Mary says, "This was my second time at a Flagship Retreat at The Oaks. The property is well appointed, comfortable, and not at all cluttered. The staff is delightful and very hospitable." See more
Julie says, "I was able to enjoy two days away at the Retreat Center and was so blessed by the comfortable accommodations, the beautiful grounds, the Mass times, and the personal spiritual direction." See more
Susan says, "I am thankful to have been able to be a participant in this four-week study. Sister Lucy recommended this book to me a year ago, and I read it in gratitude for Douglas Christie's synthesis of contemplative practice, active love for the environment, and writing (especially poetry and non-fiction) in response to the natural world." See more
Anonymous says, "I really enjoyed the class! Weaving is more difficult than I expected but I finished my project at home and am pretty happy with it! Lisa explained well, there was so many yarns, fabrics- choices!! I will continue with projects at home!" See more
Anonymous says, "I was at Osage Forest of Peace for only 24 hours on a personal retreat. But it was an amazing time. The forest fall colors were so beautiful and the pleasant weather allowed me to spend as much time as I wanted outdoors." See more
Anonymous says, "WONDERFUL!!! LOUISE AND JOE COLLETTI were warm and so wise. They have explained loss and grief in a way that I could grasp and appreciate. I told Louise that I felt like a “sponge” absorbing everything they was saying by the end of the day." See more
Thomas says, "So I showed up for a very wet Wild Church on Wed. April 3-- and it was great! What sweet, caring people! What a nice, thoughtful, short & compelling worship service- also wet! What a nice, simple - but yummy- covered dish supper, to boot! And what a nice, warm and dry night's stay afterwards at an extremely affordable price! The best simple evening I've had in a long time." See more
Kevin says, "Amazing, on all levels. John is an exceptional educator who wears his passion for fungi and local community on his sleeve. Add in his great sense of humor and you have yourself a inspiring weekend." See more
Barbary says, "The hermitage at the Center was simple, clean, and comfortable. And beautiful because of that. I sat on the balcony in the comfy chair and looked out onto the woods and listened to the birds." See more