Art as Prayer: A Solo Day or Half Day Retreat

We warmly invite you to experience a quiet, self-guided Art as Prayer retreat. Whether you choose a full day, half day, or a few hours between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., this retreat offers spacious time for reflection, creativity, and rest.

This experience invites you to engage art not as performance or technique, but as prayer — a way of listening, noticing, and responding through color, line, texture, and form. No artistic experience is needed. The focus is not on creating something “good,” but on being present to the process.

A private area will be reserved for your retreat, where you’ll find all the art materials and written prompts needed for the day. The retreat is fully self-guided, allowing you to move at your own pace, alternating between creative time, silence, journaling, and rest.

You are also welcome to explore our peaceful 11-acre grounds, including the prayer labyrinth, peace path through the woods, meditation garden, Virgin Mary’s grotto, and dock overlooking Lake Washington. Time in the chapel or quiet reading in the library may also be woven into your day.

While meals are not provided, access to a refrigerator and microwave is available should you bring food to enjoy during your retreat.

Creative Prompts & Materials Provided

This retreat includes:

• A self-guided Art as Prayer retreat guide with gentle prompts

• All necessary art materials

• Suggested pauses for walking, reflection, and prayer

You do not need to bring any art supplies — simply arrive open to the experience.

Kindly Note: Because of the personalized setup and materials prepared for each Art as Prayer retreat, a pre-paid donation is required to confirm your reservation. Your contribution helps us thoughtfully prepare the space and continue offering meaningful experiences at the Peace & Spirituality Center.