Sensing the Divine with St Hildegard of Bingen.

With Karla Neumann Smiley, Obl.S.B.

July 7 - 10, 2026

Date and Time Details: Tuesday, July 7- Friday, July 10 Arrive between 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
Supper is served at 5:30 pm.
The first session begins at 6:30 pm.
The final session will conclude before 11:30 am.
Depart at 1:00 pm after midday dinner.

Location: Monastery of St. Gertrude, Spirit Center

Address: 465 Keuterville Road, Cottonwood, ID, USA

Contact: Melissa
mengland@stgertrudes.org
208-962-2002

Hildegard - Single Occupancy – $495.00
Hildegard - Shared Occupancy – $435.00
Hildegard - Commuter – $215.00

The suggested donation is the minimal amount needed to help us meet expenses. Those blessed with more may wish to contribute more and those who have less may give less.

St. Hildegard of Bingen was a 12th century Benedictine mystic, visionary, artist, composer, herbalist, and Doctor of the Church. A polymath who has left us with a vast array of music, writing, art, and inspiration, Hildegard’s life and work offer a rich and multi-sensory experience. In this retreat we will engage our five senses as we explore the diversity of her life and prayer and work. We will bring her gifts to the 12th century church forward to today and ask how they might help draw us closer to the Divine.

About the Leader

Karla Neumann Smiley, Obl.S.B.

Karla is an oblate, visual artist, and spiritual director. The Center for Benedictine Life's Spirituality & the Arts program drew her more deeply into the community of St Gertrude’s. Early in its development, Karla served on the Spirituality & Arts Team and facilitated several workshops including The Artist’s Prayer and Mindful Impressions, a printmaking workshop […]

Learn more about Karla Neumann Smiley, Obl.S.B.

Categories : Spirit Center Retreats, Spirituality and The Arts

Spirit Center | spirit-center@stgertrudes.org | 208-962-2000

Monastery of St. Gertrude | 465 Keuterville Rd., Cottonwood, ID 83522