Living Well in Litchfield County, Connecticut

Sunday, March 2-Friday, March 14
Presented by Sr. Patricia Torre, DW

Come away to a quiet place….
Leave behind the busyness and distractions…
Settle into the silence….Discover Silence settling in you…
Come away for the two week retreat, or a few days…
Rest, Reflect, Read, Walk, Draw, Pray, Sleep,
Write, Create, Recreate….

We offer these quiet days as an opportunity for you to come home to yourself…. This time is self-directed. Enjoy the freedom to set your schedule. Determine the time needed for solitude, and conversation.
Spend time in the enclosed sunporch, watching a sunrise and/or the winter animals search for their food.

Be inspired by the works in our art gallery, or discover the country roads surrounding our property. Bring your Bible or your spiritual reading. Bring a journal or artwork to access your inner wisdom. Bring your favorite book to read or your journal to write. Be embraced by the silence and the beauty of the Litchfield Hills. Sit before a glowing fire in the living room fireplace

(optional) There will be time for sound healing, and meditation. There are limited opportunities to meet with a spiritual director.

A massage therapist will be available for an additional fee paid directly to her. (optional)

The restful setting of the Litchfield Hills will allow you to appreciate and be embraced by the healing effect of silence.

The retreat begins with dinner on March 2 at 5:30 pm (arrive any time after 4:30 pm) and ends on March 14 at 10 am.

Find the quiet deep within…And all around you…As you enter a sacred time of renewal. Discover anew Divine Wisdom present in Creation!

Cost:
The cost for the two weeks of The Quiet Days Retreat is $1,190 for a private ensuite, or $980 for a private room with a hall bath.

For one full week of the Quiet Days Retreat the cost is $620 for a private ensuite, or $540 for a private room with a hall bath.

To attend the Retreat for a few days, the cost is $80 per day.

This includes all meals.

For more information about Wisdom House, browse our website and view photos and videos of the property

Please call our office at 860-567-3163 to register for this event and share which dates you plan on coming.

Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center
229 E Litchfield Rd
Litchfield, CT 06759
https://www.wisdomhouse.org/program-calendar/quiet-days-women

February 8-9
Presented by Maureen O’Brien
This interfaith retreat will explore guided journaling as a path toward deepening our relationship with God. Themed prompts, built upon focused reflections from the Psalms, the Miracles of Jesus, insights from saints and spiritual writings across religious traditions, will inspire retreatants to respond with writing full of truth and beauty. All seekers are welcome! Whether familiar with journaling, or just emerging, this retreat will provide support and space to fill pages and find, within them, the Beloved.
Meals and lodging included.

Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center
229 E Litchfield Rd.
Litchfield, CT 06759
https://www.wisdomhouse.org/program-calendar/journaling

“My first memory is of the brightness of light, light all around,” said Georgia O’Keeffe, the pathbreaking 20th century artist and feminist heroine whose canvases altered the American art scene with bold, sensuous depictions of nature.

On February 8, a captivating new documentary, Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light, is screening for free at Cornwall Town Hall in Cornwall, CT. It is directed by Academy Award-winning director Paul Wagner, narrated by Hugh Dancy, and featuring Claire Danes as the voice of O’Keeffe. With rare authority it explores the life and legacy of this pioneering artist, from her early years in the Midwest to her rise in New York’s vibrant art world, and finally to the remote deserts of New Mexico.

This “mother of modernism” startled the New York 1920s art scene with groundbreaking paintings of flowers, bones, and the splendor of the natural world. Denying that her work was sexual imagery, she also posed nude for controversial photographs taken by Alfred Stieglitz, the art dealer and renowned photographer who would eventually become her husband. He was the first to exhibit her work in 1916.

The film traces the evolution of an artist whose work blurred the line between abstraction and realism. O’Keeffe’s enduring influence on modernism, her bold defiance of artistic convention, and her years in the vast solitude of the Southwest are brought to life in this rich, meditative journey.

O’Keeffe biographer Roxana Robinson, who appears in the film, will conduct a Q&A discussion of it afterwards, and signed copies of Robinson’s biography will be available for sale. A reception will follow at the Cornwall Library next door.

Registration is required at The Cornwall Library website shown below, and space is limited. Running time of the film is 1 hr 58 min.

Cornwall Town Hall
24 Pine Street
Cornwall, CT 06753

Events

CT Puppy Yoga – Featuring Toy Aussiedoodles!

Event Description:
Join us for a unique and joyful experience at CT Puppy Yoga! This 1-hour class combines gentle yoga, playful puppy cuddles, and a calming meditation session.

Our February 22nd event will feature adorable Toy Aussiedoodles from Litchfield Perfect Pups (@litchfield_perfect_pups), who are looking for their forever homes!

