January Programs at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center

All programs have a minimum of 5 participants & a snack and beverage are included. Registration closes three business days prior to each program. Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center is an outreach of The Dominican Sisters of Peace.

We ask that you register for programs by calling (614) 866-4302 or by visiting our website calendar, https://shepherdscorner.org/calendar.

 

Comfort, Community, and Centering: January Labyrinth Walk
Saturday, January 11th                         10:00 am – 11:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Registration closes 3 business days prior to program.

We’re all just walking each other home.” -Rumi

Facilitated by Donna Doone, OPA
Donna has been in the field of education for more than forty years. A life long learner who can often be found within circles of children and adults who are seeking creativity and playfulness as forms of expression. Donna’s zest for life and love is contagious!

Our labyrinth is located on Wengert Road, at the second drive to the right. Snacks and beverages will be included. Please wear comfortable shoes. Everyone is welcome! No previous meditation experience or experience walking labyrinths is required. ***Location of walk depends on the status of outdoor labyrinth***

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Rediscover the Practice of Fasting

Tuesday, January 21         6:30 – 8:00 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Registration closes 3 business days prior to program.

Discover or rediscover that fasting is a practice with many benefits for our body, mind and soul. Fasting has long been a tradition and spiritual practice of many faiths including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and others. With the coming of the observance of Lent, this is a time to reacquaint ourselves with this practice.
Come and join a conversation about personal fasting experiences and understandings of this rich spiritual practice.

“… fasting is a way of communication with God and a way of caring for God’s personal gift to us – ourselves.”  … Pat Dominic in the book Fasting Rediscovered by Thomas Ryan.

Facilitated by: John Seryak

John Seryak is a lifelong educator retired from 45 years as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, tutor, and home instructor. He is also a volunteer at Shepherd’s Corner, serves as Labyrinth caretaker and as a Board of Advisers member. John is a Third Order Secular Franciscan yet also follows the examples of the Dominican and Benedictine traditions or religious spirituality.

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November Programs at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center

Consider joining us at our November programs.

A Time For Reflection & Hope: November Labyrinth Walk
Friday, November 1st 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Facilitated by Joy Lawrence, LMT & Yoga Instructor
Suggested Donation: $5

Come celebrate the delicate balance between life and death as we share our love for the past, present and hope for the future.

Our labyrinth is located on Wengert Road, at the second drive to the right. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. No previous meditation experience or experience walking labyrinths is required.

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An Attitude of Gratitude
Wednesday, November 6 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Facilitated by Linda Lee, OP
Suggested donation $10

During this weekday retreat we will take time to explore gratitude. Join us as we seek to deepen our gratitude in hopes that it leads us to action. This program will include time to explore nature and a simple lunch will be served. We ask that you dress for the weather as part of the program may be outside.

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Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual by Michael Pollan
Book Discussion series
Tuesdays 10:00 am – 11:00 am (Nov 5 – Nov. 19)

Led by Marguerite Chandler, OP
Suggested Donation: $5/per week

Eating doesn’t have to be complicated. Food is as much about pleasure and community as nutrition and health.
Food Rules guides us with humor, joy, and common sense toward a happier, healthier relationship to food and the planet.

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Come Visit Shepherd’s Corner.
Walk our labyrinths and meditation trail.
Most Wednesdays through Fridays (from April to mid-November) we are open to visitors between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. Dates when were are not open can be seen on our website calendar. You can always call ahead just to make sure we’re open for visitors.

November 14th is our last day open for public visitation until April.
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We ask that you register for programs by calling (614) 866-4302 or through our website calendar, https://shepherdscorner.org/calendar.
All programs have a minimum of 5 participants & a snack and beverage are included. Registration closes three business days prior to each program.

Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center is an outreach of The Dominican Sisters of Peace.

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Join us at Field Day!

Saturday, September 22nd, from 1 pm to 4 pm.

3rd Annual Field Day
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
$5 per vehicle

Curious about Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center? Come and check us out!  We invite you to come connect with Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center and the community that surrounds our small corner of creation. On Saturday,September 22nd we are hosting our 3rd annual Field Day. You’ll be able to explore the gardens, take a hayride around our property, as well as walk the meditation trail & turf labyrinth.

This event is BYOP! bring your own picnic. There are tables on the back patio that are perfect for picnics!

Jefferson Township fire department will be present so you can check out a fire truck up close! Local artists, including Donna Nesbitt (plein air painting) and Gail Maraman (felting), will be demonstrating their art. We will also have a farm stand featuring naturally grown pesticide and herbicide free produce grown on site!
There will be crafts, made by Sisters and volunteers, for purchase.

As a reminder, we are unable to accept payment via credit or debit cards.

Hope to see you Saturday!

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Open to the public: New Hours

Beginning this Friday, September 1st, we are changing when we are open to the public.

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday we will be open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for visitors.  We do ask that you call, before your visit, to ensure that we are open.

Why not spend time on the land at Shepherd’s Corner where you can experience the magic.  Come walk our meditation trail and the outdoor labyrinth.  You can even bring a picnic if you would like. Picnic tables on the patio behind the barn.  We do ask that all visitors check in at the office prior to beginning their walk.

The suggested donation is $2 per person.
As a note, we will not be open to the public on September 16th as we will be preparing for our 25th Anniversary celebration.  We hope to see you out at the ecology center soon!

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