Quilt created and donated by Sr. Andre Kravec.

Measurements: approximately 51 inches x 54 inches

Participation in this raffle is not tax deductible and is limited to Ohio residents.

Raffle beings 9/12 and will end at Shepherds Fest on 09/23/2023.

Individual raffle tickets will be available for purchase on site at Shepherds Fest (event is from 1:00 – 3:30 pm, with raffle at 3:00 pm. Ticket sales will end at 3:15 pm).

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Embrace Peace: September Labyrinth Walk
Wednesday, September 13th 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Facilitated by Susan Bellotti

A time to find peace and inner calm as we enter into the Fall season.

Labyrinth walks are times for quiet reflection. Due to their nature, silent walking is encouraged. Our labyrinth is located on Wengert Road, at the second drive to the right. Please wear comfortable shoes. Everyone is welcome! No previous meditation experience or experience walking labyrinths is required.

Learn more about labyrinths! Here’s a video and here’s another to learn more!

Registration, which is required, closes three business days prior to the program or when capacity is reached. We ask that program participants pay for the program at the time of registration. Payment can be made using the secure form on this page. You may also pay by check or cash if you prefer. Please register by calling (614) 866-4302, emailing, or submitting this form.

Shepherds Fest (Annual Open House)

On September 23rd from 1:00 – 3:30 pm we are holding our annual Shepherds Fest. We hope to see you at this annual event!

We invite you to come visit & enjoy some time at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center. Take some time to walk our mediation trail & labyrinths. Meet some of Shepherd’s Corner friends and supporters such as Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District. Shepherd’s Corner friend Gail Maraman from Windy Crest Design will be on site to share her art! (Gail also leads wonderful programs here at Shepherd’s Corner). Diana Morse will also be joining us with a wool yarn spinning demonstration.

Meet, greet, and feed our flock. Maggie, our llama, may even come to say, ‘Hi’! Explore our meditation trail and take a hayride around to see parts of Shepherd’s Corner you may not have seen before! We are hoping to have a food truck on site this year, as we did way back in 2019! Our back patio that overlooks the pastures, garden, and our smaller labyrinth is a great space to enjoy some delicious food.

This event is free to the public! We are asking those who attend bring shelf stable foods to donate to local food pantries.

More information about this event will be added as the date gets closer!

Open to visitors on Fridays!

Fridays, we will be open to visitors from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Check our calendar to find out which Fridays we are open (until mid-November)!

Instead of a suggested donation we ask that you please bring a donation of shelf stable food. These items will be given to local food pantries to help lessen food inequity and insecurity in the area.

We invite you to spend time at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center. Come walk our meditation trail and the outdoor labyrinths. We do ask that all visitors check in at the office upon their arrival. We will be closed in the event of inclement weather. If you are considering visiting, we ask that you contact us either by calling (614) 866-4302 or by emailing and letting us know.

A Morning Reflection on the Hidden Life of Trees: Reflections from Peter Wohlleben’s Book
Saturday, August 19th 9:30 am – Noon
Suggested Donation: $5
Facilitated by Sr. Anne Lythgoe

What might we learn from the forest about community, caring, death and regeneration? Inspired by the international bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees, by Peter Wohlleben, Dominican Sister of Peace Anne Lythgoe will explore the interconnectedness of ecosystems, and lessons trees learn to survive and thrive as beautiful pillars of the forest. The morning will include some reflections on aspects of the Hidden Life of Trees, time for quiet communion with Shepherd’s Corner landscape, and group conversation.

Registration, which is required, closes three business days prior to the program or when capacity is reached. We ask that program participants pay for the program at the time of registration. Payment can be made using the secure form on this page. You may also pay by check or cash if you prefer. Please register by calling (614) 866-4302, emailing, or via this form,

Open to visitors on Fridays!

Fridays, we will be open to visitors from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Check our calendar to find out which Fridays we are open (until mid-November)!

Instead of a suggested donation we ask that you please bring a donation of shelf stable food. These items will be given to local food pantries to help lessen food inequity and insecurity in the area.

We invite you to spend time at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center. Come walk our meditation trail and the outdoor labyrinths. We do ask that all visitors check in at the office upon their arrival. We will be closed in the event of inclement weather. If you are considering visiting, we ask that you contact us either by calling (614) 866-4302 or by emailing and letting us know.

Mary Not Quite Contrary: Cultivating Culinary & Medicinal Tea Herbs
July 14th 10:00 am – noon
$8 per participant

Do you grow herbs and find yourself wondering what you can use them for? This program will be led by Mary Rodney of Seeds Well Sown, located in New Albany, Ohio. Mary grows some of the herbs that are used in the creation of her teas right here at Shepherd’s Corner! This program will focus on tea herbs, but we’ll talk about and taste some culinary herbs as well.

