Upcoming Events
Wellness Wednesdays
Sept 11 Self-Care program nurtures the mind, body and spirit with food, meditation in motion and journaling.
Oct 9 Mindful Nutrition nourishes our physical, mental and spiritual selves with proper food combinations.
Nov 13 A Soul Journey is guided meditation and journaling.
Dec 11 Meditation in Motion offers gentle stretching with awareness, breathing to awaken the body, mind and spirit.
Note: We appreciate registrations being made one week prior to the programs dates. Each program requires a minimum of ten participants.
Mini Retreat Days for Women
9:30 AM to 1 PM (includes lunch)
9:30 AM to noon (without lunch)
Maureen Casey SND, Facilitator – $40 (with lunch), $15 deposit $30 (without lunch), $15 deposit
Sept 25 “Be happy in the moment. Each moment is all we need, not more.” Mother Teresa
Oct 17 “God is always at home. It is we who have gone out for a walk.” Meister Eckhart
Nov 6 “Often we are not able to cure; but we are able to care.” Henri Nouwen
Dec 12 “Try to keep your soul always in peace and quiet, ready for whatever God may wish to work in you.” Ignatius of Loyola
DVD Series: Christogenesis—Expounding on the work of Teilhard de Chardin
10:00 AM to noon, $15 Ilia Delio OSF explores the God of the Christogenic universe and the relationship between Christ and Catholicism.
Maureen Casey SND and Peru Dayag SVD, Facilitators
Sept 20
Sept 27
Oct 18
Oct 25
Nov 8
Nov 15
The world is round so that friendship may encircle it. – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Other Programs
First Fridays
10:00 AM to 1 PM (includes lunch) Miramar Staff, Facilitators – $40 (includes lunch), $15 deposit
Sept 6
Oct 4
Nov 1
Dec 6
Sunday Afternoons with the Mystics: Windows to the Divine
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Maureen Casey SND, Facilitator – $25 ($15 deposit)
Oct 6 Jessica Powers
Nov 17 Etty HIllesum
Dec 8 Teresa of Avila
A Journey to Wellness: Restore and Renew the Spirit Within
10:00 AM to 3 PM (includes lunch) Gina Rainwater, AP, RMT, OM, Facilitator
Oct 26
Weekend Programs
Registrations should be received at least two weeks prior to the programs dates. Each program requires a minimum of ten participants.
Serenity Retreat: 12 Step AA
Rich Lewandowski, Facilitator – $220 per person, double room $310 single room. Deposit $75
Oct 11 – 13
SoulCollage
Dee Davidson, Facilitator – $220 per person, double room $310 single room. Deposit $75
Oct 18 – 20
World Wide Marriage Encounter
Thomas Griffith SVD, Facilitator – To register please call 1.800.710.9963
Dec 13 – 15
Keep on being who you are in the beautiful charism of the Divine Word. – Sister Lany Jo Smith, ASCJ
Coming In January
All of life has the potential to deepen us if we are open to it. Experiences of loss, despair, rejection, abundance, hope, love . . . each invites our souls to an awakening into greater fullness. No matter what each woman brings to this weekend, the intention of the retreat is to bless it all. Join experienced retreat leader Peggy Patenaude and outstanding professional songwriters/authors Stowe Dailey and Karen-Taylor Good (StoweGood) for an amazing weekend! As one woman said about the 2018 retreat with Peggy and StoweGood, “It was one of the best experiences of my life!”
Jan 17 – 19 – Peggy Patenaude and StoweGood, Facilitators
Rates to be determined.
