2025 Women’s Retreat Honoring Our Wholeness: A Courage & Renewal Experience

Community is not a goal to be achieved but a gift to be received.
Community must be present in the individual as a capacity for connectedness
and requires authentic leadership that can create trustworthy, self-sustaining spaces
where people can bring their human resourcefulness. ~ Parker J. Palmer

[source: https://couragerenewal.org/library/thirteen-ways-of-looking-at-community/]

This daylong experience is grounded in the principles, practices and touchstones of Courage & Renewal®. Deepen your inner wisdom and joy within the caring space of this retreat. The day will include invitations into guided meditations, small group sharing, reflection, writing, and simple movements to facilitate our inner discoveries.

The reflection and renewal practices are designed to support your focus and impact your
life, work, relationships, and community. They are based on the principles, practices, and touchstones of the Center for Courage & Renewal®.

You will have an opportunity to add your life affirming intentions, written on ribbons, to an art wreath that will be displayed at Unity of Madison.

The day will begin at 8:30 am with registration and morning coffee, tea and a snack in the
Gathering Space. The program will start promptly at 9:00 am in the Assembly Room.

The luncheon will include vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and dairy free options. There will be water and snacks available throughout the day. Please choose layered, casual clothing for your day, with walking shoes if you want to explore the beautiful grounds and paths at Holy Wisdom Monastery during our event, weather permitting.