Programs Archive | Well of Mercy

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Crossing the Threshold - A New Year Virtual Retreat

With Sandra O'Brien

Open Dates

Instead of running from one year to the next, what if you paused to honor the year that’s passed, released what no longer serves, and opened space for what’s next? This on-demand virtual retreat invites you to create sacred space within yourself, and your home, as you prepare to Cross the Threshold into the New Year. Through contemplative practices, you'll be gently guided to set heartfelt intentions and welcome the year with clarity and purpose; culminating in the creation of a vision board, all from the comfort of your own sacred space and schedule.

Wintering: The Art of Comfortably Slowing Down

With Brenda Wallace

January 14 - 17, 2026

If you are looking to purposefully and intentionally spend time centered around cozy quietness and solitude and to... “Be still and know that I am God”...... Wintering may be for you.

Reflections and Intentions: Vision for the New Year

With Meg Robertson and Russ Keeney

January 28 - 30, 2026

Step away to Well of Mercy for a peaceful retreat of reflection, visioning, and creation as you embrace the year ahead with purpose. Through journaling, mindful walks, and guided exercises, you’ll gain clarity and set intentions. Highlights include vision board creation, choosing a word or mantra, and an immersive Sound Healing experience.

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

With Robin Garner

February 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.

Healing Words: Mindful Writing for Self-Care

With Barbara Presnell and Cheryl Wilder

February 6 - 8, 2026

Join writers Cheryl Wilder and Barbara Presnell for a nourishing two-day retreat designed to help you reconnect with your inner voice and restore your sense of well- being.

Praying the Hours Retreat

With Lea Slaton

February 19 - 21, 2026

This retreat invites participants into the ancient rhythm of praying the hours—pausing throughout the day to turn hearts and minds toward God. Through liturgy, silence, and reflection, we will enter into the sacred pattern of morning, midday, evening, and night prayer, joining our voices with generations of Christians who have sought to mark time with God’s presence.

Tending Your Light

With Connie Hoffner and Sandra O'Brien

February 25 - 28, 2026

Does it feel like you are a lighthouse in a dark world? In order for your light to shine brightly requires tending both the building (your body) and the flame (your soul). Join other lighthouses as we focus on rejuvenating your spirit, releasing that which no longer serves, strengthening your motivation, and ability to shine brightly.

Finding Hope in Grief: A Day of Comfort and Connection

With Heidi Gessner

March 4, 2026

Surround yourself with the quiet beauty of Well of Mercy for a day of discovering spiritual practices that nurture healing and growth through grief, loss, and life’s challenges.

If Today You Hear God’s Voice: A Day of Stillness at Well of Mercy

With Peter Strafaci

March 11, 2026

Come and experience a restful, renewing day during Lent designed to help you listen more deeply, breathe more fully, and reconnect with the God who speaks in silence.

A Celtic Day at Well

With Sandra O'Brien

March 17, 2026

Celtic Day at Well of Mercy! Experience the beauty and depth of Celtic spirituality—a tradition rich with insight and timeless strength. This immersive day includes a grounding introduction to Celtic Spirituality, time with St. Patrick’s story, and a guided meditation that carries you to the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher. A fun and inspiring day you won’t want to miss.

Relax & Ease into Sacred Time for Rest & Healing with Healing Touch Session

With Connie Hoffner

March 18 - 20, 2026

Accept this invitation to pause and reset and “be” in a quiet sanctuary to rest, reflect and renew. Retreat is limited to 4 participants and includes one private Healing Touch session.

A Journey with Jesus through Holy Week and Easter

With Edgar McCall

March 25 - 26, 2026

When God raised Jesus from the dead on Easter morning, he showed that hope is stronger than despair, and love is stronger than hate. In these days, we need to remember that promise. We need to hear anew the stories of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter so we can live into hope and joy.