Engage with your faith like never before.
Make your pilgrimage to the edge of Catholicism
Don’t take our word for it.
Here’s what our community is saying:
Transcendent Spring
Every spring, we gather in the lush Willamette Valley to experience God’s glorious springtime at Cedar Creek Sanctuary. This is truly a time and place set apart.
This spring, we invite you to examine and elevate your prayer life in the light of Pentecost.
Join us for
Pentecost’s Promise:
Our Advocate, Our Offering,
Our Mission
Retreat Days are designed for a flexible,
personalized experience.
Choose one day, or choose the package of four
at a discounted price per day.
Dates for Pentecost’s Promise, 2025:
May 17, 24
June 7, 14
Sign up with a friend for 25% off the second retreat package!
Use promo code SPRINGBFF
For one-day retreat packages, select your desired day at check out.
Questions? Contact us.
Reserve Your Spot!
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Reserve Your Spot! 〰️
Make a mini pilgrimage to Cedar Creek Sanctuary for an immersive retreat experience offering:
your choice of one to four retreat days in the peace and tranquility of the Sanctuary’s forested property (more details below)
opportunity for dedicated silent reflection and prayer
gentle, patient, and skillful guidance in the enrichment of your prayer life
intercessory prayer and accompaniment in spiritual formation
expert theological instruction in Catholic prayer, the Holy Spirit, and the meaning of Pentecost
Did you know?
Hazelnut Catholic also hosts one-of-a-kind tailored retreats at Cedar Creek Sanctuary.
Bring your family for a peace-filled, fun, and faithful day!
Bring a small group of friends to enjoy some peace and quiet, get a massage in the creekside studio, and retreat from the world for a time set apart.
Collaborate with Hazelnut to see what’s possible.
Together and in quiet moments throughout the day, we contemplate the Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in God’s creation and in your own being. We learn to recognize His Divine gift of Love in our hearts and in the natural world.
Transcendent Spring is an immersive experience
that will connect your physical and spiritual senses.
Come prepared to hear the babbling creek and birdsong, smell the flowers, and enjoy light refreshments throughout your retreat.
This mini course is designed to accompany the in-person retreat series. If you want to join the retreats along with the mini course, sign up on our registration page. Join us for engaging video lessons, beautiful and inspiring meditations and prayers, helpful pdfs handouts, and access to one-on-one help from the Hazelnut Team all throughout the season!
All retreat experiences come with easy-to-use and accessible resources in our mini-course format, conveniently available on hazelnutcatholic.com.
Can’t commit to a retreat, but still want to deepen your faith and understanding?
Sign up for our mini-course on its own!
Upcoming Engagements
Women’s Retreat for St. Paul Parish, St. Paul Oregon
May 30 - June 1, 2025
Sisters of Hope Retreat for
Catholic Sisterhood of Lane County,
Eugene Oregon
Oct. 25 - 26, 2025
St. Paul Parish, Eugene OR
Are you a pastor, youth group leader, or parish coordinator looking to bring dynamic, joyful, theologically trained, and communion-centered Catholic speakers to your parish?
Hazelnut Catholic designs meaningful and engaging talks and retreat materials for the unique needs of your parish.
Coming Up Next:
Liturgical Seminars
&
Online Courses
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Registration for this seminar opens September, 2025!
Deepen your faith through genuine connections with others on a spiritual pilgrimage to the Joy of Christmas.
This seminar consists of guided deep reading of scripture and poetry, meditative prayer, and LIVE online sessions with a small cohort.
No prior expertise is necessary! Whether you are just coming into the faith, desiring deep engagement, or looking for a unique Advent experience, this seminar meets you right where you are.Let us accompany you in slowing down and preparing your heart to receive the Infant Jesus.
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REGISTRATION for Lent 2026 opens January 1st, 2026
Why do we Catholics need Lent? Come with us and a small cohort of seekers to find out why the Church prescribes Lent to each one of us in the months before Easter. Learn how to make your lent intentional and personal, and find the JOY of Lenten conversion.
We accompany you every week with engaging video lessons, guided prayer and meditation, and LIVE connection with like-minded friends.Together, we’ll discover how the deep safety of self-compassion leads to lasting conversion toward the heart of Christ, whose Resurrection was for YOU.
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Hazelnut Catholic Online Courses combine the flexibility of self-guided online learning with the care and accompaniment of expert instruction.
Dr. Katie Jo LaRiviere, professor at Mount Angel Seminary, and Jessica Bedortha, Certified Catholic Mindset Coach, lead you through course materials and interact with your real-time reflections and insights.
Courses vary in scope and depth, so you can engage at your own pace and comfort level.
Here are some examples of Courses you could take:
How to Read Poetry as a Catholic: a Deep Dive into Selections from Pope St. John Paul II and Mary Oliver
Reclaiming Peace: Aligning Your Inner Voice with God’s Truth
Lectio Divina with the Gospel of John
The Lives of Saints: Medieval Holy Women
The Pearl Poet and Grief: Communion and Faith in Times of Sorrow
… and plenty more!
Keep an eye on our Registration Page for upcoming courses and details!
“The retreat leaders and attendees were incredibly deliberate about taking the time to know one another and hear each other's stories, no matter how difficult.”
— Kathleen Y., Fall Retreat Participant
Hazelnut Oregon Coast Retreat
“For when the soul is tempested, troubled, and left to itself by unrest,
then it is time to pray,
to make ourselves supple and obedient to God.”
- St. Julian of Norwich, Divine Revelations of Love
A time and space set apart…
… to rediscover the deep safety of God’s design for your soul, your inmost being.
… to find true rest in God’s plan for you.
… to build true community with a small group of sisters in Christ.
… to experience true accompaniment in your faith - no matter where you come from.
… to learn new ways of engaging with your Catholic faith.
… to love and be loved.
Retreat from the world
at the edge of Catholicism.
Set this time apart with us to return to your true self - the Image and Likeness of God. Explore the beach, pray, and spend quiet time with the Lord. The weekend includes Mass, optional confession, and one-on-one intercessory prayer, as well as engaging talks and group conversations that lift you up and invigorate your soul.
We Oregon gals also know when a good laugh and celebratory glass of local wine is in order!
We balance the weekend with plenty of time for both.
Opt in to adventures on the side, including light hiking, wine tasting, and whale watching (weather permitting).
Join us for an intentional, joy-filled, and Christ-centered retreat like you’ve never experienced before!
The annual Hazelnut Retreat is hosted every Fall on the incredible Oregon Coast.
Guests arrive on Thursday evening to a beautiful and cozy beach house with views of Oregon’s famous haystack formations and ocean vistas.
Throughout the weekend, we discover the gift of God’s being in each of us as we nourish our bodies and souls with delicious food and the Truth, Goodness, and Beauty of God’s love.
“All shall be well, and all shall be well,
and all manner of things shall be well.
For there is a force of love moving through the universe
that holds us fast and will never let us go.”
- St. Julian of Norwich