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SUMMARY:ST. HILDEGARD OF BINGEN
DESCRIPTION:This retreat will provide a general overview of Saint Hildegard’s life. Still\, it will focus especially on her music\, particularly through studying her viriditas\, or ‘greenness’ concept\, and its influence on her music. In addition to listening to some of her music\, there will be an opportunity to discuss liturgy and chant. Finally\, we will form a little Schola and sing through some of St Hildegard’s music and some of Fr Angelus’ music as well. Though this is primarily a music-themed retreat\, being a musician or having a singing voice is not required\, only an interest in this great Benedictine Saint. \n  \nPresenter:  FR. ANGELUS ECHEVERRY\, OSB\, has been a monk of Valyermo since 2011. He has a Master’s degree in Classical Music Composition and is currently an Organist and Choirmaster. He has a deep love for what he calls “The four ‘M’s’ of my life”: Music\, the Mystical life\, the Holy Mystery that we call the Trinity and Mary\, the Blessed Virgin\, Mother of God. To listen to the Music of Fr. Angelus\, visit: www.angelusecheverry.com \n  \n*If the event is listed as sold out\, please call us at 661-944-2178 for real-time availability and a waiting list.
URL:https://saintandrewsabbey.com/event/st-hildegard-of-bingen/
LOCATION:Saint Andrew’s Abbey\, 31001 N. Valyermo Road\, Valyermo\, CA\, 93563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Andrew's Abbey":MAILTO:retreats@valyermo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T143000
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SUMMARY:The Heart of a Father - *CANCELLED*
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URL:https://saintandrewsabbey.com/event/3376/
LOCATION:Saint Andrew’s Abbey\, 31001 N. Valyermo Road\, Valyermo\, CA\, 93563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Andrew's Abbey":MAILTO:retreats@valyermo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104100
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SUMMARY:SPRING ARTISTS' RETREAT
DESCRIPTION:This retreat is open to artists at all levels\, including beginners. Photographers\, sculptors\, and writers are also welcome to experience the colors and beauty of the high desert in the monastery setting. Escape the stress of daily life while deepening a spiritual vision in your art. (A materials list will be provided.) \n  \nPresenter: GREGORY MICHAEL HERNÁNDEZ is a landscape-based visual artist living in Pasadena\, CA. His paintings\, photography and sculptures explore the religious and political dimensions of land use. Growing up in Hesperia\, CA\, cemented his lifelong connection to the Mojave Desert.See his work at www.gmhstudio.com \n  \n*If the event is listed as sold out\, please call us at 661-944-2178 for real-time availability and waiting list.
URL:https://saintandrewsabbey.com/event/spring-artists-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Saint Andrew’s Abbey\, 31001 N. Valyermo Road\, Valyermo\, CA\, 93563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Andrew's Abbey":MAILTO:retreats@valyermo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250420T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104100
CREATED:20241130T184429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T202853Z
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SUMMARY:SACRED TRIDUUM
DESCRIPTION:The Sacred Triduum is the holiest time of the Church’s liturgical cycle. You are invited to share the monastic experience of this sacred liturgy\, beginning on Holy Thursday and concluding on Easter Sunday. \n(Since this time is rooted in silence and reflection\, we ask that you plan to arrive in sufficient time to be settled in your rooms before 4 p.m.) \n  \n*If the event is listed as sold out\, please call us at 661-944-2178 for real-time availability and a waiting list.
