Pie Making Retreat

Pie Making: Experience the Fruit of the Spirit

Led by Lucia Ferrara

Baking pies can become a spiritual practice by transforming baking into a moment of meditation. The tactile, rhythmic process of measuring ingredients, cutting cold butter into flour, pouring water and rolling out the dough, centers you in the present moment, offering a soothing way to disconnect from the stress in our daily lives.

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
Against such there is no law.

—Galatians 5:22-23.

As we assemble the pie, we will meditate on “fruits of the Spirit,” learning how they can overflow in each one of us. Practicing spiritual hospitality turns baking into an act of love.

Along with the pie making we’ll have time for fellowship, reflection and prayer. You can also take some quiet time for silent prayer, journaling or one-on-one sharing.

What?
At the end of the retreat, each participant will have a pie to take home and bake.
We provide pie pans, flour, spices and extracts.
You bring:

• Two to three pounds of fresh fruit (6-8 apples or peaches are recommended) or one 21 ounce can of pie filling.
• One stick of frozen butter.

Who?
This a perfect group activity for parents and children, grandchildren or grandparents or older adults. Invite your mother and sisters. Teens are also welcome!

Cost?
We suggest $15 per person to cover expenses. Pay what you can. No one is turned away.