Woolman Hill Retreat Center is experienced by Friends and many others as a spiritual sanctuary. It is often described as a grounding place—an island of calm in the midst of turbulent seas. From this seedbed many people have discovered and … Continue reading
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Dear friend of Woolman Hill, We miss you! The joyful giggles of youth frolicking in the open field; the palpable energy of deep worship emanating out of the meetinghouse doors; the murmurs of earnest conversations beneath the apple tree; mementoes … Continue reading
GROUNDING THE NATION AND OURSELVES IN WORSHIP DURING THE ELECTION Tuesday, November 3rd and Wednesday, November 4th 8am to 8pm Wednesday, November 4th Midweek worship OUTDOORS 3:30-4:30pm, followed by worshipful sharing During a time of fear, divisiveness and anxiousness, we … Continue reading
Here on the hill, the meadows and the forest edges are currently full of life – birds, pollinators of all shapes and sizes, deer, coyote, porcupine, a variety of blossoms, and an infinity of greens: tree leaves, grasses, vines… As … Continue reading
Dear friend of Woolman Hill, At this particularly lovely time of year on the hill – as the fields come back to life, the birds chatter, and the apple blossoms unfold, Woolman Hill staff and board members are holding in … Continue reading
Statement Regarding COVID-19 (March 12, 2020) We are reaching out as the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation causes disruption to people’s health and well-being, as well as to their sense of security and grounding. We at Woolman Hill are taking the situation … Continue reading
Dear friend of Woolman Hill, We are delighted that you are part of the Woolman Hill family. We want to know what is alive in you and in your faith community, where the growing edges are, how Woolman Hill can … Continue reading
from Randy Kehler (and Aaron Falbel) This is a short note to let you know that the repair and renovation work on Wally and Juanita’s house at Woolman Hill has now been successfully completed! All the roofs, some of the … Continue reading
We are delighted to welcome Janna Walters-Gidseg as the new Conference Center Coordinator at Woolman Hill! Janna (pronounced Yah-na) brings extensive experience in non-profit management, operations, development and strategy, as well as a broad range of experience in such areas … Continue reading
Dear friends of Woolman Hill, I’m writing with the sad news that Jude Johnson, former resident staff member of Woolman Hill, died in nearby Greenfield last Thursday, September 12. Her husband Jontz was with her. She had been living with … Continue reading