 3 retreats exploring wholeness and integration of heart\, mind\, and body in the soulful context of The Hermitage (Three Rivers\, Michigan). We will nurture spiritual awakening and deepening through contemplative conversations\, silence and gentle practices using scripture\, nature and the creative arts (story\, poetry\, visual arts\, & music). Come as you are (with or without art experience) and be welcomed into this grace-filled slow space for hearing\, healing and wholeness. Each retreat begins  Friday with supper at 5:30 and concludes Saturday at 4:00. Feel free to come as early as 4:00 and leave by Sunday morning (see below for Saturday evening stay).  \nWe will be joined by Jo-Ann VanReeuwyk\, my good friend\, fellow colleague and artist. Jo-Ann wil gallery some of her work at the Hermitage over the months of our retreats and support gentle exploration of creative spiritual practices. As a former art education professor\, Jo-Ann brings gentle wisdom and soulful care into every space she enters.  \n  \n  \nCost: $200.00 Includes: \n 1 Overnight stay at The Hermitage Spiritual Retreat Center \nFriday supper\, Saturday breakfast\, lunch & snacks \nRetreat facilitation\, materials\, guided & independent experiences \nAdditional Saturday Night Possibility: Supper\, breakfast & lodging \nFor an additional $75 (leave by or before noon on Sunday) \n Feeling prompted? \nRead on… \n  \n  \n  \nRetreat 3 Embodied Pathways for Deepening Spiritual Senses \nApril 24 & 25 \nCome\, bring your beloved body. \nCelebrate the beautiful design of you in sacred relationship with the world. Centering activities invite you to explore how your embodied senses open you to ever-expanding Divine revelation. Unfurl with wonder and delight in the dynamic move and mystery of Divine Love through grace-filled\, guided and independent practices of slow attention\, gentle enfolding\, and celebration through music\, food\, nature\, image\, conversation and solitude. \n(Dates and information for Retreat 1 Hope’s Hold on the Heart) \n(Dates and information for Retreat 2 Mindful Spiritual Imagination with Word and Watercolor) \nCost: $200.00 Includes: \n\n1 Overnight stay at The Hermitage Spiritual Retreat Center\nMeals: Friday supper\, Saturday breakfast\, lunch & snacks\nRetreat facilitation\, materials\, guided & independent experiences\nAdditional Saturday Night Possibility: Supper\, breakfast & lodging — an additional $75 (leave by or before noon on Sunday)\n\nWant to speak with Debra about the retreat\, please reach out: debrapaxbuursma@gmail.com \nTo register\, please fill in the registration request form and note in the comments that you are registering for Debra’s retreat. (please pay once you receive confirmation since space is limited to 15)
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/retreat-3-embodied-pathways-for-deepening-spiritual-senses/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260328T160000
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SUMMARY:Retreat 2 Mindful Spiritual Imagination with Word and Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Possibilities for Wholeness in Life’s Press:  \nSpiritual Practices Engaging the Heart\, Mind\, & Body \nwith Debra Paxton-Buursma\, Phd  \nSpiritual Companion for Individuals & Gathering Souls\, Retreats\, & Consultations \n  \n  \n  \nFeeling the press of life’s distractions and divisions? Join Debra for 1\, 2 or 3 retreats exploring wholeness and integration of heart\, mind\, and body in the soulful context of The Hermitage (Three Rivers\, Michigan). We will nurture spiritual awakening and deepening through contemplative conversations\, silence and gentle practices using scripture\, nature and the creative arts (story\, poetry\, visual arts\, & music). Come as you are (with or without art experience) and be welcomed into this grace-filled slow space for hearing\, healing and wholeness. Each retreat begins  Friday with supper at 5:30 and concludes Saturday at 4:00. Feel free to come as early as 4:00 and leave by Sunday morning (see below for Saturday evening stay).  \nWe will be joined by Jo-Ann VanReeuwyk\, my good friend\, fellow colleague and artist. Jo-Ann wil gallery some of her work at the Hermitage over the months of our retreats and support gentle exploration of creative spiritual practices. As a former art education professor\, Jo-Ann brings gentle wisdom and soulful care into every space she enters. \n  \n  \n  \nCost: $200.00 Includes: \n 1 Overnight stay at The Hermitage Spiritual Retreat Center \nFriday supper\, Saturday breakfast\, lunch & snacks \nRetreat facilitation\, materials\, guided & independent experiences \nAdditional Saturday Night Possibility: Supper\, breakfast & lodging \nFor an additional $75 (leave by or before noon on Sunday) \n Feeling prompted? Read on… \n  \nMarch 27 & 28 \nCome\, open the floodgates of your mind. \nThe vast world of words teems with possibilities for spiritual awakening and deepening. We will slowly immerse\, linger\, listen and play within sacred metaphors through poetry\, story\, journals\, scripture\, and silence.  Explore the graceful flow of words and simple watercolor as they illuminate spiritual gifts for and from us. \n(Dates and information for Retreat 1 Hope’s Hold on the Heart) \n(Dates and information for Retreat 3 Embodied Pathways for Deepening Spiritual Senses) \nCost: $200.00 Includes: \n\n1 Overnight stay at The Hermitage Spiritual Retreat Center\nMeals: Friday supper\, Saturday breakfast\, lunch & snacks\nRetreat facilitation\, materials\, guided & independent experiences\nAdditional Saturday Night Possibility: Supper\, breakfast & lodging — an additional $75 (leave by or before noon on Sunday)\n\nWant to speak with Debra about the retreat\, please reach out: debrapaxbuursma@gmail.com \nTo register\, please fill in the registration request form and note in the comments that you are registering for Debra’s retreat. (please pay once you receive confirmation since space is limited to 15)
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/retreat-2-mindful-spiritual-imagination-with-word-and-watercolor/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
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SUMMARY:Retreat 1 Hope's Hold on the Heart
