How We Learn to Be Brave

FRIDAY–SUNDAY, MAY 30–JUNE 1, 2025, at Sacred Waters Center for Restoration and Retreat in Union, WA (also known as St. Andrew’s House). Registration required.

UPDATE (4/30): Due to some changes in participants’ schedules, a few spots have re-opened. One single and a couple of double rooms are now available on a first-come, first-served basis. Fee: $295 double occupancy, $325 single; includes two nights lodging and all meals Friday dinner to Sunday lunch. Partial scholarships are available. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your space. Questions? Contact the Rev. Canon Emily Griffin at egriffin@saintmarks.org

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Saint Mark’s women will gather at the new Sacred Waters retreat center on the Hood Canal for a weekend of play, rest, and spiritual reflection. We’ll base our reflections on Bishop Mariann Budde’s 2023 book How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith. As always, there will be plenty of time for connecting with new people and deepening existing friendships, as well as exploring the beautiful setting. Participants will have the opportunity to create art, try out new spiritual practices, and share their stories with one another.

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Now that St. Andrew’s House and Harmony Hill have combined to form Sacred Waters, more space is available for our use. We can now accommodate up to 35 people.