Icon Writing Retreat at Holy Cross Monastery with Christine Hales

September 21-24, 2027. Icon of Hildegard of Bingen

Saint Hildegard of Bingen

This contemplative and creative Icon Writing Retreat will be from Tuesday evening, September 21-Friday,September 24, 2027 and we will be painting an Icon of Saint Hildegard using egg tempera and gold leaf gilding.. Art materials will be provided and included, along with room and board in the cost.

Hildegard of Bingen was a Benedictine abbess, visionary, theologian, composer, scientist, physician, botanist, poet, artist, and philosopher. Few people in history have excelled in so many disciplines.

Born in the 11th Century, St. Hildegard wrote visionary masterpieces including Scivias (“Know the Ways of the Lord”), richly illustrated with symbolic images that communicate profound spiritual truths. These visionary illuminations continue to inspire artists and theologians alike. She also composed more than seventy liturgical songs whose soaring melodies expanded the musical vocabulary of the medieval Church. Her works are still performed and recorded throughout the world. There is so much more to learn about and enjoy about her creations- join us as we pray, paint, and learn more about this amazing Holy woman.

Beginners and more advanced artists are welcome ! There will be lectures, demonstrations on painting with egg tempera, and prayerful creative time together,

To Register for the Retreat please contact the Guesthouse at: guesthouse@hcmnet.org