Contemplative research, recovery and repair for the sake of the world.
THE ALCYON CENTER
At the heart of Alcyon is steady practice: sitting in prayer and contemplation, walking the labyrinth, studying sacred text, participating in Benedictine labor, preparing communal meals, and honoring the Silence.
Greetings from Alcyon!
This year the Spirit blew fresh energy up Seal Cove and into The Alcyon Center, as the next generation floated in with open and curious hearts. This new love and enthusiasm for Alcyon inspires us and teaches us about where and who we are, and what Alcyon may become.
What are young and not-so-young folks alike discovering in the Silence of Alcyon? There is an ineffable quality to the Alcyon experience. How is it possible to describe the uncommon condition of being welcomed utterly and held unconditionally? And yet… Spirit in the form of Silence steadies us and prepares us to live with a nimbleness born of practice and devotion.
An impressive number of folks took up our practices in 2026: 275 attended programs (50% with reduced tuition), 200 participated in community life, and 80 souls made their first trip to Alcyon. And thank you, volunteers! Your work, 700 hours this year, accounted for half of our gardening, grounds and cleaning needs!
We are looking forward to next year – with at least ten programs debuting and many Alcyon classics returning. Check back here in early January, when we’ll have program descriptions and registration live.
Alcyon runs on love and generosity. Please give as you can so that we can all study, work, pray, and play together in 2027 – the cusp of our 20th year on Seal Cove!
Blessings from the Cove!
Join us on Seal Cove
FOR DEEPENING PRACTICE, PERSONAL TIME, INDEPENDENT GROUPS, WORK WEEKENDS…
Choose your Alcyon experience - practice silence, engage in soul conversations and join in the gift of shared labor.
If you see open dates on the calendar and are interested in bringing an independent group to Alcyon, or scheduling a personal retreat, please email us for information and arrangements.
Upcoming Programs
Musings + Gratitude
Writings from the Alcyon community, financial info, gratitude for our donors + more… read on!
Perspectives on the first 15 years and counting…
We imagine each one of you—companions, donors, guests, friends—your own devotion to your own quests and the way you are present always on the Cove.
Goodness, where would we be without you?
