Program Offerings
Offering online, onsite and hybrid programs
Retreat programs offer unique opportunity to deepen your spiritual practice in a supportive group container. At the Christine Center, we strive to offer diverse opportunities so that all may find a retreat experience to deepen and nourish their practice.
Reservation Information:
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- Online registration is available–find the link to register online on the program webpages.
- Contact us directly via email or phone: welcome@christinecenter.org or 715-267-7507
- Payments are due in full at the time reservations are made
Scholarships
The Christine Center Scholarship Fund is available from donations specified for this purpose. Our hope is that all who seek a spiritual deepening experience will have the opportunity to participate with us.
Upcoming Retreat Programs
Weekly
Online
Twice Daily, Weekday Meditations
Monday – Friday, 8:45am & 5:00pm CST
Hosted by Sisters Johanna & Henrita
Discover the profound stillness and clarity that daily meditation can bring to your life. Our guided sessions, offered each day, create a nurturing space for inner reflection, mindful presence, and spiritual connection. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to meditation, these gatherings provide gentle guidance and community support to deepen your practice. On the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, a reflective open discussion follows the morning session, inviting you to explore your experience with others in a spirit of shared inquiry.
Online
Our Hearts Were Made For This
Sundays, 9am CST
Facilitated by: Sara Neall
Join us each Sunday to explore LovingKindness practices from the Buddhist traditions.
No session August 31, 2025
Each session will begin with a brief dharma talk which will frame our practice. The meditation will be 20-30 minutes in length, followed time to ask questions and share experiences. The discussion period is optional with an approximate end time of 10am or earlier depending on the discussion.
The qualities of kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity help us to live in this world with courage. They help us to be a true friend to ourself and to others. They connect us back to an inner abiding that is a true refuge.
Online
Tao Te Ching: Offering a Way Forward
Ancient spiritual knowledge applied to today’s life.
Wednesday’s at 10:15am (CDT)
with Ron Moor
The Tao Te Ching is a philosophy of being calling us to live in harmony with all of creation.
Ongoing weekly sessions.
Register and drop in any time.
I am so grateful for the welcoming spirit of everyone at the Center, the quiet honoring of time spent both together and alone. It was such a gift.
The Hildegard Soul-Studio for Creative Art and Ritual is always open!
Whether enjoying a Private Retreat at the Center or participating in another organized program, this wonderful “no judgement” space is available to you to express your creativity, or just to “play.” Unless there’s an organized retreat happening in the studio, it’s open at all hours. There is a nominal fee for materials. You are invited. Check out the new Programs being offered!
September
In Person
Knowing Us: Relationship Journey with the Enneagram
August 29-31, 2025
with Wendy Mitch
A spacious and supportive weekend retreat for people in relationship–couples, friends, parents, roomies–to deepen understanding, practice appreciation, and grow together. Guided by the wisdom of the Enneagram, contemplative practices, and meaningful conversation, this retreat invites people of all ages and stages to nurture connection, compassion, and presence in their relationship.
In Person
Inner Alignment: A 3-Day Seasonal Retreat
September 5-7, 2025
with Andrea Russell
Going on retreat offers an opportunity to let down the stresses of life and deepen your
yoga and meditation practices. This retreat will allow you to unplug and remember what is really important to you. You will get the time you need for yoga, meditation, and introspection so that you can reset and come home to yourself. You will also learn Ayurvedic recommendations to align harmoniously with the season, so your health and well-being may flourish.
Online
Hope: A Spiritual Book Study with Pope Francis
Wednesdays from September 10 through October 8, 10:00–11:30am Central Time
with Robin Richards
This is not just a book club—it is a sacred circle of connection and transformation. Join us for a five-week spiritual book study of Hope, the autobiographical reflection by Pope Francis that interweaves his personal story with historical insight and timeless spiritual wisdom. Together, we will explore how hope is cultivated through faith, connection, and deep spiritual practice.
The Christine Center provides me with a space that I have come to cherish. It allows me to be silent and present with myself and others. I am truly grateful to all the staff and volunteers that continue to make this a welcoming and safe place to explore nature and the me that I have yet to meet. Blessings!
In Person
Enneagram Retreat
September 12-14, 2025
with Wendy Mitch
The Enneagram is more than a sound bite or buzzword, it is an ancient path to a tender and deeper understanding of ourselves and those we walk in the world with. Many view the Enneagram as simply a personality inventory, but as you will learn in this retreat the Enneagram is a deep well of ancient wisdom which surprises and astonishes learners at every turn. It can be eye popping to discover the vast depth of self-knowledge and spiritual insight that can be gained by even a shallow dive into the Enneagram.
This retreat will provide a deep dive.
