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Hybrid: Tangling with Sister Monika in

Date
September 4 - 25, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • Zoom and in Person, Hybrid retreat
  • No art background is necessary – just your enthusiasm for putting pen to paper and making
  • something beautiful.

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Details of this retreat

Thursdays of  Zentangle with Sister Monika 

Tangling with the Zentangle method is a way of drawing simple, deliberate lines which come together to form a beautiful image.  This type of image-making is relaxing, calming and prayerful.  It is helpful for pain management and improving focus.  It is fun!

This Program is for:

Anyone who wants to spend some relaxed time with ink and paper to create beauty.
No Art Experience Required.  So, don’t be nervous.
We will mostly be using the Zentangle method, which is my specialty.
We will explore various Zentangle patterns.
It is a simple method of making images with lines.
Beginners are welcome

You will need  this Materials:

You will also need a fine-tipped black felt pen.  I use a Micron 01.  These can be purchased on line or at a Michael’s store, a Hobby Lobby store or any art supply store.
You will need paper.
Usually we use a 3.5 x 3.5" card we call a “tile.” If you don’t have cardstock don’t worry
You might find a used greeting card or product packaging that will work
Even a sketch pad works great
Also, have a pencil handing.  Any old pencil will do.
a tortillon (fancy name for a blending stick)

  Bring your enthusiasm, too.

Getting Here

Location icon St. Placid Priory

Directions

Traveling north from Portland, on I-5:
Take Exit 109
Turn left onto Martin Way at end of exit
Stay in the far right lane
Turn right at second light onto
College Street NE
Turn right at St. Placid sign
(second possible right turn)

Traveling south from Seattle, on I-5:
Take Exit 109
Turn right onto Martin Way at end of exit
Stay in the far right lane
Turn right at the light onto
College Street NE
Turn right at St. Placid sign
(second possible right turn)

Accommodation

We have ten retreat bedrooms, most of which are equipped with two twin beds. The rooms may be shared if you are coming with a friend or partner, but generally there is just one person per room. Our building is set back among the trees so the rooms stay fairly cool. There is heat in each room for the colder nights. Each room has a sink, mirror, chair, desk, and small closet area. Towels and linens are provided, but please bring your own toiletries. Bathrooms are shared and showers are available. Retreatants are welcome to join the Sisters for Mass, Praise, and meals. There is wi-fi available in the Priory Library from 8:30am-8:00pm everyday. The Priory Store is also open on Fridays and Saturdays. Plenty of walking trails wind around the Priory's property and are open to retreatants. Spiritual Direction is available upon request at an additional charge.

Thursdays, Includes all 4 sessions

Venue & Amenities

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The Priory Spirituality Center is an ecumenical Christian ministry that encourages those of all faiths to discern the voice of God in their lives and in the world. A ministry of St. Placid Priory we reflect Benedictine values: peace, hospitality, community, learning and prayerful discernment.

We offer a peaceful and contemplative setting for personal reflection. We encourage and challenge people to know the presence of God in their lives through classes, workshops, retreats and individual spir

Meals

Menu Types

On-your-own breakfast: Center Kitchen. Eggs, milk, bread, cereal, fruit provided. Your own food welcome, may be cooked in Kitchen. Lunch/Dinner served, main dish+salad bar. Sun coffee hour after Mass

Customer Reviews

4.86 out of 5.0 average rating

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Peaceful and Restorative Place I Cherish Most in the Seattle Area
I truly love this place. The staff at the spiritual center—especially Janice—are warm, attentive, and genuinely caring toward those participating in the retreat. The presence and deep spirituality of the sisters here gently guide participants into a richer, more intimate walk with God. The facilities are clean and well-maintained, and I especially enjoy the walking path that circles the center—it’s perfect for unhurried reflection and prayer.

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Beautiful & Serene Experience
This is the perfect place to escape to for a few days when you need rest and quiet time. There are no distractions and the rooms are very comfortable, clean, simple and quiet. I love the opportunity to have meals with the Sisters - as well as to worship with them daily. I am grateful they make rooms available for this type of individual time away - as I was not a part of an organized retreat.

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Contemplative Rest
I've already recommended this class and the instructor to other clergy in Thurston County, as well as members of my own ministry. The instructor led with a sense of calm and respect for all participating, leaving me with a desire to seek more opportunities to be with them. M was well organized, yet they were so present to the participants that they pivoted with a flexibility that was admirable. I deeply enjoyed my time and have already incorportated this process into my own spiritual practice.

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Contemplative Rest: Nurture resiliency and peace in ourselves and the world
M Freeman took me to a place unexpected. Illuminious. Somewhat magical. Definitely healing. If you're seeking a new way of finding yourself, this is a good one. Thank you M for all the nicknames and memories that are bringing me more joy and liberation.

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Zentangel at the priory with Sister Monica
I always enjoy this class at the Spirituality Center The exercize helps with my focas and concentration and coming to the Spirituality Center lets me experience the spiritual calmness as well.

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