SPRINGBANK
RETREAT
Awaken Your Spirit At Springbank
Sanctuary for Eco-spirituality and the Arts
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Rest the Body. Renew the Spirit. Refresh the Mind.
Experience rejuvenation through eco-spirituality and artistic expression at our retreat center.
SPRINGBANK'S PROGRAMS
Discover the transformative power of Springbank Retreat’s diverse programs—where nature, creativity, and spirituality meet to inspire renewal. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful sabbatical, a contemplative retreat, or an engaging workshop, our offerings invite you to reconnect with yourself and the Earth in a setting of beauty and serenity. Explore experiences in the creative arts, ecological awareness, and interfaith spirituality, all designed to nurture the body, expand the mind, and awaken the heart.
FALL SABBATICAL BEGINS
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SEPTEMBER 2026
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PRIVATE RETREATS DESIGNED BY YOU
A Time to Rest and Renew at Springbank
Come away for a time of rest, reflection, and renewal at Springbank Retreat. Nestled in the quiet beauty of nature, Springbank offers a sacred space to step back from the noise of daily life and listen deeply to the stirrings of your spirit.
Whether you come for solitude and prayer, gentle walks beneath the trees, creative expression, or simple silence, you will find the support you need to slow down and reconnect—with yourself, with creation, and with the Divine Presence that renews all things.
Private retreat days are available throughout the year, with options for spiritual direction or guided reflection upon request. Each retreat is shaped to meet your personal rhythm and longing for quiet rest and spiritual refreshment.
Come and rest awhile for a day, a few days, or longer. Let your soul breathe again at Springbank.
Create Your Own Personal Retreat
One-Day Retreat — $30
Enjoy a full day of quiet, reflection, and rest on your own schedule.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Multi-Day Retreat
Stay for as long as your spirit needs—choose the rhythm that suits you best.
Two Nights: $250 | Five Nights: $650
Bring your own food and have use of the dining area, library, chapel, art room, and walk the many moss covered trails
To schedule your private retreat, please contact Sr. Anita at 843-372- at insert contact info or link.
GROUP RETREATS
Together on the Journey — Renewed, Rested, Reconnected
Discover a day of renewal and reconnection at Springbank Retreat. We invite church communities and ministry groups to spend a day on our peaceful grounds for a customized one-day retreat for up to 20 participants.
Nestled amid nature’s quiet beauty, Springbank offers sacred space for reflection, learning, and spiritual growth. Whether your group seeks a quiet day of rest, a guided program, or a time to come together in prayer and conversation, our team will help you shape a meaningful experience that meets your community’s needs.
Come away—just for a day—and return refreshed in spirit.
To schedule a retreat or learn more, contact us at insert email/phone or visit Springbank’s website. We look forward to welcoming your community to this place of peace and renewal.
COST PER PERSON: Starting at $30
PROVIDE YOUR OWN SACK LUNCH
INDOOR DINING AVAILABLE
CONTACT: Sr. Anita for availability at 843-372-6311
WRITER'S SABBATICALS
Come write, rest, and rediscover the joy of your own voice.
A writer’s sabbatical in one of our quiet cottages or hermitages invites you to step away from daily demands and settle into a spacious rhythm of your own making. Whether you come for a week, two, or longer, this time allows your inner and outer worlds to realign — words flow more freely, insights arise naturally, and silence becomes a living companion.
Here, surrounded by nature’s stillness, you can listen deeply, write without interruption, and nurture your creative spirit. Each day unfolds at your own pace, guided by the gentle pulse of light, rest, and imagination.
Writers are invited to experience the inspiration of Springbank Retreat—the very place where Sue Monk Kidd was inspired to write the 'Dance of the Dissident Daughter.' Nestled among our circle of tall pines and ancient live oaks, this sacred landscape continues to offer the quiet beauty and contemplative space that stir creativity and awaken the soul.
