Wisdom of Wild Grace: An Online Writing Retreat for the Wild Soul
Jun 1, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026 @ 3:00 pm IST – 4:30 pm IST –
with Christine Valters Paintner and Melissa Layer
This 4-week program is a writing retreat focused on cultivating our kinship to creation through stories of saints and animals. These stories immerse us in a worldview that sees a connection to animals as a sign of holiness. They help to kindle our wonder and nourish an earth-cherishing consciousness in us.
Earth, Our Original Monastery Lent Retreat 2026
Feb 18, 2026 – Feb 20, 2026 @ 3:30 pm GMT – 5:00 pm GMT –
with Christine Valters Paintner and Guest Teachers
Join us this Lent as we explore the wisdom of monks, mystics, and scriptures. We will discover a vital strand of the Christian tradition which deeply honors Earth as the place of sanctuary and revelation, of guidance, and witness to celebration.
Brother Lawrence and the Practice of the Presence + Prayer Cycle Day 6 ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
Dearest dancing monks, artists, and pilgrims, This Friday, June 13th we are delighted to welcome Wisdom Council member and award winning translator Carmen Acevedo Butcher to lead us in a retreat on Brother Lawrence and the Practice of the Presence. Read on for Carmen’s reflection Courageous Brother Lawrence and His Easy Practice. In the Paris of King […]
Contemplative Prayer Service: April 2026
Apr 6, 2026 @ 5:00 pm IST – 6:00 pm IST –
with Christine Valters Paintner, Simon de Voil, and Soyinka Rahim
Join us for an online contemplative prayer service. Deepen into this moment together through song, poetry, prayer, and silence.
Contemplative Prayer Service March 2026: Tending the Cave of the Heart
Mar 2, 2026 @ 5:00 pm GMT – 6:00 pm GMT –
with Christine Valters Paintner, Simon de Voil, and Dena Jennings
Join us for an online contemplative prayer service. Deepen into this moment together through song, poetry, prayer, and silence.
Contemplative Prayer Service: February 2026 ~ Embracing the Light
Feb 2, 2026 @ 5:00 pm GMT – 6:00 pm GMT –
with Christine Valters Paintner, Simon de Voil, and Te Martin
Join us for an online contemplative prayer service. Deepen into this moment together through song, poetry, prayer, and silence.
Contemplative Prayer Service: January 2026 ~ Epiphany
Jan 5, 2026 @ 5:00 pm GMT – 6:00 pm GMT –
with Christine Valters Paintner, Simon de Voil, and Richard Bruxvoort Colligan
Join us for an online contemplative prayer service. Deepen into this moment together through song, poetry, prayer, and silence.