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Birthing the Holy: Wisdom of Mary

A 4 week online retreat exploring the wisdom of Mary and the sacred feminine. Guided by Christine and John Valters Paintner, Polly Paton-Brown, Jill Geoffrion, and Betsey Beckman.

Breath Prayer: An Ancient Practice for the Everyday Sacred

A 4 week companion course to the book guided by Christine and John Valters Paintner, Amanda Dillon, and Jamie Marich.

Contemplative Yoga

Monastic Wisdom for Body, Mind, and Spirit Online retreat Self-study, start anytime Move at your own pace, in your own place Lifetime access Register Now Program Description What would it…

Creative Flourishing with St. Hildegard of Bingen

A 6-week online retreat on the wisdom of St. Hildegard of Bingen. Guided by Christine Valters Paintner and Betsey Beckman.

Dreaming of the Sea: The Selkie Story

A 7-week online retreat exploring the Selkie story as a map for women’s transformation. Guided by Christine Valters Paintner, Aisling Richmond, and Polly Paton-Brown.

Earth, Our Original Monastery

A 7-week online companion retreat to the book Earth, Our Original Monastery. Guided by Christine & John Valters Paintner and Betsey Beckman.

Exile and Coming Home

A 6-week online retreat on biblical themes. Guided by John Valters Paintner, Richard Bruxvoort Colligan, Ronna Detrick, and Roy DeLeon.

Eyes of the Heart: Photography as a Christian Contemplative Practice

A self-study online retreat Online retreat Self-study, start anytime Move at your own pace, in your own place Lifetime access Register Now Program Description Are you seeking a way to…

Desert Mothers and Fathers

Journey with the Desert Mothers and Fathers

A 6-week online companion retreat to the book Desert Fathers and Mothers. Guided by Christine & John Valters Paintner, Betsey Beckman, and Marilyn Freeman.

Lectio Divina: The Sacred Art of Reading the World

A 6-week online companion retreat to the book Lectio Divina — The Sacred Art: Transforming Words & Images into Heart-Centered Prayer. Guided by Christine & John Valters Paintner.

Sacred Rhythms of Sky, Sun, Sea & Stone

A 4-week online retreat exploring the elements of air, fire, water, and earth. Guided by Christine & John Valters Paintner, Betsey Beckman, and Jan Blencowe.

Sacred Seasons

An 8-session online retreat with reflections, meditations, songs, and dances to mark the turning points of the Celtic wheel of the year. Guided by Christine & John Valters Paintner and…

Sacred Time

An 8 -week companion retreat to the book Sacred Time: Embracing an Intentional Way of Life. Guided by Christine & John Valters Paintner and Betsey Beckman.

The Mystical Heart: Love as a Creative Force

Online retreat Self-study, start anytime Move at your own pace, in your own place Lifetime access Register Now Program Description What’s Included Register Now Mystics You Will Explore Hildegard of…

The Soul of a Pilgrim

An 8-week companion retreat to the book The Soul of Pilgrim: Eight Practices for the Journey Within. Guided by Christine & John Valters Paintner and Jamie Marich.

The Soul’s Slow Ripening

A 12-week online companion retreat to the book The Soul’s Slow Ripening: 12 Celtic Practices for Seeking the Sacred. Guided by Christine & John Valters Paintner and Betsey Beckman.

The Wisdom of the Body

A 10-week online companion retreat to The Wisdom of the Body: A Contemplative Journey to Wholeness for Women. Guided by Christine Valters Paintner, Betsey Beckman, Aisling Richmond, and Jamie Marich.

Virtual Celtic Pilgrimage: The Wisdom of Irish Saints Kevin, Ita, and Enda

A 9 day virtual pilgrimage to the west coast of Ireland with Christine Valters Paintner, Simon de Voil, and guest teachers. Includes a bonus poetry reading and presentation on the…

Virtual Celtic Pilgrimage: The Wisdom of the Irish Saints Brigid, Ciaran, & Gobnait

A 9 Day Virtual Pilgrimage to the west coast of Ireland with Christine Valters Paintner, Simon de Voil, Betsey Beckman, and guest teachers.

Visionary, Warrior, Healer, Sage: Archetypes to Navigate an Unravelling World

Online retreat Self-study, start anytime Move at your own pace, in your own place Lifetime access Register Now Program Description What’s Included Register Now Weekly Themes Week 1: Orientation and…

Watershed Moments in the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures

A 7-week online retreat on biblical themes. Guided by Christine & John Valters Paintner, Melissa Layer, and Richard Bruxvoort Colligan.

Way of the Monk, Path of the Artist

A 12-week online companion retreat to the book The Artist’s Rule: Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic Wisdom. Guided by Christine & John Valters Paintner.