URL:https://saintandrewsabbey.com/event/sacred-triduum-2/
LOCATION:Saint Andrew’s Abbey\, 31001 N. Valyermo Road\, Valyermo\, CA\, 93563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Andrew's Abbey":MAILTO:retreats@valyermo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104100
CREATED:20241206T195723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T193107Z
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SUMMARY:SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:This weekend is Palm Sunday. The Gospel account is that of Luke. \nLuke’s narration of the Passion of Christ is a rich source for our study. In our first session we’ll examine the crucifixion\, death\, and burial of Jesus. During the second session we’ll discuss His Resurrection and the Emmaus Road account\, culminating in the most exciting experience the disciples had of the Eucharist. \nJohn will share his insights in an enlightening PowerPoint presentation. \nThis retreat will afford you deeper insights into Luke’s story of the Passion. Bring your Bible and be prepared for a fascinating dialogue about Jesus\, the Messiah/Christ. \n  \nPresenter:  JOHN D’ISACCO\, Obl.\, OSB\, has taught scripture at his parish\, American Martyrs\, for 27 years. He spent 11 years at the Pontifical College Josephinum and did post-graduate work at Loyola University. John has extensive knowledge of the Sacred Scriptures. \n  \nRetreat Schedule \n\n9:00 – Check-in/ Breakfast\n10:00-11:30 – Workshop 1\nNoon – Mass\n1:00 – Lunch\n2:00-3:30 – Workshop 2\n4:00 – depart\n\n  \n*If the event is listed as sold out\, please call us at 661-944-2178 for real-time availability and a waiting list.
URL:https://saintandrewsabbey.com/event/sunday-scripture-readings-workshop/
LOCATION:Saint Andrew’s Abbey\, 31001 N. Valyermo Road\, Valyermo\, CA\, 93563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Andrew's Abbey":MAILTO:retreats@valyermo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250317T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104100
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SUMMARY:Serenity Retreat: Cultivating Rhythms of Wholistic Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Serenity is a universal need\, though often elusive in our fast-paced\, tension-filled lives. While the world’s demands create stress and chaos\, serenity offers a path toward peace\, grounding us in a state of calm that nurtures our deepest sense of well-being. Far more than the absence of conflict\, serenity is a practice that leads us toward wholeness\, balancing the body\, mind\, and spirit in a way that sustains health and harmony. Through contemplative practices such as guided meditation\, silence & solitude\, creative activities\, and reflective storytelling\, this retreat will provide the space and tools needed to develop personal rhythms of wholistic wellness. Together\, we will explore how serenity\, when nurtured\, can become a source of strength that transforms our inner lives and how we engage with the world. Ultimately\, Serenity invites us to find peace in our imperfect lives\, rest in God’s presence\, and cultivate wholeness in a broken and troubled world. \n  \nPresenter: SUSAN YIM with an MA in Educational Administration from Concordia University\, has spent over 20 years consulting in educational\, religious\, and business sectors and a combined 34 years in lay and full-time ministry. A certified Gallup Strengths Coach\, Mental Health Coach\, Wholistic Wellness Coach\, Life Coach\, and Spiritual Director\, she integrates her expertise with a personal journey of healing from an autoimmune disorder. This along with the Covid-19 crisis inspired her to found YIM (pronounced “why I am”) Wholistic Wellness\, through which she offers one-on-one and group coaching\, consulting and retreat facilitation. Having fallen in love with St. Andrew’s Abbey and its monks\, where she found rest and healing through facilitated and personal retreats\, it is fitting that she now facilitates this retreat here. \n  \n*If the event is listed as sold out please call us at 661-944-2178 for real time availability and waiting list.
