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Embody Grace, Live Transformed

Registration Is Now Full

 

We are deeply touched by the response to this retreat. All available 56 spaces have now been filled, and we are grateful for the women who will be gathering for this sacred weekend of prayer, rest, healing, and formation.

 

If you were hoping to attend, we invite you to join the waitlist and receive updates about future retreats and formation experiences with The Wonderful Counselor.

 

 

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Feeling Scattered? You Are Not Alone.

 

Many Catholic Christian women carry heavy hearts while striving to live faithfully. You may notice:

  • Being pulled in multiple directions, unable to fully rest or focus
  • Mental and emotional exhaustion from daily responsibilities
  • A deep longing to integrate your faith, emotions, and body in a meaningful way
  • Hesitation to step into prayer or healing spaces without safety and guidance

You are not failing. You are not alone.

This retreat was created to gently restore integration — mind, body, and soul — in Christ. Over a weekend of guided formation, reflective practices, and optional healing prayer, you will have space to rest, reflect, and experience Jesus as The Wonderful Counselor.

 

Reserve your spot now — spaces are limited!

A Retreat Like No Other

This retreat is designed to provide a safe, structured, and transformative experience for women seeking integration of mind, body, and soul.

 

What makes it different:

  • Structured Progression: From Safety → Formation → Embodiment → Healing → Integration, every moment is intentionally designed to guide your journey.
  • Optional Prayer & Spiritual Support: Experience healing prayer if desired, in a supportive environment.
  • Psychological & Spiritual Safety: Small group activities create trust and more comfort, allowing deep reflection and connection.
  • Grounded in Catholic Christian Spirituality: All sessions and practices are faith-centered, integrating theology with emotional and somatic growth.
  • Opportunities for Small Group Experiences: We will provide opportunities to be in small group settings

What You Will Experience

 

Throughout the retreat, you will be guided by The Wonderful Counselor Method® to encounter peace, clarity, and integration in your mind, body, and soul.

Your weekend includes opportunities to:

  • Deepen your understanding of The Wonderful Counselor framework through teaching and reflection
  • Witness Christ’s healing work through personal testimony and guided prayer
  • Connect with God through art using Visio Divina (sacred image meditation)
  • Experience renewal in nature during guided walks or meditative rosary paths
  • Honor your body and dignity through reflective teachings and embodied practices
  • Receive personalized spiritual support through optional healing prayer
  • Quiet your mind with silent reflection and journaling
  • Integrate and carry the retreat with you through commissioning prayer and closing practices

Every activity is intentionally designed to guide you toward greater peace, embodied faith, and spiritual integration.

A Place to Rest and Reflect

Experience a serene weekend at the Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center, a peaceful space designed for reflection, prayer, and community.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

Chapel

Quiet, sacred space for personal prayer and reflection

Water Views

Calm and inspiring surroundings that soothe the soul

Path & Woods

Stroll the retreat paths, breathe deeply, and leave the noise of everyday life behind

Comfortable Rooms

Stay in a comfortable room and enjoy rest. Single occupancy.

This retreat is carefully designed so every element of the setting — from the chapel to the water views — supports rest, reflection, and renewal.

You Will Leave With:

  • A Deeper Experience of Christ as The Wonderful Counselor: Encounter His guidance in your daily life and learn to hear His voice amid the busyness.
  • Mind-Body-Soul Integration: Practical tools and practices to bring balance, presence, and peace into your routines long after the retreat ends.
  • Spiritual & Emotional Tools: Guided reflections, journaling exercises, and prayer frameworks to continue your personal formation at home.
  • Renewed Sense of Dignity & Wholeness: Reclaim the beauty and sacredness of your mind, body, and soul, rooted in God’s love.
  • Connection & Community: Meaningful relationships with like-minded Catholic Christian women, forming a safe, supportive, and lasting network.
  • Invitation Into Ongoing Formation: Opportunities to interact with The Wonderful Counselor resources and future programs to deepen your spiritual journey.
  • Moments of Rest, Reflection, and Renewal: Space to pause, reflect, and receive personal guidance in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment.