Guided Retreats
Praying the Psalms: The Gift of Being Transparent with our Compassionate God
This retreat is an opportunity to taste and see God’s goodness and beauty in all of creation, as well as God’s eagerness to hear our joys, hopes, disappointments, angers, concerns and deepest longings. Maureen Casey SND and Joe Connolly SVD, Facilitators – $575 (Aug and Sept), deposit $100 $445 (Oct), deposit $100
Aug 25 – 31
Sept 8 – 14
Oct 20 – 25
The Practice of Gratitude in Everyday Life
Gratitude should not be saved for the “big” things in life. It requires appreciation for every good thing in life and, In fact, the difficult times that help to really nail down everything for which have to be thankful.
Nov 10 – 15 Peru Dayag SVD, Facilitator – $445, deposit $100
Directed Retreats
Directed retreats begin with registration from 3:00 to 5:30 PM, followed by dinner at 6 PM. They conclude at 10 AM on the final day. Directed retreats are adapted to each retreatant and bring experiences of personal prayer. These retreats call for receptivity to the movements of the Spirit and the capacity to share our prayers with the facilitator. Apart from daily meetings with the facilitator, your day is spent in prayer and solitude. We celebrate the Eucharist each day and offer the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The singleroom accommodations include private bathrooms and heat/air conditioning units. Massages are offered, for those who wish, for an additional fee.
Situated on 40 lush acres overlooking Kingston Bay, Miramar’s Main House offers 33 bedrooms, 30 rooms in the bedroom wing with two twin beds in each. These rooms can be booked as a double or a single, depending on your preference. We also offer three rooms in the Main House with one twin bed in each. There are also three suites apart from the Main Building. We can comfortably accommodate up to 70 guests.
Other amenities include:
- Three Conference Rooms
- Chapel, with seating up to 100
- Full-service cafeteria
- Reception Room
- Coffee Room
- Prayer Room
- Outdoor worship / meditation spaces: Chapel Area, Rosary Path, Labyrinth, Stations of the Cross, walking trails, gardens
- Library
- Three Consultation/Spiritual Direction Rooms
- Access to nearby beaches
- Views of Kingston Bay
Please call 781-585-2460, ext. 312, for our reasonable rates; meals included.
FAQs
Q. Is there wi-fi?
A. Wi-fi is available in the Main House, all conference rooms, and the Ford Center, but not in the main bedroom wing.
Q. What are check-in / check-out times?
A. Check-in varies upon retreat, but usual check-in is between 3:00-5:30 PM with dinner at 6:00 PM. Normal check-out time is 10:30 AM for housekeeping purposes, but you are welcome to remain later and use our facilities.
Q. Is it all right to move things around in the guest rooms?
A. We want you stay to be as restful as possible. Please adjust rooms according to you comfort and remember to “reassemble” upon departure.
Q. What are meal times?
A. Breakfast at 8:00 AM; lunch is at 12 noon; dinner at 6:00 PM. Coffee, tea and snacks are always available in the dining room.
Q. Is there an elevator to upper floor?
A. Yes.
Q. Are linens provided?
A. Yes. Sheets, blankets, towels, etc. are provided. There are no hair dryers or health and beauty items.
Q. Can you accommodate dietary allergies or restrictions?
A. Yes. Please let the registrar know your dietary restrictions and she will inform the kitchen.
Q. Are there handicap-compatible rooms?
A. We have four handicap-compatible rooms, one with bars on the toilet and shower with stool; three with lower cut-out bathtubs.
Q. Is there an elevator to the second floor?
A. Yes.
Q. Is there wi-fi?
A. Wi-fi is available in the Main House and all conference rooms and dining room, but not in the guest bedroom wing.
Q. What are check-in / check-out times?
A. Check-in varies upon retreat, but usually you would be
welcome to check-in at 3 PM. Check-out is at 10:30 AM for housekeeping purposes, but you are welcome to remain later and use our facilities.
Q. Is it all right to move things around in the guest rooms?
A. We want you stay to be as restful as possible. Please adjust rooms according to your comfort and remember to “reassemble” upon departure.
Q. What are meal times?
A. Breakfast at 8; lunch at noon; dinner at 6. Coffee, tea and snacks are always available in the dining room.