The Providence Community offers a wide array of retreats and spiritual programs. We invite you to explore what we have planned. Make some time in your schedule to slow down and refresh your soul at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. If you live far away or have trouble getting out, many of our spiritual programs are also offered virtually.
Retreats & Spiritual Programs
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
VirtualPray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!
Taizé Ecumenical Prayer Service at the Woods
Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INEach Taizé service includes prayer, simple music, a time for silence and inspirational readings. Join us in person or via livestream on the second Tuesday of the month.
Discover the artist within you! Art and spirituality retreat
Havlik Center at Providence Hall 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INCome and discover the artist within you at our Art and Spirituality Weekend Retreat at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Sept. 15-18, 2023. You will have an opportunity to play with alcohol inks, watercolors, beads and more. Each activity will encourage and support your creativity and broaden your experience of how art can enhance your spiritual quest.
Mystics: a journey of discovery
The Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INDeepen your connection with the Divine as you discover mystics from different centuries and the stories of their journeys to God.
Forest Meditation Walk: Wandering in the Woods
St. Joseph Lake Nature Trail St. Joseph Place, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, United StatesWander among the trees and connect with yourself for a guided meditation based in eco-spirituality and nature. Free. Donations accepted.
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
VirtualPray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!
Forest Meditation Walk: Wandering in the Woods
St. Joseph Lake Nature Trail St. Joseph Place, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, United StatesWander among the trees and connect with yourself for a guided meditation based in eco-spirituality and nature. Free. Donations accepted.
Taizé Ecumenical Prayer Service at the Woods
Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INEach Taizé service includes prayer, simple music, a time for silence and inspirational readings. Join us in person or via livestream on the second Tuesday of the month.
Forest Meditation Walk: Wandering in the Woods
St. Joseph Lake Nature Trail St. Joseph Place, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, United StatesWander among the trees and connect with yourself for a guided meditation based in eco-spirituality and nature. Free. Donations accepted.
Fall 2023 Come and See Retreat
Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INWhat is religious life like today? Come and See! Explore if you might be called to life as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Free weekend retreat Nov. 3-5, 2023
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
VirtualPray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!
Mystics: a journey of discovery
The Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INDeepen your connection with the Divine as you discover mystics from different centuries and the stories of their journeys to God.
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
VirtualPray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!