Vallombrosa Programs
Catholic Church in the World Speaker Series
The Catholic Church in the World Speaker Series will resume in the Winter 2013. Please check back with us.
The Catholic Church in the World lectures begin at 2:00pm on Sunday afternoons and are open to the public. A donation of $20.00 per person is much appreciated.
You can get additional information about these exciting events on our Calendar of Events.
Retreats & Workshops
Cynthia McDonald, Ph.D. will again lead a morning retreat in the Fall, Saturday, September 14, Exploring Mind-Body Skills for Stress Reduction. In this hands-on workshop, Dr. McDonald will discuss some of the research around simple and proven techniques that activate the relaxation response such as: guided imagery, breathing techniques, mindful awareness, and simple forms of meditation. She will also teach you practical ways to integrate these tools into your daily routines so you can truly “take a break” anytime, anywhere.
Vallombrosa Center opens its doors for people to make a silent retreat or self-directed retreat, we call them “Psalm 46” Retreats or Anytime Retreats. The “Psalm 46” Retreat: Be still & know that I am God, allows you to withdraw from your usual demands & schedule to relax, refresh, and rejuvenate. “Psalm 46” Retreat weekends are: April 26 – 28, May 31- June 2*, August 16 – 18*, November 8 – 10*, and December 6 – 8 (Advent theme). * these weekends you may begin your retreat a day early, Thursday at 4pm.
Anytime Retreats are self-directed retreats; when you just need a break, you can arrange to come to Vallombrosa for two or three or whatever number of days. You pick the time and based on space-available, we can make it happen.
The Vallombrosa staff is open to any retreat ideas you may have, contact Rachel, rachel@vallombrosa.org or 650-325-5614.
If you would like more information about any of these events or if you would like to register for an event, please visit our Calendar of Events.
Liturgies
Throughout the year, Vallombrosa Center offers special events to mark the liturgical season. Join us on Palm Sunday, March 24, for our Lenten Prayer Service with the Vallombrosa Choir. During the service we will take a collection for the Multiple Sclerosis Memorial Fund in memory of Diane Ciardella. The service begins at 2:00pm and is open to all.
On Sunday, May 12 we will have our annual Mother’s Day Mass with members of the Vallombrosa Choir followed by a delicious champagne Brunch. Mass begins at 10:30am in the chapel. Brunch space fills quickly, reserve your place now.
If you would like more information about any of these events or if you would like to register for an event, please visit our Calendar of Events.