Holy Cross Monastery Icon Writing Retreat, July 14-17, 2026

Christian art
Written By Christine Hales

We will be painting an icon oSaint Francis and the wolf of Lubbio, using egg tempera on gessoed wood panel with gold leaf gilding, in the traditional Byzantine method. It’s a lovely and meaningful icon to paint, and you do not need to be an artist to paint an icon! I give step by step demonstrations and supply the drawing for the icon as well as all of the materials.

So come and join us for an unforgettable encounter with icon writing in a beautiful, prayerful setting of the monastery. Lodging, meals, and tuitions, and icon materials are all included in the price: Call 845-384-6660 Ask for the Guest House to Register.

Comment from a recent icon retreat: “Thank you, Christine. Your icon class made me fall in love with icon painting! I hope to see you in the future!” Laura

“Christine, you are a gift to our (Anglican) stream”, Bishop Trevor Walters

Icon Writing Retreat Description

Saint Francis and the Wolf Icon

Holy Cross Monastery, an Anglican Benedictine Community

Located at: 1615 Route 9W, West Park, New York , P.O. Box 99
West Park, New York 12493


Phone: 845-384-6660 Ask for the Guest House to Register
Contact the Guest House to Register: guesthouse@hcmnet.org.

SAVE THE DATES! July 14-17 2026. Registration through the Guest House email link or phone number above.

Christine Hales

An accomplished artist and painter, Christine Hales has exhibited since the 1980"s in NYC, and and Iconographer since the 1990’s, her work is in many public and private collections.

Her paintings are metaphorical, spiritual, and poetic, referencing nature in a way that makes it a felt experience.  Relying on a muted color palette and exquisite compositional skills, Hales work evokes a response that often brings us back to our essential natures.Her Icons are fresh, innovative and deeply moving spiritually.

https://www.christinehales.com
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March 24-27, 2026. Icon Writing Retreat, Church of the Redeemer, Sarasota, Florida