Holy Cross Monastery

Falling Upward: Spirituality in the Second Half of Life June 9-12, 2026 Facilitator: Christine Hiester "As we grow older, mirrors become windows" — Ansel Adams In his book, “Falling Upward”, […]

The promptings of the Holy Spirit are available to us at all times and in all situations, but it is often difficult to listen, and to discern the will of God until we stop, let go of everyday distractions and stresses, and find time for silence and contemplation. Many Gospel accounts speak of Jesus going […]

Join the brothers in this time of complete silence, with no programs or spiritual direction offered and a reduced worship schedule. 7:00 a.m. Matins 11:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist 5:00 p.m. Vespers (No Diurnum or Compline during Contemplative Days) To register, please contact our Guesthouse Office by phone at 845-384-6660, ext. 3002 or email guesthouse@hcmnet.org.

Monastic Wisdom for Everyone:  “Benedictine Peace.” Monasteries through the centuries have been known for many unique qualities—one of the most notable being that they are places of peace.  This retreat will explore what the Benedictine tradition can teach us about finding peace in the midst of a chaotic world, perhaps a more relevant topic now […]

This icon painting class is a unique blend of artistic discipline and spiritual tradition, welcoming participants of all skill levels into a space filled with quiet reverence and creativity.  Christine is a highly skilled and patient teacher who very much enjoys sharing the gift of icon writing with all levels of ability, from complete beginner to […]

Cultivating Loving Presence: Spirituality, Science, and the Whole Human Being This retreat integrates contemplative neuroscience, human psychology, and the ancient wisdom of the Christian tradition to explore the daily cultivation of "loving Presence". We will move beyond the perceived divide between science and spirituality by presenting scientifically informed models of the whole human being encompassing […]

The Eight-Day Centering Prayer Dual Track Intensive / Post Intensive Retreat offered from Friday, September 11 - Friday, September 18, 2026, provides an opportunity to deepen the practice of Centering Prayer in an atmosphere of profound silence and community support. The Intensive track will follow the Contemplative Outreach guidelines for an Intensive Retreat including six […]

Are you stuck, looking for a way in, unable to figure out how to proceed, wondering how to make a compelling read from the raw material that is your life? To master memoirist Beverly Donofrio writing is about diving deep to find your truth and then shaping your experiences into a story that others will […]

Tending Soul through Dream: Without a vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18 In Biblical scripture, for people to receive dreams and visions is common. In fact, the absence of dreams or visions was sorely noted. Life in modernity tells a different story; dreams are often ignored or devalued and nightmares terrify, while waking visions are […]