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Moving into Autumn…

we invite you to come for a retreat, meditation time or a visit.

As the days begin to grow shorter,

And the veil between the worlds thins,

Take time to nourish your soul.

We are pleased to announce a special
Weekend Retreat with RUMI

Andrew Harvey, Fariba Enteshari & Jonathan Star

Three nationally known teachers, authors and translators.

Save your place now. Register online or by phone 805.969.5031

See details below.

Extended Programs at La Casa

Continuing Education units offered for many programs

Whirling into the Path of Love:

Celebrating Rumi, a Universal Being

October 2 - 4 - Friday, 7:30 pm, to Sunday, 1 pm

Andrew Harvey, Fariba Enteshari and Jonathan Star

12 CEs available for MSW and LCSW

Come bring your open and longing heart to experience the supreme poet

and mystic, Jalal-ud-Din Rumi.

Let this twelfth century mystic show us how to heal divisions among faiths

and build bridges of compassion …more

Praise God in the Dance:

To Bend and Not to Break

October 9 - 11 - Friday, 7:00 pm, to Sunday, 3 pm

Alleluia Dance Theater

A weekend of "prayers in motion," reflecting on bending and bowing our spirits to cultivate flexibility in face of the winds that blow through our lives…more

Work Weekend

October 16 - 18 - Friday, 8:00 pm, to Sunday, 1 pm

Alleluia Dance Theater

A weekend of "prayers in motion," reflecting on bending and bowing our spirits to cultivate flexibility in face of the winds that blow through our lives…more

Preview of more Extended Programs

Coming soon

Retreat for People in Recovery – October 25 - 29more

Original Medicine: A Men’s Retreat – November 6 - 8more

Special Events at La Casa

A Sukkha for Peace

An interfaith gathering for families, celebrating our journeys together in faith.

This time we celebrate the Jewish feast of Sukkhot in an interfaith setting…more

Co-sponsored with Montecito Shul

Sunday, October 4, 4:30 pm – 6:45 pm

History and Practice of Native Tree Care

In the setting of La Casa’s old growth oaks, learn how the Chumash tended these California treasures

Lee Klinger and Corey Welles

Saturday, October 10, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

One day retreats at La Casa

Capacitar Introduction:

Healing Ourselves, Healing Our World

Saturday, September 26, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Juliet Spohn Twomey

Come learn healing practices to reduce stress, heal trauma and enhance personal wellbeing.

Simple Tai Chi exercises, and other holistic practices will be taught…more

Centering Prayer Practice Retreat

Saturday, October 3, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm

On the first Saturday of each month, a community of meditators gathers to practice Centering Prayer.

Sitting meditation, walking meditation and journaling…more

Wednesday Reteat Day:
The Sacred Labyrinth: A Walking Meditation

Wednesday, October 7, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Dana VanderMey, Jeanne Martin & Jean Mangus

Come explore this ancient tool for meditation and soul exploration…more

Dias de Retiro para Mujeres Latinas

Recuerdos De Nuestro Difuntos

Sabado, 31 de Octubre, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

Rosa Manriquez, IHM

Visitamos las costumbres indigenas tocante Dia de los Muertos…more

Weekly Meditations at La Casa

Tuesdays – Centering Prayer

10:30 am to 11:30 am

Suzanne Dunn

On Tuesday mornings, gather in the Meditation chapel for a period of silent meditation in the Contemplative Outreach tradition of Centering Prayer…more

Tuesdays – Mindfulness Meditation for All

6 pm to 7 pm

Radhule Weininger

On Tuesdays, gather in the Meditation chapel for a Mindfulness meditation session concluding with Metta meditation…more

Wednesdays – Centering Prayer

6 pm to 7 pm

Jeannette Love

On Wednesdays, gather in the Meditation chapel for a period of silent meditation in the Contemplative Outreach tradition of Centering Prayer…more

Thursdays –Mindfulness Meditation

6 pm to 7 pm

Radhule Weininger

Each Thursday we gather in the Loft for a gentle teaching and practice of Mindfulness Meditation…more

For Private Retreats for individuals & couples - www.immaculateheartcenter.org.

For a comprehensive listing of programs at La Casa, see our Program Calendar.

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