Two Nights: $250
Five Nights: $650
Weekly Rate: $800
Monthly Rate: $2,500
Call Sr. Anita Braganza for availability: 843-372-6311
Experience the beauty of stillness and simplicity. Prepare your own meals and savor the gift of unhurried time in a peaceful, natural setting.
Your stay includes full access to the labyrinth, art center, library, chapel, gazebo chapel, and 80 acres of serene woodland and wetlands.
ARTIST'S SABBATICAL
Where imagination wanders, wonder returns, and creation begins anew.
Springbank Retreat invites artists to come for a sabbatical—a sacred time to rest, create, and be inspired by the stillness of nature. Here, you will find your own quiet space to imagine and invent, with access to well-equipped art studios, peaceful woodlands for long reflective walks, and a nurturing atmosphere that honors the creative spirit.
Whether you are painting, sculpting, weaving, writing, or exploring new mediums, Springbank offers the time and freedom to deepen your craft and reconnect with the source of your inspiration.
Two Nights: $250
Five Nights: $650
Weekly Rate: $800
Monthly Rate: $2,500
Call Sr. Anita Braganza for availability: 843-372-6311
Experience the beauty of stillness and simplicity. Prepare your own meals and savor the gift of unhurried time in a peaceful, natural setting.
Your stay includes full access to the labyrinth, art center, library, chapel, gazebo chapel, and 80 acres of serene woodland and wetlands.
WHAT ARE SABBATICALS?
A JOURNEY OF RENEWAL
Springbank invites you to rest, renew, and rediscover your center in our four-, eight-, or twelve-week sabbatical programs. Designed to nurture body, mind, and spirit, each program offers a healing and supportive environment for those in transition, seeking renewal, or desiring a deeper relationship with Earth, self, and all beings.
Here, in the quiet rhythms of nature, you’ll encounter new sources of hope and a deepening of your spiritual journey. Rooted in simplicity and love for Earth, Springbank offers space to slow down, listen deeply, and participate in the transformation of human consciousness.
Rest your body, renew your spirit, and refresh your mind in surroundings that foster prayer, contemplation, and creative expression. Alongside opportunities for solitude, you’ll find community with others on the path of spiritual awakening. Participants are also invited to share in the spiritual richness of our ongoing retreat offerings throughout their stay.
The full twelve-week sabbatical encompasses all the dimensions of Springbank’s program—spiritual, creative, and ecological—and may be tailored to your personal needs and rhythm. Our focus is on the healing, nourishment, and empowerment of women and men seeking wholeness.
A Springbank Sabbatical is a sacred pause—a time to rest the body, refresh the mind, and renew the spirit through quiet reflection and connection with nature’s healing rhythm.
SPRINGBANK DESIGNED SABBATICALS
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12-WEEK SABBATICAL
Our 12‑week Sabbatical invites you to pause, renew, and open yourself to transformation through rest, creativity, and spiritual reconnection.
12 weeks $9900
Registration Fee $400 (non-refundable)
General Art Fee $250
The costs listed above include all programs, delicious home-cooked meals, comfortable lodging, access to TV, WiFi, and laundry facilities.
Please note that Springbank maintains a no-refund policy for early departures or delayed arrivals. Fees are subject to change.
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8-WEEK SABBATICAL
Our 8‑week Sabbatical invites you to shape your own retreat days—a gentle rhythm of rest, creativity, and prayer—so you can renew your spirit and deepen your relationship with God in a quiet, supportive setting.
8 weeks $8100
Registration Fee $400 (non-refundable)
General Art Fee $250
The rates listed above include all retreat programs, nourishing home-cooked meals, peaceful and comfortable lodging, and access to TV, WiFi, and laundry facilities to support a restful and renewing stay.
Please note that Springbank maintains a no-refund policy for early departures or delayed arrivals. Fees are subject to change.
