Weber Retreat & Conference Center is a vibrant, spiritual setting
where people of all faiths seek, engage, and grow in greater awareness.
Our Roots
A ministry of the Adrian Dominican Sisters since 1970, Weber Retreat & Conference Center is rooted in the Dominican foundations of study, prayer, community, and ministry.
Weber Center is a place for people of all faiths to experience world-class programming; enjoy quiet spaces for individual prayer, meditation, and contemplation; and for nonprofits to host their programs in a state-of-the-art affordable facility.
Weber Center is situated on 100 acres of wooded land on the campus of the Adrian Dominican Sisters’ Motherhouse in southeast Michigan.
Upcoming Programs
A Cloud Never Dies: Remembering Thich Nhat Hanh
In person or via live stream
Sat, Dec 3, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Advent Retreat: Spirituality of Christmas Carols
In person
Dec 4-8 (Sun-Thu)
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Winter Solstice Ritual Celebration
In person
Sat, Dec 18, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
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Limited scholarships available; call 517-266-4015 to inquire.
News & Notes
Come join in the celebration of Winter Solstice, as the sun takes its shortest trip…
NOTE: The dates of this retreat have changed. “I heard the bells on Christmas Day,…
Sister Esther Kennedy, OP, offers a day of remembrance for Thich Nhat Hanh, noted Buddhist…
Visit the Weber Shop's Christmas Open House November 10-12, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., to…
Step away from your busy life and retreat to Weber Retreat and Conference Center. A…
All are welcome to join in a celebration of the Autumn Equinox and the dedication…
Are you an experienced writer, or is writing something you have always wanted to…
The Autumn 2022 season of Lunch and Learn includes interesting new stories and experiences, as…
Have you ever wondered what mindfulness is all about? Esther Kennedy, a Dominican Sister of…
Weber Center is fortunate to have a beautiful walking labyrinth on its grounds. Thanks to…
Unraveling Racism: Seeing White, an art exhibit exploring the hidden strands of systemic racism in…
We know that God is present everywhere and all the time, yet many find it…
NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Summer solstice is a time of love and abundance…
Weber Retreat and Conference Center again invites the public to its popular Lunch and Learn…
Sister Esther Kennedy, OP, a Dominican Sister of Adrian, invites you to join her mindfulness…
As organizations throughout the world are starting to open as the COVID-19 pandemic seemingly fades,…
The Holy Spirit enables us to discern how to continue the Mission of Jesus, enabled…
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Weber Retreat and Conference Center offers an afternoon of Prose,…
Do you long for time to reflect on the events of Holy Week, leading up…
Do you envy people who draw and wish that you could do so as well?…
In the Northern Hemisphere, we are approaching the time when we sense that Spring is…
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Weber Center offers an Armchair Visit to Ireland.…
Not many people have the privilege and joy of living in an art museum, but…
Knowing the common roots of the three Abrahamic religious traditions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam…
Our guests say …
The presenter was an excellent choice – creative, highly intuitive, and attentive to the diverse aspects of the group.
– Advent Retreat Participant
Such a warm, comfortable, peaceful, and beautiful place!
– Retreat Participant
It was entirely enjoyable – wonderful facility inside and beautiful grounds. You are fulfilling your mission
for hospitality and spiritual growth. Thank you!
– Amy A.
Great presentations … always [done] with such love. Thank you.
– Angela
The setting is wonderful, quiet, comfortable, nurturing, a ‘nesting place,’ a resting place.
– Margaret
These Saturdays with Esther and my fellow meditators is truly a lifeline for me, a moment to step out of ‘clock time’ and into ‘sacred time.’
– Kathleen
Great place! Relaxing, good food, great weekend.
– Anonymous
Thank you for an amazing weekend. Couldn’t have been better!
– Anonymous
The Weber Center Shop has a wonderful variety of ornaments to choose from! Stop by Wednesday through Saturday to browse and find great stocking stuffers.
