On Thanksgiving weekend of 1949, several Sisters of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary traveled by bus from NYC to Sag Harbor. Upon their arrival, they began to remodel the Haven Estate into the Cormaria Retreat Center. Join us as we reminisce about the thousands of people who have crossed our threshold allowing… Read More »Cormaria 75th Anniversary Celebration
In his 1950 acceptance speech for the Nobel Prize for Literature, William Faulkner acknowledged the physical fear paralyzing humanity since the dropping of the atomic bomb five years prior: "The only question is when will I be blown up? There are no longer questions of the human spirit in conflict with itself." Faulkner issued a… Read More »Cormaria Film Series: The Old Verities & Truths of the Human Heart
Come and enjoy a break before the holiday rush! At 10 am, we'll view Household Saints, a 1993 film from the U.S., followed by a discussion. After lunch, we'll watch Paterson, a 2015 film also from the U.S., followed by a discussion. We conclude the day with Mass for Sunday. For more information, or to… Read More »Film Day
Waiting is a mish-mash of feelings. It's everything all at once. It lurks everywhere. It relentlessly reminds us we're not in control. Will we face it? Or do we run from it? Waiting stirs, prompts, nudges, and waits. Advent invites us to let the Christ in us be born anew so as to embrace our humanity… Read More »Advent Day of Renewal
SoulCollage® is an enjoyable, intuitive collage process for exploration, self-discovery, healing, and personal use. Come fall in love with this creative method of composing personal meaningful art. All you need to bring is your curiosity and wonder. No artistic "ability" required and you will feel like an artist when you leave with your newly created cards.… Read More »A Taste of Soul Collage®
In his 1950 acceptance speech for the Nobel Prize for Literature, William Faulkner acknowledged the physical fear paralyzing humanity since the dropping of the atomic bomb five years prior: "The only question is when will I be blown up? There are no longer questions of the human spirit in conflict with itself." Faulkner issued a… Read More »Cormaria Film Series: The Old Verities & Truths of the Human Heart
The aroma of mulled cider, Christmas songs playing and the Comaria Retreat House trimmed in festive glory. We invite families and loved ones to come together to create new holiday memories and reminisce about years past. Several guests will have the opportunity to bring home a Christmas Gingerbread House created by Chef George Hirsch...this, and… Read More »Holly & Ivy Breakfast
"God of the Old Year and this New Year, deepen our faith to see life through Your eyes. Fill us with hope and trust that you dwell amidst our joys and sorrows. Be love in us as we journey. God of the New Year, we praise you. Amen." Come and enjoy a candlelight dinner followed… Read More »New Year’s Eve Prayer for Peace
In his 1950 acceptance speech for the Nobel Prize for Literature, William Faulkner acknowledged the physical fear paralyzing humanity since the dropping of the atomic bomb five years prior: "The only question is when will I be blown up? There are no longer questions of the human spirit in conflict with itself." Faulkner issued a… Read More »Cormaria Film Series: The Old Verities & Truths of the Human Heart
Join us to welcome the Lunar New Year of the Snake with two films from China. We begin with To Live, a 1994 film (known as China's Gone with the Wind) followed by a discussion. Lunch is a Chinese meal prepared by Chef George Hirsch. At 1:00 p.m. we will view another 1994 film, Eat Drink… Read More »Lunar New Year – Year of the Snake
In his 1950 acceptance speech for the Nobel Prize for Literature, William Faulkner acknowledged the physical fear paralyzing humanity since the dropping of the atomic bomb five years prior: "The only question is when will I be blown up? There are no longer questions of the human spirit in conflict with itself." Faulkner issued a… Read More »Cormaria Film Series: The Old Verities & Truths of the Human Heart
Whether it's to protect ourselves from life's harshness or an attempt to look good in the eyes of others, we often don the armor of invincibility. All the time our true self, loved into being by God, aches to be acknowledged rather than betrayed. Bill Wilson wrote, "We'll make it not because we're a better people -… Read More »Men’s Weekend Retreat