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4-WEEK SABBATICAL
Our 4‑week Sabbatical opens a contemplative space where you design your own rhythm of prayer, stillness, and creative expression in your choice of 4 weeks of sabbatical, entering more deeply into the hidden Presence of God who longs to renew your soul.
4 weeks $4850
Registration Fee $400 (non-refundable)
General Art Fee $250
The costs listed above include all programs, delicious home-cooked meals, comfortable lodging, access to TV, WiFi, and laundry facilities.
Please note that Springbank maintains a no-refund policy for early departures or delayed arrivals. Fees are subject to change.
Mini Sabbaticals
Longing for a gentle pause — time to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with your spirit and the beauty of nature? Our mini-sabbaticals invite you to step away from the busyness of daily life and enter a space of quiet renewal. Whether your heart is calling for rest, creative exploration, or deeper spiritual grounding, you’ll find the freedom and support to simply be.
Choose the rhythm that feels right for you — stay a few days or a couple of weeks, and let our peaceful surroundings nurture your body, mind, and soul. You’ll return home refreshed, centered, and renewed with a clearer sense of purpose and connection.
Create your own meaningful mini-sabbatical by selecting the time frame and experiences that speak to you during our 12-week session. This is your time — crafted with care, guided by intention, and open to grace.
Two thoughtfully designed Mini Sabbaticals are also available for you: one featuring Steve Martin’s sessions on The New Cosmology, and the other blending Indigenous Wisdom with Pottery. You’ll find detailed descriptions in the next two sections.
Stardust and Spirit: A Journey into the New Cosmology - Mini-Sabbatical
Steve Martin
Step away from the noise of daily life and experience a time of rest, renewal, and wonder.
Join Stephan Martin — astronomer, author, and modern mystic — for a transformative mini-sabbatical retreat, March 10–15, as we journey together into the mystery and miracle of our evolving Universe.
Through gentle guidance, reflection, conversation, and time in nature, awaken to the deep connection between the vast cosmos and your own inner landscape. Wander shaded forest trails, walk the Labyrinth, or spend quiet moments with Grandmother Tree — Springbank’s 500–800-year-old live oak and cherished elder.
Retreat Details
Dates: March 10–15
Arrival: by 10:30 a.m. on March 10
Departure: after lunch on March 15 (1:00 p.m.)
Cost: $820 total — includes program, accommodations, and meals
($100 non-refundable registration + $720 balance)
Come and rekindle your sense of wonder beneath the stars — and within your own heart.
INDIGENOUS WISDOM AND POTTERY
MINI-SABBATICAL
Indigenous Wisdom, Spirit Quest and Pottery: Connecting the Ancient Past with the Ancient Future Mini Sabbatical
Trina McCormick, OP
Anita Braganza, CJ
Richard Guess
Yona FrenchHawk
Step away from the everyday and enter a time of renewal inspired by the ancient wisdom of Indigenous peoples. During this mini-sabbatical, you’ll explore sacred ways of living in harmony with the Earth—learning to see, listen, and create with reverence.
Guided by Spirit and the natural world, you will shape your own unique earthen vessels using simple hand-building techniques. No art experience is needed—only an open heart and a willingness to discover beauty in the process.
Enjoy time for solitude and reflection, balanced with the companionship of fellow seekers, as you together open to the inspiration of the Spirit.
Program Details
• Cost: $1,450 (includes program, pottery materials, lodging, and meals)
• Registration: $200 non-refundable deposit
• Balance: $1,250 due before arrival
• Arrival and Departure: Arrive by 10:30 a.m. and depart after lunch at 1:00 p.m.
• Early check-in or extended stay may be available.
Please contact Sr. Anita at 843-372-6311 for details.
ABOUT US
Springbank Retreat is a center for eco-spirituality and the arts, located on 80 acres of forest and wetlands in Kingstree, South Carolina. We offer retreats, sabbaticals, and programs that provide time for rest, renewal, and reconnection in a welcoming and inclusive setting.
