Jun
26
8:30 AM08:30
May
16
8:30 AM08:30
Feb
22
to Feb 23
LENT RETREAT OF SILENCE (WOMEN ONLY) - FEB 22- FEB 23- DARIEN, IL
Lent Retreat of Silence - February 2026
$270.00
The 24 Hour Lent Retreat of Silence is upon us again... a sacred space for transformation as we enter the Lenten season and move toward Easter. It will be held Sunday, February 22 to Monday, February 23 at The Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien,, IL. We can’t wait for you to experience it. The rooms have full size beds and private baths.
You may arrive and get settled anytime after 3 pm on Sunday, although the retreat officially begins with dinner at 6 pm. We will conclude at 3 pm on Monday.
If this retreat is new to you, here is what you need to know... It is simple. It is uncomplicated. It's for women only and we have the whole retreat center to ourselves. There is no pressure to perform or prove yourself or impress others. It is an invitation to show up and open up your heart to the voice of God.
You will have the opportunity to take advantage of various stations, including meditating on art, reading, meditative yoga, life mapping, listening prayer, and more. Or you can choose to rest and retreat in your room and simply be present with God. That's the beauty of this time - you are free to make it what you want.
The retreat price* includes the overnight, 3 meals & materials:
o Regular rate of $270 (after January 1, 2026)
o Early-bird rate of $255 (on or before January 1, 2026)
To register, go to the website to sign up and be sure to use your appropriate promo code to receive the appropriate discount:
"LENTGIFT” to get $10 off your rate before January 1
Space is limited, so register early. Spots fill up quickly in what has become a holiday tradition for many people.
Finally we are grateful to the women who carve out time at the start of the Lenten season to join the silence in the midst of community. We are highly expectant and look forward to sharing the time with you.
Nov
30
to Dec 1
ADVENT RETREAT OF SILENCE (WOMEN ONLY) - NOV 30-DEC 1 - DARIEN, IL
Advent Retreat of Silence - December 2025
$265.00
The 24 Hour Advent Retreat of Silence is upon us again... a sacred space for transformation at the end of 2024 and the beginning of Advent. It will be held Sunday, November 30 to Monday, December 1 at The Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, IL. We can’t wait for you to experience it. The rooms have full size beds and private baths.
You may arrive and get settled anytime after 3 pm on Sunday, although the retreat officially begins with dinner at 6 pm. We will conclude at 3 pm on Monday.
If this retreat is new to you, here is what you need to know... It is simple. It is uncomplicated. It's for women only and we have the whole retreat center to ourselves. There is no pressure to perform or prove yourself or impress others. It is an invitation to show up and open up your heart to the voice of God.
You will have the opportunity to take advantage of various stations, including meditating on art, reading, meditative yoga, life mapping, listening prayer, and more. Or you can choose to rest and retreat in your room and simply be present with God. That's the beauty of this time - you are free to make it what you want.
The retreat price* includes the overnight, 3 meals & materials:
o Regular rate of $265 (after September 20, 2025)
o Early-bird rate of $255 (on or before September 20, 2025)
To register, go to the website to sign up and be sure to use your appropriate promo code to receive the appropriate discount:
"ADVENTGIFT” to get $10 off your rate before September 20
Space is limited, so register early. Spots fill up quickly in what has become a holiday tradition for many people.
Finally we are grateful to the women who carve out time at the start of the busiest season each year to join the silence in the midst of community. It is a highlight of our Advent Season, and we are humbled to share it with you.
Sep
13
8:30 AM08:30
Sep
12
8:30 AM08:30
Jul
12
8:30 AM08:30
Jul
11
8:30 AM08:30
May
31
8:30 AM08:30
May
30
8:30 AM08:30
Apr
25
9:00 AM09:00
HALF-DAY PSYCHOTHERAPIST RETREAT- APRIL 25, 2025 FRIDAY - PALATINE, IL
Half-Day Retreat for Psychotherapy Counselors - Friday April 25, 2025
$65.00
In the busyness of attending to your clients and managing the day to day of work and home life, I’m guessing that attending to yourself often comes last or not at all. Wouldn’t it feel great to take a morning to care for yourself?
