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September 5-7, 2008

“Learning from Loss”

With Carol Kaplan, MFT

As we journey through the years, inevitabley we also suffer losses. Often these are viewed as negative.

This retreat will look at grief and loss as part of the rhythm of life.

We will consider the important spiritual and psychological lessons learned by coming to terms with such losses.

Carol Kaplan, MFT has a private counseling practice on the Monterey Peninsula.

She is a widow with three children. Carol has led presentations, retreats, and provided counseling

for those dealing with grief and loss, and those who minister to them.

She worked for three ye ars for the Hospice Griefbuster Program.

$200.00 per person Single occupancy $160.00 per person Double occupancy Limited Scholarships available

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September 12 – 14, 2008

“How To Be An Adult In Your Faith”

With David Richo, PhD.

Dave Richo, a priest no longer in active ministry, is now a psychotherapist with a Jungian orientation. 

Among the many popular books written by him are:

“How to be an Adult”, “How to be an Adult in a Relationship”, “The Power of Coincidence", "Sacred Heart of the World",

"Mary Within Us: A Jungian Contemplation of Her Titles and Powers". 

This retreat will explore the stages of faith and how it can evolve from childhood literalism

to an adult appreciation of the deeper riches in our traditions.

$200.00 per person Single occupancy $160.00 per person Double occupancy Limited Scholarships available

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September 19 – 21, 2008

Married Couples Retreat

“Refreshing Your Love”

With Carol Kaplan and Fr. Barry Brunsman, ofm

An exciting thing in life is to stop to see what we have accomplished. This gives us new energy and at times new direction.

For marriage it's refreshing your love.

$310.00 per couple Limited scholarships available

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October 24 - 26, 2008

Franciscan Spirituality Retreat

“Rebuild My House”

With Fr. Richard McManus, ofm

St. Francis Retreat is happy to announce Fr. Richard McManus return!

In his comfortable easy-going style,

Fr. Richard will walk with us in discovering God’s renewing grace…

$200.00 per person Single occupancy $160.00 per person Double occupancy Limited Scholarships available

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November 28 – 30, 2008

A Recovery Retreat

Stage II Recovery

With Fr. Gavin Griffith, ofm

This retreat is for anyone in 12-Step Recovery.

After the honeymoon wears off, some of us get complacent -even bored.

Stage II Recovery is designed to re-energize recovery. Join us as we seek abundant life.

$200.00 per person Single occupancy $160.00 per person Double occupancy Limited Scholarships available

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December 12 - 14, 2008

A Women’s Retreat

“La Virgin de Tepeyac”

With Rosemary Apadaca and team

El Teatro Compesino performance of "La Virgen de Tepeyac" will form the center of this week-ends

reflection and sharing.

(Theatre production of "La Virgen de Tepeyac" included)

-Retreat conducted in English-

$200.00 per person Single occupancy $160.00 per person Double occupancy Limited Scholarships available

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December 12 – 14, 2008

“Contemplative Advent Retreat”

With Ed De Groot

Give yourself the gift of a weekend of Sacred Song, Scripture, Inspired Writings and time to be alone with our Creative Loving God.

$200.00 per person Single occupancy $160.00 per person Double occupancy Limited Scholarships available

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December 30, 2008 – January 1, 2009

New Year’s Renewal Retreat

With Retreat House Team

A prayerful alternative way to celebrate the passing of the Old Year into the New.

This retreat offers time and place to look kindly on what has gone before us

and to embrace with hope what lies before us.

Non-alcoholic celebrations

$200.00 per person Single occupancy $160.00 per person Double occupancy Limited Scholarships available