At noon on the first Wednesday of the month, Judy Annis brings flutes and an assortment of other beautiful instruments to Retreat House. Together we share special time in prayerful meditation, with poetry, other writings, and music that accompanies the contemplative themes of the day. After, we join together for Souper Soul lunch. No cost.
Join us Wednesday for soup at 12:30 - this is a great opportunity to share time in community, talk with RH board members, and enjoy some special time together. Open to all.
Join us on Wednesdays at 12:30 for soup and friendly conversations. There is no charge for this weekly gathering. If you would like to volunteer to make soup for an upcoming week, please contact Morgan here. Donations can be made in person to help defray the cost of ingredients.
Have you been wondering what it feels like to be a published author? Have you wondered how to tap into your own writing super powers? Do you have something you’ve written that you’d like to share in a special supportive and beautiful community of writers just like you? Join us for this month’s Writer’s Gathering. We are starting to prepare for our November 22 due date for submissions to House of Wonder, our next book. We’d love you to be part of it!
We all have a story to share. As writers of stories, we enjoy sharing our journeys, thoughts, ideas, struggles, and “aha"s. Writers often compose in solitude but get energy, inspiration, and insight when we meet in community with other writers. In this special gathering, we have the opportunity to discuss what we are writing, why we are writing, where our hopes and struggles are, and who we are when we write. No experience is necessary to join us. This Writers’ Gathering is for all writers in all genres - beginner, novice, experienced. It is not the intent of this gathering to offer criticism but a holy space of giving and receiving. Contact Gretchen Martens, our facilitator, for more information.
Jackie Linden Schade, pastor, spiritual director and trained ISM facilitator joins Fran Shelton, author, pastor and spiritual director, bring InterSpiritual Meditation back to Retreat House this fall. We had a fabulous turnout in October and look forward to even more people joining us in November.
ISM brings ancient teachings to modern day, allowing individuals space for personal practice.
Open to all. There is no cost to participate, though we do suggest a donation which can be made when you attend; your generosity allows us to continue offering programs like these.
We will gather in person at Retreat House, 2nd Sunday of each month, 5-7 p.m.
Our next gathering is Sunday, November 10. Questions or RSVP here.
Join us Wednesday for soup at 12:30 - this is a great opportunity to share time in community, talk with RH board members, and enjoy some special time together. Open to all.
Join us on Wednesdays at 12:30 for soup and friendly conversations. There is no charge for this weekly gathering. If you would like to volunteer to make soup for an upcoming week, please contact Morgan here. Donations can be made in person to help defray the cost of ingredients.
Join us on the THIRD Wednesday of each month, as we welcome Patsy to lead us in harp meditation and prayer at noon.
Settle into a mid-week break as we come together on THIRD Wednesdays at Noon, for a delightful harp-meditation-prayer gathering at RH. We are happy to welcome back Patsy Sadowski, starting in September and going forward on 3rd Wednesdays. When we finish, stay a while and enjoy the delicious Souper Soul soup and conversation that happens every Wednesday.
Join us Wednesday for soup at 12:30 - this is a great opportunity to share time in community, talk with RH board members, and enjoy some special time together. Open to all.
Join us on Wednesdays at 12:30 for soup and friendly conversations. There is no charge for this weekly gathering. If you would like to volunteer to make soup for an upcoming week, please contact Morgan here. Donations can be made in person to help defray the cost of ingredients.
Your writing and artwork for our December, 2024 book, House of Wonder, is now being accepted for submission to Gretchen Martens, our Editor Extraordinaire. If you’ve always wanted to be a published author and didn’t know what to do next, or if you’ve been included in our House of…” books in the past, or even if you’ve never imagined yourself as an author - but you have something to. share about WONDER, you’re in the right space.
All submissions are due no later than November 22 to be considered for this new book.Here is more information and you can always contact Gretchen here with any questions or for more information.
House of Wonder Accepting Submissions through Friday, November 22, 2024
Reveal and Holiday Celebration at Retreat House : Friday, December 13, 2024
Can you believe we are publishing our 19th book? Submissions may speak to one or more themes.
