Join us for a Pre-Cana Retreat for couples anticipating the Holy Sacrament of Marriage. This marriage preparation program includes prayer, Mass, presentations, quiet reflection time, and opportunities for sharing with your partner. The program begins at 10:30 am and ends by 7 pm. Lunch and dinner are included. The cost is $90 per couple, and registration is required. Please call 330.896.2315 for more information or click here to register.
2025 DatesJuly 6 to 11, 2025 - For new artists
July 27 - August 1, 2025 - For returning or experienced artists
Paint a Byzantine-style icon with us! We offer a creative retreat for those who want to learn icon painting, regardless of artistic experience or spiritual background. We will use traditional duck egg tempera pigments and gold leaf on a gessoed wooden board panel. The icon will be fully completed about one month after the retreat when we gather to “anoint” and seal it with traditional oils. The retreat includes time for instruction in the tradition and meaning of icon writing, creation of the icon, personal reflection, daily Mass, prayer, and fellowship. Bring your creativity, an open mind, and a willingness to let the Spirit move!
The cost is $600 per person, and registration is required (online, in person, or by mail). Includes overnight accommodations, meals, and all necessary art supplies to create your icon.
A $150 deposit is due with registration. The balance is due by June 20, 2025, so art supplies may be purchased before your arrival. Questions? Give us a call at 330.896.2315.