Event Details:
Date: February 22, 2025
Time: 12pm & 2pm
Location: Litchfield Community Center, Atrium Room, 421 Bantam Rd., Litchfield, CT 06759
Tickets: Tickets are $60 and must be purchased in advance, visit CTPuppyYoga.com

Additional Info:

Yoga mats are provided.
Please wear comfortable clothing and arrive 10 minutes early.
Minimum age to participate is 8 years old (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult).
Come stretch, snuggle, and maybe meet your new best friend!
Tickets must be purchased in advance

Litchfield Community Center, Atrium Room, 421 Bantam Rd., Litchfield, CT 06759
https://www.ctpuppyyoga.com/

On Saturday, February 8th at 2 pm the David M. Hunt Library, in partnership with the Canaan-Falls Village Historical Society, will host local author and Housatonic Valley Regional High School history teacher Peter Vermilyea for a talk on local African American soldiers serving in the Civil War. Vermilyea will share information about Milo Freeman, a soldier serving in the 54th Massachusetts regiment whose gravestone resides at the Canaan-Falls Village Historical Society Museum, as well as those who served in the 29th Connecticut, another all black regiment. February is Black History Month. This talk is free and open to the public.
Event Location

David M. Hunt Library
63 Main Street
Falls Village, CT 06031

Honoring the Stories of Local Black Civil War Soldiers with Peter Vermilyea

Armchair Travel to South Africa – with Nancy & Ed Schuler Wednesday, February 26 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Live, In-Person only. Registration required.

Go on a safari to Krueger National Park; visit the home of Nelson Mandela in Soweto where he lived before he was arrested; explore the beautiful capital of Cape Town and much more!

Oliver Wolcott Library
160 South Street
Litchfield, CT 06759
https://www.owlibrary.org/adult-events.aspx

Join us for a workshop by candlelight exploring Winter’s energies, with invitations in body sensing, gentle movement, personal writing, and meditation. Come and rest into what this season beckons: turning gently inwards, restoring ease, and listening with your whole self.

No experience with somatic process (body-centered awareness + connecting mind and emotion with the physical body), nor with mindfulness meditation, is needed to join this workshop.

Please wear cozy clothes, layers for warmth, and socks. Bring a notebook and pen for writing prompts. All mats, blankets, and bolsters will be provided.

When: Sunday, January 26th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $40, made directly to Sandrine via VENMO: SandrineHarris-EmergentNature
Please Note: If there is a weather event, this workshop will be cancelled by 8pm on Jan 25th, and rescheduled for: Sunday, Feb 2nd @ 10am – 12pm

Advance Registration is required to attend this workshop by click with button below to RSVP via email. Registration closes on Saturday, Jan 25th @ 5pm.

Washington Wellness – 1 Kirby Road, Washington CT
https://washingtonctwellness.com/the-heart-of-winter

Unlock the Hips: a Chromatic Yoga Series with Rebecca Doring

Join Rebecca Doring for a transformative 4-part journey that will leave you feeling deeply connected, strong, and free in your body. Each week, you’ll experience the joy of movement as hip tension melts away and natural strength emerges. Through flowing sequences and targeted muscle engagements, you’ll discover a newfound sense of ease that extends far beyond your yoga mat into every aspect of daily life.

Each Chromatic Yoga session builds upon the last as we weave one specific engagement of the hips per class into a mindful and strong yoga practice. You’ll master specific joint actions, awaken dormant muscles, and develop a deeper understanding of your body’s unique patterns.

Expect to be challenged and leave each class feeling wonderful, accessing new levels of your yoga practice and creating lasting positive changes in how you move through life.

To experience the full benefits of this progressive journey, we recommend committing to all four sessions. Each class is designed to offer value as a standalone experience while contributing to the larger transformation, so drop in registrations are also welcome.

Wednesdays in February from 6:00-7:15 pm

$108 Full Series
$30 Drop-In
Payable at time of class via Cash, Credit Card, or Venmo.

Washington Wellness — 1 Kirby Road, Washington CT 06793
https://washingtonctwellness.com/unlock-the-hips

Join us for an enlightening journey into the heart of family dynamics. In this transformative workshop, we’ll use Family Constellations techniques to uncover and resolve hidden patterns that shape our relationships and emotional well-being. By gaining new insights and understanding, you’ll experience a profound healing that can free you from limiting beliefs and inherited patterns.

Whether you’re looking to enhance family relationships, romantic relationships, or simply gain a deeper understanding of your own patterns and behaviors within a relationship, this workshop offers a safe and supportive environment to explore and heal.

Come with an open heart and leave with a lighter spirit. Let’s rediscover the beauty of human connection and create a ripple of healing in our lives and beyond.

Sunday, February 9th 2025 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$60, payable at time of class via Cash, Credit Card, or Venmo.

Space is limited to 10 participants, so reserve your spot today! For more information, questions, or to sign up, please contact the facilitators: Heather Norris at [email protected] or Patience Boden at [email protected]

Washington Wellness – 1 Kirby Road, Washington CT
https://washingtonctwellness.com/family-constellations

We are SUPER excited to announce Bringing Natalie Home: An Exhibit of Natalie Van Vleck’s Art will open on Friday, Feb. 7 @ 6 PM! After many years of being kept in storage, Natalie’s art will be on display in the newly renovated Van Vleck Gallery! This is the first comprehensive exhibit of Natalie’s artwork in the newly established gallery located inside the historic house, which dates back to 1786. The exhibit opens on Friday, February 7 and her artwork will be on display throughout the year.

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