Essays are limited to 2700 words. Artwork is limited to high-resolution (600 dpi) grayscale photographs or photographs of original artwork. Full color photo submissions for cover art are welcome.
House and Home: What does it mean to feel at home? Is home a building, a place, a community? Is it a relationship with God or Self or the natural world? What is the relationship between house, home, and faith? In what ways are you grateful for this sense of house and home?
Wonder: What does wonder mean to you? Why does wonder matter? How does wonder manifest in your life—connection to your body, to Self, to others, to the natural world, to God?
Wonder and the Natural World: When do you experience wonder in the natural world? Is there a difference between the majesty of the Tetons and the daisy that has poked her up among the gravel on your driveway?
Wonder and God or Spirituality: What causes wonder in your spiritual life? Is wonder different from awe? Is wonder the same in group worship and private prayer?
Wonder and Family: Do you have a story about a child, spouse, parent, or other relative who inspired awe in you? Perhaps it was finding out you were pregnant, meeting your newborn, or watching a loved one draw their last breath.
Photos: We love family or personal photos that relate to your stories! We can do some basic retouching for old photos, and we’ll send you a copy. We can’t use photos from the internet because, as published books, we have to be careful with copyrighted works.
Author Fee of $100 defrays the publication cost and entitles authors and artists to up to 10 books; additional books may be pre-ordered at the author rate of $5 per book. After the initial print run, books are $10. Discount for first-time authors: $50 fee.
Scholarships are available on a first come-first served basis by contacting Lil Smith (lil@retreathousecommunity.org). Scholarships must be approved before you submit. Receiving a scholarship in the past does not guarantee receiving a scholarship for this book. Donations to the scholarship fund or full author sponsorships are gratefully accepted.
Ready to submit? Questions on submitting? Nervous as a first-time author? Want to be taken off the list? Contact Gretchen Martens, our friendly editor, at GretchenMartens@gmail.com.
It’s not too early to mark your calendar for our December 13 Book Launch Celebration and Holiday Open House. We will be releasing our newest book that afternoon, House of Wonder.
Submissions for this anthology are due by November 22.
Join us Wednesday for soup at 12:30 - this is a great opportunity to share time in community, talk with RH board members, and enjoy some special time together. Open to all.
Join us on Wednesdays at 12:30 for soup and friendly conversations. There is no charge for this weekly gathering. If you would like to volunteer to make soup for an upcoming week, please contact Morgan here. Donations can be made in person to help defray the cost of ingredients.
We love expressing ourselves through artistic creativity - even those of us who don’t consider ourselves “artists.” As the name of our art studio expresses, it’s all about The Artist Within. That’s why people love our Soulful Art monthly gathering. Join us as we play, pray and create together.
Join us Wednesday, October 23, right after Souper Soul lunch. We will make art together with guided facilitation, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
This month, we will be guided by our RH Intern, Sandy Centeno, as she teaches us the art of creating festive flowers out of crepe and tissue paper. Imagine the beauty of your own upcoming holiday seasons - being adorned with handmade flowers. As we create together, we will take time to contemplate how this practice of creation can be linked to honoring our ancestors. We will be contributing a group-created garland to the beautiful Dia de las Muertas display at Retreat House. Stop by to see this beautiful display. And if you can be with us to create together, join us Wednesday after lunch. We suggest a $10 donation, which helps offset our supply cost. RSVP here.
Join us Wednesday for soup at 12:30 - this is a great opportunity to share time in community, talk with RH board members, and enjoy some special time together. Open to all.
Join us on Wednesdays at 12:30 for soup and friendly conversations. There is no charge for this weekly gathering. If you would like to volunteer to make soup for an upcoming week, please contact Morgan here. Donations can be made in person to help defray the cost of ingredients.
This month’s theme is focused on how different faiths and cultures observe and celebrate the new year.
We are excited to welcome Anisa Adem, who will be preparing a traditional Ethiopian lunch for all of us.
