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
Holy Week Retreat
In person with Edward Ruane, OP
6:30 p.m. Apr 2 – 11:00 a.m. Apr 6
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Day of Mindfulness
In person with Esther Kennedy, OP
Sat, Apr 15, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET
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Prose, Poetry, and Potpourri
In person and online
Thu, Apr 27. 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
INFO
Limited scholarships available; call 517-266-4015 to inquire.
News & Notes
Celebrate National Poetry Month – April 2023 – with an informal and inspirational gathering of…
We eagerly anticipate the reawakening of Earth in springtime! We naturally desire to get…
As we approach Holy Week – the holiest week in the Church year – do…
How do people of differing faith traditions celebrate rites of passage as they journey through…
The Awakening Reflection Booklet Series was created by and for the Adrian Dominican Sisters to…
An Insight Meditation Retreat offering simple and profound meditation techniques is offered at Weber Retreat…
Diarmuid O’Murchu, a member of the Sacred Heart Missionary Order and a social psychologist,…
Sister Esther Kennedy, OP, a Dominican Sister of Adrian, resumes her monthly Days of Mindfulness…
This month we feature the beautiful photographs of Sister Sue Schreiber, OP, a talented artist…
St. Thomas Aquinas, a Dominican Friar, was a fierce proponent of science and religion working…
Adrian Dominican Sister Janet Schaeffler, OP, offers an in-person workshop on the spirituality of aging.…
Get your year off to an inspirational and informational start with the new Lunch and…
Enjoy this video tour of the many offerings at Weber Center Shop this Christmas! …
Come join in the celebration of Winter Solstice, as the sun takes its shortest trip…
NOTE: This event has been canceled. “I heard the bells on Christmas Day, their old…
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…
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
Celebrate #NationalPoetryMonth – April 2023 – with an informal and inspirational gathering of friends and neighbors at Weber Retreat and Conference Center. The Prose, Poetry, and Potpourri program is offered in person and via live stream from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023.
What's Happening | Weber Center Offers Afternoon of Prose, Poetry, and Potpourri
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Celebrate National Poetry Month – April 2023 – with an informal and inspirational gathering of friends and neighbors at Weber Retreat and Conference CAs we approach #holyweek – the holiest week in the Church year – do you feel the need for time and space to reflect on the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus? The Paschal Mystery of Christ: A Holy Week Retreat, offers just that opportunity.
What's Happening | Holy Week Retreat Focuses on Paschal Mystery
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As we approach Holy Week – the holiest week in the Church year – do you feel the need for time and space to reflect on the passion, death, and resurreIf spring-like weather has you wondering where you can go for a nice walk, try walking our Cosmic Path or walking our Labyrinth! These paths are open daily dawn to dusk.
Two of my favorites
So beautiful!
Please note the Weber Center Shop has shortened hours this week!
9 - 11 and 1 - 3 daily, Wednesday through Saturday.
Come to Weber Center at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 19 as we celebrate the Spring Equinox with song, poems, and prayers.
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As we "Spring to life" this month, be sure to check out the books and mugs we are featuring at the Weber Center Shop!
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Great classes offered by Lenawee Lifelong Learning this spring!Tuesday and Wednesday sessions will be held at the Weber Retreat and Conference Center. Thursday sessions will be held at PlaneWave Instruments Campus.
Join others in abstaining from single use plastics during Catholic Sisters Week, March 8-14!Simply recycling plastic isn’t enough. We must reduce our use of plastic and plastic waste. Why?
✅ Lower CO2 emissions and the demand for fossil fuel consumption
Reducing the use of plastic results in fewer carbon emissions from producing, transporting, recycling, and disposing of waste materials.
✅ Reduces pollution
Reducing plastic waste will reduce the contamination of the environment, soil, air, and water. Less plastic means less trash is going to incinerators, landfills, and entering our waterways.
✅ Saves lives
97% of Americans now have PFAS in their blood. What does that mean for our health? Furthermore, over 1 million marine animals are killed each year due to plastic debris in the ocean (UNESCO Facts & Figures on Marine Pollution).
Learn more:
- breakfreefromplastic.org
- change.org
- plasticpollutioncoalition.org
- wastedive.com
Workshop Focuses on Rites of Passage in Several Faith Traditions
Workshop Focuses on Rites of Passage in Several Faith Traditions
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How do people of differing faith traditions celebrate rites of passage as they journey through life? Adrian Dominican Sister Susan Van Baalen, OP, expShop hours for today only - Wednesday February 15 - are slightly different. We apologize for any inconvenience. Orders can still be placed by phone or email, 517-266-4035 or webershop@adriandominicans.org.