DESCRIPTION:Possibilities for Wholeness in Life’s Press:  \nSpiritual Practices Engaging the Heart\, Mind\, & Body \n  \nwith Debra Paxton-Buursma\, Phd  \nSpiritual Companion for Individuals & Gathering Souls\, Retreats\, & Consultations \n  \n  \nFeeling the press of life’s distractions and divisions? Join Debra for 1\, 2 or 3 retreats exploring wholeness and integration of heart\, mind\, and body in the soulful context of The Hermitage (Three Rivers\, Michigan). We will nurture spiritual awakening and deepening through contemplative conversations\, silence and gentle practices using scripture\, nature and the creative arts (story\, poetry\, visual arts\, & music). Come as you are (with or without art experience) and be welcomed into this grace-filled slow space for hearing\, healing and wholeness. Each retreat begins  Friday with supper at 5:30 and concludes Saturday at 4:00. Feel free to come as early as 4:00 and leave by Sunday morning (see below for Saturday evening stay).  \nWe will be joined by Jo-Ann VanReeuwyk\, my good friend\, fellow colleague and artist. Jo-Ann wil gallery some of her work at the Hermitage over the months of our retreats and support gentle exploration of creative spiritual practices. As a former art education professor\, Jo-Ann brings gentle wisdom and soulful care into every space she enters.  \n  \nFeeling prompted?  \nRead on… \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRetreat 1: Hope’s Hold on the Heart \nFebruary 13 & 14 \nCome\, discover deep heart space.  \n  \nYour heart offers a powerful place for becoming more spiritually awake\, aware and responsive. Experiences of division\, loss or sheer busyness can cause us to shield our heart. Story maps\, centers and simple Sgraffito* invite spiritual practices of “heart-listening” that scratch beneath the surface of life stories revealing intertwined experience\, emotion and Sacred Presence. \n*The Italian art technique Sgraffito invites you to scratch the surface as color and designs emerge. If you’ve used crayons\, you can do this!! \n(Dates and information for Retreat 2 Mindful Spiritual Imagination with Word and Watercolor) \n(Dates and information for Retreat 3 Embodied Pathways for Deepening Spiritual Senses) \nCost: $200.00 Includes: \n\n1 Overnight stay at The Hermitage Spiritual Retreat Center\nMeals: Friday supper\, Saturday breakfast\, lunch & snacks\nRetreat facilitation\, materials\, guided & independent experiences\nAdditional Saturday Night Possibility: Supper\, breakfast & lodging — an additional $75 (leave by or before noon on Sunday)\n\nWant to speak with Debra about the retreat\, please reach out: debrapaxbuursma@gmail.com \nTo register\, please fill in the registration request form and note in the comments that you are registering for Debra’s retreat. (please pay once you receive confirmation since space is limited to 15) \n  \n 
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/hopes-hold-on-the-heart/
LOCATION:The Hermitage\, 11321 Dutch Settlement Rd\, Three RIvers\, MI\, 49093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
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SUMMARY:Advent 2025 - Quiet Day Retreat: The Music and Mystery of Advent led by David and Naomi Wenger
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, December 6\, 2025\, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Bonus Evensong: Friday\, December 5\, 7:00 pm \n\n\n\nWhere: The Hermitage Community\, Three Rivers\, MI \n\n\n\nTo Register: Please fill in the guest reservation request form and note that you are registering for the Advent Retreat.  \nHave questions? Reach out to contact@hermitagecommunity.org (or 269-244-8696) \n\n\n\nJoin us for an exploration of the Music and Mystery of Advent. During this Advent Quiet Day Retreat\, we will sample the music of Advent and immerse in lyrics that usher us into the mystery of the Incarnation. Bring your love of music\, a willingness to sing\, a musical instrument (optional)\, your sense of wonder\, and the courage to create. Musical ability is not required. Bonus: for those wishing to begin their retreat on Friday evening\, we offer a candlelit Evensong in the style of Taizé on Friday at 7:00 pm.  \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\nFriday  \n\n\n\n7 pm Advent Taizé Evensong  \n\n\n\nSaturday\, 9:30-4 \n\n\n\n\n9:30-10:30-Session 1\n10:30-11:30-Personal Reflection\n\n\n1:30-12:15 Session 2\n\n\n12:30-Lunch and personal reflection\n\n\n2:00-2:30-Session 3\n\n\n2:30-3:00 Personal Reflection\n\n\n3:00-4:00-Session 4\n\n\n\n\nSession 1: What is Advent?: Waiting and Watching for Mystery \n\n\n\nSession 2: Why is Advent?: Exploring the Incarnation \n\n\n\nSession 3: When is Advent?: Reclaiming the Season of Deep Joy \n\n\n\nSession 4: How\, this Advent?: Sharing our Songs\, Becoming Receptive \n\n\n\nPlease send in your payment when you register or at least a month before the retreat to hold your space. Thank you and we look forward to hosting you then! Payments can be by check (to the Hermitage\, 11321 Dutch Settlement Road\, Three Rivers\, MI 49093) or online.  \n\n\n\nRates: \n\n\n\nDay Retreat with Lunch \n\n\n\n$100 individual day retreat suggested donation \n\n\n\n– Subsidized: $75 \n\n\n\nOvernight Friday + Saturday day retreat with meals: \n\n\n\n$200 (single) individual day retreat + overnight \n\n\n\n– Subsidized: $175 \n\n\n\n$275 (double) individual day retreat + overnight \n\n\n\n– Subsidized Price: $225 \n\n\n\nOvernight Friday and Saturday evenings\, all meals\, and Advent Retreat \n\n\n\n$300 (subsidized $225)
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/advent-2025-quiet-day-retreat-the-music-and-mystery-of-advent-led-by-david-and-naomi-wenger/
LOCATION:Chapel of the Transfiguration
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SUMMARY:Parent-Child Retreat in June
DESCRIPTION:Have you been to the Hermitage for a personal retreat and wondered what it might be like to invite your child(ren) into this spiritual experience? Join us for a parent/child retreat for two nights\, June 11th (2-5pm arrival)-13th! There will be rhythms of child-friendly contemplative prayer practices in the mornings and evenings led by Daina Kraai\, Ministry Director at Creston Church in Grand Rapids. Daina has 15+ years experience working with children in spiritual settings and three children of her own. She believes deeply in the agency of children as worshippers and hearers of God\, alongside adults.  \nAfter breakfast\, there will be opportunities to work side by side with your child(ren) in The Hermitage’s garden\, led by Lance Kraai\, an urban farmer and youth worker at New City Neighbors. After lunch there will be self-led free time options open including water play if it’s hot\, scavenger hunt trails\, labyrinth\, etc.  \nWe invite you to enter into a space of both prayer and play\, silence and curiosity as we learn from each other (of all ages) how to experience and encounter a God who meets us right where we are. This retreat is designed for children ages 3-12. (Other ages are welcome\, but they may not be as engaged with the materials).  \nIf you are worried about keeping silence with your children\, don’t fear! We will help shape language around this in an inviting way that is age appropriate and not overly restrictive. We’ll work together for it at the appropriate times\, while also appreciating that children are children made in the image of a playful God!  \nSpaces are limited\, so sign up soon! Cost for a parent and child for the event is $335 ($385 for parent and two children in same room).  Please pay in full at time of registration to save your spot! \nPay online: (scroll down to donate link) \nPay by check to: The Hermitage 11321 Dutch Settlement Rd\, Three Rivers\, MI 49093 \nContact dainakraai@gmail.com  for programming questions. \nTo register please complete the registration form and include your child(ren)’s name(s). \nFor questions about possible rooms/beds/cabins\, please reach out to Hermitage staff: contact@hermitagecommunity.org \n 
