Programs

  • $1,370.00 – Program Price, Include 2 retreats at the center, meals, and Spiritual Direction in each 8 sessions
  • $990.00 – Zoom Option Only

Contact: prioryprograms@stplacid.org
360-438-2595

Oasis 2024-2025

With Lucy Wynkoop, OSB, Paz Vital, OSB, PhD, Sister Monika Ellis, Sr. Anna-Camille Wooden, OSB, Sonja Weber, OSB and Laura Swan, OSB

September 19, 2024 - May 15, 2025

Do you yearn for rest, prayer and nurturing in your busy schedule? What would your life look like if you gave yourself or/& to a beloved one two retreat opportunities at the Center, plus six quiet afternoons during the year? Silence, spiritual direction and Lectio Divina are available to aid your reflection.

Every Third Thursday of the month, 1:30 pm- 7:15 pm –at the Center or Zoom

Sep 19: Ch.1 Learning to Pray in Silence —Sr. Lucy
Retreat: Oct 16-18 Wednesday, 7:15pm – Friday, 1:00pm at the Center
Oct 17: Ch.2: The Homing Instinct of the Human Heart —Sr Anna-Camille
Nov 21: Ch. 3 The Mystic in All of Us —Sr. Paz
Jan 16: Ch. 4 Alive in Body, Mind, & Spirit. Learning to Pray in Silence —Sr Sonja
Feb 20: Ch. 5 Encountering God through the Senses —Sr. Monika
Retreat: Mar 19-21: Wednesday, 7:15pm—Friday, 1:00pm at the Center
Mar 20: Ch. 6: Cultivating Grateful Joy —Sr. Monika
Apr 24: Ch. 7 Attuned to the Dynamic Order of Love —Sr. Lucy
May 15: Ch. 8 Standing on Holy Ground —Sr. Laura

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Facilitator

Lucy Wynkoop, OSB
Lucy Wynkoop, OSB, is a retreat director and has received formal art education
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Paz Vital, OSB, PhD
Sister Paz has a MA Theology and Ministry at Catholic Theological Union. She is Spiritual Director, Retreat and Workshop presenter. Sister Paz loves to share her Mexican traditions, especially her experiences on the Day of the Dead. She is a Oasis & Pray Practice Facilitator.
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Sister Monika Ellis
Sister Monika, a member of St. Placid Priory since 1971, is a spiritual director, musician and artist. She is an enthusiastic teacher who loves to pass on what she knows about craft.
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Sr. Anna-Camille Wooden, OSB
Sr. Anna-Camille is a Benedictine sister in the St. Placid community where she is co-director of Oblates, assistant archivist, program presenter, community grocery shopper and part of the care team for the monastery cat. She has a long time Centering Prayer practice, is a commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer, an experienced retreat leader, and is on the Contemplative Outreach Northwest Leadership team.  
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Laura Swan, OSB
Sr. Laura Swan, OSB, is a writer and spiritual director, who also serves her community as Formation Director. She is the author of numerous books, including The Forgotten Desert Mothers and The Wisdom of the Beguines.
Learn more about Laura Swan, OSB