Name: HYBRID Sustaining the Sacred Soil: A Professional Development Series for Spiritual Leaders
Start: 2026-12-16T09:30:00-05:00
Location: Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center

Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center

This enhanced training is for those who minister to others spiritually, These areas of ministry would include Spiritual Directors, Clergy, Hospice Workers, Chaplains, Spiritual Coaches, Stephen Ministers, Yoga Instructors, and people who teach spiritual topics. There will be nine topics presented over a nine month period. Sign up for all nine or for those that peak your interest. Topics that may be included would be: contemplation, deep listening, discernment, trauma, creating Sabbath/rest/self care, eco-spirituality, rituals/sacred spaces, seasons of the spirit, and mystics and mystical experiences.
One Tuesday, once a month, from 9:30 AM-2:00 PM, in-person and via ZOOM
<h4>3 distinct modules:</h4>
Sept. Oct. Nov. - Eco Spirituality
Dec. Jan. Feb. - Sacred Pause/Discernment/Self Care
March, April, May - Awakening to Purpose in Community
IN-PERSON: $500 per module
ZOOM: $350 per module

Local Event: HYBRID Sustaining the Sacred Soil: A Professional Development Series for Spiritual Leaders

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HYBRID Sustaining the Sacred Soil: A...

This enhanced training is for those who minister to others spiritually, These areas of ministry would include Spiritual...

HYBRID Sustaining the Sacred Soil: A Professional Development Series for Spiritual Leaders

An opportunity to feel seen, supported, and restored without reinforcing the old painful storyline.
Life can ask so much of us. Whether we are caring for ourselves, supporting loved ones, navigating illness, grief, overwhelm, uncertainty, or simply trying to stay afloat in a demanding world, it’s easy to become exhausted by the stories we repeat internally and externally.
This is not a space for fixing, rescuing, or endlessly reinforcing the old painful storyline.
It is a space for honest presence, heartfelt understanding, compassionate connection, nervous system support, perspective, refreshment, and renewal.
Together, we explore new ways of relating to ourselves, our hearts, and the challenges we face, personally and professionally, without bypassing reality or becoming trapped inside it.
This circle offers an opportunity to: • feel whole, safe, and loved no matter what is happening • reconnect with balance, perspective, and inner steadiness • receive meaningful support without judgment • discover greater peace in the midst of real life • nourish the heart, body, mind, and spirit • remember that you do not have to carry everything alone
Come as you are.
No performance. No pretending. No need to have it all figured out. Just real humans gathering in Heartspace.
Hosted online by Melissa Lewis, RN BSN
Online via Zoom

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FREE Zoom Circle of Support

An opportunity to feel seen, supported, and restored without reinforcing the old painful storyline.
Life can ask so much of us....

September 11th, 5:00 PM - September 13th, 1:00 PM
Presented by Sr. Peggy Murphy, OP
On our spiritual journey together we will explore the prayers and and spiritual rituals of our neighbors as a way to honor and appreciate how they can aid us on our path to hope and new life. “Every major religion of the world has similar ideals of love, the same goal of benefiting humanity through spiritual practice and the same effect of making their followers into better human beings.” - The Dalai Lama
$335 | *PRIVATE BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH
$305 | *PRIVATE BEDROOM WITH HALL BATH
*All meals are included: Dinner on Friday through Lunch on Sunday

Local Event: Many Paths to God Retreat

Many Paths to God Retreat

September 11th, 5:00 PM - September 13th, 1:00 PM
Presented by Sr. Peggy Murphy, OP
On our spiritual journey together we will...

