Programs at DeKoven: Retreats, Quiet Days, and Festivals
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Founded in 1852,The DeKoven Center continues a 150 year tradition of Hospitality, Education, Recreation, and Spiritual Reflection. Our programs and facilities are open to all people.

Calendar of Events, 2005:

DeKOVEN-SPONSORED RETREATS & CONFERENCES

THE DeKOVEN CENTER
ENRICHING LIVES FOR 153 YEARS

“Second Tuesdays with Kitty”
Meditation followed by Shared Silence
(Back by Popular Demand!)
Led by Katherine Greer (“Kitty”) Clark
10:30 in The DeKoven Library
(Refreshments at 10:00 in The Fireside Room)
Free and Open to the Public/No registration required

Noon Chapel in St. Mary’s / Reception Following

April 12th
Second Tuesdays with Kitty Clark
(see description above)

Tuesday, May 10th
Second Tuesdays with Kitty Clark
(see description above)

May 27th – June 8th
Ceile de pilgrimage (Old Irish: Together with God)
DeKoven’s SPRING PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND
Hosted by Fr. Travis Du Priest and Deacon Marlyne Seymour

JUNE 12 -16
ANNUAL RETREAT FOR ASSOCIATES AND
FRIENDS OF DEKOVEN (click for more information)
Sunday – Thursday, June 12 – 16 allows for a well paced, and restorative time in meditative silence. Sponsored by the Community of St. Mary, and Welcoming all Friends of DeKoven

Registration and annual CSM Reception 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 15th through Thursday Morning Closing Eucharist and Brunch
Reservations with deposits please
Deposit: $35, with Offering at the end of the retreat

JULY 15 - 17th
SUMMER MEDITATION-INTENSIVE RETREAT (click for a detailed schedule)
With Raj Alwa, Mary’s Margin Staff, & Travis Du Priest
Periods of silent meditation, with sitting, breathing, and meditation instruction by Raj Alwa, a holistic practitioner in Lake Geneva; simple movement meditations led by the Sisters of St. Mary; and time for
spiritual conversation with Fr. Du Priest or meditation skill appointments with Raj, along with Massages and swimming
Registration 4:00-6:00p.m. Friday through a Meditative Eucharist and Festive Brunch on Sunday morning.
Suggested donation: $175 (Deposit: $50)
Registration and deposit required

Friday Noon – Sunday Noon July 22 – 24th
(Overnight extensions possible on either end)
SUMMER CREATIVE SPACE
For Artists, Writers, and Musicians
Gerald Cross, Photographer & Writer, Coordinator
Time away to create and converse and share with other artists and writers.
Registration 11:00-6:00p.m. Friday; opening luncheon at noon through Sunday Luncheon
Suggested donation: $175; Day rate: $85 (Deposit: $50)
Questions? e-mail Jerry Cross at croswrks@execpc.com
Registration and deposit directly to DeKoven Center

Tuesday, September13th
Second Tuesdays with Kitty Resume!
(see description above)

SEPTEMBER 20th
Fall Gathering of Friends of DeKoven
(Celebrating Fr. DeKoven’s Birthday)
Please consider yourself a Friend of DeKoven if you appreciate and enjoy DeKoven!
10:00 Coffee and Conversation DeKoven Library
12:00 Noon The Holy Eucharist St. Mary’s Chapel
Followed by Luncheon Taylor Dining Room
Suggested donation: $15
Please call or email Karen at 262 633 6401 or KML141@aol.com

September 30 -October 2
Special Fall Conference
From Sickness to Health, to Holiness: an Intensive Exploration of Mental Health in Relationship to Spirituality (click for more info & a detailed schedule)
Friday 5:00 pm-Sunday, 11:00 am
Saturday Only Option 9:00 am -5:00 pm
Weekend : $175 single occupancy, $160 double (Conference fees, lodging, meals)
Saturday : $75.00 (Conference fees, continental breakfast, lunch)
Early reservation advised.
Space for overnight guests is limited. Waiting List will be kept. Deposit required: $50.00 for Weekend $25.00 for Saturday Only. Deposits for Jan. Conference may be reapplied for those who were unable to attend due to weather.

Tuesday, October 11th
Second Tuesdays with Kitty
(see description above)

October 14 – October 15th
Co-hosting Diocese of Milwaukee Convention

Friday Noon – Sunday Noon, OCTOBER 28 - 30
(Overnight Extensions possible on both ends)
FALL CREATIVE SPACE WEEKEND
Gerald Cross, Photographer & Writer, Coordinator
(See February for description)
Suggested donation: $175. Day rate: $85 (Deposit: $50)
Questions? e-mail Jerry Cross at croswrks@execpc.com
Registration and deposit directly to DeKoven Center

Tuesday, November 8th
Second Tuesdays with Kitty
(see description above)

NOVEMBER 18 – 20th
ANNUAL ADVENT-PREPARATION RETREAT
As of Press date, scheduled with Phoebe Griswold
To be confirmed on separate flier in mid-2005
Advent – theme meditations with periods of silence in between
Registration 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Friday through Holy Eucharist & Sunday Brunch
Suggested donation: $185 (Deposit: $50)
Registration and deposit required

Tuesday, December 13th
Second Tuesdays with Kitty
(see description above)

An Old-Fashioned Holiday Open House
Featuring music, refreshments, Christmas decorations, and Nativity Displays in Historic Taylor Hall at The DeKoven Center
Second Sunday in December, Noon to 4:00

CHRISTMAS MORNING AT DeKOVEN
9:00 a.m. Celebration of Holy Communion
St. Mary’s Chapel
Inside Taylor Hall at DeKoven
Followed by A Festive Reception
in Taylor Dining RoomPlease Join us Each Week of the year for…
12:00 Noon Chapel Service
In St. Mary’s Chapel, inside Taylor Hall at DeKoven
Ecumenical Holy Communion
followed by Reception in Taylor Dining Room
Everyone Welcome!

Look forward to 2006:
Winter Creative Space February 10 – 12
Summer Creative Space August 25 – 27
Fall Creative Space November 10 –12
A DeKoven Pilgrimage to the National Cathedral in Washington, DC
(date to be announced)

THE DeKOVEN CENTER
600 21st Street
Racine, WI 53403
Tele/Fax: (262) 633 - 6401
Email: dekoven.center@juno.com
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And stay in touch for more upcoming events! email: dekoven.center@juno.com