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Winter Rest and Reflect Retreat
Winter Rest and Reflect Retreat
February 21 at 9:00 am – February 22 at 11:00 am EST
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, Director of Outreach and Events Tara Elmore and Ministry Support Specialist Raven Renn while you disconnect with 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, and those planning on attending are also 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.
Those attending 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 and each person will have a private room and bathroom. There is a limit of nine persons to stay on campus.
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.
There will also be a yoga event during the retreat. Those interested in taking part should bring comfortable clothing and a yoga mat.
Cost to attend the retreat with no lodging is $200 while the cost to attend beginning on Saturday, Feb. 21 on campus is $260. Cost to attend beginning on Friday, Feb. 20, on campus is $320.
Pricing includes all supplies, yoga and four meals, including a Continental Breakfast on Saturday, along with lunch and light supper in addition to a Continental Breakfast on Sunday.
The registration deadline for the retreat is February 16.
For more information
Contact Libby Carstens-Robinette at 812-535-2946 or lrobinette@spsmw.org.


