This retreat is the perfect place for those new to Centering Prayer and beginners at silent retreats, as well as for experienced practitioners to have a chance to sit with others and experience a weekend of silence and rest.
Arrival and registration is scheduled for Friday, October 16 at 3:00 p.m. followed by introductions 4 PM and dinner at 5:00 PM
We will gather on Friday at 4:00 p.m. to set our intention for the weekend and then begin our silence after a Centering Prayer sit. We will sit together throughout the weekend, maintaining silence in between our sits and then end with a gathering on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. to share our experience.
For more information: contact Sr. Anna-Camille at camillewooden5@gmail.com. or Paul at paulpeterhans54@gmail.com [A deposit of $100.00 upon registration will secure a place in the retreat.] Partial scholarships are available.
Offering: $320.00 The fee includes a cozy private room and all meals. Breakfast is “make your own” with food supplied by the Priory (or bring your own). Lunches and dinner are in the Priory’s silent dining room. As a Benedictine women’s monastery, the Priory offers the opportunity to join the sisters in the Liturgy of the Hours and mass. You can request spiritual direction for an additional fee.
DEPOSIT REFUND POLICY:
60+ days before retreat start: 100% of deposit refunded 30–59 days before retreat start: 50% of deposit refunded 0–29 days before retreat start: 0% of deposit refunded
Facilitator
Anna-Camille Wooden, OSB
Anna-Camille Wooden, OSB is St. Placid Priory’s sub-prioress, Oblate Director, a program presenter, and helps care 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. Learn more about Anna-Camille Wooden, OSB
Paul Peterhans, M.Div.
Paul is a longtime Centering Prayer practitioner and original witness to Contemplative Outreach’s founding. He has served as youth minister, organizer, business owner, and theology teacher. Trained in Special Education, BreathWave breathing, and yoga, he will train as a Sacred Deathcare Guide. He helped establish Contemplative Outreach Northwest and promote Centering Prayer regionally. Learn more about Paul Peterhans, M.Div.
PRIORY ARTS SHOP OPEN
IMAGES OF PEACE ART SHOW/SALE
Click image to view poster:
JOURNEYING IN HOPE VOCATION RETREAT
Click image to view or print poster:
SISTERS SPEAK: OUR BLOG
Sisters post on our Blog occasionally. 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:
Programs
Date & Time Details: Registration we start 3PM Friday, October 16th and Ends 10:30 am Sunday, October 18th
Weekend Silent Centering Prayer Retreat @ St Placid
With Anna-Camille Wooden, OSB and Paul Peterhans, M.Div.
October 16 - 18, 2026
This retreat is the perfect place for those new to Centering Prayer and beginners at silent retreats, as well as for experienced practitioners to have a chance to sit with others and experience a weekend of silence and rest.
Arrival and registration is scheduled for Friday, October 16 at 3:00 p.m. followed by introductions 4 PM and dinner at 5:00 PM
We will gather on Friday at 4:00 p.m. to set our intention for the weekend and then begin our silence after a Centering Prayer sit. We will sit together throughout the weekend, maintaining silence in between our sits and then end with a gathering on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. to share our experience.
For more information: contact Sr. Anna-Camille at camillewooden5@gmail.com. or Paul at paulpeterhans54@gmail.com [A deposit of $100.00 upon registration will secure a place in the retreat.] Partial scholarships are available.
Offering: $320.00 The fee includes a cozy private room and all meals. Breakfast is “make your own” with food supplied by the Priory (or bring your own). Lunches and dinner are in the Priory’s silent dining room. As a Benedictine women’s monastery, the Priory offers the opportunity to join the sisters in the Liturgy of the Hours and mass. You can request spiritual direction for an additional fee.
DEPOSIT REFUND POLICY:
60+ days before retreat start: 100% of deposit refunded 30–59 days before retreat start: 50% of deposit refunded 0–29 days before retreat start: 0% of deposit refunded
Facilitator
Anna-Camille Wooden, OSB is St. Placid Priory’s sub-prioress, Oblate Director, a program presenter, and helps care 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.
Learn more about Anna-Camille Wooden, OSB
Paul is a longtime Centering Prayer practitioner and original witness to Contemplative Outreach’s founding. He has served as youth minister, organizer, business owner, and theology teacher. Trained in Special Education, BreathWave breathing, and yoga, he will train as a Sacred Deathcare Guide. He helped establish Contemplative Outreach Northwest and promote Centering Prayer regionally.
Learn more about Paul Peterhans, M.Div.
PRIORY ARTS SHOP OPEN
IMAGES OF PEACE ART SHOW/SALE
Click image to view poster:

JOURNEYING IN HOPE VOCATION RETREAT
Click image to view or print poster:

SISTERS SPEAK: OUR BLOG
Sisters post on our Blog occasionally. 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
OASIS 2026 – 2027
September 17, 2026 - May 21, 2027
The Voice of the Bell: A Walk with the Ancient Celtic Monks
October 17, 2026
A Shape of a Life: Aging Gracefully
October 24, 2026
Journeying in Hope: Religious Life Discernment Retreat
November 6 - 9, 2026
BEYOND the WALLS: Entering Creation’s Cathedral
November 7, 2026
6 Day (5 Night) Contemplative Outreach Intensive Silent Centering Prayer Retreat
November 8 - 13, 2026
Introduction to Centering Prayer *Fall
November 14, 2026
View all programs »