Monday – Friday, 8:45am & 5:00pm CST
Hosted by Sisters Johanna & Henrita

Discover the profound stillness and clarity that daily meditation can bring to your life. Our guided sessions, offered each day, create a nurturing space for inner reflection, mindful presence, and spiritual connection. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to meditation, these gatherings provide gentle guidance and community support to deepen your practice. On the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, a reflective open discussion follows the morning session, inviting you to explore your experience with others in a spirit of shared inquiry. 

Sundays, 9am CST
Facilitated by: Sara Neall

Join us each Sunday to explore LovingKindness practices from the Buddhist traditions.

Each session will begin with a brief dharma talk which will frame our practice. The meditation will be 20-30 minutes in length, followed time to ask questions and share experiences. The discussion period is optional with an approximate end time of 10am or earlier depending on the discussion.

The qualities of kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity help us to live in this world with courage. They help us to be a true friend to ourself and to others. They connect us back to an inner abiding that is a true refuge.

October 26-28, 2025
with Robin Richards

You are invited to explore the deep connection between mind, body, and spirit through mindfulness, meditation, and mindful, intuitive eating practices.

Whether you are seeking a fresh start on your wellness journey or looking to deepen your practice, this retreat offers tools to help you reconnect with your body’s innate signals and foster a sense of balance and renewal. By taking the weekend to rest and renew while enjoying the fresh, nourishing food provided at the Christine Center as well as the surrounding woodland sanctuary, you are taking a sacred pause to rest and reset.

November 21-23, 2025
with Medicine Keeper Dianné Jean Aldrich

Step into the sacred space of the Ancient Mother MoonLodge and immerse yourself in the beauty, depth, and wisdom of the Christine Center for A Woman’s Rite Retreat. This weekend offers a powerful opportunity for women to reconnect with their true essence, to celebrate, play, rejuvenate, and grow in the embrace of sisterhood.

November 27-30, 2025
with the Christine Center Community

Join us for our annual Gratitude Gathering, a homestyle retreat that invites you to rest, reflect, and share in the spirit of thankfulness. Rather than structured programming, this retreat offers spacious time for quiet contemplation, nourishing community connection, and simple practices that honor gratitude in everyday life. Together, we create a gentle rhythm of shared meals, meditation, and moments of reflection—allowing gratitude to naturally unfold in both the small and meaningful moments.

December 13, 2025
Guided by Ron Moor

In a time of turmoil and shifting worldviews, we may be standing at the threshold of a transformation of consciousness itself. Guided by Ron Moor, this retreat invites us to explore the many beings within our inner world—saints, heroes, villains, and archetypal symbols—that shape both personal and collective experience. Drawing on insights from Jean Gebser, we’ll take the long view of how new awareness emerges through individuals, stirs chaos, and gives rise to the new. With archetypes and ancestors at the ready, participants are invited into a living exploration of what it means to “be” in this moment of profound change.

December 18-21, 2025

Upper Midwest Wake Up Winter Solstice Retreat

Join Blooming Heart Wake Up Sangha (Twin Cities) and Wake Up Mindfulness Community (Milwaukee) for a Winter Solstice retreat, December 18–21, for young adults aged 18–39. Together we’ll honor the longest night through dharma talks with Plum Village monastics, mindfulness practices, creative expression, and solstice-inspired ceremonies. Leave with renewed clarity, fresh insights, and the strength of friendships formed in shared stillness.

December 27, 2025 – January 1, 2026
with the Christine Center Community

We invite you to join us for our annual year-end retreat, a sacred pause to reflect, release, and prepare for what lies ahead. In community, we honor the lessons of the year past through reflection and ritual, then welcome fresh beginnings with practices that support clarity and intention. This retreat offers gentle space for contemplation, meaningful connection, and the creation of personal intentions to carry into the new year.

March 6-8, 2026
with Robin Richards, Theresa Falvey-Hunt, Wendy Mitch & Sara Perry and massage therapy with Heather Simmons available

Celebrate the power of bringing women together in a circle of connection and compassion at the annual By Women For Women Retreat. The Christine Center holds a rich history of hosting this cherished gathering, each year weaving together the wisdom of diverse women facilitators to guide participants on a journey toward alignment with their authentic selves, inner strength, and shared purpose. Through a blend of nurturing practices, creative expression, and meaningful connection, this retreat offers a sacred space for renewal, empowerment, and the celebration of women’s collective power.

April 11, 2026
Featuring the Recorded Teachings of Sister Gabe, Guided by Rosalie Hooper

This special program honors the legacy of Sr. Gabe. Participants will be guided by Rosalie Hooper Thomas while engaging with the original recorded teachings of Sr. Gabe. It is a heartfelt opportunity to continue learning from her wisdom and presence, even after her passing.

Together we will enter the multi-dimensional world of the inner dreamer, exploring how dreams reveal the Soul’s depth and wisdom. Drawing from sacred traditions and our own experiences, we’ll reflect on how dreaming shapes our understanding of Spirit, Life, and even the Earth itself.