Gretchen Harro, Gail Donahue and Joan Kelley have created an experience to help you slow down and listen to God and to your soul’s desires. Many of us don’t make time to tune in and recognize what we really want or need. Or if we do, sometimes we feel guilty or selfish, or just so sad that things haven’t worked out the way we had hoped.
Through a mindfulness practice to help you slow down, individual reflection, listening experience (with God, others, self), and a shared meal (yes, lunch is included!) we will create a space to help you voice your deep desires and tune into what our loving, generous God wants to say to you.
Join us for this half-day retreat at a home in Palatine. Registration limited to 12. Once this retreat fills, please email us at info@mylifeissacred.com if you would like to be on a wait list.
In the busyness of attending to your clients and managing the day to day of work and home life, I’m guessing that attending to yourself often comes last or not at all. Wouldn’t it feel great to take a morning to care for yourself?
Gretchen Harro, Gail Donahue and Joan Kelley have created an experience to help you slow down and listen to God and to your soul’s desires. Many of us don’t make time to tune in and recognize what we really want or need. Or if we do, sometimes we feel guilty or selfish, or just so sad that things haven’t worked out the way we had hoped.
Through a mindfulness practice to help you slow down, individual reflection, listening experience (with God, others, self), and a shared meal (yes, lunch is included!) we will create a space to help you voice your deep desires and tune into what our loving, generous God wants to say to you.
Join us for this half-day retreat at a home in Palatine. Registration limited to 12. Once this retreat fills, please email us at info@mylifeissacred.com if you would like to be on a wait list.
Mar
16
to Mar 17
LENT RETREAT OF SILENCE MARCH 16, 2025 TO MARCH 17, 2025 IN DARIEN (WOMEN ONLY)
The 24 Hour Lent Retreat of Silence is upon us again... a sacred space for transformation as we approach Easter. It will be held Sunday, March 16 to Monday, March 17 at The Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, IL. We can’t wait for you to experience it. The rooms have full size beds and private baths.
You may arrive and get settled anytime after 3 pm on Sunday, although the retreat officially begins with dinner at 6 pm. We will conclude at 3 pm on Monday.
If this retreat is new to you, here is what you need to know... It is simple. It is uncomplicated. It's for women only and we have the whole retreat center to ourselves. There is no pressure to perform or prove yourself or impress others. It is an invitation to show up and open up your heart to the voice of God.
You will have the opportunity to take advantage of various stations, including meditating on art, reading, meditative yoga, life mapping, listening prayer, and more. Or you can choose to rest and retreat in your room and simply be present with God. That's the beauty of this time - you are free to make it what you want.
The retreat price* includes the overnight, 3 meals & materials:
o Regular rate of $265 (after January 1, 2025)
o Early-bird rate of $255 (on or before January 1, 2025)
To register, go to the website to sign up and be sure to use your appropriate promo code to receive the appropriate discount:
"LENTGIFT” to get $10 off your rate before January 1
Space is limited, so register early. Spots fill up quickly in what has become a beloved tradition for many people.
Finally we are grateful to the women who carve out time midway through Lent to join the silence in the midst of community. It is a highlight of our Lent Season, and we are humbled to share it with you.
Lent Retreat of Silence - March 2025
$265.00
The 24 Hour Lent Retreat of Silence is upon us again... a sacred space for transformation as we enter the Lenten season and move toward Easter. It will be held Sunday, March 16th to Monday, March 17th at The Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien,, IL. We can’t wait for you to experience it. The rooms have full size beds and private baths.
You may arrive and get settled anytime after 3 pm on Sunday, although the retreat officially begins with dinner at 6 pm. We will conclude at 3 pm on Monday.
If this retreat is new to you, here is what you need to know... It is simple. It is uncomplicated. It's for women only and we have the whole retreat center to ourselves. There is no pressure to perform or prove yourself or impress others. It is an invitation to show up and open up your heart to the voice of God.
You will have the opportunity to take advantage of various stations, including meditating on art, reading, meditative yoga, life mapping, listening prayer, and more. Or you can choose to rest and retreat in your room and simply be present with God. That's the beauty of this time - you are free to make it what you want.
The retreat price* includes the overnight, 3 meals & materials:
o Regular rate of $255 (after January 1, 2025)
o Early-bird rate of $245 (on or before January 1, 2025)
To register, go to the website to sign up and be sure to use your appropriate promo code to receive the appropriate discount:
"LENTGIFT” to get $10 off your rate before January 1
Space is limited, so register early. Spots fill up quickly in what has become a holiday tradition for many people.