Our focus is on spirituality that honors the sacred connection between all living things. Through contemplative practice, creative arts, and interfaith and indigenous wisdom, guests explore ways to live with greater harmony and purpose.
Springbank’s team and presenters bring years of experience in spirituality, ecology, and the arts. Here, you’ll find peaceful space, a caring community, and opportunities for clarity and healing—whether you visit for a weekend or a longer stay.
OUR TEAM AND STAFF
Springbank Retreat is blessed with a devoted staff whose quiet diligence and generous hearts shape the healing atmosphere experienced by every guest. Rooted in prayer, eco-spirituality, and the arts, they work together to welcome each person as family, tending not only to the beauty of the land and buildings but also to the inner lives of those who come seeking rest and renewal.
Their collaborative spirit, simple lifestyle, and reverence for Earth reflect Springbank’s mission of compassion and contemplative presence, creating a safe, nurturing space where body, mind, and spirit can be restored. With competence, kindness, and a deep sense of ministry, they serve behind the scenes and in direct accompaniment, making Springbank a true sanctuary of hospitality and hope.
SPRINGBANK'S VISION
Springbank Retreat Center embodies an integrated approach to life and a deep harmony with all creation. It is a place of healing, devoted to nurturing spiritual, mental, and physical well-being, and to awakening the transformative power of creative energy. Grounded in prayer, scripture, compassion, mindfulness, and care for the Earth, Springbank welcomes all as a sacred haven where every aspect of creation is honored and revered.Come and rest into the quiet, moss‑soft paths that wind through our 80 acres of live oak, pine, and magnolia, letting the stillness draw you gently into prayer. Join one or more of our carefully tended programs, each created to listen with you for what stirs in your heart and to open you, slowly and reverently, to a wider sense of God’s world.
THE HISTORY OF SPRINGBANK
Springbank’s story began over 230 years ago, when the King of England granted 5,000 acres of land to John Burgess. He established it as a rice and cotton plantation, built through the forced labor of enslaved people. Built in 1782, the main house—now known as Cypress House—passed through many owners as the South transitioned from a settled rural life to a time of political turmoil and war, culminating in the emancipation of the enslaved.
During Springbank’s plantation era, many men, women, and children were enslaved on the land. Records list those enslaved under Henry J. Smith, and a cemetery on the grounds—marked by stones, metal markers, and unmarked graves—bears witness to their presence.
Mr. Howard Hadden purchased the land as a wedding gift for his wife, Agnes. Under their care, new shrubs and trees were planted, creating a haven that soon attracted a wide variety of birds. In the 1940s, the original house was destroyed by fire, but it was quickly rebuilt to the original design. Today, the home still stands with grace at the end of the long, magnolia-lined drive leading from the front gate.
The property was originally entrusted to the Dominican Order of Catholic men, who developed the facilities and built a chapel. After a reorganization within the Order, the center was eventually closed. It later reopened under the stewardship of a small group of Dominican men and women. Among the pioneers who returned were Sr. Elizabeth Condon, an Adrian Dominican, and Fr. John Egan, OP. With the arrival of Dominican Sisters Ursula Ording and Trina McCormick, the retreat center entered a new chapter of life.
A sabbatical program soon took shape, weaving together ecological education, healing practices, and indigenous wisdom to offer religious from around the world a time of renewal and rest. The arts—painting, pottery, basket making, music, and dance—were introduced as forms of “soul work,” integrating creativity and contemplation, right and left brain. That same year, the property was deeded in trust to an Ecumenical Board of Directors, with the stipulation that it be used exclusively for religious purposes. In 1988, Sr. Karla Barker, OSF, from Oldenburg, Indiana, joined Sisters Ursula and Trina in the ministry.
The “Springbank Christian Center – Dominican Retreat House” then became known as Springbank Retreat Center for EcoSpirituality & the Arts. Over the years, Sr. Trina, together with staff and volunteers, blazed trails through the wooded acreage, established a Native American prayer lodge and medicine wheel with guidance from Buck Ghost Horse—a Lakota teacher from the Creation Spirituality program at Holy Names University—and created a seven-circuit labyrinth nestled beneath the arms of two live oak trees.