Join us in learning how Mary started her business & why she gardens. We will be tasting and touring the garden at Shepherd’s Corner.

Register and learn more about this program at this link.

Click here for a PDF version of the flyer!

First Fruits: July Labyrinth Walk
Wednesday, July 26th          7:00 – 8:30 pm
Facilitated by Shawn Scott & Nan Cameron, Earthkeepers
Suggested Donation: $5

Join us at the Labyrinth for as we reflect on the harvests at hand.

Our labyrinth is located on Wengert Road, at the second drive to the right. Please wear comfortable shoes. Everyone is welcome! No previous meditation experience or experience walking labyrinths is required.

Registration, which is required, closes three business days prior to the program or when capacity is reached. We ask that program participants pay for the program at the time of registration. Payment can be made using the secure form on this page. You may also pay by check or cash if you prefer. Please register by calling (614) 866-4302, emailing, or by using this link.

Open to visitors on Fridays!

Fridays, we will be open to visitors from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Check our calendar to find out which Fridays we are open (until mid-November)!

Instead of a suggested donation we ask that you please bring a donation of shelf stable food. These items will be given to local food pantries to help lessen food inequity and insecurity in the area.

We invite you to spend time at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center. Come walk our meditation trail and the outdoor labyrinths. We do ask that all visitors check in at the office upon their arrival. We will be closed in the event of inclement weather. If you are considering visiting, we ask that you contact us either by calling (614) 866-4302 or by emailing and letting us know.

Thank you to everyone who made our annual Farm Fresh 5K a success! We truly appreciate each of you! Thank you for supporting our environmental education programs, land and water conservation projects, and our efforts to provide fresh, naturally grown produce to those in need.

A huge thank you to our donors and our sponsors!

Harvest Leader

Columbus Financial Concepts

Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center Advisory Council

Mascazzini Art Glass

Crop Planter

Dr. John Tyznik: Family Physicians of Gahanna

Peaceful Heart Center

James G. Flaherty Co., LPA

Ultimate U Personal Training

St. Pius X Church

Seed Saver

Bob & Diana Kozlowski

Varckette Family Chiropractic

Mad Scientist Associates, LLC

Planter

Pure Joy Massage & Yoga

Media Sponsor

St. Gabriel Catholic Radio: 820 AM

Starting line video 

Finish line video 

Some of the pictures from the race!

View the 2023 Farm Fresh 5K race results here.

There’s still time to register for our annual all-terrain 5K!

You can register here: https://bit.ly/3LNaShE

Donate here: https://bit.ly/3MhhuXd

Learn more about the race: https://shepherdscorner.org/5k/

Countdown

Here are some of our upcoming programs at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center:

Unexpected Joy: Seeing the Familiar with New Eyes
Spring Retreat Day with lunch
Wednesday, May 10th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
$15 (includes lunch)
Led by Sr. Linda Lee, OP

This day will offer you an opportunity to take time away from your daily routine. If you have been to Shepherd’s Corner many times or this will be the first of many, join us in exploring the many simple ways you will see the familiar with new eyes. We will take time during this weekday retreat to see beauty that has been hidden in plain sight. . This program will include time to explore nature to journal and share with other participants the gifts that keep on giving.
A simple lunch will be served.

Come As You Are: Labyrinth Walk
Wednesday, May 17 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Facilitated by John Seryak, Labyrinth Caretaker

Often, those coming to participate in a Labyrinth walk, bring with them situations that fill their lives. With work, friends, family and personal situations we all carry with us much to ponder as we walk the path of the labyrinth.

This evening’s focus will be what each person brings with them. We will be provided the opportunity to contemplate our lives as we walk to our ‘center’ and back out again.
As always, we appreciate all who come to join in with others on this spiritual practice.

Open to visitors on Fridays!

Fridays, we will be open to visitors from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Check our calendar to find out which Fridays we are open (until mid-November)!

Instead of a suggested donation we ask that you please bring a donation of shelf stable food. These items will be given to local food pantries to help lessen food inequity and insecurity in the area.

We invite you to spend time at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center. Come walk our meditation trail and the outdoor labyrinths. We do ask that all visitors check in at the office upon their arrival. We will be closed in the event of inclement weather. If you are considering visiting, we ask that you contact us either by calling (614) 866-4302 or by emailing and letting us know.

PDF for printing. May August 2023 Program Flyer (1)