Finally we are grateful to the women who carve out time at the start of the Lenten season to join the silence in the midst of community. We are highly expectant and look forward to sharing the time with you.
Dec
8
to Dec 9
Advent Retreat of Silence Dec 8, 2024 to Dec 9, 2024 IN DARIEN (WOMEN ONLY)
The 24 Hour Advent Retreat of Silence is upon us again... a sacred space for transformation at the end of 2023 and the beginning of Advent. It will be held Sunday, December 8 to Monday, December 9 at The Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, IL. We can’t wait for you to experience it. The rooms have full size beds and private baths.
You may arrive and get settled anytime after 3 pm on Sunday, although the retreat officially begins with dinner at 6 pm. We will conclude at 3 pm on Monday.
If this retreat is new to you, here is what you need to know... It is simple. It is uncomplicated. It's for women only and we have the whole retreat center to ourselves. There is no pressure to perform or prove yourself or impress others. It is an invitation to show up and open up your heart to the voice of God.
You will have the opportunity to take advantage of various stations, including meditating on art, reading, meditative yoga, life mapping, listening prayer, and more. Or you can choose to rest and retreat in your room and simply be present with God. That's the beauty of this time - you are free to make it what you want.
The retreat price* includes the overnight, 3 meals & materials:
o Regular rate of $265 (after September 20, 2024)
o Early-bird rate of $255 (on or before September 20, 2024)
To register, go to the website to sign up and be sure to use your appropriate promo code to receive the appropriate discount:
"ADVENTGIFT” to get $10 off your rate before September 20
Space is limited, so register early. Spots fill up quickly in what has become a holiday tradition for many people.
Finally we are grateful to the women who carve out time at the start of the busiest season each year to join the silence in the midst of community. It is a highlight of our Advent Season, and we are humbled to share it with you.
Advent Retreat of Silence - December 2024
$265.00
The 24 Hour Advent Retreat of Silence is upon us again... a sacred space for transformation at the end of 2024 and the beginning of Advent. It will be held Sunday, December 8 to Monday, December 9 at The Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, IL. We can’t wait for you to experience it. The rooms have full size beds and private baths.
You may arrive and get settled anytime after 3 pm on Sunday, although the retreat officially begins with dinner at 6 pm. We will conclude at 3 pm on Monday.
If this retreat is new to you, here is what you need to know... It is simple. It is uncomplicated. It's for women only and we have the whole retreat center to ourselves. There is no pressure to perform or prove yourself or impress others. It is an invitation to show up and open up your heart to the voice of God.
You will have the opportunity to take advantage of various stations, including meditating on art, reading, meditative yoga, life mapping, listening prayer, and more. Or you can choose to rest and retreat in your room and simply be present with God. That's the beauty of this time - you are free to make it what you want.
The retreat price* includes the overnight, 3 meals & materials:
o Regular rate of $265 (after September 20, 2024)
o Early-bird rate of $255 (on or before September 20, 2024)
To register, go to the website to sign up and be sure to use your appropriate promo code to receive the appropriate discount:
"ADVENTGIFT” to get $10 off your rate before September 20
Space is limited, so register early. Spots fill up quickly in what has become a holiday tradition for many people.
Finally we are grateful to the women who carve out time at the start of the busiest season each year to join the silence in the midst of community. It is a highlight of our Advent Season, and we are humbled to share it with you.
Nov
9
8:30 AM08:30
Nov
8
8:30 AM08:30
Nov
1
9:00 AM09:00
Half-Day Retreat for Psychotherapy Counselors (space limited to 12)
In the busyness of attending to your clients and managing the day to day of work and home life, I’m guessing that attending to yourself often comes last or not at all. Wouldn’t it feel great to take a morning to care for yourself?
Gretchen Harro, Gail Donahue and Joan Kelley have created an experience to help you slow down and listen to God and to your soul’s desires. Many of us don’t make time to tune in and recognize what we really want or need. Or if we do, sometimes we feel guilty or selfish, or just so sad that things haven’t worked out the way we had hoped.