Join us at Noon on Thursday Oct. 17, for our monthly interfaith conversation and lunch.. Complimentary lunch will be served - an Ethiopian lunch that is gluten free and vegan. Bring your open hearts, inquisitive minds and your own New Year Celebration stories to share.
Questions? Want to RSVP? Click here.
Join us Wednesday for soup at 12:30, immediately after our in-person harp meditation time at noon. Open to all.
Join us on Wednesdays at 12:30 for soup and friendly conversations. There is no charge for this weekly gathering. If you would like to volunteer to make soup for an upcoming week, please contact Morgan here. Donations can be made in person to help defray the cost of ingredients.
Join us on the THIRD Wednesday of each month, as we welcome Patsy to lead us in harp meditation and prayer at noon.
Settle into a mid-week break as we come together on THIRD Wednesdays at Noon, for a delightful harp-meditation-prayer gathering at RH. We are happy to welcome back Patsy Sadowski, starting in September and going forward on 3rd Wednesdays. When we finish, stay a while and enjoy the delicious Souper Soul soup and conversation that happens every Wednesday.
Jackie Linden Schade, pastor, spiritual director and trained ISM facilitator joins Fran Shelton, author, pastor and spiritual director, as they bring InterSpiritual Meditation back to Retreat House this fall. You won’t want to miss our first gathering, October 13, 5-7 p.m. at Retreat House.
ISM brings ancient teachings to modern day, allowing individuals space for personal practice.
Open to all. There is no cost to participate, though we do suggest a donation which can be made when you attend; your generosity allows us to continue offering programs like these.
We will gather in person at Retreat House, 2nd Sunday of each month, 5-7 p.m.
Our first gathering is Sunday, October 13. Questions or RSVP here.
Have you been wondering what it feels like to be a published author? Have you wondered how to tap into your own writing super powers? Do you have something you’ve written that you’d like to share in a special supportive and beautiful community of writers just like you? Join us for this month’s Writer’s Gathering. We are starting to prepare for our November 22 due date for submissions to House of Wonder, our next book. We’d love you to be part of it!
We all have a story to share. As writers of stories, we enjoy sharing our journeys, thoughts, ideas, struggles, and “aha"s. Writers often compose in solitude but get energy, inspiration, and insight when we meet in community with other writers. In this special gathering, we have the opportunity to discuss what we are writing, why we are writing, where our hopes and struggles are, and who we are when we write. No experience is necessary to join us. This Writers’ Gathering is for all writers in all genres - beginner, novice, experienced. It is not the intent of this gathering to offer criticism but a holy space of giving and receiving. Contact Gretchen Martens, our facilitator, for more information.
Join us for a festive lunch and celebration as we acknowledge our first seven years in this community, touching lives and making a difference - for ourselves and others. Our RH leadership will be hosting a lunch and cake in honor of our birthday month - and we’ll freshen up the gardens too. RSVP here.
If you can join us, we’d love to see you. Let us know here.
Join us Wednesday for soup at 12:30 - this is a great opportunity to share time in community, talk with RH board members, and enjoy some special time together. Open to all.
Join us on Wednesdays at 12:30 for soup and friendly conversations. There is no charge for this weekly gathering. If you would like to volunteer to make soup for an upcoming week, please contact Morgan here. Donations can be made in person to help defray the cost of ingredients.
Join us Wednesday for soup at 12:30, immediately after our in-person flute meditation time at noon. Open to all.
Join us on Wednesdays at 12:30 for soup and friendly conversations. There is no charge for this weekly gathering. If you would like to volunteer to make soup for an upcoming week, please contact Morgan here. Donations can be made in person to help defray the cost of ingredients.
At noon on the first Wednesday of the month, Judy Annis brings flutes and an assortment of other beautiful instruments to Retreat House. Together we share special time in prayerful meditation and music that accompanies the contemplative themes of the day. After, we join together for Souper Soul lunch. No cost.
