Unfortunately, Claggett has made the difficult decision to cancel this inaugural Spirituality and Nature Retreat. We hope to have an event like this in a future year.
Our inaugural Spirituality and Nature Retreat will center on the spirituality of trees, offering the theme Rooted and Blooming.
Our Keynote Speaker, Beth Norcross, has extensive training and experience in both theology and ecology. Beth Norcross founded and directs the Center for Spirituality in Nature. She speaks, writes, and leads numerous programs that offer spiritual guidance for developing deep, sustained, loving relationships with nature.
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Clergy Retreat
March 27, 2025 - March 28, 2025
Our annual Clergy Retreat will take place from Thursday, March 27 at 11 a.m. - Friday, March 28, 2025 at 4 p.m.
This is a fairly unstructured retreat, allowing space for clergy to do what feels most refreshing and nourishing for them. Offered free of charge to participants, clergy in the Diocese of Maryland and the Diocese of Washington are invited to come to Claggett for a couple of days to rest and recharge.
Whether it is time spent in prayer in the Silo Chapel, walking the outdoor Labyrinth, exploring our hiking trails, reading a book, or enjoying the opportunity to nap, clergy in past years have enjoyed this opportunity for respite. Optional presentations about clergy compensation & contract negotiation and Claggett Programs will also take place during this retreat.
Lunch and Dinner on Thursday, along with Breakfast and Lunch on Friday, are provided in Claggett's Sugarloaf dining hall.
Registration closes one week before the retreat, on Thursday, March 20.
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Be in touch with Programs Director Sara Yoe!
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Over the course of this retreat we will live and learn the Benedictine approach to our heart's transformation. We will do the things Benedict recommends: pray together, work with our hands, and read scripture in a contemplative way.
Our Retreat Leader, Mark Wastler, is a farmer, priest, conservationist, and spiritual director. He is the executive director of Chesapeake Watershed Ministries, a non-profit helping reconnect spirituality with ecology.
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Spend time together splashing in the pool, flying down the zipline, and growing together with family-based faith formation. Families of all shapes, sizes, and ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Stay tuned for info on this year's theme!
PRICING
Powell Hall and cottages - First two campers (of any age) $925, each additional camper $150
Christiane Inn - First two campers (of any age) $1275, each additional camper $150
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Claggett Center offers a five-day, four-night summer camp program for adults ages 21+ with intellectual disabilities. This unique program provides campers and opportunity to forge new friendships, grow spiritually, learn new skills, and have a relaxing vacation. Claggett Center facilities provide shared sleeping rooms and bathrooms, most with air-conditioning, hearty home-cooked meals, and 268 acres of land overlooking Sugarloaf Mountain to enjoy. Everyone looks forward to coming to Claggett each year!
Staffed by volunteers, Special Challenge Camp is for adults 21 and older. While the staff does not offer one-on-one supervision, there is group oversight, and plenty of activities to appeal to a wide-range of tastes and abilities. Activities include arts and crafts, swimming, fishing, canoeing, nature hikes, a trip to the ropes course, campfire, daily chapel, bead working, woodworking, a talent show, and a "formal" dance with a DJ.
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Special Challenge Camp page for more info.
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Please note: Space is limited and this program frequently sells out. Please do not wait to register! Learn More