From 1989 to the present, programs expanded and the infrastructure matured. The Hermitage, Magnolia, and Palm Cottages were purchased for staff and guest accommodations. New facilities—including the Art Building, St. Kateri Gazebo Chapel, Maintenance Building, and Live Oak Duplex—were constructed. Cedar House, the sabbatical residence, was later enlarged to include a spacious lounge, kitchen, and dining area with panoramic views of the live oaks.
Over the years, Springbank has grown into a true sanctuary—a place of rest for the body, renewal for the spirit, and refreshment for the mind. The sacred vision that shaped Springbank emerged from the blending of three distinct yet harmonious gifts: Sister Ursula’s love for the earth, Sister Trina’s deep connection with native wisdom and the arts, and Sister Karla’s Franciscan devotion to simplicity and nature.
For fifty-five years, the retreat has been blessed with the continuous presence and service of the Adrian Dominican Sisters, including Sister Elizabeth Condon, OP, Sister Ursula Ording, OP, and Sister Trina McCormick, OP. When Sister Trina stepped down as Executive Director in September 2022, the Board of Directors honored her as the “Founding Director of Springbank Retreat.” She continues to grace the community with her presence, offering her gifts and sharing her wisdomToday, Springbank carries forward its mission under the leadership of Sister Anita Braganza, CJ, together with a devoted staff representing various religious communities, a dedicated Board of Directors, and the generous support of benefactors and volunteers.
Mr. Howard Hadden purchased the land as a wedding gift for his wife, Agnes. Under their care, new shrubs and trees were planted, creating a haven that soon attracted a wide variety of birds. In the 1940s, the original house was destroyed by fire, but it was quickly rebuilt to the original design. Today, the home still stands with grace at the end of the long, magnolia-lined drive leading from the front gate.
The property was originally entrusted to the Dominican Order of Catholic men, who developed the facilities and built a chapel. After a reorganization within the Order, the center was eventually closed. It later reopened under the stewardship of a small group of Dominican men and women. Among the pioneers who returned were Sr. Elizabeth Condon, an Adrian Dominican, and Fr. John Egan, OP. With the arrival of Dominican Sisters Ursula Ording and Trina McCormick, the retreat center entered a new chapter of life.
SPRINGBANK'S PRESENTERS
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This year’s Springbank Retreat programs bring together a vibrant and gifted group of sixteen presenters—teachers, artists, and spiritual guides whose wisdom and creativity span the fields of eco-spirituality, contemplative practice, and the arts.
Each one offers a unique doorway into the sacred interconnection of Earth, Spirit, and community. Through reflection, dialogue, and hands-on expression, they invite us to deepen awareness, nurture renewal, and awaken a sense of wonder for the world we share.
ACCOMODATIONS
COTTAGES AND HERMITAGE
Nestled amid Springbank’s peaceful pine forest, our cottages and hermitage offer simple comfort and quiet beauty—each with its own charm and space for rest, reflection, and renewal.
Sophia Hermitage
Palm Cottage
Hadden Cottage
Sophia Hermitage offers a quiet, comfortable setting for private retreats, writing sabbaticals, and workshop stays, surrounded by the beauty and stillness of the forest at Springbank Retreat. It features two bedrooms with views into the woods, a welcoming living room and dining area, a full kitchen, and two full baths—providing both solitude and ease for personal renewal or shared accommodations.
Nestled at the edge of the forest, Palm Cottage offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by the beauty of nature. This spacious two-bedroom cottage features two full baths, a large living area with comfortable seating, and a lovely dining space adjoining a fully equipped kitchen—perfect for gatherings or quiet meals at home. Step outside to the private patio and take in the forest’s serene views, where gentle breezes and birdsong create a setting of pure relaxation. Whether you’re seeking a tranquil getaway or a home base for exploring nearby trails, Palm Cottage provides warmth, comfort, and a deep sense of rest in the heart of nature.