Online
Daring Greatly
How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way we Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
by Brene Brown
Mondays, beginning September 15th 11:00-12:30, 8 weeks with Chris Flynn
In this gathering, we’ll dive into Daring Greatly by Brené Brown, exploring how true courage emerges when we embrace vulnerability. Together we’ll reflect on what it means to step into life’s arenas with an open heart, even when fear and uncertainty are present. Through discussion and gentle practices, we’ll consider how Brown’s insights can transform our relationships, work, and creative expression. You’ll leave with inspiration and practical ways to let yourself be seen with greater courage.
In Person & Online
Essential Will: Real Confidence in the Ground of our Being
A Diamond Approach Retreat
September 19-21, 2025
with Diamond Approach Teachers:
Jim Lockridge | Kathleen Graham | Kara Vangen
This retreat explores the grounded, steady nature of Real Will and its connection to true confidence on the spiritual path. Together, we will inquire into how confidence arises when the journey is unpredictable, opening to the depth, freshness, and inner support of the White Latifa. Through guided exploration, we’ll cultivate the steadfast presence that allows us to meet each moment without judgment and with trust in the unfolding.
October
In Person
Rebel heART Retreat: Courageously Follow Your Inner Wisdom
October 10-13, 2025
with Adge Marz Lindsey
Fiercely following the heart is a beautifully rebellious way to live. This is your invitation to courageously embrace your inner wisdom, nourish your body through intuitive movement and awaken your connection with divine energy. This retreat invites you to reclaim and invigorate the sacred gift of your intuition, stepping fully into authentic self-expression and heart-centered living. We all have the power to manifest the life in which we most thrive!
In Person
Mindful Nourishment Retreat
October 26-28, 2025
with Robin Richards
You are invited to explore the deep connection between mind, body, and spirit through mindfulness, meditation, and mindful, intuitive eating practices.
Whether you are seeking a fresh start on your wellness journey or looking to deepen your practice, this retreat offers tools to help you reconnect with your body’s innate signals and foster a sense of balance and renewal. By taking the weekend to rest and renew while enjoying the fresh, nourishing food provided at the Christine Center as well as the surrounding woodland sanctuary, you are taking a sacred pause to rest and reset.
In Person
Save the Date! Anniversary Retreat and celebration
October 31-November 2
Join us this fall for a weekend of sacred celebration marking 45 years of contemplative community, transformation, and service to the spiritual journey. From humble Franciscan beginnings to today’s sanctuary for seekers, The Christine Center has welcomed thousands into the quiet mystery of inner growth, creative expression, and heartfelt connection.
THANK YOU!!!! Really THANK YOU! from my very soul. Stepping away to focus on myself and leaving the stresses of life behind was way overdue. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to enjoy the peace and serenity of the Christine Center. Again, Thank You!
Looking Ahead 2025
I am so grateful for the welcoming spirit of everyone at the Center, the quiet honoring of time spent both together and alone. It was such a gift.
In Person
A Woman's Rite Retreat: Unleash Your Inner Medicine Woman
November 21-23, 2025
with Medicine Keeper Dianné Jean Aldrich
Step into the sacred space of the Ancient Mother MoonLodge and immerse yourself in the beauty, depth, and wisdom of the Christine Center for A Woman’s Rite Retreat. This weekend offers a powerful opportunity for women to reconnect with their true essence, to celebrate, play, rejuvenate, and grow in the embrace of sisterhood.
I am so grateful that this Center exists. I have done both programs and personal retreats at the center and both have been very restorative. Thank you
In Person
Setting Foot on the Path
December 5-7, 2025
with Paul Norton
A welcoming and accessible introduction to meditation for the curious beginner. This weekend retreat offers a gentle exploration of foundational practices, with guidance on how to develop a meaningful daily routine. Participants will also learn about the biological and neurological benefits of mindfulness, helping to ground the practice in real-life understanding. Led by Paul Norton, M.D., a skilled and compassionate teacher, the retreat provides a supportive space to begin or renew your spiritual path with clarity and confidence.
In Person
By Women For Women 2026
March 6-8, 2026
with Robin Richards, Theresa Falvey-Hunt, Wendy Mitch & Sara Perry and massage therapy with Heather Simmons available
Celebrate the power of bringing women together in a circle of connection and compassion at the annual By Women For Women Retreat. The Christine Center holds a rich history of hosting this cherished gathering, each year weaving together the wisdom of diverse women facilitators to guide participants on a journey toward alignment with their authentic selves, inner strength, and shared purpose. Through a blend of nurturing practices, creative expression, and meaningful connection, this retreat offers a sacred space for renewal, empowerment, and the celebration of women’s collective power.