Thank you for being curious and viewing this opportunity! Margaret Berg has been a Certified Imago Therapist since 2011, Advanced Imago Therapist since 2015 and she and partner, Jason Isenberg, are Certified Workshop Presenters and are excited to continue to grow with you!
We are honored to present the all inclusive IMAGO “Getting The Love You Want” couple’s relational and educational Weekend Workshop Retreat at the Christine Center. In the solace of the winter in the woods we present an opportunity for any curious couples desiring a deep relational dive into their own unique unconscious agenda that’s attempting to get past childhood needs unmet and lost parts reclaimed through their committed partner choice. This workshop will normalize and validate conflicts within the relationship as growth trying happen to becoming a more conscious couple. There will be education, fun, laughter, movement, celebration, deep reflection through specific structured dialoguing, reflective writing, and multiple opportunities for connection. Through the structure of the workshop you will have a deeper understanding of self and your partner by re imaging, growing compassion, learning and practicing effective communication tools, and experiencing a deeper, more attuned connection.
All inclusive farm to table food; private modern or rustic hermitages in the woods or dorm style, snow shoeing, outdoor sauna, and glorious art painting studio.
Optional Saturday Evening Community Dance
Join us on Saturday evening at 7 PM for a community dance! This special event invites participants to share two of their favorite songs—one slow and one lively, whether relational or not. These songs will create a unique playlist that brings us together on the dance floor, celebrating our diverse musical tastes and the joy of movement.
The Christine Center offers opportunities for spiritual deepening and exploration, as well as personal restoration and peace.
If there is a particular hermitage you would like, please also add that hermitage name to the guest registration note box. We do our best to accommodate all requests, though please know that hermitage may already be booked.
Please contact our main office to make your reservation for any of the following (715-267-7507or welcome@christinecenter.org):
Modern Hermitage: One room cottage with anywhere from 1 to 3 beds; living area; kitchenette; bathroom and shower.
Cabin Bedroom: A private bedroom with 1 to 2 beds located on the property in a shared cabin; shared kitchenette; shared bathroom and shower.
Guest Room in Main Building: A private bedroom with 2 beds and private bathroom located in the main building.
Rustic Hermitage: One room cottage with anywhere from 1 to 2 beds; living area. No bathroom or kitchenette. Modern bath and shower facilities are located on the property.
The Hildegard Soul-Studio for Creative Art and Ritual is always open!
Whether enjoying a Private Retreat at the Center or participating in another organized program, this wonderful “no judgement” space is available to you to express your creativity, or just to “play.” Unless there’s an organized retreat happening in the studio, it’s open at all hours.
Join us on a retreat close to home or further away for an adventure in the tranquil woods of northern Wisconsin. The retreat will be held at The Christine Center in Willard (two and 1/2 hours northwest from Madison) on 125 acres of land, offering a nurturing and supportive environment for deepening practice and connection. Fly into Wausau, Madison, or Milwaukee airport. The retreat center was founded by a Franciscan nun and for 30 years has been open to all paths of faith and spirituality.
There is a real sense of community at these retreats and many participants return time and time again. It’s a wonderful and welcoming environment for those who are new to retreats
YOU’LL RECEIVE:
- two nights of modest accommodation at The Christine Center
- six nourishing and satisfying vegetarian meals
- all-day coffee/tea
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Christine Center offers four kinds of modest accommodations, including: both modern and rustic hermitages that are unique and simple, guest house rooms, and tent camping spots. Both single, double, and triple occupancy are available.
All hermitages have electricity. The Modern hermitages have gas or electric heat, a bathroom with shower and furnished kitchenette. Rustic hermitages are simple yet comfortable, with gas or electric heat (one has a wood stove).
Guest house rooms have private bathrooms, skylights, and in-floor radiant heating. A handicapped accessible room is available.
Several areas are set aside for camping. For rustic hermitage guests and campers we offer the all-modern, beautiful Siloe bathroom and laundry facility.
MEALS
The Christine Center emphasizes natural foods and meals made from scratch. The food on their tables has a sense of inner spiritual nourishment in harmony with the land.
Many of the vegetables, fruits, breads, honey, maple syrup, and eggs served are from local farmers. Their cooks bring unique creativity and style to preparing nurturing dishes with these ingredients.
Seven vegetarian meals are included. Coffee/tea and fruit are always available. Additional special dietary needs can be accommodated upon advance request.
To experience the practice of mindful eating and to enjoy an easeful entry into the start of the day, breakfast will be enjoyed in noble silence.
TRAVEL & ARRIVAL
- Please plan to arrive at The Christine Center—a two hour drive from Madison—between by 2:30p on Friday. Program begins at 3pm on Friday. A welcome dinner will be served at 5:30pm.
- On Sunday, program ends at 12:30pm and is followed by lunch at 12:30pm.
- If you would like to also stay TH or Sunday night, additional reservations can be made through The Christine Center.
OTHER THINGS TO EXPECT
Accommodations are not luxurious at The Christine Center, but the price reflects that and the setting is beautiful. You’ll be in a wooded wetland just far enough north of Madison to feel like you’re out of the city and in nature.
