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Spiritual Direction

4.85266 reviews

500 College Street NE, Lacey, WA 98516

Open Dates

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Spiritual Direction is the practice of listening with another in a prayerful relationship in order to more clearly hear and experience the movement of God in one’s life.

It is a way of extending a sustaining, welcoming environment within a one-on-one relationship, and is a dynamic process where one can listen to self in order to reflect on life's questions in light of our Gospel call.

We are currently offering Spiritual Direction with three options:

In person
Telephone
Zoom

Sessions typically last one hour. Multiple sessions can also be scheduled.

Please book your appointment with your Spiritual Director by email before registering and paying online.

Find a Spiritual Director here

**To attend in person, you must be Covid-19 Vaccinated and Boosted

Schedule

The person seeking direction shares stories of his or her encounters of the
divine, or how he or she is experiencing spiritual issues or relationships. It is a
dynamic process where one can listen to self in order to reflect on life's questions in light of our call.

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

St. Placid Priory, 500 College Street NE, Lacey, WA 98516

Accommodation

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Spa

Sauna

Pool

Towels

Free Parking

Kitchen

Tour Assistance

Hot Tub

Coffee/Tea

Cafe

Restaurant

Fitness Center

Yoga Studio

Housekeeping

Bicycles For Rent

What's Included

The
whole purpose of Spiritual Direction is to penetrate beneath the surface of a person's life, to get behind the facade of conventional gestures and attitudes which one presents to the world, and to bring out one's inner spiritual freedom, one's inmost trust...the likeness of Christ in one's soul.” Thomas Merton

Customer Reviews

4.85 out of 5.0 average rating

Bonnie • Jul 17, 2025

5.0

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God the Artist was fabulous!

We spent the day in Shelton at an artists private studio. We were able to create three beautiful pieces. I used ferns and Japanese maple leaves in my pottery. We could choose what to make and were given individual guidance and suggestions. Lunch was under a tree in his garden. It was a perfect day. Creativity is a spiritual practice.

Carol • Jul 10, 2025

4.0

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Perfect Place for a Silent Retreat

I recently lost my husband suddenly through a vicious disease. It upended my world. I had been
on a silent retreat many years ago and knew that it would be helpful to get away from all of the external pressures and focus on the internal feelings of grief and loss. Luckily The Priory allowed me to have a five-day silent retreat in my well-furnished room plus a private dining space for silence.
My need for silence was respected by everyone there. The surroundings were lovely and peaceful.
It was just what I needed.

Ann • Jun 30, 2025

5.0

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Zentangle with Sister Monika

I love the zentangle classes with Sister Monika! She starts and ends the classes with thankfulness for the day, for the paper and drawing tools and then gently leads us into creating zentangles. I have been taking her classes for a long time and continue to learn so much.

Michele • Jun 28, 2025

5.0

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Retreat

Everything one needs for quietude, rest and time out for reflection is at St. Placid’s. The grounds for walking are inviting, the food is healthy, everyone is welcoming, the accommodations are clean and comfortable.

Marcia • Jun 13, 2025

5.0

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Serenity

When I need time to quietly be, to regain my serenity from living in a world of turmoil, St. Placid Priory is my choice. Here I can simply be, listen to the birds, listen to God.