We'll gather in person at Harpole's Heartland Lodge near Quincy IL close to the Missouri border. This will be an informal retreat, where we cook meals as a community. There's a "spa day" planned too!

Event is full but there is a Waiting List you can sign up for.

UTUUC Women's Retreat

Friday Feb 21 (5:00 pm) to Sunday Feb 23 (1:00 pm), 2025

Sacred Spaces, Sacred Places

March 21-23, 2025

Houston Hilton NASA in Clear Lake, TX

The conference begins with an opening on Friday and continues through Sunday.  Your registration includes access to all the workshops and vendors, and lunch and dinner on Saturday.  There are twelve fascinating workshops which will address our Sacred Spaces and Sacred Places in a variety of ways.  Workshops will illustrate spiritual connections to the sacred within and around us through appreciation of the universe, of nature, of pilgrimages, of futuristic tools, and of artistic perspectives.  Small group ministries and social justice initiatives will show ways to appreciate and enhance the sacred spaces in our lives.

With so many interesting workshops, you will have difficulty deciding on just three!  Space is limited, so make sure to register early to be assigned to your favorite workshop.

Do you like to shop?  We will have your favorite vendors back this year, as well as new local talent.

After a Gala Saturday dinner, enjoy dancing and singing to music provided by a professional DJ - who also enjoys facilitating karaoke.

Early Bird Registration is $220 and is available until January 31, 2025. Regular registration is open until March 7, 2025 at $250.

Rooms for the Hilton SWUUW Conference Block can be reserved now.  The cost is reasonable: $139/night. Reserve Rooms here.

SWUUW is a non-profit organization that supports social justice issues, leadership development and learning; explores feminist theology, promotes friendships and celebrates the diversities that make us unique women on our individual spiritual paths.

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Workshops: SWUUWCon25 Workshops

The Keynote Speaker will be Catherine Vance, Intern Minister at Galveston Fellowship.  Catherine is also an author. Her book "Mountains Under Her Feet", recounts the stories of strong women over generations in Tennessee.  

Our Chaplain will be the Rev. Katie McQuage-Loukas the newly called and settled minister of Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church.

A weekend gathering of Florida UU women

Featuring Shelley Graff leading Singing in Sacred Circle

GENERATING JOY

• Cost is $260 per woman for 2 nights in a semi-private room (2 twin beds with bathroom & shower). Each air-conditioned cottage has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, screened porch, kitchenette, and seating area. A limited number of private rooms are available at $340 each. Dormitory housing in lower bunks is available for $200. Retreat with meals only/no lodging $156.
• 6 meals are included: Friday dinner; Saturday breakfast, lunch, & dinner; Sunday breakfast & lunch. Please note any dietary needs or preferences on your registration form.

Registration and payment due February 28, 2025

Friday we'll gather before dinner for a joyful get-acquainted activity. After dinner we'll gather again to create community as we get to know one another.
Saturday during the day we'll have options for DaySpring outdoor activities and small group learning and sharing experiences. After dinner, Shelley Graff will present Singing in Sacred Circle. 

Sunday after breakfast we'll have a UU-style service and closing ceremony. We'll finish our goodbyes at lunch. 

Please plan to join us for this joyous UU women's weekend.

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Our events are held at The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center near Highlands, North Carolina.

Mark your calendars for future UU Womenspirit Events:

Oct 1-5, 2025

Apr 22-26, 2026

Sep 30-Oct 4, 2026

Make Time for Yourself and Renew Your Energy!

Join us for a time of relaxation, rejuvenation, and illuminating workshops to feed the mind, body, and spirit.

Stay 1 or 2 nights or come for Saturday only. You can stay Friday night and all day Saturday including breakfast at Toddhall on Saturday morning, and lunch and dinner. We will be starting around 5:00 pm on Friday.

Women's Weekend is:

• A retreat offered for the women of Eliot Chapel, friends, family and women of UU churches in the surrounding area.
• A time for ourselves where we can enjoy the beauty of nature, a walk in the labyrinth, fun activities, a wide array of workshops, our Scholarship Silent Auction, BYOB wine tasting, massage, crafts, singing around the bonfire, great food and best yet, camaraderie.
• Private or double rooms available. Meals are included.

Toddhall Retreat Center in Columbia, IL  is 30 minutes from Kirkwood ~ 38 minutes from St. Charles ~ 48 minutes from Alton

We hope to see you there,

The Eliot Women's Weekend Committee

Stay tuned for details about our keynote speaker and the extra day activities. We will once again be at Pilgrim Park. This year again includes an extra day!

UUWR plans to return to the Exhibit Hall at GA 2025

Our events are held at The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center near Highlands, North Carolina.

Mark your calendars for future UU Womenspirit Events:

Apr 22-26, 2026

Sep 30-Oct 4, 2026

We'll return to the lovely Cedar Valley Retreat Center this year!

Our events are held at The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center near Highlands, North Carolina.

Mark your calendars for future UU Womenspirit Events:

Sep 30-Oct 4, 2026

Our events are held at The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center near Highlands, North Carolina.