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/parent-child-retreat-in-june/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250607T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250607T160000
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SUMMARY:Garden Work Day - Lunch Provided
DESCRIPTION:We welcome any who wish to participate in the sabbath garden preparations again this year. We will be setting up a new fence this year\, so depending on how far we get by then\, some of the work will be planting related and some may be fence related. There are always lots of other options at the Hermitage too! Reach out to contact@hermitagecommunity.org with any questions or to let us know you’re coming. Come for all or part of the day. If you would like to come overnight\, please fill in the registration request form. 
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/garden-work-day-lunch-provided/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250308T153000
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SUMMARY:Lent Retreat 2025
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Joel and Patty Hogan\n\n\nMarch 8\, 9:30am-3:30pm $90 Lunch included \nOn Saturday\, March 4\, 2023\, the Hermitage invites you to participate in a Lenten retreat of Lament.  We will work in small groups to write communal laments\, and we will write individual\, personal laments as well.  Time will be given to bear witness to both small group and individual lament as participants are willing. \nLamentation\, or Lament\, is a God-given and biblical way to respond to and process grief and loss. When we lament\, we give voice to the sacred stories of our lives and our world as they are disrupted\, and as we strive to find meaning and resolve. \nPsalm 102: 1-2 \n“A Prayer of the Afflicted when he is faint and pours out his complaint before the Lord.\nHear my prayer\, O Lord!\nAnd let my cry for help come to You.\nDo not hide Your face from me in the day of my distress;\nIncline Your ear to me;\nIn the day when I call answer me quickly.” \n  \nJoin us by emailing contact@hermitagecommunity.org to reserve your seat
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/lent-retreat-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241207T163000
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
CREATED:20240910T195103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T150742Z
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SUMMARY:(Fully Booked) 2024 Making Room in Advent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Advent Retreat will be led by Bette Dickinson. Join us for advent mediations on Christ’s incarnation… \nSaturday 7 December \nOptional for overnight guests on Friday: \n7pm – Friday evening session \nLed by author and artist Bette Dickinson\, this retreat invites you to journey through the Advent story in a contemplative setting\, drawing from Bette’s book\, Making Room in Advent. As we reflect on the lives of Zechariah\, Elizabeth\, Mary\, and others in the first chapters of Luke\, we are invited to find ourselves in their stories—stories of yearning\, questioning\, and transformation. \nLike Zechariah and Elizabeth\, we too know what it is like to wait in barrenness\, longing for God to answer our prayers. Like Mary\, we have asked “How will this be?” when faced with the mystery of God’s call. Through these stories\, we catch a glimpse of God’s unfolding plan of redemption\, not just for Israel\, but for all people—including us. \nThis retreat provides time for individual reflection\, guided by a retreat booklet\, and the opportunity to walk with these stories through Bette’s original 18 paintings from Making Room in Advent\, on display in the Phoenix Gallery. Through spiritual practices such as visio divina\, led by Bette\, participants will lean in and listen to what God is saying through their own stories\, making room for Him to dwell within. \nAs God’s salvation transforms the characters in Luke\, we too are challenged to receive His presence in our humanity\, yearnings\, and longings. Together\, we will make space for Christ\, trusting that as He makes His home in us\, the world will see Jesus in the flesh. There will also be opportunities to connect in community\, share reflections\, and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ this Advent season. \nBette’s art will be on display at the Hermitage in the Phoenix Gallery and buildings throughout the fall 2024–come check it out! \n \nBette Dickinson is a prophetic artist\, writer\, and speaker who invites audiences to connect with God through visual parables of the spiritual journey in her ministry Awakening the Soul. She has worked with organizations like Barna\, World Vision\, InterVarsity\, Infinitum\, and Community Christian Church to awaken the soul through beauty and wonder. Bette and her husband live in Traverse City Michigan with their two boys. \nBette has an MDiv. in Pastoral Studies from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary\, and is the author of Making Room in Advent: 25 Devotions for a Season of Wonder (IVP\, 2022) \nRegister for the Advent Retreat! (If only registering for Saturday and not overnight\, select ‘any room’ in the form and note in the comments that you are just coming for Saturday. Please note in the comments if you would like to join the additional session on Friday evening) \nPrice for the Retreat: \nDay Retreat with Lunch \n$125 individual day retreat suggested donation \n– Subsidized Price: $75 \nOvernight + Day retreat with meals: \n$225 (single) individual day retreat + overnight \n– Subsidized Price: $175 \n$255 (double) individual day retereat + overnight \n– Subsidized Price: $205 \n(mention in the comments section of the form that you are registering for the advent retreat–note that guest rooms will likely only be available for overnight guests) \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastIs this your first time to The HermitageYesAddressAddress Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeEmail *PhoneArrival date and time *DateTimeDeparture date and time *DateTimeLodging PreferenceAny roomAny cabinRoom 1Room 2Room 3Room 4Room 5Room 6Room 7Poustinia ApartmentMary MarthaHansJulianCaryll House (cabin)The Hut (cabin)Thoreau (cabin)Spiritual DirectionYesWould you like to meet with someone for spiritual direction during your retreat? (Requested amount of $50-75 per session.) Fees for sessions with David or Naomi Wenger or Christina Rhebergen should be paid directly to them.Meals and Food Allergies (Wed-Sun breakfast)We serve vegetarian meals and strive to accommodate allergies. With at least one week's notice\, we are able to accommodate gluten\, corn\, dairy\, soy\, and peanut free meals. For diet preferences or if allergies are more complicated\, please bring food to supplement what we provide. How did you hear about us?Any questions or comments?MassageYesMassages are available through appointment with David Wenger (and paid to David directly). If you request a massage here we will reach out to David and he will get in touch with you regarding schedule availability during your stay. \ne-newsletter emailPlease enter your email address here if you would like to receive our e-newsletter (usually sent once per month).Submit