Hadden Cottage offers a peaceful and spacious home away from home, ideal for a sabbatical or extended retreat. The cottage features a large, light-filled bedroom, a second cozy bedroom, and a full bath. A full kitchen and generous living space—complete with dining area—make it easy to settle in and feel at home. Guests especially appreciate the large fenced-in yard, perfect for quiet mornings outdoors or for bringing along a dog or two. The cottage also includes a convenient laundry area, making long stays comfortable and relaxed.
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Sage Cottage
Sage Cottage is a cozy retreat nestled amid the trees, offering restful lodging in a peaceful, wooded setting. This spacious home features one large bedroom and three smaller ones, all sharing a comfortable, well-appointed bathroom. Guests enjoy a small kitchen for preparing simple meals, along with a laundry area for convenience during longer stays.
The heart of the cottage is its welcoming living room—with generous seating and wide windows that look out onto the surrounding forest, inviting moments of reflection and quiet conversation. A small patio just outside provides a lovely spot for morning coffee or evening gatherings, complete with table and chairs, where guests can listen to the sounds of nature and feel gently held by the beauty of the landscape.
Original Log Cabin
Nestled beneath the shade of old magnolia trees, the Original Log Cabin, built in 1918, offers a cozy and peaceful retreat reminiscent of simpler times. This three-bedroom cabin features one room especially suited for writers and reflective guests, with large windows overlooking the trees and gardens out front.
Inside, you’ll find a welcoming living space complete with a wood-burning fireplace, a shared bathroom, and a compact kitchen that provides all the essentials for a comfortable stay. A small sun deck extends from the back of the cabin, perfect for morning coffee or quiet afternoon reading. The deck also offers convenient access to on-site laundry and a picnic table for outdoor gatherings.
Whether you come for creative inspiration, rest, or reconnection with nature, the Original Log Cabin invites you to slow down and savor the timeless charm of its handcrafted past.
Magnolia Cottage
Nestled among the trees, Magnolia Cottage offers a peaceful setting for rest and renewal. This comfortable cottage features one spacious bedroom with its own private bath and shower, along with two smaller bedrooms that share a second bathroom with shower. Guests enjoy the convenience of a full kitchen, a welcoming dining area, and a large living room perfect for conversation or quiet reflection. A cozy breakfast nook looks out over the forest—an ideal spot to greet the morning with a cup of coffee or tea. The covered porch invites you to relax outdoors and take in the surrounding beauty, whether in solitude or shared company.
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Creative Arts at Springbank
Springbank Retreat invites you to discover the joy of creative expression through four inspiring arts programs: Pottery, Basketry, Painting, and Writing/Poetry. Rooted in Springbank’s long tradition of the arts as “soul work,” these programs offer a welcoming space to explore beauty, deepen reflection, and awaken your imagination in a peaceful retreat setting. Whether you are a beginner or a practiced artist, you are invited to create, renew, and reconnect with the sacred through hands-on artistic experience.
Come, walk the moss-soft paths of Springbank Retreat and breathe in the quiet beauty of this sacred place.
