The Reverend John Creasy is the founding executive director of Garfield Community Farm, a permaculture based non-profit in Pittsburgh, PA. He is also a founding Pastor atThe Open Door Church. John lives with his family a mile from the farm in Stanton Heights where they practice permaculture in their 90 year old home with rainwater collection, solar power, off grid heating and a garden that has overtaken the entire property. In addition to farming John and his wife Alyssa love hiking and backpacking with their kids and creating music with their band This Side of Eve.
SISTERS SPEAK: OUR BLOG
Sisters post on our Blog monthly. See what our Sisters have to say about living Monastic Life in the 21st Century.
SR. LAURA ON YOUTUBE
See Sr. Laura’s youtube channelfor some of her work in “restoring women to the stories we tell.”
CLICK, TAP, OR SCAN QR CODE WITH PHONE FOR HANDY MAP & DIRECTIONS TO ST PLACID:
Presenters
John Creasy
The Reverend John Creasy is the founding executive director of Garfield Community Farm, a permaculture based non-profit in Pittsburgh, PA. He is also a founding Pastor at The Open Door Church. John lives with his family a mile from the farm in Stanton Heights where they practice permaculture in their 90 year old home with rainwater collection, solar power, off grid heating and a garden that has overtaken the entire property. In addition to farming John and his wife Alyssa love hiking and backpacking with their kids and creating music with their band This Side of Eve.
SISTERS SPEAK: OUR BLOG
Sisters post on our Blog monthly. See what our Sisters have to say about living Monastic Life in the 21st Century.
SR. LAURA ON YOUTUBE
See Sr. Laura’s youtube channel for some of her work in “restoring women to the stories we tell.”
CLICK, TAP, OR SCAN QR CODE WITH PHONE FOR HANDY MAP & DIRECTIONS TO ST PLACID:
NEWSLETTER
Newsletter Archives
Programs
Gift Certificate
Open Dates
Spiritual Direction
Open Dates
Meeting Space
Open Dates
One-Day Personal Retreat
Open Dates
Private Overnight Retreat
Flexible Dates
Hybrid: R.E.S.T Rest in God’s Presence and Word
January 24, 2026
Forest Therapy walks (Forest Bathing)
January 24, 2026
Zoom: Going deeper: The Enneagram Journey
January 31, 2026
Hybrid: Continuing Contemplative Rest (Monthly on First Saturdays)
February 7, 2026
Weekend Silent Centering Prayer Retreat
February 20 - 22, 2026
Hybrid: The Sacred Art of the Line: An Exploration of Making Lines on Paper_
February 28, 2026
Hybrid: Dare To Write
March 13 - 15, 2026
View all programs »