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/2024-advent-retreat/
LOCATION:The Hermitage\, 11321 Dutch Settlement Rd\, Three RIvers\, MI\, 49093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240518T160000
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
CREATED:20240222T060331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T201827Z
UID:2392-1716022800-1716048000@www.hermitagecommunity.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Watercolor Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of Contemplative and Creative Reflection on Sacred Scripture  Using Watercolors\n(C.R.O.S.S.)\nwith Nahed Fernando\, Spiritual Director. \n \nDate: Saturday\, May 18\, 2024.\nTime: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm\nWhere:\n             The Hermitage Community\n             11321 Dutch Settlement Rd\n             Three Rivers\, MI  49093\n \nWith Scripture inspiring us\, let us nurture our sense of wonder and creativity.\n \nWhile delving into the spiritual practices of reading\, reflecting\, and responding to Scripture\,  you will be guided into using watercolor painting and journaling to aid in deeply absorbing the truths of God’s word and presence in your life. \n \nThrough creative expression\, we will seek to quiet the noises and voices that so routinely occupy our lives and practice ways to hear and recognize God’s voice and invitation. \n \nYou may arrive on Friday and/or stay on Saturday night\, extending your retreat time for an added fee. When you register\, please indicate if you would like spiritual direction with Nahed who will be available until noon on Sunday (for an additional reduced fee).   \n \nThe cost is $120 per person\, includes the day retreat on Saturday\, lunch\, and all supplies. Please bring your own journal. \nA $50 non-refundable deposit is requested to save your spot and purchase supplies. \n \nPainting experience is helpful but not required.\n\nOutdoor gardens and walking paths will be available.  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/contemplative-watercolor-retreat/
LOCATION:The Hermitage\, 11321 Dutch Settlement Rd\, Three RIvers\, MI\, 49093\, United States
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UID:2581-1709020800-1710262800@www.hermitagecommunity.org
SUMMARY:"Nurturing Spiritual Connection:  The Incredible Wisdom & Liberation of Forgiveness”
DESCRIPTION:A Transformational Experiential Retreat   GilChrist Retreat Cntr  Fetzer.org \nWednesday\, March 13    10-3:30   $95 \nForgiving unleashes Energy—Nurtures all our relationships—sets us free! \n     WHAT:  Personalized inner work in a supportive group–through stories\, gentle   humor\, guided visualizations\, journaling\, sound immersion & moments of prayerful meditation when we may ask our angels to assist us. \n         One “Forgiveness Myth”                                                                                                                   “Forgiving means I’m telling one who wronged me that it doesn’t matter”  NOT! \n  \nForgiveness=powerful tool to send healing PEACE energy into our war-torn planet                                                                             Even if you can’t attend\, you’re encouraged to practice forgiveness \n                                               \n***   Includes a Very Special SOUND IMMERSION    *** \n“Awaken to Sound “  5 practitioners playing Sacred TIBETAN singing bowls hand made by monks as they chanted prayers for health\, abundance\, peace—                                         These are the high vibrations that will surround us! \n Bring:  journal\, blankets for the                                           meditations & Sound Immersion.                                                              Lunch\, tea\, coffee will be provided. \nThe presenter discovered the power of forgiveness during a health crisis.      She now feels called to facilitate others  healing\, renewed energy & freedom.  \n“Tere created a soothing space and through her skillful guidance\, I began major healing from decades of anguish and pain.”  Testimonial from prior participant \nREGISTER & Questions:  Email or text:  Tere9494@gmail.com   269 329-9494                            \n “Nurturing Spiritual Connection: The Incredible Wisdom & Liberation of Forgiveness”     A special 5 person Sound Immersion is part of this retreat!* \nWednesday\, March 13\, 2024\,  10-3:30  $95  at Gilchrist Retreat Center\, 3R\, MI \nForgiveness is underrated and misunderstood! It is a remarkably potent tool that has come to us in our wisdom literature as well as in current science. Its healing effects are documented in relationships\, decreasing susceptibility to disease and increasing recovery from disease. \nForgiving unleashes spiritual energy\, opening connections within us\, between us\, God and the planet. It sets us free. It’s a form of spiritual nurture and strength that unblocks our energy systems—keeps them flowing.  \nWe will look at the pungent ideas of author Caroline Myss who describes forgiveness as “healing…a necessity\, a Mystical Law”. Of course\, we resis forgiveness when we believe ‘forgiveness falsities’ like the myth: “Forgiving means I’m telling one who wronged me that it doesn’t matter”. We will focus on melting resistance through stories\, gentle humor\, moments of prayerful meditation when we may ask our angels to assist us. \nOpportunities to experience forgiveness in a supportive environment will be provided through guided and open-ended meditations\, silence\, journaling and a very special sound session which will create healing vibrations. The presenter discovered the power of forgiveness during a health crisis. She now feels called to facilitate others’ healing\, renewed energy and freedom. \nA very special “Sound Immersion” session will be provided by Awaken to Sound\, 5 sound practitioners playing sacred singing bowls. These bowls were hand-made by Tibetan monks as they chanted prayers for health\, abundance\, peace and these are the vibrations they release. Please bring a journal and blankets for floor relaxation and Sound Immersion. Lunch\, tea and coffee will be provided. \nThis is a transformational\, experiential workshop. Cradled in the solitude of Gilchrist Retreat Center\, you will have space to discover what actions are right for you. Our reconciliation work will send healing vibrations into our war-torn world. You are invited to practice forgiveness privately\, even if you cannot attend! \nTo register\, pls email Tere Krueger at Tere9494@gmail.com
