Programs

  Over Easter weekend, Trinity Retreat Center observes the rhythm of this holiest time on the Christian calendar. This retreat prayerfully and contemplatively reflects on Holy Week from a Maundy Thursday Agape Meal with a foot-washing ritual through Good Friday. We will then prepare the house for the feast on Holy Saturday, when the Great Vigil […]

  Join us for a play-filled retreat that will put you back in touch with your inner child. Get ready to let loose in God’s playground with plenty of laughter, the ancestral sound we all share. Discover your play personality while exploring old and new ways to have fun as an adult. Learn to develop a sense […]

    Mysticism is often viewed as the privileged experience of a few chosen, holy individuals. But German Jesuit Karl Rahner wrote about “everyday mysticism,” and Carmelite Sister Ruth Burrows described the mystical life simply as “God touching the depths of our being.” God is closer than we think — to all of us. This […]

  Whether you belong to a small church with limited resources or a larger parish looking for a way to help your community find and/or build its collective voice, learn to play and pray together, and say yes to the Spirit, HeartSong is the workshop that will enable you to deepen (or create!) your community […]

  As is true of our and our ancestor’s stories, the parables of Jesus reveal deepening layers of complexity and wisdom. This retreat focuses on the interplay of parables in the Gospel of Luke, selected spirituals, and our own stories of resistance, faith, and hope. Bring the sacred stories of your soul’s wisdom and consider […]

  “To say that I am made in the image of God is to say that love is the reason for my existence, for God is love. Love is my true identity. Selflessness is my true self. Love is my true character: Love is my name.” —Thomas Merton Love, as Thomas Merton learned, truly is […]

  Are you going through a major life change? Do you want to discern a new path? Do you need time for quiet contemplation? Come spend time in silence — praying, reading, writing, and walking in nature. Using poetry, scripture, prayer, and journaling, participants will engage in intentional reflections on life and vocational discernment. At the […]

  “Come away by yourselves and rest awhile.” —Mark 6: 31 This retreat offers an opportunity for lay and ordained people from across the African diaspora to come together for prayer, rest, walks, and the sharing of stories. Join the Trinity Retreat Center staff for a time of healing and reflection, enjoying nature, gathering for […]

  Guardian angels and other protective images have long been used by the Christian faithful in Ethiopia and other religious traditions. Liturgical artist Laura James’ sacred work employs the ancient Ethiopian Christian way of icon-making and expands on the collection of stories traditionally painted in this style. Join us for a creative weekend exploring Ethiopian […]

  A scholar of world religions, Huston Smith says that Jesus and the Buddha were the only two individuals in history who caused people to ask “What are you?” rather than “Who are you?” On this retreat, we will explore how the religions that have emerged from the teachings of these two spiritual giants can […]

  In Genesis, God calls creation “good” six times before humans are even created. In a season when that good creation is damaged and crying out, often contributing to the suffering of the poor and the oppressed, we gather for a retreat exploring the ecological crisis through the lens of scripture and theology. From the […]

  Life is like a river, generally flowing strong and constant and at times hindered by obstacles, churned by storms, and diminished by drought. As we move through life, we gather experiences and create stories that need telling. How do we share these stories? How do we communicate them with honesty, courage, imagination, and a […]

  Faith is at the heart of the spiritual journey, giving it direction and purpose. Poetry is sacred writing and can deepen our faith. Inherent in all poetry is the sacred task of seeking, noticing, being mindful, and knowing ourselves as “loved sinner saints.” This retreat will explore our life of paying attention, faith, prayer, […]

  What does it mean to say that Jesus is Lord of the Dance? How is dance a metaphor for spiritual living? What is the relationship between movement and prayer? This retreat explores these questions, considering the spirituality of popular dance music forms reggae and samba, as expressed in the music and lyrics of Bob […]

  Come pray, reflect, and consider your unique gifts for mission advocacy, racial justice, and reconciliation. See how God is calling you to a deeper level of spiritual commitment to love and serve the Lord. This retreat will explore: Embedded Theology — unlearning the norms of white supremacy culture with deep self-reflection Kenosis — an untethering […]

  Join the retreat center’s culinary staff during the harvest for three days of farm-to-table wellness and renewal. Spend time in silent, contemplative harvesting on the retreat center’s farm, taking mindful walks along the Housatonic River and gathering for simple, healthy meals around a common table. This retreat will focus on the mind-body connection and how […]

  “Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can’t remember who we are or why we’re here.”                                             — Sue Monk Kidd All of us have myriad stories to tell. Some involve our family history, spiritual journey, experiences in nature, or a life-changing situation. Stories can take many forms, but […]

  This retreat honors the LGBTQ+ gender-queer community in prayer, meditation, laughter, celebration, and the giving and receiving of support. Come for a time of mindfulness, music, healing, and lovingkindness. Individuals and couples welcome. Led by the Rev. Michelle Meech, Rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Kingston, New York, and Ana Hernandez, recording artist, composer, retreat […]

  “By His grace I have been touched. By His word I have been healed.” —Bob Dylan   “I know that Jah will never let us down…. Give us the teachings of His Majesty.” —Bob Marley   Join us as we honor the legacies of these two great musicians with opportunities to share how they […]

  Are you going through a major life change? Do you want to discern a new path? Do you need time for quiet contemplation? Come spend time in silence — praying, reading, writing, and walking in nature. Using poetry, scripture, prayer, and journaling, participants will engage in intentional reflections on life and vocational discernment. At the […]

  Who are you called to become? Most Enneagram workshops focus primarily on the personality, or what Richard Rohr calls the false self. This retreat takes us beyond the Enneagram of personality and offers a glimpse into how the different facets of God’s wisdom are truly written on our hearts. Through teaching, meditation, and experiential […]

    Jesuits believe that retreats, prayers, spiritual direction, and spiritual conversation are ways to grow in relationship with God. Join us for a weekend of guided prayer drawn from “The Spiritual Exercises” by St. Ignatius of Loyola. St. Ignatius divided the exercises into four weeks, and the retreat includes sessions informed by each week, […]

  Prayer, worship, and community reflection punctuates our late-autumn days together in the New England woods. While the centerpiece of this retreat week is the farm-to-table Thanksgiving meal, every day is a celebration, with activities and time to reflect on our blessings. All meals are served family-style. Come for a few days or the whole […]