
Catholic Women’s Montana Retreat for Healing, Wholeness, and Transformation

Discover Rest, Reset, and
Renewal
Location: The Sycamore Tree Catholic Retreat Center, Swan Valley, Montana
Dates: October 15–19, 2025
Price: All-inclusive, intimate retreat experience for $2,697
Guides and Facilitators: Angela Schnieders and Iwona Bednarz-Major, founder of Stone to Flesh Ministries
In the rhythm of life, women often find themselves pouring out without pausing to receive. This five-day retreat offers the sacred space to step away from the demands of daily life and reconnect with what matters most—God, your true self, and the deeper call on your life.
Led by Angela Schnieders, Catholic coach and founder of Viriditas Living, and Iwona Bednarz-Major, founder of Stone to Flesh Ministries, this experience is intentionally designed to help you rewire your thoughts, renew your heart, and rediscover your God-given wholeness.
All meals will be nourishing and Hildegard-inspired, designed to support both body and soul.
Space is limited to 10 women to preserve depth, intimacy, and personal transformation.
What to Expect:
Rest and Reset
Unplug and unwind in the peaceful beauty of Swan Valley. You’ll have ample space for rest, stillness, and silence—time to simply breathe, reflect, and reconnect with God in the quiet.Spiritual Formation
Through daily prayer, guided reflection, teachings, and worship, you’ll deepen your relationship with the Lord and create space to hear His voice clearly.Mind Renewal & Inner Healing
You’ll be guided through practices to rewire patterns of thought, release inner burdens, and receive healing, grounded in Catholic truth and enriched by tools for transformation.Holistic Integration
Experience Hildegard-inspired meals, gentle movement, and wellness practices that help you restore harmony between body, mind, and spirit.Sisterhood & Support
Gather with other Catholic women walking similar paths. In this small, intentional community, you’ll find support, grace, and friendship rooted in faith and trust.

This Retreat is Perfect for Catholic Women Seeking:
A sacred pause to rest, reflect, and reconnect with God
A renewed mindset and heart grounded in Catholic identity
Personal healing and spiritual clarity
Practical tools for emotional and mental wholeness
Deep connection and encouragement with like-minded women
Come immerse yourself in Montana’s serene Swan Valley, where every detail of the retreat—from prayer to meals to reflection—is crafted to help you return home more grounded, more whole, and more in step with God’s call on your life.
The retreat includes:
Four nights of accommodations at The Sycamore Tree Catholic Retreat Center
Daily Hildegard-inspired meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Teaching, guided prayer, and spiritual formation from Angela Schnieders and Iwona Bednarz-Major
Gentle movement, rest, reflection time, and wellness practices
A peaceful setting in the Montana wilderness for quiet restoration