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/nurturing-spiritual-connection-the-incredible-wisdom-liberation-of-forgiveness/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240120T163000
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
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UID:2556-1705741200-1705768200@www.hermitagecommunity.org
SUMMARY:Howard Thurman Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Day of Reflection and Inspiration! \nHoward Thurman 1-Day Retreat led by Dr. Phillip Johnson \nThe Search for Common Ground \nHoward Thurman \nA Beacon of Hope \n  \nOn the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth we reflect on the life and work of Dr. Howard Thurman. Dr. Thurman was spiritual advisor to Dr. King and one of the principal architects of the modern\, nonviolent civil rights movement. \nDr. Thurman devoted his life and work to the quest for common ground. He believed that the quest for community begins with the contemplative life and when our inner sense of wholeness\, integration\, and harmony is awakened we become “apostles of sensitiveness” who work for transformation in the world even as we are working on it in ourselves. Dr. Thurman challenges us to move deep into our own hearts to move nearer to the inner experiences of all peoples\, cultures\, and faiths. During these troubled and fragile times\, Dr. Howard Thurman is a beacon of hope for those who dream and continue the search for common ground. Through prayer\, meditation\, reflection\, and small group discussions\, we invite you to listen to “the sound of the genuine” within\, as we reimagine the search for common ground amid the challenges and threats we face today. \n  \nDate: 20 January 2024 \nTime: 9am-430pm \nThe Hermitage \n11321 Dutch Settlement Road \nThree Rivers\, MI 49093 \n  \nEvent Highlights: \n\nHoward Thurman’s Wisdom and Teachings\nDelicious Lunch Included\nPrayer\nMeditation\nSmall Group Discussion\nReflection and Community\n\n  \nRetreat Day Schedule \n8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration and Welcome (informal) \n9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Opening Meditation and Intro to Howard Thurman \n10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Workshop 1: The Quest for Community \n12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Hermitage Lunch \n1:45 PM – 3:30 PM Workshop 2: Meditation\, Howard Thurman: Spiritual Activist \n3:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Silent /Personal Reflection \n4:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Departure \nFacilitator Bio \nDr. Johnson is a retreat leader\, speaker\, spiritual director*\, associate professor of counselor education and counseling psychology\, licensed professional counselor\, who has authored journal articles and book chapters. He desires to support all people on their spiritual journeys and help them to embrace a deeper sense of their inherent somebodiness as they discover their unique sacred calling. \n*Certified Spiritual Director\, (Completed Spiritual Formation and Practicum at Dominican Center Marywood\, Aquinas College) \nCost: 85 USD \nRegistration Details: To register\, please fill in the reservation request form. Please note in the comments of the form that you are registering for the Thurman Retreat. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastIs this your first time to The HermitageYesAddressAddress Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeEmail *PhoneArrival date and time *DateTimeDeparture date and time *DateTimeLodging PreferenceAny roomAny cabinRoom 1Room 2Room 3Room 4Room 5Room 6Room 7Poustinia ApartmentMary MarthaHansJulianCaryll House (cabin)The Hut (cabin)Thoreau (cabin)Spiritual DirectionYesWould you like to meet with someone for spiritual direction during your retreat? (Requested amount of $50-75 per session.) Fees for sessions with David or Naomi Wenger or Christina Rhebergen should be paid directly to them.Meals and Food Allergies (Wed-Sun breakfast)We serve vegetarian meals and strive to accommodate allergies. With at least one week's notice\, we are able to accommodate gluten\, corn\, dairy\, soy\, and peanut free meals. For diet preferences or if allergies are more complicated\, please bring food to supplement what we provide. How did you hear about us?Any questions or comments?MassageYesMassages are available through appointment with David Wenger (and paid to David directly). If you request a massage here we will reach out to David and he will get in touch with you regarding schedule availability during your stay. \ne-newsletter emailPlease enter your email address here if you would like to receive our e-newsletter (usually sent once per month).Submit
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/howard-thurman-retreat/
LOCATION:Chapel of the Transfiguration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231209T163000
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UID:2553-1702112400-1702139400@www.hermitagecommunity.org
SUMMARY:Advent 2023 - Creches from Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Advent Day Retreat led by Faith Bierma and Patty Hogan\nMaranatha! \nDecember 9\n9am-4:30pm \nEvent Highlights:\n*Advent Hymn Sing\n*Lectio Divina \n*Practice of Listen Prayer\n*Exploration of the Depiction of the Nativity from Around the World\n*Small Group Discussion and Processing\n \n \nTo register\, please fill in the registration form and note in the comments that you would like to register for the advent retreat. Thank you!\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastIs this your first time to The HermitageYesAddressAddress Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeEmail *PhoneArrival date and time *DateTimeDeparture date and time *DateTimeLodging PreferenceAny roomAny cabinRoom 1Room 2Room 3Room 4Room 5Room 6Room 7Poustinia ApartmentMary MarthaHansJulianCaryll House (cabin)The Hut (cabin)Thoreau (cabin)Spiritual DirectionYesWould you like to meet with someone for spiritual direction during your retreat? (Requested amount of $50-75 per session.) Fees for sessions with David or Naomi Wenger or Christina Rhebergen should be paid directly to them.Meals and Food Allergies (Wed-Sun breakfast)We serve vegetarian meals and strive to accommodate allergies. With at least one week's notice\, we are able to accommodate gluten\, corn\, dairy\, soy\, and peanut free meals. For diet preferences or if allergies are more complicated\, please bring food to supplement what we provide. How did you hear about us?Any questions or comments?MassageYesMassages are available through appointment with David Wenger (and paid to David directly). If you request a massage here we will reach out to David and he will get in touch with you regarding schedule availability during your stay. \ne-newsletter emailPlease enter your email address here if you would like to receive our e-newsletter (usually sent once per month).Submit