URL:https://saintandrewsabbey.com/event/serenity-retreat-cultivating-rhythms-of-wholistic-wellness/
LOCATION:Saint Andrew’s Abbey\, 31001 N. Valyermo Road\, Valyermo\, CA\, 93563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Andrew's Abbey":MAILTO:retreats@valyermo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250309T153000
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SUMMARY:RETIRO DE CUARESMA
DESCRIPTION:La Cuaresma es el tiempo litúrgico de conversión\, que la Iglesia marca para prepararnos a la gran fiesta de la Pascua. Es tiempo para arrepentirnos de nuestros pecados y de cambiar algo dentro nosotros para ser mejores y poder vivir más cerca de Cristo. En la Cuaresma\, Cristo nos invita a cambiar de vida. La Iglesia nos invita a vivir la Cuaresma como un camino hacia Jesucristo\, escuchando la Palabra de Dios\, orando\, compartiendo con el prójimo y haciendo obras buenas. Nos invita a vivir una serie de actitudes cristianas que nos ayudan a parecernos más a Jesucristo. Durante este mini retiro examinaremos nuestras vidas a través del Misterio Pascual. \n  \nPresentador:  CARLOS OBANDO Obl.\, OSB\, nació en Costa Rica y vive en Los Estados Unidos desde 1966. Está casado\, tiene tres hijos y tres nietos. En el año 2009 obtuvo una maestría de la Universidad de Loyola Marymount\, Los Ángeles\, en Teología Pastoral\, es instructor en la Escuela de la Renovación Carismática en la Diócesis de Orange. Ha sido Director Espiritual por más de 25 años. Trabaja con la comunidad hispana desde 1979 en los condados de Los Ángeles y Orange en la formación de líderes y dando retiros a jóvenes\, adultos y matrimonios. Actualmente coordina los Ejercicios Espirituales para los Aspirantes y sus Esposas a través de la Oficina del Diaconado\, en la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles. \n  \n*Si el evento figura como agotado\, llámenos al 661-944-2178 para consultar la disponibilidad en tiempo real y una lista de espera.
URL:https://saintandrewsabbey.com/event/retiro-de-cuaresma-3/
LOCATION:Saint Andrew’s Abbey\, 31001 N. Valyermo Road\, Valyermo\, CA\, 93563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Andrew's Abbey":MAILTO:retreats@valyermo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250304T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T100000
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SUMMARY:LENTEN SILENT RETREAT
DESCRIPTION:During these days of silence at the monastery\, the whole Church begins the sacred season of Lent. Short reflections will be offered daily\, emphasizing the traditional Lenten practices of prayer\, fasting\, and almsgiving. The desert silence and the monastery’s liturgies will provide an atmosphere conducive to deep reflection. This is a wonderful opportunity to make our Lenten pilgrimage more fruitful this year. \n  \nPresenters: Monks of Valyermo \n  \n*If the event is listed as sold out please call us at 661-944-2178 for real time availability and waiting list.
URL:https://saintandrewsabbey.com/event/lenten-silent-retreat-3/
LOCATION:Saint Andrew’s Abbey\, 31001 N. Valyermo Road\, Valyermo\, CA\, 93563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Andrew's Abbey":MAILTO:retreats@valyermo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104100
CREATED:20241206T193950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T204249Z
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SUMMARY:EXPERIENCING GOD’S LOVE
DESCRIPTION:God is love\, but really\, experiencing God’s love is sometimes difficult. Once mankind lived in perfect community with God\, we were designed for this. His love and provision were real and tangible. But our fallen nature and ongoing rebellion has caused us to doubt God’s love for us. We struggle to accept His mercy\, yet our soul desires it. \nIntentionally offered near the over-sentimentalized season of Valentine’s Day\, this retreat offers you the unique opportunity to explore the reality of God’s love for you. Based on Saint Bernard’s “Four Degrees of Love\,” short reflections and quiet activities will provide the framework for exploring the soul’s journey back to a restored relationship with God. \n  \nPresenter: LISA MARION Obl.\, OSB\, is an oblate of Valyermo and Spiritual Director in Orange County. An energetic leader\, she has over 25 years of pastoral experience ministering to people of all ages and stages of life. Leading numerous events both locally and nationally\, she conveys her awareness of God and his love with a subtle yet honest sense of humor.  Having experienced many seasons of trial and suffering\, Lisa is well equipped to journey with others through their own trials and seasons of struggle.  Her attunement to the Holy Spirit makes her uniquely gifted for this ministry.  For more information about Lisa and her ministry visit: www.dailypax.com – subscribe to join her growing community of those seeking peace and spiritual growth. \n  \n*If the event is listed as sold out\, please call us at 661-944-2178 for real-time availability and a waiting list.
