The Handless Maiden: An Expressive Arts Journey
Sep 28, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 @ 3:30 pm IST – 4:30 pm GMT –
with Christine Valters Paintner, Aisling Richmond, Jamie Marich, Kellie Kirksey, Polly Paton-Brown, and Te Martin
In this 7-week online retreat we will explore the fairy tale of The Handless Maiden, a story that has over a hundred versions worldwide. This story embodies the archetypal journey from wounding to wholeness, from oppression to empowerment, and ultimately how the union of feminine and masculine energies support our own creativity and healing.
Celebrating 20 Years! ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
Dearest dancing monks, artists, and pilgrims, On Monday, April 27th we will be gathering for a 20th anniversary celebration online! We would love for you to join us. We will be sharing some stories from how Abbey of the Arts ripened over the years and some of our lovely musicians will be there to offer the gift of song. […]
An Easter Gift for You: Midday Prayers for Peace and Justice ~ A Love Note from Your Online abbess
Easter Blessing*God of Rising,you bring new lifeto all the places death inhabits.Bless our own dying dreamswith your breath of new life.Make our dry bones dance,inspire us to sing,revive our bodiesso that we might becomemore vibrant, hopeful witnessesto the persistence of your love.We call on Christ’s wisdomto bless and sustain usin the practice of resurrectionby which […]
Journeying with Story ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
Dearest dancing monks, artists, and pilgrims, This Friday, April 3rd, we are delighted to welcome award winning author, poet-storyteller, and public speaker Kaitlin Curtice to lead us in a retreat on journeying with story. Following the life cycle of a story, Kaitlin will guide us through how powerful stories become in the world and how we interact with […]
What Enters Through the Open Heart: Poetry Book Launch
Oct 19, 2026 @ 5:00 pm IST – 6:00 pm IST –
with Christine Valters Paintner and Simon de Voil
Join us to celebrate the publication of Christine Valters Paintner’s newest collection of poetry, What Enters Through the Open Heart: Poems (Monkfish Publishing). During this free hour-long event, Christine will read some of her poems and Simon will offer the gift of music.
Practicing Resurrection: An Embodied Pilgrimage for the Easter Season
Pre-Order Now Description Purchase Options When you purchase books through the links to Bookshop.org or Amazon.com, Abbey of the Arts is provided with a very small percentage of your purchase price at no extra cost to you. We apply these funds toward scholarships for our online programs. Thank you for your support! Pre-Order from Amazon.com […]
What Enters Through the Open Heart: Poems
Pre-Order Now Join us for a book launch celebration Description Purchase Options When you purchase books through the links to Bookshop.org or Amazon.com, Abbey of the Arts is provided with a very small percentage of your purchase price at no extra cost to you. We apply these funds toward scholarships for our online programs. Thank […]