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 Retreat Center, Inc.

Retreats and Facilities

"A retreat is a time to be with God in a special way,
a time to let go of the demands of schedules and to
become more aware of the God within all of life."

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Retreats require that we set aside only the deadlines and obligations that besiege our daily lives. Sometimes you’re most in touch with the world when you’re out of touch. And you discover something that doesn’t merely wake you up, but opens your eyes and stirs the soul.

The Bridge-Between Retreat Center, Inc. is a retreat ministry rooted in Sinsinawa Dominican tradition.

We are a restored, turn-of-the-century farmstead, welcoming guests of all faith traditions; and, providing a contemplative place to deepen relationships with God, self, neighbor, and creation.

Providing retreats to rekindle your spirit, renew your energy and stretch your soul:

Personal Retreats - for individuals looking for space to be alone to rest, reflect and recreate. Each retreatant determines the length of her/his stay, and the pattern of the visit.

Directed Retreats (offered 1-30 days) - for those who seek guidance from a Spiritual Director, as well as personal time for reflection.

Self-Directed or Guided Group Retreats are designed to meet the needs of each particular group.

Parish Missions - designed specifically for your parish community.
Presented by Pete Reinl & Jane Angha.
Call or e-mail The Bridge-Between at 920-864-7230 to request a  New Eyes...New Heart brochure.

Earth Education - back to the basics…tending the soil.

Retreat Opportunities:

Quilting a “Grandmother’s Garden”
A Quilting Retreat

Friday, March 2, 2007 - Saturday, March 3, 2007
4 pm - 4 pm

Karin Posdal will teach you to hand quilt a lovely piece using hexagons. You’ll make your own pillow cover or wall hanging. Materials will be furnished. Suggested Donation - $75

Listening and Drumming to the Heart Beat

Friday, May 4, 2007 - Sunday, May 6, 2007
7 pm - 1 pm

In a prayerful ritual a drum will be prepared and assembled. Through drumming we will connect with our rhythm and true presence of the Holy within. Suggested Donation - $395 plus a $50 materials cost.

Presenters: Ewa Pankratz is a wife, mother, clinical psychologist, spiritual director and Reiki practitioner. Marlys Trunkhill has a masters degree in music, is a licensed social worker certified in gerontology and is a spiritual director.

An Earth Studies Retreat

Friday, June 8, 2007 - Friday, June 15, 2007
4 pm - 4 pm

What is Earth asking of you? Your family? Your worship community? How can you live more simply? Reflect, explore, pray contemplatively. Allow Earth to teach. The suggested donation for this one week’s immersion in Earth Studies is $475. Facilitator: Sr. Caroline Sullivan

Designing your own “Spiritual Life”

Friday, June 22, 2007 - Sunday, June 24, 2007
4 pm - 2 pm

During this designing retreat, Karin Posdal will help you create and fashion a spiritual life that fits you and your life style. We’ll explore images and how those affect our prayer and spiritual life. Suggested donation - $150

RETREAT FACILITATORS:

Carrie Arnold is a wife, mother, aspiring grandmother, student, community volunteer, avid reader and music lover. She has 20 + years in parish ministry, both as volunteer and as Director of Family Life and interim Youth Ministry.

Karin Posdal is a wife, mother, teacher, spiritual director and former pastoral associate and parish director.
Ron Posdal is a husband, father, former teacher and marketing consultant. His interests are in woodworking, furniture making and choral music.

Sr. Caroline Sullivan is a member of the  Dominicans of Sinsinawa and founder of The Bridge-Between. She has been a teacher, principal, and pastoral associate. Caroline is now the Executive Director, spiritual guide and avid organic gardener at
The Bridge- Between.
What to bring to your retreat:
Casual clothes, walking shoes, boots and the layered look. A flashlight for night walking and a bicycle (if you wish to ride on country roads). You can walk nature trails that weave alongside the riverbed. Our natural bird sanctuary offers time for pause. In winter, snow shoeing is possible. Oh, yes, don't forget a hat!  The Bridge-Between suggested donation for all retreats includes linens, meals and lodging.

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Suggested INDIVIDUAL Donations 
  • Overnight Accommodations --- $53.00/day * #
  • Day of Reflection --- $19.00/day * #
  • Spiritual Direction --- $50.00/session (1 hour session)
  • Sabbaticals --- $840.00/month  (includes  2 donated hours per day) * #
  • Massage --- $50.00/session (1 hour session)--(If you want to schedule a massage while on retreat, please mention this when you make your reservation. The schedule is made out weeks in advance and fills quickly)
  • Sister Caroline's Presentations---$150.00 plus transportation expenses or $75.00 with a free will offering plus transportation expenses
    Please call for a listing of available topic or visit the speaker page of our web site
# A 50% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required at time of reservation
* meals included

We invite your school staff, church or parish committee, management team, support group, or executive personnel to meet in our unique 1890 Granary gathering room. #

# A 50 % non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required at time of reservation

Call 920-864-7230 for availability

Addtional contributions graciously accepted.
The Bridge-Between Retreat Center, Inc.
is a 501(c) (3) not-for-Profit religious organization

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