"Rising very early before dawn, He left and went off
to a deserted place, where He prayed."
Mark 1:35
Photos from the October 2014 Weekend Retreat:
Photos from the April 2014 Weekend Retreat:
Photos from the October 2013 Weekend Retreat:
Photos from the April 2013 Weekend Retreat:

Photos from the November 2012 Weekend Retreat:
to a deserted place, where He prayed."
Mark 1:35
Photos from the October 2014 Weekend Retreat:
| (Back: L to R) Amy Fischer, Claire McGarry (Front: L to R) Teresa Burke, Jessica Weller |
| Amy presenting on Faith and Family. |
| Jess with her journal during reflection time. |
| Teresa journaling during reflection time. |
| Jess presenting on Faith and Fear outside. |
| Enjoying dinner together. |
![]() |
| Cedar Hill's private beach. |
| Water view from Cedar Hill's front lawn. |
Photos from the April 2014 Weekend Retreat:
| (Back: L to R) Brigite Russo, Barbara Younger, Kellie Fraser (Front: L to R) Margaret Hughes, Denise Pope |
| Denise Pope |
| Barbara Younger |
| Margaret Hughes |
| Brigite Russo |
| A true mother's retreat! |
| Enjoying dinner together. |
| Denise at the center of the labyrinth. |
| Kelly reflecting at the beach. |
| Barbara journaling. |
| Kellie and Denise enjoying the beautiful day! |
| Margaret browsing through the resource library. |
| The path to the private beach. |
| The bridge on that path. |
| A roaring fire during the evening sessions. |
| Cedar Hill Retreat Center. |
Photos from the October 2013 Weekend Retreat:
| (Back L to R) Jess Weller, Teresa Burke (Front L to R) Amy Fischer, Michelle Mugford |
| Michelle and Teresa go for a walk. |
| Amy teaches Jess to knit. |
| "Gaps and Gifts" session outdoors on the lawn. |
| Jess showing off her new skill! |
| Amy using her free time to knit. |
| Amy showing pictures of her kids to Michelle and Teresa. |
| Michelle completing her evaluation. |
| Teresa journaling during "Gaps and Gifts." |
| Enjoying a delicious and HOT meal that they didn't have to prepare! |
| "Motherhood As Prayer" session by the fire. |
| Michelle walking the labyrinth. |
| A cozy fire to enjoy each evening. |
| The altar with our "symbols of motherhood." |
| Enjoying lunch, in the sunshine, on the front lawn. |
| Oh so many places to find peace and quiet. |
| Another spot to reflect and pray. |
| The labyrinth - a walking prayer/meditation. |
| The conch shell at the center of the labyrinth - representing God. |
| Comfortable rocking chairs overlooking the lawn and the water. |
| View from the porch of Cedar Hill Retreat Center. |
![]() |
| Five hundred feet of private beach front to walk and explore. |
| (Back L to R) Jess Weller, Teresa Burke (Front L to R) Amy Fischer, Michelle Mugford |
Photos from the April 2013 Weekend Retreat:
| Michelle, Alison and Audra on the front steps of Cedar Hill Retreat Center. |
| Alison taking time to relax. |
| Michelle enjoying breakfast in the sun room. |
| Audra starting her prayer labyrinth walk. |
| "Getting to Know You" dinner on Friday night. |
| "Where The Rubber Meets The Road" session on the front lawn. |
| Our outdoor altar. |
| Journaling on the beach. |
| A private place to pray in each bedroom. |
| Audra reflecting on the beach. |
| Lunch on the front lawn overlooking the water. |
| Alison taking time to play! |
| Alison turning it upside down! |
| A colorful and bountiful breakfast buffet. |
| Claire enjoying Helen's Heavenly Homemade Boston Cream Cake. |
| Spring in all its glory at Cedar Hill. |
Photos from the November 2012 Weekend Retreat:
![]() |
| Claire setting up for an outdoor session. |
| "Gaps and Gifts" session on the lawn. |
![]() |
| Cynthia reflecting on the bridge to the beach. |
![]() |
| Lauren journaling on the front porch. |
![]() |
| Jess taking a Labyrinth prayer walk. |
| "Motherhood" altar inside Cedar Hill. |
![]() |
| Rocking chairs on the front porch. |
| Book lending library with take-away book review lists. |
| Pamper yourself with a manicure and more. |
![]() |
| Water view from the front lawn. |
![]() |
| Labyrinth for meditation and prayer walks. |
![]() |
| Seashell at Labyrinth's center. |
![]() |
| Sandy path to beach. |
![]() |
| Bridge to beach. |
![]() |
| Driftwood on the beach. |
![]() |
| Peace and tranquility. |
![]() |
| Calm and serenity. |
![]() |
| Beautiful birds and landscapes. |
![]() |
| Magnificent sunsets. |
All pictures taken by Jessica Weller.
