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/advent-2023-creches-from-around-the-world/
LOCATION:Chapel of the Transfiguration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230915T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230917T110000
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
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UID:2387-1694793600-1694948400@www.hermitagecommunity.org
SUMMARY:Women's Experiential Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Encounter Prayer in a new way! Come and unleash the imagination and creativity of prayer through unexpected mediums.  Using art\, nature\, movement\, silence\, and listening\, we connect with God using all of our senses and honor the Lord who created our whole selves- and engages us wholly. \nThere will be guided workshops and space for personal reflection and group processing. Presenters: Faith Bierma\, Patty Hogan\, Mary Knapp\, and more! \nCome for the total experience: Friday afternoon to Sunday morning\, meals included: $250\, or come for the day on Saturday 9-4:30\, lunch included : $75 \nPlease RSVP at contact@hermitagecommunity.org\, space is limited!
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/womens-experiential-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:Chapel of the Transfiguration
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230428T150000
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UID:2348-1682676000-1682694000@www.hermitagecommunity.org
SUMMARY:'God's love made edible' fundraising retreat: Cultivating/Inoculating Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:28 April 2023 from 10am-3pm\n  \n·       Professor Emeritus MSU\, Dr. Richard Leep\, will lead a class on inoculating gourmet mushrooms on logs. Rich has several years of experience cultivating and marketing mushrooms. Rich will instruct on basic inoculation methods for backyard logs and for more extensive production.  \nIncluded with registration:  \n\nA Hermitage prayer of thanksgiving for mushrooms.\nInstruction on types of mushrooms\, log selection for species\, etc.\nParticipants will practice inoculating with the dowel and sawdust methods.\nHermitage Lunch! \n2 logs for each participant to bring home—your choice of two mushroom strains from the class—one shiitake and one oyster (60+USD value based on Field & Forest prices for inoculated logs). \nAdditional logs available for 20USD each\, various species\, and strains.\n\nSuggested donation 200 USD \nLimit of 10 participants \nRegister by 20 April. Contact Troy at contact@hermitagecommunity.org \nInvite anyone you know who may like to come for this event.
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/gods-love-made-edible-fundraising-retreat-cultivating-inoculating-mushrooms/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230416T113000
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
CREATED:20230413T130406Z
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SUMMARY:Spaces open for Women's Retreat this weekend - April 14-16
DESCRIPTION:Come and encounter God and His unprecedented dreams for your life surrounded by nature and intentional time away in solitude. \nThis is a 3-day experience that provides a Holy Spirit tailored setting for a small but powerful group of like-minded women to encounter the presence of God. This will be a beautiful time of building genuine relationship and greater intimacy with God\, self\, and others. \n \n\nROCIO VALLEJO\n\nIdentity & Purpose Coach | Writer | Storyteller\n“May the heavens split\, earth tremble\, & sea roar\nto welcome the truest parts of you that ever lived.”\nrocio-vallejo.com\, @rociovallejo\n\n 
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/spaces-open-for-womens-retreat-this-weekend-april-14-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221203T150000
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
CREATED:20220927T131745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T131745Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Quiet Day 2022 - Presenter Naomi Wenger
DESCRIPTION:Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastIs this your first time to The HermitageYesAddressAddress Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeEmail *PhoneArrival date and time *DateTimeDeparture date and time *DateTimeLodging PreferenceAny roomAny cabinRoom 1Room 2Room 3Room 4Room 5Room 6Room 7Poustinia ApartmentMary MarthaHansJulianCaryll House (cabin)The Hut (cabin)Thoreau (cabin)Spiritual DirectionYesWould you like to meet with someone for spiritual direction during your retreat? (Requested amount of $50-75 per session.) Fees for sessions with David or Naomi Wenger or Christina Rhebergen should be paid directly to them.Meals and Food Allergies (Wed-Sun breakfast)We serve vegetarian meals and strive to accommodate allergies. With at least one week's notice\, we are able to accommodate gluten\, corn\, dairy\, soy\, and peanut free meals. For diet preferences or if allergies are more complicated\, please bring food to supplement what we provide. How did you hear about us?Any questions or comments?MassageYesMassages are available through appointment with David Wenger (and paid to David directly). If you request a massage here we will reach out to David and he will get in touch with you regarding schedule availability during your stay. \ne-newsletter emailPlease enter your email address here if you would like to receive our e-newsletter (usually sent once per month).Submit   \nAdvent Quiet Day 2022 \n\n\n\n  \n“As Kingfishers Catch Fire”-  \nAn Exploration of the Incarnation With Gerard Manley Hopkins \nDate: December 3\, 2022\nTime: 9 am – 3 pm\nPlace: The Hermitage Community\, Three Rivers\, MI\nPresenter: Naomi Wenger\nSuggested Donation: $75 (lunch included) \n“…Christ plays in ten thousand places\,\nLovely in limbs\, and lovely in eyes not his\nTo the Father through the features of men’s faces.” \nThese words from the closing of Gerard Manley Hopkin’s untitled sonnet\, form a framework for an Advent Quiet Day reflection on Being\, Doing\, Incarnation and Divinization. Join with Naomi in a day-long meditation on one of Hopkin’s most beloved poems. As we prepare for the darkening days of Advent and the remembrance of the incarnate birth of the son of God\, we take a few hours to remember that we participate in this great movement of God earthward by approaching the fullness of “our life … hidden in Christ with God” (Colossians 3:3). \nTo register\, email contact@hermitagecommunity.org or call 269-244-8696 before November 26.
