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Sisters to host Winter Rest and Reflect Retreat
Winter is a great time to refresh, relax and realign yourself for the upcoming seasons.
Join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, for the Winter Rest and Reflect Retreat on the beautiful grounds of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
Join facilitators Sister Corbin Hannah, SP, along with Director of Outreach and Events Tara Elmore and Ministry Support Specialist Raven Renn while you disconnect from daily life, rest and engage in mindful activities to renew your spirit, body and mind.

The retreat begins at 9 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 21, and will end at 11 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 22. There is an optional evening gathering at 7 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 20. Those planning to attend are invited to Mass on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m., followed by a brunch from noon-1 p.m., in the Doherty Dining Hall on the campus of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
Attendees can choose to arrive Friday evening for the gathering at 7 p.m., or Saturday morning. Lodging is available at the Woodhaven Retreat and Guest House where each person will have a private room and bathroom. There is a limit of nine persons for campus lodging.
All meals will be included in the cost, but participants are asked to bring warm clothes and good walking shoes as some activities will take place outside.
The retreat will include a yoga event.. Those interested in taking part should bring comfortable clothing and a yoga mat.
Cost to attend the retreat with no lodging is $200. Cost to attend beginning on Saturday, Feb. 21 on campus is $260 with lodging. Cost to attend beginning on Friday, Feb. 20, on campus is $320 with lodging.
The registration deadline is Feb. 16. For more information, click here or call 812-535-2946 or email lrobinette@spsmw.org.