SACRED SITES
 Our labyrinth is a single winding path that becomes a gentle, embodied way of prayer and contemplation, inviting a person to walk slowly toward God and then back out into the world with renewed awareness |  Our wilderness swamp sanctuary is a protected wetland where water, forest, and wildlife create a quiet, secluded refuge for both creatures and people seeking stillness. |
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 Beneath a rocky grotto, a gentle statue of Our Lady of Lourdes stands in quiet light, hands folded in prayer, a rosary resting on her arm. At her feet, candles burn and water flows, signs of healing and hope for all who come in trust. Here Mary looks on us with a mother’s tenderness, inviting us to draw near to her Son, Jesus, in faith, silence, and peace. |  Although it was known that there were several marked gravesites along with a rise near the swamp area of Springbank, recently more than fifty unmarked sites were discovered. It is believed that the graves belong to African American slaves, workers, and family members from the 18th and 19th centuries who lived on the original plantation. |
 The Grandmother Tree is a live oak estimated to be between 500 and 800 years old. The live oak (Quercus virginiana) is the principal evergreen oak in South Carolina. Although it is adapted to all of South Carolina, it favors conditions along the coast, where it grows wild. Grandmother provides food, shade and comfort to a multitude of creatures. |  From the ancient Egyptians to Stonehenge to Big Horn Country, WY, medicine wheels have been used by indigenous people to contemplate the nature of life. To Native Americans, the wheel represents the ‘sacred hoop’ or circle of all life. Study of the Wheel can provide answers to the nature of life and relationships to all of Creation. |
 To the Celts, the tree was a source of basic sustenance – a bearer of food, a provider of shelter and fuel for cooking and warmth. Without trees, life would have been extraordinarily difficult. In Celtic creation stories, trees were the ancestors of humankind, elder beings of wisdom. Sue Monk Kidd refers to this ‘Circle of Trees’ in her book Dance of the Dissident Daughter. |
VIDEOS OF OUR PRESENTERS
Sr. Linda Gibler, OP
Gillian Romano
Elizabeth Grund, MEd
Jacquie O'Malley
Sarah and Dr. Michael Galambos
Sr. Pam Smith
Upcoming Events
Yoga for Health and Vitality: Deb AdamsFri, Sep 18Springbank Retreat Center
The Enneagram and the Spiritual Journey WithinTue, Sep 22Springbank Retreat Center
The Sacred Drum: Creating Sound, Connection, and PrayerFri, Sep 25Springbank Retreat Center
Awakening Cosmic Creativity, Steve and Kim MartinFri, Oct 09Springbank Retreat Center
Indigenous Wisdom and Pottery: Sr. Tina McCormick, Sr. Anita Braganza, Yona FrenchhawkTue, Oct 13Springbank Retreat Center
Reconnect and Rejuvenate, Jacki MariestTue, Oct 20Springbank Retreat Center
Living Our Viriditas: An Interactive Restorative Retreat with Hildegard of Bingen for Women: Susan LincolnFri, Oct 23Springbank Retreat Center
Dreams: A Path to Healing, Elizabeth GrundWed, Oct 28Springbank Retreat Center
How Evolution is Changing Our Faith, Diarmuid O'MurchuMon, Nov 02Virtual Event
Yoga Retreat: The Centered SoulThu, Nov 05Springbank Retreat Center
The Cosmic Story, Sr. Sharon ZayacTue, Nov 10Virtual
Tapping Green Wisdom: Sr. Pam SmithThu, Nov 19Springbank Retreat Center
Forest Bathing - Contemplative Photography, Julie Westhofen, Sr. Anita and Sr. TrinaFri, Nov 20Springbank Retreat Center
Spirit Quest: Richard GuessFri, Nov 20Springbank Retreat Center
Mindfulness: A Way of Life, a Spiritual Journey: Jacquie OMalleyTue, Nov 24Springbank Retreat Center
Baskets of Grace: Sweetgrass Basket Weaving: Barbara McCormickFri, Nov 27Springbank Retreat Center
Growing One's Soul: Sr. Trina, Sr. Anita, Helen WalkerSat, Dec 05Springbank Retreat Center
Be the Change: Catherine AndersonSPRING WORKSHOPSpringbank Retreat Center
WHERE WE ARE LOCATED
Springbank Retreat is nestled in the countryside, just 14 miles from the nearest town of Kingstree, South Carolina.
We’re happy to assist with transportation to and from nearby airports:
• Florence, SC – 36 miles away (Transportation fee: $75)
• Myrtle Beach, SC – 51 miles away (Transportation fee: $100)
• Charleston, SC – 54 miles away (Transportation fee: $100)
If you’ll need a ride, simply let us know your travel plans, and we’ll be glad to arrange transportation for you.
