About the Legacy Workshop

A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER

2023 was another landmark year for us, with every Legacy Retreat filled to capacity, and participants still asking for more time together. So, we are overjoyed that our sponsoring retreat centers have graciously agreed to extend our weekends to include Friday afternoons. Beginning January 2024, Your Story, Your Legacy Retreat will start on Friday at 4 p.m. and close on Sunday at 1 p.m.

In this full weekend retreat, we will guide you through a series of reflections and meditations, inviting you into a deeper sense of being. Together, we will behold the wisdom and grace of being just who we are, taking plenty of time to share with one another the blessings and challenges of the journey which has brought each of us to this place of peaceful sanctuary.

We will engage you – from beginning to end – in a thoughtful and inspiring look at the stories of how you came to be the person you are and the qualities of your life that can be a true legacy to future generations. In our sessions together, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Explore the life lessons that have made you stronger, wiser, and truer.
  • Connect with like-hearted others in a way that is affirming, encouraging, and healing. We’ll practice the sacred art of quiet listening, allowing one another to bring forth what is true and alive in them.
  • Engage in gentle, meditative movement that will inspire your imagination. There will also be time for quiet walks to rest in simple awareness.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of what matters most in your life and how you want to be remembered.
  • Leave with essential tools for making decisions and having conversations with loved ones about your legacy and end-of-life wishes.

Whether you’ve experienced a Legacy Workshop or Retreat before, or this will be your first time, we warmly welcome you to join us for a full-weekend experience that we promise will be like no other!

As always, space is limited to a small group, so we recommend you register as soon as possible.

** Also, please note that we will continue to offer half-day and full-day workshops and retreats upon request. Contact us if you are interested. **

Upcoming Workshops & Retreats

Friday, May 17, 2024, 4 pm | to Sunday, May 19, 1 pm PDT
San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Dr Danville, CA 94526
To register, click this link: San Damiano May Retreat

Friday, June 7, 2024, 4 pm | to Sunday, June 9, 1 pm MST
Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E. Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ
To register, click this link: Franciscan Renewal Center June Retreat

Friday, July 19, 2024, 4 pm | to Sunday, July 21, 1 pm PDT
Serra Retreat, 3401 Serra Rd., Malibu, CA 90265
To register, click this link:
Serra Retreat

Friday, September 6, 2024, 4 pm | to Sunday, Sept. 8, 1 pm PDT
San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Dr Danville, CA 94526.
To register, click this link: San Damiano September Retreat

Friday, September 20, 2024, 4 pm | to Sunday, Sept. 22, 1 pm PDT
Mission San Luis Rey, 4050 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92057
To register, click this link: San Luis Rey Retreat

Friday, November 8, 2024, 4 pm | to Sunday, Nov. 10, 1 pm MST
Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E. Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ
To register, click this link: Franciscan Renewal Center November Retreat

Can’t make one of these? Fill out the form below and we’ll let you know when we announce new dates and locations. Or click here for opportunities to host your own Legacy Workshop!

What Participants Are Saying

“A wonderful approach to sharing our legacy with family and friends. To recognize the gift that it is.”

“I just remember wishing that it wouldn’t end that day. It was a delight to share in the way that we did, and I wanted more time to put into practice the many gems we uncovered.”

“There was such power in people sharing their stories. I learned so much from everyone in my group; I really feel like they added to my process.”

“Living with a terminal illness, I was trying to wrap up the loose ends of my life, and the hospital chaplain suggested I take the Legacy Workshop. It was very uplifting. I walked away feeling as though I had done everything I was called to do – I’ve left no cards on the table. I can go in peace.”

“I thought I had a handle on my end-of-life affairs, so I participated in the workshop more out of curiosity than a specific need. The exercises encouraged me to go deeper and consider my decisions in a more holistic context. The workshop also offered me an opportunity to embrace forgiveness in a pivotal relationship – now, while I’m still here. I am very grateful for this experience.”

“The Legacy Workshop inspired me to start thinking about how I want to be remembered, and the question keeps coming back to me. I realize now, more than ever, how important it is for me to put my wishes into words for my family. This is an amazing workshop!!”

“Mary has put together a beautiful program on how to find clarity and meaning in your life and write your legacy story for loved ones.”

“This was, indeed, a full sensory experience – healing the body, nourishing the soul, inspiring the heart and mind.”

“The Legacy Retreat was stimulating, inspiring, and empowering.”

“The fellowship and insights I received through the reflections, writing and sharing were invaluable.”

“Mary welcomed us all warmly and held space for all of us to be heard.”