We are thrilled to have our yearly Advent Retreat in person again! Father Marty Iott, OP, will lead our reflections on favorite Christmas carols as we prepare our hearts for the Christ Child. Register by this Saturday to attend: wc.retreatportal.com/events/
Last chance to register for the celebration of the life of Thich Nhat Hanh happening this Saturday! You can join virtually or in person.
Register here: wc.retreatportal.com/events
Please note our Weber Center Shop will be open Monday through Wednesday of Thanksgiving week but closed for the rest of the week for the holiday.
Thanks to all the lovely people who attended our Weber Shop Christmas Open House last week! Congratulations to Sandy S., winner of our basket raffle. 🎁
Great video and picture of both of you.🤗
Beautiful store, beautiful art.
A few of the holiday items now available in the Weber Shop! Stop in or call us at 517-266-4035 with questions.
Only one week until our three-day Christmas Open House at the Weber Shop begins!
If you need holiday gift ideas or special orders, join us for the Lunch and Learn event on Thursday, November 10, to hear from Santa's Helper Katherine (the Shop manager).
Weber Shop Christmas Open House
Don't forget to stop by our Christmas Open House November 10-12! You can learn more about the fabulous selection of holiday offerings (and enjoy raffle and door prizes) by attending the Lunch and Learn event at 12:15 on Thursday, November 10.
Set your calendar alert now!
Christmas Open House at Weber Shop - Weber Retreat and Conference Center
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Visit the Weber Shop's Christmas Open House November 10-12, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., to find fun and special Christmas gifts! The Weber Shop will be full of uniquDropping off some newly fired Raku!
🔧 Lenawee Lifelong Learning and ADL invite you Rosie the Riveter! on October 12 at 1:00pm. Taking place at the Weber Retreat and Conference Center, this program is free and no registration is required.
The $15 cost includes a copy of the book which is available for pickup at the Weber Retreat and Conference Center reception desk or through the Weber Center Shop.
Dine and Discuss Book Club Resumes with Focus on "Becoming Nicole"
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Weber Retreat and Conference Center resumes its popular Dine and Discuss program with the opportunity to read Becoming Nicole: The Extraordinary Trans
The Weber Center welcomes members of the Portfolio Advisory Board for their meeting.
Learn more about the PAB at their webpage: adriandominicans.org/PAB/Portfolio-Advisory-Board
The early months of the COVID-19 pandemic brought about death, sickness, isolation, grief – and a great deal of creativity. The creative aspect of the pandemic – as well as the mourning – were showcased through an art exhibit at our Weber Retreat and Conference Center Conference Center.
Dominican Sisters' COVID-19 art exhibit memorializes pandemic deaths - Catholic Review
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The "Art in the Time of COVID" exhibit featured a variety of art styles, from painting to photography to quilting, journaling and collaging and more.All are welcome to join in a celebration of the Autumn Equinox and the dedication of Weber Retreat and Conference Center's labyrinth on Sunday, September 25.
Celebration of Autumn Equinox Includes Rededication of Weber Center’s Labyrinth
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All are welcome to join in a celebration of the Autumn Equinox and the dedication of Weber Retreat and Conference Center’s labyrinth. The celebrationThat labyrinth is such a blessing. I have only walked it once (in each direction), years ago, and it is still quite vivid for me.
Are you an experienced writer, or is writing something you have always wanted to try?
Join us for these upcoming writing workshops hosted by Weber Retreat and Conference Center.
Workshops Offer Practice and Feedback for Beginning and Experienced Writers
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Are you an experienced writer, or is writing something you have always wanted to try? People of all levels of experience in creative writing are invitWeber Center welcomes the staff of the The Dominican Literacy Center for their retreat! Learn about them at their website, dlcliteracy.org.
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We strive to provide a tutoring service and conducive learning environment which will help adults improve their reading, speaking, listening, writing, mathematics, and basic computer skills.