What Participants Are Saying about Springbank
"Every time I return to Springbank, I feel a broader and deeper sense of sacred homecoming. Here, I adopt the gentle pace of Nature, able to grow and expand without the urgency that is so often present in daily life.
Here is a place where I can just be, just breathe. Whether wandering the woodland paths, meditating at the Medicine Wheel, or playing with paints in the Art Building, I experience an embodied wholeness and the holiness of all things. I am held and healed more deeply each time."
Teri Osborne
PLACES TO VISIT NEAR
SPRINGBANK RETREAT
Discover the beauty and quiet richness of the Lowcountry beyond Springbank. Whether you feel drawn to moss-draped forests, winding rivers, historic towns, or hidden local gems, the surrounding area offers simple, soul-nourishing places to explore. These nearby destinations invite you to extend your time of reflection with gentle adventure, connecting more deeply with the land, its stories, and the spaciousness within.
BROOKGREEN GARDENS
66 Miles
Brookgreen Gardens, located near Murrells Inlet on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, is a National Historic Landmark where lush botanical gardens, sweeping live oak allées, and preserved Lowcountry landscapes are interwoven with the largest outdoor collection of American figurative sculpture in the United States, along with a native-wildlife Lowcountry Zoo and historic rice plantation sites that together create a tranquil blend of art, nature, and history.
HUNTINGTON STATE PARK
66 Miles
Huntington Beach State Park in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, is a tranquil coastal preserve where wide, uncrowded beaches meet salt marsh, maritime forest, and freshwater lagoons alive with birds and wildlife. Visitors can stroll a three-mile stretch of sand, wander boardwalks over the marsh, watch alligators bask near the causeway, or explore Atalaya, the moorish-style “castle” that was once the Huntington family’s winter home. Known as one of the finest birding spots on the East Coast, the park offers a contemplative, close-to-nature experience in every season.
CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK
70 Miles
Congaree National Park in central South Carolina, 18 miles southeast of Columbia, protects 26,692 acres of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest, the largest such tract left in the United States. The park’s floodplain trees are among the tallest in the eastern U.S., creating one of the world’s highest temperate deciduous forest canopies, and the Congaree River flows through it.
CHARLESTON
85 Miles
Charleston, South Carolina, is a historic port city on a peninsula where the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando rivers meet the Atlantic Ocean, known for pastel antebellum homes, church steeples, and cobblestone streets. Often called the Holy City for its many historic churches and long tradition of religious tolerance, it blends well‑preserved architecture and centuries-old landmarks with a lively contemporary culture, acclaimed restaurants, and a strong Gullah heritage. Visitors are drawn to its scenic waterfronts, walkable historic district, and oak-lined streets, which together create a graceful Southern charm that feels both intimate and cosmopolitan.
SANTEE CANAL PARK
57 Miles
Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner, South Carolina is a 195-acre nature and history preserve where visitors can explore four miles of boardwalks and trails winding through cypress swamps and along Biggin Creek while learning about America’s first true canal at a well-designed interpretive center and historic Stony Landing House, making it a peaceful destination for walking, birding, paddling, and discovering Lowcountry heritage.
MYRTLE BEACH
75 Miles
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a lively Atlantic resort city on the Grand Strand, known for its wide sandy beaches, warm subtropical climate, busy oceanfront boardwalk, and mix of family attractions, golf courses, and high‑rise hotels, all drawing millions of visitors each year.
Stretching along a 60‑mile sweep of shoreline, the city anchors a region filled with amusement parks, live entertainment venues, shopping and dining districts, and a large variety of oceanfront resorts and vacation rentals that cater to both families and golfers.
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Springbank Retreat
1345 Springbank Road
Kingstree, SC. 29556
843-372-6311