You are invited to join our RH Intern, Sandy Centeno, on October 2 and 16, as she facilitates two mornings of joyful creativity with participants. This transformative experience will explore the beauty of creativity and connection through El Árbol de Vida., the Tree of Life.
Come and immerse yourself in two mornings of creativity, connection, and self-discovery. Let’s celebrate the beauty of life together!
Open to all - no artistic experience is necessary.
What to Bring: Just your open heart and enthusiasm—all materials will be provided.
Space is limited to six participants. Hurry and RSVP HERE for this 2-morning experience.
A donation to Retreat House will be appreciated to help offset costs for this program.
Retreat House is a proud partner with Compassionate DFW and we invite you to join us for this year’s conference which will be held at UTD. Registration isn’t open yet, but click this link for more information
Event details - September 28 at UT Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center. A full day conference including a Continental Breakfast, Lunch, and Afternoon Refreshments.
We are pleased to announce that our keynote speaker will be Dr. Julie Fratantoni with UT Dallas' Center for Brain Health. We have a full range of impactful workshop sessions followed by a panel discussion with our keynote speaker and several of the session presenters. Registration is not yet open but if you would like to be among the first to register, go to https://bit.ly/ComCon2024 and complete the form.
We love expressing ourselves through artistic creativity - even those of us who don’t consider ourselves “artists.” As the name of our art studio expresses, it’s all about The Artist Within. That’s why people love our Soulful Art monthly gathering. Join us this month for a very special program, facilitated by Sandy Hammond.
Join us Wednesday, September 25, right after Souper Soul lunch. Sandy Hammond will teach us how to make pocket-sized journals. We’ll have all the materials ready for you to create your very own journal to fill with your own meditations, prayers, poems or color.
SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROGRAM. RSVP HERE.in advance to reserve your space.
Donation of $10 requested for supplies. You can pay when you’re here.
Join us Wednesday for soup at 12:30. We will then offer Soulful Art, a special class facilitated by Sandy Hammond, on journal-creating. Space is limited for the art class, so don’t forget to register. There’s always space for you at Souper Soul lunch.
Join us on Wednesdays at 12:30 for soup and friendly conversations. There is no charge for this weekly gathering. If you would like to volunteer to make soup for an upcoming week, please contact Morgan here. Donations can be made in person to help defray the cost of ingredients.
This month’s Common Ground falls on North Texas Giving Day. Join us for lunch and conversation about generosity. We all have different traditions and stories about the heartfelt spirit of giving and receiving.
Join us at Noon on Thursday Sept. 19, for our monthly interfaith conversation and lunch.. Complimentary lunch will be served. Bring your open hearts and inquisitive minds. Questions? Want to RSVP? Click here.
Make Retreat House a priority in this year’s North Texas Giving Day. With a matching gift, we have the potential to make an even greater impact in the lives of people we serve in our Retreat House community.
You can make a difference with your donation to North Texas Giving Day - prioritizing Retreat House in your giving. This year, we have an even greater opportunity with a significant matching gift for all donations received by September 19. Join us.
This week: Join us at noon for an in-person harp meditation opportunity as we welcome back Patsy who will move us with her beautiful harp playing. After harp, we’ll have lunch and conversation together.
Join us on Wednesdays at 12:30 for soup and friendly conversations. There is no charge for this weekly gathering. If you would like to volunteer to make soup for an upcoming week, please contact Morgan here. Donations can be made in person to help defray the cost of ingredients.
Join us on the THIRD Wednesday of each month, as we welcome Patsy to lead us in harp meditation and prayer at noon.
Settle into a mid-week break as we come together on THIRD Wednesdays at Noon, for a delightful harp-meditation-prayer gathering at RH. We are happy to welcome back Patsy Sadowski, starting in September and going forward on 3rd Wednesdays. When we finish, stay a while and enjoy the delicious Souper Soul soup and conversation that happens every Wednesday.
Our September 18 Stillness Retreat will be a beautiful time to gather as together, and individually we prepare for approaching Autumn. In addition to writing, reading, creating and being, we will have the special opportunity to welcome back Patsy as she leads a prayerful time playing harp. Lunch is also included. For more information, contact Karen or click here to register..