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/advent-quiet-day-2022-presenter-naomi-wenger/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220824T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220824T170000
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
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UID:2280-1661328000-1661360400@www.hermitagecommunity.org
SUMMARY:Women's Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A silent retreat for women at the Hermitage will be hosted by the Sanctuary at Bear Creek on 14-16 October 2022 .  \nThere are a few openings still available! Please use the link below to see if this opportunity is for you. \nWomen’s’ Retreat Offering
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/womens-retreat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220806T150000
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
CREATED:20220628T165740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T165740Z
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SUMMARY:Feast of the Transfiguration  - Celebration and Stories
DESCRIPTION:Come Celebrate Transitions and Transformations\nThis year’s Feast of the Transition will focus on celebrating the work of Kevin and June these past four years\, the arrival of the Bierma family assuming leadership for the Hermitage\,  the work of the Wengers on the new staff residence\, and the work of staff and volunteer Ursula and Casey. \nCome hear stories of how the Hermitage has shaped these people. \nThere will also be a blessing of the land\, an outdoor lunch\, and lots of opportunity for conversation and fellowship.
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/feast-of-the-transfiguration-celebration-and-stories/
LOCATION:The Hermitage\, 11321 Dutch Settlement Rd\, Three RIvers\, MI\, 49093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220305T160000
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
CREATED:20220104T152700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T142624Z
UID:2113-1646470800-1646496000@www.hermitagecommunity.org
SUMMARY:Lent Quiet Day - The Truth About Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Lent is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word for “spring.” It denotes the lengthening of days. In Christian practice\, it is a time for honest introspection and long reflection on the life and work of Jesus and readies us for an entry into Holy Week culminating in the celebration of Resurrection. We believe we are made free because of the work of Christ. But do we live out the fullness of our freedom or do we have too limited a view? This Lent\, our challenge is to exercise true freedom\, not out of a power-based liberty\, but from the strength of self-giving Love. Our only source of this Love is Union with God and others.  \nJoin us to explore the truth about freedom through an examination of Jesus and The Disinherited\, by Howard Thurman. Read the book ahead or come for the gleanings.  \nPresenter: Naomi Wenger\nSuggested Donation: $75; lunch included\, any donation gratefully received \nNote: Depending on the spread of COVID in this region\, we may ask attenders to wear face coverings during the retreat. We will meet in the Chapel of the Transfiguration where we will practice physical distancing.  \nPlease register by February 26 using the form below or emailing contact@hermitagecommunity.org  \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Any dietary restrictionsSubmit
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/lent-quiet-day/
LOCATION:The Hermitage\, 11321 Dutch Settlement Rd\, Three RIvers\, MI\, 49093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220210T203000
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
CREATED:20220104T153810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T153810Z
UID:2120-1644519600-1644525000@www.hermitagecommunity.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Photography Group
DESCRIPTION:Online gathering. All are welcome. Fill out the registration form to be added to the email announcements. Check the link for more information about the gathering. \n  \nContemplative Photography RegistrationPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Submit
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/contemplative-photography-group-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220113T203000
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
CREATED:20220104T153156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T153425Z
UID:2115-1642100400-1642105800@www.hermitagecommunity.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Photography group
DESCRIPTION:Online gathering. All are welcome. Fill out the registration form to be added to the email announcements. Check the link for more information about the gathering. \n  \nContemplative Photography RegistrationPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Submit
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/contemplative-photography-group/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220103
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
CREATED:20211014T153620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T223725Z
UID:2046-1639958400-1641167999@www.hermitagecommunity.org
SUMMARY:Hermitage closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/hermitage-closed-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211204T153000
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
CREATED:20211014T153356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T173844Z
UID:2042-1638608400-1638631800@www.hermitagecommunity.org
SUMMARY:Making God Alive - An Advent Quiet Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Quilt by Harriet Powers\, an enslaved woman (1895-1898 \nAnnalena Tonelli\, a woman who served the desert nomads of northern Kenya dying of tuberculosis penned the following words: \nThe poor are waiting for us. The ways of service are infinite and left to the imagination. Let us not wait to be instructed in how to serve. We invent and we live the new heavens and the new earth each day of our lives.…We are the visible sign of [God’s] presence and we make [God] alive in this infernal world where it seems that [God] is not. We make [God] alive each time we stop next to a wounded person. \nfrom Rachel Pieh Jones – Stronger than Death: How Annalena Tonelli Defied Terror and Tuberculosis in the Horn of Africa. \nWe are facing all kinds of cultural transitions we feel unready to embrace. We are afraid. We are uncertain. We are wounded. We are grieving. We want to know that God is alive and at work among us. We need to make God alive by our presence in the world. \nJoin us for an Advent Quiet Day retreat on December 4 from 9-3:30. We will be reflecting on this theme of “Making God Alive.” \nLeader: Naomi Wenger\nSuggested Donation: $75\, includes lunch. Payable the day of the retreat by cash\, check or credit card in Hermitage office. \nRegister by: December 1 \nRegister\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Any dietary restrictions?Submit
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/advent-retreat-3/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211129
