Programs & Events

A 6-day preached retreat based on the late Pope’s Apostolic exhortation The Joy of Love (Amoris Laetitia). What is striking about The Joy of Love is its compelling focus on Christ as the center of our faith. The Joy of Love urgently stresses the need to return to this foundational message as the wellspring of … Read More!

The annual seven-day Directed Retreat at Galilee Centre provides an environment thoughtfully designed to support reflection and spiritual development. With views of the Ottawa River—including access to a private beach—the Centre offers well-appointed facilities such as a chapel, lounge, and landscaped grounds for prayer and contemplation. Additional amenities, including a labyrinth and expansive property, encourage … Read More!

Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 1 pm – 4 pmCost: $10 per person, children 6 & under free Enjoy strawberry shortcake, coffee, tea, and lemonade in the historic Galilee dining room or screened in patio overlooking the Ottawa River. No reservations required, pay at the door, debit available. Entrance will be through the entry on … Read More!

(This is a community retreat hosted at Galilee Centre) Gaia Sacred Circle Dancers Present Inspired Dances for Inspired Living: Dancing the Heroine’s Journey – Our 4th Annual Summer Sacred Circle Dance IntensiveJuly 31 – August 3, 2026 Click here to Learn More and Register! “There is a potential heroine in everywoman. She is the leading … Read More!

Retreat Dates: August 28 – 30, 2026Facilitator: Leonard DesrochesClick here to register online or call the Galilee office at 613-623-4242 x 21. “There are two things we can’t keep doing as a human race: warfare – most especially nuclear war – and violence towards what Francis called “Sister Mother Earth.” Francis’ life speaks to both … Read More!

Save the Date! Sunday, August 30, 2026 Join us for our first Gather at the River Celebration, a day of ceremony, fellowship, music, and more.This event is a fundraiser in support of the operations of Galilee Centre. More information coming soon. Click here to pre-register and be kept up to date on new information.

TWO YEARS OF LEARNING AND EXPLORING FOR THOSE SEEKING A SPIRITUALITY FOR THEIR WISDOM YEARSInspired by and drawing various resources from the Forest Dwelling Program at Oblate School of Theology Please visit our website for all information and the application form: www.growinginwisdom.ca Next cohort starts in September 2026. This program is community hosted and is … Read More!

Music as Prayer Young Adult Retreat Join us for a fall retreat celebrating music and faith. Open to young adults ages 18-25 years old Dates: October 29-30, 2026Cost: $50 per person (single and double rooms available)Click here to register online. Retreat includes: Program Activities: This program is made possible by the generous contributions of the … Read More!

This retreat is created to offer widows a gentle and welcoming space where peace, connection, and healing can be found. It is a time to be surrounded by support, reminded that you are not alone, and to share in comfort with others who understand. Dates: Friday, November 6 – Sunday, November 8, 2026Cost: $500 per … Read More!

What cannot always be spoken can still be made. Join us as we learn how to return to ourselves through art and storytelling. Using Art, recovery, and the stories we carry without words. Join us for a Transformative Art Therapy Retreat for Addiction & Recovery with facilitator Kiki Abbott Moore. Date: Friday, November 13 – Sunday, … Read More!

This is a community event hosted at Galilee Centre. Friday Mornings 10:00-11:00 AM Facilitator: Christin Smith Yin Yoga is a quiet, calming practice to help balance today’s fast and at times stressful world filled with over stimulation. Here you settle down into fewer passive postures for longer periods of time. Poses are primarily done seated or laying … Read More!