Presented by Lisa Hudkins
Four Sessions From 10am - 12pm: Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12
Soul Matters is a monthly meeting, 4-month program that offers the opportunity to explore, deepen, and nurture our spirituality in community with other Companions.
Each month, participants will focus on different aspects of your own spiritual life and explore its invitations for our living and loving. Using resources provided by Soul Matters to you we will independently engage in spiritual exercises, reflect on evocative questions, and then come together for a monthly session to share our experiences, insights, and questions. The practices of deep listening and spiritual discernment will be central to the monthly gatherings.
Soul Matters Reflection:
"I was initially reluctant to join this group, which is my usual stance with something new. Yet I was curious and decided to follow a new path with curiosity as my guide. What remains with me is that Soul Matters provided the material and the space for me (us) to be present to one another to explore aspects of spirit and life together.”-&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Mark Cerrato
Please register by September 5th, so you can read and prepare the first packet. Our facilitator will be Lisa Hudkins, a trained Soul Matters Facilitator, Spiritual Director and trainer of Spiritual Directors.
COST | $150 for four sessions: Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12

Local Event: Soul Matters

Soul Matters

Presented by Lisa Hudkins
Four Sessions From 10am - 12pm: Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12
Soul Matters is a monthly meeting,...

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Join us for a Pilobolus dance theatre performance, three movement workshops, lawn games, sweet treats, and fun! FREE FOR KIDS! When: September 13, 2026, 1:30-5 PM Where: Devereux | The Glenholme School, 81 Sabbaday Lane, Washington, CT Rain or shine!&nbsp;All Ages Event! 
Ticket info: Adult tickets: $15 Free for kids! (Under 18)
REGISTER HERE: <a href="https://pilobolus.org/pilobolus-day?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHp10N2mIDCtFu8t5Ap3kpgk4c9ttRQ5BCGpy-BZBW4YEJVO6Yu0pUMt6DaEH_aem_dcyNzjvNN4XJopnuaR7tpg" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://pilobolus.org/pilobolus-day</a>
Schedule of Events
<ul><li>Lawn Games and Sweet Treats - 1:30 - 2:30 PM</li><li>Doors Open - 2:30 PM</li><li>Pilobolus Performance (suitable for all ages!) - 2:45 - 3:45 PM</li><li>Pilobolus Workshops* - 4:00 - 5:00 PM</li></ul>
*Select from one of three workshop options:
Connecting with Balance - Rooted in 50 years of creative movement expertise, Connecting with Balance® draws on Pilobolus’s unique approach to help older adults move better, feel steadier, and live more fully—no dance experience needed!
Alphabet Workshop - Kids ages 6-12 and their parents/guardians are invited to dive into movement and storytelling in our interactive workshop designed to explore the magic of letters, shapes, and bodies in motion. (Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Pilobolus Dance Workshop - Participants aged 13 to 113 are invited to expand their movement vocabulary together through improvisation and collaborative trust-building. This inclusive intergenerational workshop is designed to break barriers and build community.
Proceeds support bringing Pilobolus’s movement education programs to CT schools. Want to help us reach even more students? Make a donation with your ticket!Pilobolus Day is supported by a growing list of sponsors, including The James R. Dougherty, Jr. Foundation, Northwest CT Community Foundation, SEP Orthopedics, Mejias Health and Wellness PLLC, 
The Owl, &amp; The Woodhall School.

Local Event: Pilobolus Day - Performance, Workshops, Fun!

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Pilobolus Day - Performance, Workshops, Fun!

Join us for a Pilobolus dance theatre performance, three movement workshops, lawn games, sweet treats, and fun! FREE FOR KIDS! ...

This enhanced training is for those who minister to others spiritually, These areas of ministry would include Spiritual Directors, Clergy, Hospice Workers, Chaplains, Spiritual Coaches, Stephen Ministers, Yoga Instructors, and people who teach spiritual topics. There will be nine topics presented over a nine month period. Sign up for all nine or for those that peak your interest. Topics that may be included would be: contemplation, deep listening, discernment, trauma, creating Sabbath/rest/self care, eco-spirituality, rituals/sacred spaces, seasons of the spirit, and mystics and mystical experiences.
One Tuesday, once a month, from 9:30 AM-2:00 PM, in-person and via ZOOM
<h4>3 distinct modules:</h4>
Sept. Oct. Nov. - Eco Spirituality
Dec. Jan. Feb. - Sacred Pause/Discernment/Self Care
March, April, May - Awakening to Purpose in Community
IN-PERSON: $500 per module
ZOOM: $350 per module