FOREST BATHING
A walking meditation with Tammy Minuti, Certified Forest Bathing Guide|
Saturday, September 14th
9 AM – Noon
Suggested donation to the Retreat House $35
Space is limited to 10 participants. Register Now.
Meeting site is near Retreat House Spirituality Center
110 Mimosa Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
Nature is calling and that still small voice is inviting you outside in order to connect more deeply inside. Spending time in the woods improves both our mental and physical health, even when we’re not exercising.
This guided practice is not about identifying plants nor about a hike to get the heart rate up. We’ll be walking a mile or less during the whole three hours. This practice supports everyone. Tammy will provide tea and a light snack at the end of the walk.
Questions - contact Tammy Minuti at tammyminuti@gmail.com
Registration Required to secure your participation.,
Tammy will send you an email with more information and a map to the exact meeting spot.
Have you been wondering what it feels like to be a published author? Have you wondered how to tap into your own writing super powers? Do you have something you’ve written that you’d like to share in a special supportive and beautiful community of writers just like you? Join us for this month’s Writer’s Gathering. We are starting to prepare for our November 22 due date for submissions to House of Wonder, our next book. We’d love you to be part of it!
We all have a story to share. As writers of stories, we enjoy sharing our journeys, thoughts, ideas, struggles, and “aha"s. Writers often compose in solitude but get energy, inspiration, and insight when we meet in community with other writers. In this special gathering, we have the opportunity to discuss what we are writing, why we are writing, where our hopes and struggles are, and who we are when we write. No experience is necessary to join us. This Writers’ Gathering is for all writers in all genres - beginner, novice, experienced. It is not the intent of this gathering to offer criticism but a holy space of giving and receiving. Contact Gretchen Martens, our facilitator, for more information.
Join us this Wednesday for lunch with board members. Come and learn about fall plans at RH
Join us on Wednesdays at 12:30 for soup and friendly conversations. There is no charge for this weekly gathering. If you would like to volunteer to make soup for an upcoming week, please contact Morgan here. Donations can be made in person to help defray the cost of ingredients.
Join us on Wednesday, September 11, Patriot Day, as we invite you walk the labyrinth at Retreat House throughout the day, holding the intention for peaceful and free elections in our country. Come by anytime on Wednesday during the day.
We love expressing ourselves through artistic creativity - even those of us who don’t consider ourselves “artists.” As the name of our art studio expresses, it’s all about The Artist Within. That’s why people love our Soulful Art monthly gathering. Join us as we play, pray and create together.
Join us Wednesday, August 28, right after Souper Soul lunch. We will make art together with guided facilitation, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Donation of $10 requested for supplies. You can pay when you’re here.
RSVP here. to let us know you’re coming, so we’ll have enough supplies for you.
Join us on Wednesdays at 12:30 for soup and friendly conversations. There is no charge for this weekly gathering. If you would like to volunteer to make soup for an upcoming week, please contact Morgan here. We are currently looking for soup-makers for July and August. Hot or cold soups are welcome. Donations can be made in person to help defray the cost of ingredients.
Join us on Wednesdays at 12:30 for soup and friendly conversations. There is no charge for this weekly gathering. If you would like to volunteer to make soup for an upcoming week, please contact Morgan here. We are currently looking for soup-makers for July and August. Hot or cold soups are welcome. Donations can be made in person to help defray the cost of ingredients.
Join us at Noon on Thursday, August 15. We will have an exciting conversation around the theme of WISDOM. Complimentary lunch will be served. Bring your open hearts and inquisitive minds. Questions? Want to RSVP? Click here.
Join us on Wednesdays at 12:30 for soup and friendly conversations. There is no charge for this weekly gathering. If you would like to volunteer to make soup for an upcoming week, please contact Morgan here. We are currently looking for soup-makers for July and August. Hot or cold soups are welcome. Donations can be made in person to help defray the cost of ingredients.