Through a mindfulness practice to help you slow down, individual reflection, listening experience (with God, others, self), and a shared meal (yes, lunch is included!) we will create a space to help you voice your deep desires and tune into what our loving, generous God wants to say to you.
Join us for this half-day retreat at a home in Palatine. Registration limited to 12.
Sep
7
8:30 AM08:30
Sep
6
8:30 AM08:30
Jul
13
8:30 AM08:30
Jul
12
8:30 AM08:30
May
4
8:30 AM08:30
May
3
8:30 AM08:30
Mar
16
8:30 AM08:30
Mar
15
8:30 AM08:30
Feb
16
to Feb 17
LENT RETREAT OF SILENCE - FEBRUARY 16-17, 2024 (WOMEN ONLY)
The 24 Hour Lent Retreat of Silence is upon us again... a sacred space for transformation as we enter the Lenten season and move toward Easter. It will be held Friday, February 16th to Saturday, February 17th at The Joseph and Mary Retreat House In Mundelein, IL. We can’t wait for you to experience it. The rooms have full size beds and private baths.
You may arrive and get settled anytime after 2 pm on Friday, although the retreat officially begins with dinner at 6 pm. We will conclude at 3 pm on Saturday.
If this retreat is new to you, here is what you need to know... It is simple. It is uncomplicated. It's for women only and we have the whole retreat center to ourselves. There is no pressure to perform or prove yourself or impress others. It is an invitation to show up and open up your heart to the voice of God.
You will have the opportunity to take advantage of various stations, including meditating on art, reading, meditative yoga, life mapping, listening prayer, and more. Or you can choose to rest and retreat in your room and simply be present with God. That's the beauty of this time - you are free to make it what you want.
The retreat price* includes the overnight, 3 meals & materials:
o Regular rate of $225 (after January 1, 2024)
o Early-bird rate of $215 (on or before January 1, 2024)
To register, go to the website to sign up and be sure to use your appropriate promo code to receive the appropriate discount:
"LENTGIFT” to get $10 off your rate before January 1
Space is limited, so register early. Spots fill up quickly in what has become a holiday tradition for many people.
Finally we are grateful to the women who carve out time at the start of the Lenten season to join the silence in the midst of community. We are highly expectant and look forward to sharing the time with you.
Lent Retreat of Silence - February 2024
$225.00
The 24 Hour Lent Retreat of Silence is upon us again... a sacred space for transformation as we enter the Lenten season and move toward Easter. It will be held Friday, February 16th to Saturday, February 17th at The Joseph and Mary Retreat House In Mundelein, IL. We can’t wait for you to experience it. The rooms have full size beds and private baths.
You may arrive and get settled anytime after 2 pm on Friday, although the retreat officially begins with dinner at 6 pm. We will conclude at 3 pm on Saturday.
If this retreat is new to you, here is what you need to know... It is simple. It is uncomplicated. It's for women only and we have the whole retreat center to ourselves. There is no pressure to perform or prove yourself or impress others. It is an invitation to show up and open up your heart to the voice of God.
You will have the opportunity to take advantage of various stations, including meditating on art, reading, meditative yoga, life mapping, listening prayer, and more. Or you can choose to rest and retreat in your room and simply be present with God. That's the beauty of this time - you are free to make it what you want.
The retreat price* includes the overnight, 3 meals & materials:
o Regular rate of $225 (after January 1, 2024)
o Early-bird rate of $215 (on or before January 1, 2024)
To register, go to the website to sign up and be sure to use your appropriate promo code to receive the appropriate discount:
"LENTGIFT” to get $10 off your rate before January 1
Space is limited, so register early. Spots fill up quickly in what has become a holiday tradition for many people.
Finally we are grateful to the women who carve out time at the start of the Lenten season to join the silence in the midst of community. We are highly expectant and look forward to sharing the time with you.
Jan
20
11:30 AM11:30
VIRTUAL RETREAT (VIA ZOOM) - JANUARY 20, 2024 - "Sanctuary of the Soul - Seeking God's Love in the New Year"
January 20, 2024 Sacred Virtual Retreat - Saturday
$79.00
Join us for an afternoon retreat (11:30-3:30pm CST) from your favorite location. We will start in community (via Zoom) to gently guide you into solitude and end together as well to debrief the day. Retreat materials which you can access online or print will be sent via email 2 days before the retreat.
