Events & Meetings at Adelynrood Adelynrood offers a century-long commitment to hospitality in a setting designed for the retreat experience. Meeting and sleeping accommodations for groups up to 80 are complemented by thoughtfully prepared meals, our chapel, many libraries, and spacious gardens and grounds. Your event deserves the inspiration a setting like Adelynrood offers. Contact us to share your vision! [email protected] or call 978-462-6721 x11 Adelynrood is accessible for those with disabilities. Wireless internet access on site. Non-Profit Org U. S. Postage PAID Byfield, MA Permit No. 10 Nurture Your Soul Renew Your Spirit VÉÅx tÇw uxA A A 2015 ADELYNROOD PROGRAMS May 23 Open House at Adelynrood: A Neighborhood Picnic Free, but groups of 4 or more are encouraged to RSVP May 29-31 Our Compassionate Heart: Buddhist/Christian Karen Terzano, PhD June 5-7 Take Your Partner: Joining the Dance of Faith, Hope & Love The Rev. Martin Smith Silent Retreat June 8 – 14 A Quiet Week for Individuals on Retreat June 8-12 The Adelynrood School for Spiritual Direction Note: Both 2015 sessions are full. Please consider the 2016 dates. See www.Adelynrood.org for details. Personality and Psychological Aspects of Spiritual Direction, the life of the Director The Rev. Martin Smith, Jeanette Renouf, DMin, PhD, Joan Bowers, MA June 10 The Devotion and Delight of Mary Quiet Day The Rev. Janet Waggoner June 18 Spiritual Spa Day Mary Kitses, SCHC, Gale Lyman, RN, BSN, HNB-BC July 10-12 Resting With Jesus Silent Retreat Br. Luke Ditewig, SSJE July 17-19 Vision Quest: A Native American Search for God The Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston July 31-Aug 2 Eating With Joy: Deepening the Pleasure of Food Rachel Marie Stone, MA Aug 10–16 A Quiet Week for Individuals on Retreat Aug 10-14 The Adelynrood School for Spiritual Direction Note: Both 2015 sessions are full. Please consider the 2016 dates. See www.Adelynrood.org for details. Direction of Diverse Populations and Director Self Care Jeanette Renouf, DMin, PhD, Joan Bowers, MA, Nancy Tusinski, BS Aug 12 Sojourn at Bethany: The Spiritual Practice of Hospitality Kathleen Henderson Staudt, PhD Quiet Day Aug 14-16 Life After Death Karen Borek, PhD Aug 20 Spiritual Spa Day Mary Kitses, SCHC, Gale Lyman, RN, BSN, HNB-BC Aug 21-23 God as a Cardigan Sweater: Overlooked Biblical Images of God Lauren Winner, PhD Aug 28-29 Finding Healing, Hope and Strength Sophia Circle and Edwina Gateley, ThM October 17 Faith and Art: Let's Make Ukrainian Decorated Eggs Eliza Goodell, PhD ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Retreat and Conference Center A MINISTRY OF THE SOCIETY OF THE COMPANIONS OF THE HOLY CROSS SINCE 1914 46 Elm Street, Byfield, MA 01922-2812 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED And about our meals... “Amazing tastes! Gracious staff. Over the top. The Lord said, ‘Taste and see” and you have made it possible.” “The abundant veggies are a delight and deliciously prepared. Every dish is beautiful and a complete delight.” Our cookbook is on sale at Adelynrood, Byfield, MA Cover photo: www.kateparadisephotography.com Read What Folks are Saying! “The hospitality and food are beyond belief.” “Thanks so much for this program. It changed my life.” “A wonderful experience-gratitude to all.” “Grounds beautiful. Food delicious. I can’t wait to return.” “Experiencing the loving care and opportunity to really, really relax in holy mind and spirit is such a blessing.” God as a Cardigan Sweater: Overlooked Biblical Images of God Lauren Winner, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Christian Spirituality at Duke University. She writes and lectures widely on Christian practice, the history of Christianity in America, and Jewish-Christian relations. Her books include Girl Meets God and, most recently, Still: Motes on a Mid-Faith Crisis. Life After Death Karen Borek, PhD, was ordained in the United Methodist Church and received a PhD in Religion at Emory University. She now teaches at the University of Arizona and at Wesley Seminary in Washington, DC. The Joy of Food: Eating as a Spiritual Practice Rachel Marie Stone, MA, is a writer and blogger with Religion News Service. Her book, Eat With Joy, has garnered several awards. Come and see the variety of programs Adelynrood has to offer!