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Welcome to Shine On, Winter 2027!

This winter weekend retreat is an opportunity to relax, refresh, and rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit at Mariandale. Kacey and team will gather a group of wellness experts to help you find your "Shine.

Our theme this season is Balance — fitting, as the weekend falls right on the equinox. Special guests will join us to help find that balance and peace, in body, mind, and spirit.

The weekend will include some yoga (accessible to all bodies and levels), meditation, reiki, sound healing, sunsets, nature walks, and — as always — a few surprises! Dress warmly — there will be time for nature walks and to explore the grounds and river views. In the evenings, join in conversation over tea and cocoa at our late-night fireside chats. Kacey, along with Maria Morabito, certified event planner, Lisa Cole, and a team of Let It Shine volunteers, will create a safe and inviting space filled with comfort and light.

You will feel nurtured and supported in this very welcoming Circle of Women. Fee covers a private guest room, all meals, snacks, and beverages, and access to our 61-acre retreat center.

Date & Time: Friday, March 19 at 4pm through Sunday, March 21, 2027 at 1pm

What to bring: Yoga mat, journal, boots for the nature walk, and dress comfortably.

About the Facilitator

Kacey Morabito Grean is the executive director of the Holy Mountain Retreat Center at Graymoor. She is an award-winning broadcaster and former co-host of the Mike & Kacey morning show on 100.7 WHUD, the longest running #1 morning drive show in the region. Kacey's "Shine On! Health and Happiness" podcasts have been heard round the world. An advanced reiki practitioner and inspirational speaker, Kacey leads "A Circle of Women" both on Facebook and in monthly Meetups. She shares her life with a houseful of pets and a very patient husband.

An opportunity for artists, quilters, and hand crafters to work on a project of their choice while enjoying a quiet atmosphere and the companionship of others. Come for as many days as you wish as a commuter or overnight guest to work on your projects.

There will be quilting lessons available as well as ample time to explore the beautiful grounds during springtime for inspiration. Resources will be provided for personal reflection and prayer time. While there are no formal presentations, participants agree to share with one another as they are able. Each participant is provided with a large table and chair, but is responsible for bringing one's own equipment and supplies.

Space is limited, register early! 

Date/Time: Friday, Apr. 2, at 10am thru Monday, Apr. 5, at 4pm

Fee: $385 (includes retreat, meals & 3-night stay), $330 (includes retreat, meals & 2-night stay)

Commuter Fee: $285 (includes retreat & meals for 3 days), $230 (includes retreat, meals & 2 days)

Coordinator: Sr. Donna Brunell, OP

For more information or to discuss special accomodations, please contact Sr. Donna at dbrunell@ophope.org or Program Coordinator, Liam Myers at lmyers@ophope.org

About the Coordinator: 

About the Coordinator: Donna Brunell, OP is a Dominican Sister of Hope and an experienced teacher, communicator, and lifelong crafter. She is available, by appointment, to offer quilting lessons and consultation to individuals and small groups.

Life brings all kinds of obstacles, and it's a skill to navigate this journey by finding inner lightness, freedom, and ease. By connecting with our bodies through our senses, movement, and stillness, we find simple ways to meet life with openness, curiosity, and joy. In this retreat, we will explore how mindfulness, sharing thoughts out loud, and accessible practices can bring us greater contentment in our daily lives. The day will be broken up into three parts: Body Awareness, Mind Awareness, and Reflection. What you will gain from this experience is that nothing needs changing; awareness will bring change.

Date & Time: Saturday, April 10th, from 10am to 4pm

Cost/Sliding Scale:
$40 - $60 - $80

Presenter: Raditia Lasry

About the Presenter: 

Raditia Lasry, was born to an Indonesian mother and a German Father. She grew up in Switzerland and now works as a mindfulness teacher and Author in the United States. Throughout her life, she had the opportunity to engage with diverse cultures, religions, beliefs, and worldviews that shaped her vision of the relevance of being human. 

In the past seven years, she has focused on bringing mindfulness, including meditation and yoga, to various sectors, from corporations to schools and libraries, as well as to private sessions. In 2024, she published a book called Be Human, Be Happy, Be YOU!, emphasizing the experience of being human and how it starts with us and our perspectives to make a shift in life. Each session aims to deepen our connection with ourselves and foster greater understanding and compassion for others.