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
CREATED:20210927T181505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T153312Z
UID:2039-1637452800-1638143999@www.hermitagecommunity.org
SUMMARY:Hermitage closed
DESCRIPTION:Happy Thanksgiving
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/hermitage-closed-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211027
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
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SUMMARY:Hermitage closed
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URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/hermitage-closed-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210911T153000
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
CREATED:20210630T185045Z
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SUMMARY:Witness - Grief\, Trauma\, and Transition: Quiet day of reflection
DESCRIPTION:Recently\, I heard the phrase\, “grief is in season.”I believe it captures the essence of these days. We have all been experiencing loss in some way. For some\, the loss is of relationships or wellness\, or even the life of a loved one. For others it is the uncovering of hidden trauma\, held in the body\, perhaps for generations. And all of us are going through transition due to the social upheaval of pandemic. What kind of people are we? What kind of person am I becoming? These questions have moved out of our private musings and into our everyday conversations. \nOn Saturday\, September 11\, 2021\, Naomi Wenger will be facilitating a Quiet Day from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm to bear witness together to our griefs\, acknowledge our trauma and support one another in our transitions. \nJoin her at The Hermitage Community in Three Rivers\, Michigan for a quiet day of witness and reflection. There will be ample personal reflection time and communal rituals as we share the day together. \nLunch is included in the retreat; please mention any dietary restrictions at the time of registration. \nSuggested Donation:  $50-75; we gratefully receive whatever you are able to give for this Quiet Day.  \nThis retreat is offered in collaboration with the Sister Barbara Anne Hallman\, OSF\, Memorial Fund\n \nThis retreat is currently full. Feel free to use the form to be put on a waiting list. \nRegister for event: use form or email contact@hermitagecommunity.org\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Any dietary restrictions? (We serve vegetarian fare.)Payment can be made online or we can receive cash or check on the day of the retreat. Submit    \n  \n 
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/witness-grief-trauma-and-transition-quiet-day-of-reflection/
LOCATION:The Hermitage\, 11321 Dutch Settlement Rd\, Three RIvers\, MI\, 49093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210807T153000
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
CREATED:20210612T205524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T183747Z
UID:1976-1628326800-1628350200@www.hermitagecommunity.org
SUMMARY:Feast of the Transfiguration - Celebrating the Ministry of David and Naomi Wenger
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we honor David and Naomi Wenger as they conclude their 20 years of ministry at The Hermitage. Bring a story\, a poem\, a memory to thank them for their faithful service. \nWe will be walking the Hermitage land during the day and walking shoes are advised. We will be enjoying the traditional mid-day potluck feast—please bring food to share. \nSchedule \n 9 am–Morning Prayer \n9:30—Blessing the Land \n10:45—Retreat: Calling \n11:30—Silent Reflection \n12:30 pm– Midday Meal \n1:30—Honoring\, Recommissioning David and Naomi Wenger \n3:00—Eucharist; Waykeepers Committing \n3:30—Closing Blessing \nQuestions\, suggestions? Email June at June@hermitagecommunity.org
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/feast-of-the-transfiguration-celebrating-the-ministry-of-david-and-naomi-wenger/
LOCATION:Chapel of the Transfiguration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210514T150000
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
CREATED:20210303T151053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T000600Z
UID:1913-1620640800-1621004400@www.hermitagecommunity.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED Ora et Labora - Prayer and Work retreat
DESCRIPTION:Ora et Labora retreat\nExplore a week of attentive prayer and work. \nThe retreat will be an immersive experience of the Benedictine practices of work and prayer. Each day will include times of gathered prayer\, common work\, reading\, and reflection. What happens to us and to our awareness of God when we enter into the rhythms and practices of these days? How might this experience influence the way we shape our days? \nWe will look to the Rule of Benedict and the writings of Brother Lawrence\, and each other to help guide our thoughts about these practices of work and prayer. \nEach guest will have a private room or cabin and all meals will be provided for from Monday lunch through Friday lunch. The work will mostly be light to medium manual labor with flexibility to meet people’s needs and abilities. \nWe will begin at 10am on Monday and close at 3pm on Friday. Arrangements will need to be made if you want to arrive earlier or stay later. The recommended amount for this retreat is $300. The number of participants will be capped at four. \nEmail Kevin with any questions. \nAnticipated Daily Schedule\n8 am morning prayer\n9 am Input and setting out the day\n9:30-11:45 am Work\n12 noon Mid-day prayer\n12:30 pm Mid-day meal\n1-2:30 pm free time/reading\n2:30-4 pm work (no work on Wednesday pm)\n4:15 pm Discussion\n5 pm Vespers\n5:30 pm evening meal\nEvening free \n(Participants are expected to pray an early morning and/or evening liturgy on their own. Liturgies available if needed.) \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *PhoneArriving early/staying late?The event is from Monday morning to Friday afternoon. If you would like to arrive earlier or stay later please provide those details. Dietary restrictions?Room preference Room in BarnCabinSubmit
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/ora-et-labora-prayer-and-work-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Prayer,Retreat,Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210503T150000
DTSTAMP:20261113T035350
CREATED:20210424T175350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210501T174021Z
UID:1954-1620032400-1620054000@www.hermitagecommunity.org
SUMMARY:Muddy Monday's and Saturday's in May
DESCRIPTION:10 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for\n5 May Mondays and Saturdays… Only requirement:\n2 good arms…. We are plastering and will teach you how! \n\n\n\n\nWhat: mixing and applying natural clay plaster – wear your mud clothes \n9am-3pm \nHow to get involved:….\nEmail Kevin Driedger\, Co-director at kevin@hermitagecommunity.org
URL:https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/event/muddy-mondays-in-may/
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