URL:https://saintandrewsabbey.com/event/experiencing-gods-love/
LOCATION:Saint Andrew’s Abbey\, 31001 N. Valyermo Road\, Valyermo\, CA\, 93563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Andrew's Abbey":MAILTO:retreats@valyermo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104100
CREATED:20241206T194528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T201631Z
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SUMMARY:HERRAMIENTAS PARA EL CRECIMIENTO ESPIRITUAL
DESCRIPTION:En este retiro\, veremos la antigua tradición monástica de la Lectio Divina como herramienta principal para el crecimiento en la vida espiritual\, especialmente en lo que respecta a la oración contemplativa. También\, estudiaremos algunas de las “herramientas de las buenas obras” del Capítulo 4 de la Regla de San Benito\, además de contemplar algunas virtudes clave que nos ayudarán a crecer más profundamente en el amor y la voluntad de Dios. \n  \nPresentador: P. ANGELUS ECHEVERRY\, OSB\, es monje de Valyermo desde 2011. Tiene una Maestría en Composición de Música Clásica y actualmente es Organista y Maestro de Coro. Tiene un profundo amor por lo que llama “Las cuatro ‘Emes’ de mi vida”: la Música\, la vida Mística\, el Santo Misterio que llamamos Trinidad y María\, la Santísima Virgen\, Madre de Dios. Para escuchar al Música de P. Angelus\, visite: www.angelusecheverry.com. \n  \n*Si el evento figura como agotado\, llámenos al 661-944-2178 para consultar la disponibilidad en tiempo real y una lista de espera.
URL:https://saintandrewsabbey.com/event/herramientas-para-el-crecimiento-espiritual/
LOCATION:Saint Andrew’s Abbey\, 31001 N. Valyermo Road\, Valyermo\, CA\, 93563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Andrew's Abbey":MAILTO:retreats@valyermo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250120T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104100
CREATED:20241130T173128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T200205Z
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SUMMARY:MID-WINTER DANCE WORKSHOP:  Stepping Into the Wells of Life
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nRefresh and renew yourselves through the depths of our human experience with uplifting sacred music\, word\, and dance. Val and Frank Jansen will join us & provide musical support for the workshop. \n  \nPresenter: JOHN WEST\, Obl.OSB is an oblate of Saint Andrew’s Abbey and the founder of the Valyermo Dancers. A gifted dancer\, choreographer\, liturgist\, and writer\, he has been conducting workshops at St. Andrew’s Abbey and Holy Spirit Retreat Center\, as well as at international and national collegiate and university levels. His professional associations include serving on the board of the Sacred Dance Guild and as a member of the prestigious North American Academy of Liturgy. \n  \n*If the event is listed as sold out please call us at 661-944-2178 for real time availability and waiting list.
URL:https://saintandrewsabbey.com/event/mid-winter-dance-workshop-stepping-into-the-wells-of-life/
LOCATION:Saint Andrew’s Abbey\, 31001 N. Valyermo Road\, Valyermo\, CA\, 93563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Andrew's Abbey":MAILTO:retreats@valyermo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104100
CREATED:20241130T173453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T195754Z
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SUMMARY:Monastic Contemplative Practices (Zoom Option)
DESCRIPTION:            \nIn the early monastic tradition\, the term “contemplation” referred to the perception of God in both the glorious complexity of creation and silent rest without words or images. In this workshop\, the monastic practices of lectio divina and psalmody will provide a link between these two poles of contemplation. Readings from early monastic sources will be provided\, and participants will be encouraged to share the liturgy of the hours with the monastic community. \n  \nPresenter: FR. LUKE DYSINGER MD\, DPhil\, has been a monk of Saint Andrew’s Abbey since 1980. He studied medicine at the University of Southern California and theology at the University of Oxford. He is professor of moral theology and church history at Saint John’s Seminary in Camarillo\, California and has published books and articles in the fields of bioethics\, early Christian spirituality and patristics. \n  \n*If the event is listed as sold out\, please call us at 661-944-2178 for real-time availability and a waiting list.
URL:https://saintandrewsabbey.com/event/monastic-contemplative-practices/
LOCATION:Saint Andrew’s Abbey\, 31001 N. Valyermo Road\, Valyermo\, CA\, 93563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Andrew's Abbey":MAILTO:retreats@valyermo.com
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