Exploring the Gardens of Our Souls – a Painting and Planting Experiential Retreat
A retreat where opportunities for gardening and creative arts are combined with the exploration of God as Divine Artist and Master Gardener in our prayer, June 5 – 7, 2026.
Take the weekend to enjoy the summer beauty of Loyola on the Potomac in Southern Maryland while you seek God in the natural world around you, and express His Beauty and Goodness through your craftsmanship. (click for more)
Retreat fee is $255 and includes single accommodations with a half-bath and all meals. Most supplies will be provided by the retreat house, but a small list of personal gardening and painting items will be suggested for you to bring.
Retreat Leaders:
Janice Cena
Professional Landscape Architect and Ignatian-trained Spiritual Director
Spencer Riddile
Watercolor artist - Click to see some of his work.
Register online at https://loyolaonthepotomac.com/gardens-of-our-souls
Loyola on the Potomac sits on 235 wooded acres overlooking the Potomac River in historic Southern Maryland. Other retreats include Ignatian Weekend Retreats, 5 and 8-Day Directed or Private Retreats, a Veterans Retreat, and Holy Week or Triduum Retreat option.
Contact information:
(301) 392-0801 | |


