In an atmosphere of silence, take time to let yourself rest, reflect, and be restored. This retreat is offered in response to those who want a silent retreat experience that is shorter than 8 days.

 

A silent retreat is more than the absence of talking. 

It is choosing to pay attention to the still small voice within

so that deep communion with the Divine can happen. Retreatants spend personal time learning to honour their own rhythm

which might include journaling, reading, swimming, walking, reflecting, and creative activities. Sometimes people come

with an issue with which they are grappling, but many come

just to be. Some choose to meet daily with a spiritual director

for guidance in their prayer and meditation.

A private room and meals will be provided.

Evening reflection offered (optional).

Our Flowering Almond puts on a spectacular show for us 

every spring here at Maryholme. And we in the office 

get to enjoy it the most, as its lovely branches sway in the breeze right outside our window ...

Native to China, Flowering Almond bushes produce masses 

of pink flowers early in the spring. Their breathtaking display gives us a glimpse of the lovely array of colours 

that will be showing themselves in our gardens, 

as spring unfolds in this sacred space...

Congratulations!  

This past month we had some repairs done under Blackbird Cabin, only to discover a mound of crayfish shells, all very tidily arranged in a wonderful pile. It seems our elusive resident mink has been dining on seafood in his own private dining area for quite some time now! He will surely

be quite sorry to discover that his dining room is now permanently closed, since the repairs were completed! 

We are posting a picture of one of his relatives, in hopes 

that one of our guests may recognize our tidy fella scampering  along the shore this summer, and snap

a picture of him to share with our readers!

 

from 4:00-6:00 pm.

Enjoy the peace and beauty of this sacred space as you walk

the property admiring the gardens and woods. Visit each month and see the seasonal changes. This event is grounds only, as there will be no access to the lake or the buildings.

No registration required.

 

Check out the planting events scheduled by our local

South Simcoe Streams Network in an effort to raise the bar 

for trees along our streams.