Our Programs

Thank you for your ongoing support for Queen’s House Retreat & Renewal Centre and your participation in our upcoming retreats and workshops, where we are invited to “Nourish Our Minds and Nurture Our Spirits!”

COVID UPDATE & WE ARE A SCENT-FREE, PINEAPPLE-FREE FACILITY

Current COVID-19 Guidance: Monitor your personal health – if you feel ill, please stay home. All our staff are fully COVID vaccinated.

We are a scent-free and pineapple-free facility, due to severe allergies.  

Thank you for helping us to keep everyone as healthy as possible.

Programming offerings and all information can be found below. We invite you to register and provide payment by clicking on the green ‘Register’ button following every listing. Please contact our Programming Director, Sarah Donnelly, if you have further questions or if you require other information or assistance in registering for our programs: Sarah by phone: 306-242-1916 x 226 or  Email

Toward the end of this page you will find a section called “Partners and Friends” – a space where we can list links to the upcoming programs and events of organizations or individuals who have chosen to offer their events at Queen’s House in the past/today because they value the sacred space that our retreat centre offers. Please scroll below to learn more about their upcoming events.


UPCOMING PROGRAMS:


CENTERING PRAYER
In-person or on Zoom
Monday Evenings, 7:00 p.m. CST
Gatherings led by Ana Gheyssen and Dave Henderson, with elder wisdom support from Fr. Paul Fachet OMI
There is no fee for these gatherings. Donations to support the ministry of the retreat centre can be made below. 
Please register prior to each gathering – this is especially important for those planning on coming to the retreat centre

Brochure          My donation to Queen’s House                  Register         
The meaning and practice of Centering Prayer       


WHO AM I?  A RETREAT TO DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE AND HOW TO LIVE IN ALIGNMENT WITH YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF
Friday June 2, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. and Saturday June 3, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
A Retreat offered at Queen’s House
Facilitator: Lynn Gow

Brochure – All Information       Register here by May 31   



FOOTFALLS: AN EVENING OF POETRY, STORYTELLING AND GUIDED REFLECTION – REFLECT ON YOUR OWN CAMINO

Tuesday June 6, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Offered at Queen’s House
Speaker: Suzanne Doerge

Brochure – All Information       $20 – evening gathering   $30 – evening gathering + book   


SILENT GUIDED RETREAT: BE STILL AND KNOW
Friday June 9, 6:30 p.m. to Sunday June 11, 1:00 p.m.
A Retreat offered at Queen’s House
Facilitator: Dianne Mantyka

Brochure – All Information       Register by June 2 – live-in or commute  


GROWING IN WISDOM: SEEKING DEEPER GENERATIVITY
COME AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS TWO-YEAR PROGRAM!
Thursday June 8, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. CST / MDT
repeated

Wednesday June 21, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. CST / MDT
On Zoom – meet some faculty and past participants. Free event!

Website – All Information     Register here for June 8  Register here for June 21


T’AI CHI CHIH: A MINDFULNESS MOVING MEDITATION
Saturday June 24, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Offered at Queen’s House
Facilitator: Donna Aldous

Brochure – All Information       Register here by June 22   


A Retreat with Fr. Ron Rolheiser OMI
At Queen’s House and on Zoom

Public Lecture: Monday July 10, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
“Bridging an Unbridgeable Gap: Beyond Polarization in the Church and in Society”

Retreat continues: Tuesday July 11, 9:00 a.m. – Thursday July 13, 1:00 p.m.
“Spiritual Wisdom from the Deep Wells of Christian Mysticism: Principles for Living a Mystically-Driven Life”

Brochure – All Information   
Living in at Queen’s House – Complete Retreat   
Commuter Plus – all meals   
Commuter – Lunches only
On Zoom – Complete Retreat
On Zoom – Monday Evening Public Lecture Only
Commuter – Monday Evening Public Lecture Only  


HOW DO YOU DO THAT? LEARNING THE FOUNDATIONAL HAND IN CALLIGRAPHY
Tuesday July 11 and Wednesday July 12, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Lois Siemens
Minimum 8 participants; maximum 10 participants
Enjoy participating in meals, worship services and evening activities during our Summer Stillness Days – all are most welcome to enjoy these optional gatherings. 
Brochure – All Information     Commuter – Register by July 3   



CAMP COMPASSION: A DAY CAMP FOR KIDS AT QUEEN’S HOUSE

Tuesday August 8 – Friday August 11, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Offered at Queen’s House
Camp Coordinators: Martha Fergusson and Cathryn Wood

Brochure – All Information       Register here by July 24   


TRANSITIONS: YOUR JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATION
THROUGH GRIEF AND
LOSS
Thursday October 19, 7:00 p.m. – Sunday October 22, lunch
 
Offered at Queen’s House
Facilitator: Sarah Donnelly.
Please contact Sarah to learn more and register –
contact information in brochure below.

Transitions Grief Retreat Brochure – All Information


ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS WILL BE POSTED ON A REGULAR BASIS – WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON!


PARTNERS AND FRIENDS – UPCOMING PROGRAMS

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BROTHERS’ KEEPERS GATHERING
Second Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8 am. We continue to gather for sharing and fellowship. All are welcome!   Contact Brendan Bitz for more info at:
Office:  306-242-1916 x225   or    Email

Donations to Queen’s House most welcome:                Donate


Madeline Oliver
Pastoral Counselling, with a focus on
Marital Conflict / Separation and Divorce

Sometimes you simply need a safe place to talk.

I provide a listening ear, non-judgmental feedback, and an openness to talk about your relationship with God.

Olive Branch Ministry is supported by the Oblates, and their office is located in Queen’s House 

Fees
Free consultation;
$85.00 session. No one will be turned away for financial reasons. 
Contact: Madeline Oliver 306-361-9318 or email: pmolivebranch@gmail.com
Website – Olive Branch Ministry