Day Retreat

Day Retreats are hosted at Well of Mercy. The hours for the day retreat will be posted on the program listing.

Walk With Me? A Prayer Path Practice

With Meredith Doster

Open Dates
This daylong walking retreat invites participants into silence, guided reflection, and communal sharing through a practice of attentive walking. Each retreat includes opening silence, object lessons, morning and afternoon walks, personal reflection, and a shared lunch. Grounded in seasonal rhythms, participants may attend one or multiple sessions. Limited to 12 participants per retreat.

Exploring Biblical Essential Oils

With Brenda Wallace

June 24, 2026
Step into the rich aromas and ancient traditions of Biblical essential oils during this unique day retreat at Well of Mercy. Discover oils mentioned throughout Scripture and explore their significance in healing, worship, and daily life in biblical times. Through engaging discussion and a hands-on sensory experience, you’ll have the opportunity to smell and reflect on these sacred oils while enjoying the peaceful beauty of the property. Join us for a meaningful day of learning, reflection, and connection—awakening the senses and deepening your understanding of the world of Biblical Oils.

Grounding Retreat: A Day To Nurture

With Laura Koniver

July 29, 2026

Touching the earth is healing to the body — literally. For decades, scientific research has explored how direct contact with the earth’s natural energy can support the body’s electrical balance, helping to reduce inflammation, calm the nervous system, improve sleep, and enhance overall well-being. Grounding is a simple, natural practice with powerful effects on mental […]

At the Hearth of Mercy: A St. Brigid Retreat for Renewal

With Robin Garner

August 4, 2026
Celebrate St. Brigid’s Day with a gentle, restorative retreat inspired by the saint of hospitality, healing, poetry, and the hearth. Through prayer, storytelling, guided reflection, and time in nature, we’ll explore Brigid’s gifts of mercy, creativity, and courage—and how her Celtic spirit still lights our way today. Come rest in the quiet beauty of Well of Mercy, rekindle your inner flame, and leave with your heart warmed and renewed by divine love.

Awe: Cultivating a Daily Practice of Wonder

With Kristi Leonard

September 30, 2026
Discover the transformative power of everyday awe in this reflective retreat led by Kristi Leonard, PCC, MBA. Grounded in science and soul, participants will explore the healing impact of awe and create a personal plan to integrate wonder into daily life.

Nature's Peaceful Day with Guided Hike and Forest Bathing

With Jordan Marvin and Julie Sczerbinski

October 14, 2026
Fall is a wonderful time to hike the trails and be immersed in the beauty of nature. Join Well of Mercy’s plant whisperer, Jordan Marvin and Forest Bathing Guide, Julie Sczerbinski for a fun and informative day in nature.

Rooted in Gratitude: a Day Retreat with Watercolor Practice

With Tiffany Compton

November 11, 2026

Small Steps, Deep Gratitude Step away from the noise of daily life and enter a gentle rhythm of reflection, creativity, and renewal. Rooted in Gratitude is a one-day retreat designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and notice the quiet gifts already present in your life. This experience is not about having everything figured out […]