Please click on our events to find out more about these retreats, which are sponsored by the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center. If you would like information about scheduling a group conference to come to our Center, please contact our Sales Manager, Rainey Taylor, at 410-442-3144. Conferences are distinguished from retreats because the group comes to our center for the facilities, lodging and/or meals, but they have their own presenter and attendees. Retreats are events that we plan here at the Center and are open to the public to attend.
For more details, additional programs and registration information please call: 410.442.3120
Our July directed retreat consists of six days of spiritual direction. Retreatants will meet with a spiritual director daily (or less if you desire) to reflect on God’s Presence and movement in your life as revealed in prayer. You may also review the events and relationships in your life and the response to God that is being made. The spiritual director may make suggestions (prayer forms, Scripture, reading materials, etc…) to support and deepen your awareness of and response to…
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The story is told of the person who exerted lots of time, money and energy climbing the ladder that led to success and happiness only to find that when they got to the top, the ladder was against the wrong building! Have you come to believe that where you’ve been by way of career, family life and social groups that you belong to, that there hasn’t been much of God doing the leading, as there has been your controlling the…
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Our August directed retreat consists of six days of spiritual direction. Retreatants will meet with a spiritual director daily (or less if you desire) to reflect on God’s Presence and movement in your life as revealed in prayer, the events and relationships in your life and the response to God that is being made. The spiritual director may make suggestions (prayer forms, Scripture, reading materials, etc…) to support and deepen your awareness of and response to God. You will have…
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Reflect and recharge during a vacation over the Labor Day weekend at the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center. There is no formal program for this retreat. Your retreat fee includes delicious meals and accommodations in a comfortable bedroom (queen bed) with private bathroom. Mass may be held on certain days during your stay. You may enjoy the quiet of our grounds as you walk the Labyrinth, stroll through the Peace Garden or lounge by our pool. Sit and relax…
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This week-long intensive course will provide a deeper foundation for understanding and engaging in the practice of spiritual direction in the Christian tradition. It is intended to enhance the students’ understanding of the spiritual life, with attention given to developing the basic skills required for this ministry. COURSE OBJECTIVES: This final week of the spiritual direction training program will focus on case studies, which the students will bring from their own, initial practice of spiritual direction. Small groups will provide…
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Take advantage of our Earlybird special rate of $1,300 through 9/15/2020.
Intensive Training Program for those Interested in Spiritual Direction Course Description and Goals: This is the 4th group of students within our Introduction to the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute program. Our first week-long course is an introduction and overview of spiritual direction in the Christian tradition. It is intended to enhance the student’s understanding of the spiritual life, with attention given to beginning to develop the basic skills necessary for this ministry. Classes will involve role-plays, opportunities for students…
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Begin the new year by focusing on your path ahead and tuning into God’s voice. Our winter directed retreat consists of five whole days (6-night stay) of spiritual direction. Retreatants will meet with a spiritual director daily (or less if you desire) to reflect on God’s Presence and movement in your life as revealed in prayer, the events and relationships in your life and the response to God that is being made. The spiritual director may make suggestions (prayer forms,…
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Begin the new year by focusing on your path ahead and tuning into God’s voice. Our winter directed retreat consists of two whole days (3-night stay) of spiritual direction. Retreatants will meet with a spiritual director daily (or less if you desire) to reflect on God’s Presence and movement in your life as revealed in prayer, the events and relationships in your life and the response to God that is being made. The spiritual director may make suggestions (prayer forms, Scripture,…
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Take advantage of our Earlybird special rate of $365 through 2/1/2021.
The Theme and Presenter for this annual retreat will be posted on our website soon. This special period of prayer, liturgy and presentations will lead us from Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday. Retreat in the quiet of our overnight accommodations. Enjoy the beautiful grounds, labyrinth and peace garden at our Center as you journey through these final days of Lent. Check-in begin at 3pm and the retreat will begin with an orientation session at 5pm. This is a silent retreat.
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Take advantage of our Earlybird special rate of $400 through 2/7/2021.
This writer’s retreat is designed for beginners, seasoned writers and those who simply want to better communicate through words. Our days together will include morning presentations about writing, fast writing exercises (prompts), the reading of those writings and dialogue. After lunch there will be three hours to complete a writing assignment, and have time for walking, rest, and personal reflection. In late afternoon we’ll gather to continue writing exercises, reading of assignments and more question and answer time. Evenings might…
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