Presented by Amber Maida
Join us at Wisdom House for the opening of an exhibition by Connecticut artist Amber Maida, whose mixed media paintings and sculptures explore spirituality, healing, ancestry, nature, and the connections between past and present.
Rooted in a spiritual practice of Chi cultivation and inspired by her Native American heritage, Maida’s work brings together paint, natural elements, and found objects to create richly layered pieces filled with texture and symbolism. Her materials often carry their own stories, from objects gathered in her Connecticut home to natural and cultural elements discovered during her travels throughout the American West.
Maida’s work is also deeply informed by her own experience of healing. Following major lung surgery in 2010, she began creating new collections centered on fragility, strength, gratitude, and the passage of time. Today, her work reflects a continuing dialogue between the natural world, personal experience, and the stories carried by the objects she incorporates into each piece.
Please join us for the opening reception from 4:30–6:30 PM, with a short artist talk beginning around 5:30 PM. Enjoy complimentary light refreshments prepared by Wisdom House’s kitchen while experiencing Maida’s work and hearing more about her creative process and inspiration.
Amber Maida’s work has been exhibited and collected throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, including exhibitions at the New Britain Museum of American Art, Housatonic Museum of Art, Silvermine Guild of Art, and Mattatuck Museum. She currently lives and works in Warren, Connecticut.
There will be light refreshments served. Please RSVP for this event

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Gallery Opening: “Between Realms” by Amber Maida

Presented by Amber Maida
Join us at Wisdom House for the opening of an exhibition by Connecticut artist Amber Maida, whose...

September 18, 5:00 PM - September 20, 1:00 PM

Presented by Rev. Dr. Shelley D. Best
Creative Discernment is a contemplative weekend retreat designed to support spiritually grounded leaders, seekers, and change makers who are navigating seasons of transition, uncertainty, or vocational reimagining. Building upon the Creative Disruption framework developed through years of retreat leadership and reflective practice, this program invites participants to engage disruption not simply as difficulty but as a sacred invitation to listen more deeply, imagine faithfully, and lead with renewed courage.
Through scripture reflection, contemplative prayer, creative exploration, dialogue circles, and guided discernment practices, participants are supported in clarifying their calling and cultivating spiritual resilience for leadership in a rapidly changing world. The retreat emphasizes interior listening, moral imagination, and communal wisdom. Participants leave with practical spiritual practices, renewed clarity of purpose, and concrete next steps for living their vocation with integrity and hope.
Retreat Overview
Across the weekend, participants will engage in a rhythm of silence, reflection, creative expression, and shared dialogue. The retreat is grounded in the understanding that imagination is a spiritual capacity that helps individuals and communities respond faithfully to disruption and change. The program introduces participants to the Phoenix Path of Creative Disruption, a spiritual leadership model that guides individuals through five movements: Stirring, Centering, Seeing, Choosing, and Rising. Through these movements, participants explore how personal and institutional disruption can become a pathway toward renewed vocation and courageous leadership.
Practices include contemplative scripture engagement, guided meditation, symbolic art making, reflective writing, small group spiritual direction style conversations, and nature based prayer experiences.
Rather than focusing on artistic skill or performance, the retreat centers accessibility, authenticity, and deep listening. Participants are encouraged to explore insight through prayer, moving meditation, imagination, and community reflection.
Intended Audience
This retreat is designed for: clergy and lay ministry leaders; nonprofit and community leaders; educators and spiritual directors; artists exploring vocation; individuals in midlife transition; seekers longing for clarity and renewed purpose. No prior experience with contemplative practice or artistic expression is required.
$445 | PRIVATE BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH
$375 | PRIVATE BEDROOM WITH HALL BATH
$250 | COMMUTER
All meals are included: Dinner on Friday through Lunch on Sunday

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Creative Disruption: Imagination, Calling, and...

September 18, 5:00 PM - September 20, 1:00 PM

Presented by Rev. Dr. Shelley D. Best
Creative Discernment is a contemplative...

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