Way of the Monk, Path of the Artist

Jan 12, 2026 – Jan 13, 2026 @ 3:30 pm GMT – 4:30 pm GMT –

with Christine Valters Paintner and guest teachers

Our retreat 12 week companion retreat to the book The Artist’s Rule will explore where the paths of the monk and artist meet. Drawing on monastic spirituality from the wisdom of desert, Celtic, and Benedictine traditions, we will explore together contemplative practices that support and encourage the flowering of our creative visions.

Earth, Our Original Monastery Lent Retreat 2026

Feb 18, 2026 – Apr 11, 2026 @ 3:30 pm GMT – 5:00 pm IST –

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.

Resistance, Renewal, and Resilience: Resting into Uncertainty and Harnessing Opportunity with Kindred Spirits

Sep 8, 2025 @ 3:00 pm IST – 4:00 pm IST –

with Aisling Richmond, Felicia Murrell, Jamie Marich, and Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

In this four week program, join Abbey of the Arts Wisdom Council Members as we guide you through contemplative and action-based practices. Through rest and renewal we not only nourish ourselves, we can settle into what is most important for our spiritual growth and our capacity for resilience.

Monk in the World Guest Post: Jill Ore

I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Jill Ore’s reflection on the parallels between a monastic cell and an offshore lighthouse. I am currently writing a book that identifies and explores the common features found in the locations and […]

Joy and Rest + Prayer Cycle Podcast Day 5

Dearest dancing monks, artists, and pilgrims, At Easter I published a beautifully illustrated fairy tale titled Journey to Joy and later this month over the summer solstice I will be leading a two-day mini-retreat with guest musician Te Martin.  The story is about Sophia, a writer and woman in search of physical healing as she has experienced a long […]

Samhain Deep Rest Retreat – Descent

Oct 31, 2025 @ 3:00 pm GMT – 5:00 pm GMT –

with Simon de Voil, Jamie Marich, and Polly Paton-Brown

This mini-retreat is part of our four part Deep Rest series exploring the energy of seasonal turning points and the gifts of deep rest. The Celtic hinge points of Autumn Equinox, Samhain, the Winter Solstice, and Imbolc offer the wisdom of living into a rhythm that honors the importance of times of rest as essential to our personal and collective wellbeing. Register for one or all of the mini-retreats.

Autumn Equinox Deep Rest: Surrender

Sep 19, 2025 @ 4:00 pm IST – 6:00 pm IST –

with Simon de Voil, Cassidhe Hart, and Aisling Richmond

This mini-retreat is part of our four part Deep Rest series exploring the energy of seasonal turning points and the gifts of deep rest. The Celtic hinge points of Autumn Equinox, Samhain, the Winter Solstice, and Imbolc offer the wisdom of living into a rhythm that honors the importance of times of rest as essential to our personal and collective wellbeing. Register for one or all of the mini-retreats.