 

Every experience is designed to leave you refreshed, guided, and equipped to carry the peace of this retreat into your everyday life.

 

What Women Experienced

Reflections from women who joined us for Embody Grace, Live Transformed. (2026)

Annie

"Before the retreat I was skeptical about how the retreat layout would be: would people be speaking on tongues and raining their hands in workshop?! It wasn't like that at all. After the retreat I left feeling equipped with tools for my journey not only spiritually but for life in general."

"All of the women who spoke and gave their witness stories. They were so powerful and so brave. I was honored to be able to hear their stories."

"I appreciated that there was independence throughout the retreat. No pressure to do any one workshop."

Kelly

"Before the retreat, I was struggling with my faith. Mad at everything and everyone due to a cancer diagnosis last year. I needed something to help me re-engage with Christ. I wanted more from my faith. I needed to understand."

"During the retreat I recieved from God, that God does love me and wants me to know that."

"From start to finish the retreat was meaningful. But each facilitator added meaning. Shelly was all energy and light. Michele was painfully honest and loving. Erin was vulnerable and soft hearted. Latisha was focused, engaging and a true inspiration."

"It was the perfect retreat to regroup and reconnect with yourself as well as with Christ."

Daphane

"The most meaningful part was that it’s based on Jesus, and keeps His teachings firmly present."

Joan

"The most beneficial parts are having time set apart to pray, to reflect on God’s love and His desire for our healing, to grow in trust in Him, and to be with our sisters in Christ."

Danushka

"The permission to participate in as much as we could, with empathy and understanding that we may need to be in solitary mode was MUCH appreciated!"

Daisy

"During the retreat, I recieved from God a Sense of Joy: laughing and smiling with new friends. Heard the sounds of nature and words from speakers that help accept the whole experience as loving, new dances and stretches with lovely music to accompany freeing myself from my own judgement."

"I was touched by the stories I heard from speakers about their lives and how they found their way back to God. We’ve all had some form of trauma, so to connect in a very open and loving environment and speaking about our most vulnerable selves really provided relief and connection."

Cheryl

"I was touched deeply by the connection with like minded women!"

Lola

"It was a wonderful experience seeing such a fine, God loving, group of women, coming together to guide those of us, struggling in our journey of pain, uncertinty, doubts..."

Elizabeth

"From the time I signed up until saying goodbye, this will be one of my unforgettable experiences."

Why This Retreat is Worth It

  • Skilled facilitators supporting your spiritual and emotional growth
  • Small group opportunities for personal connection
  • Integration of prayer, reflection, and somatic healing
  • Space to rest, reflect, and reset in a Christ-centered environment
  • Jesus is The Wonderful Counselor

Frequently Asked Questions

 

1. When do we arrive and depart ?

  • Arrival: between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM for check-in
  • Departure: at 2:00 PM after closing prayer

2. What is included in the retreat?

  • Overnight accommodations
  • Meals
  • Formation sessions
  • Optional healing prayer, guided reflection, and journaling
  • Indoor and outdoor activities
  • Small group opportunities and time for silence & solitude

3. What should I bring?

  • Comfortable clothing for indoor and outdoor activities
  • Journal and pen
  • Bible or prayer book (optional)
  • Any personal items for an overnight stay

4. Is this retreat suitable for beginners in prayer or spiritual formation?

  • Absolutely! The retreat is designed for women at all stages of faith and provides a nurturing environment.

5. Are there dietary accommodations?

  • Yes. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions during registration.

6. What if I need to cancel?

  • Cancellations made at least 21 days prior will receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee.
  • Cancellations 14–20 days prior will receive a 50% refund.
  • Cancellations within 13 days of the retreat or no-shows are non-refundable.
  • You may transfer your registration to another participant at any time.

7. Can my teen participate in this event?

  • The retreat is designed for a mature audience and recommend 18+.
  • The event can accommodate nursing mothers.
  • If you feel like your teen would be a good fit, please reach out to us and we would be happy to discuss options and a way to include them. 
  • Please be aware that we offer our seminar series "Flourishing With Christ" already and that offering is open to all ages at our sponsored parish family in Bremerton!

8. How do I contact someone if I have questions?