Join us for an afternoon retreat (11:30-3:30pm CST) from your favorite location. We will start in community (via Zoom) to gently guide you into solitude and end together as well to debrief the day. Retreat materials which you can access online or print will be sent via email 2 days before the retreat.
Dec
1
to Dec 2
Advent Retreat of Silence Dec 1, 2023 to Dec 2, 2023 (WOMEN ONLY)
The 24 Hour Advent Retreat of Silence is upon us again... a sacred space for transformation at the end of 2023 and the beginning of Advent. It will be held Friday, December 1st to Saturday, December 2nd at The Joseph and Mary Retreat House In Mundelein, IL. We can’t wait for you to experience it. The rooms have full size beds and private baths.
You may arrive and get settled anytime after 2 pm on Friday, although the retreat officially begins with dinner at 6 pm. We will conclude at 3 pm on Saturday.
If this retreat is new to you, here is what you need to know... It is simple. It is uncomplicated. It's for women only and we have the whole retreat center to ourselves. There is no pressure to perform or prove yourself or impress others. It is an invitation to show up and open up your heart to the voice of God.
You will have the opportunity to take advantage of various stations, including meditating on art, reading, meditative yoga, life mapping, listening prayer, and more. Or you can choose to rest and retreat in your room and simply be present with God. That's the beauty of this time - you are free to make it what you want.
The retreat price* includes the overnight, 3 meals & materials:
o Regular rate of $225 (after September 20, 2023)
o Early-bird rate of $215 (on or before September 20, 2023)
To register, go to the website to sign up and be sure to use your appropriate promo code to receive the appropriate discount:
"ADVENTGIFT” to get $10 off your rate before September 20
Space is limited, so register early. Spots fill up quickly in what has become a holiday tradition for many people.
Finally we are grateful to the women who carve out time at the start of the busiest season each year to join the silence in the midst of community. It is a highlight of our Advent Season, and we are humbled to share it with you.
Advent Retreat of Silence - December 2023
$225.00
The 24 Hour Advent Retreat of Silence is upon us again... a sacred space for transformation at the end of 2023 and the beginning of Advent. It will be held Friday, December 1st to Saturday, December 2nd at The Joseph and Mary Retreat House In Mundelein, IL. We can’t wait for you to experience it. The rooms have full size beds and private baths.
You may arrive and get settled anytime after 2 pm on Friday, although the retreat officially begins with dinner at 6 pm. We will conclude at 3 pm on Saturday.
If this retreat is new to you, here is what you need to know... It is simple. It is uncomplicated. It's for women only and we have the whole retreat center to ourselves. There is no pressure to perform or prove yourself or impress others. It is an invitation to show up and open up your heart to the voice of God.
You will have the opportunity to take advantage of various stations, including meditating on art, reading, meditative yoga, life mapping, listening prayer, and more. Or you can choose to rest and retreat in your room and simply be present with God. That's the beauty of this time - you are free to make it what you want.
The retreat price* includes the overnight, 3 meals & materials:
o Regular rate of $225 (after September 20, 2023)
o Early-bird rate of $215 (on or before September 20, 2023)
To register, go to the website to sign up and be sure to use your appropriate promo code to receive the appropriate discount:
"ADVENTGIFT” to get $10 off your rate before September 20
Space is limited, so register early. Spots fill up quickly in what has become a holiday tradition for many people.
Finally we are grateful to the women who carve out time at the start of the busiest season each year to join the silence in the midst of community. It is a highlight of our Advent Season, and we are humbled to share it with you.
Nov
18
8:30 AM08:30
Sep
23
8:30 AM08:30
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 "GOD-SPACES" - SACRED RETREAT - SATURDAY
“God Spaces - Spaces to Rest, to Breathe and to Listen”. Join us as we consider what it means to create spaces to be with God. We will use this theme as an entry point into your time of solitude. We can’t wait to meet you see how God will meet you on this set-apart day.
Sep
22
8:30 AM08:30
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 "GOD-SPACES" - SACRED RETREAT - FRIDAY
“God Spaces - Spaces to Rest, to Breathe and to Listen”. Join us as we consider what it means to create spaces to be with God. We will use this theme as an entry point into your time of solitude. We can’t wait to meet you see how God will meet you on this set-apart day.
Jul
29
8:30 AM08:30
