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Grace Episcopal Church of St. Helena fosters spiritual growth and community connection through worship, education, and service, emphasizing inclusivity and the transformative power of faith in everyday life.

Baba Harihar Ram, known affectionately as Babaji, is the spiritual teacher in residence at Sonoma Ashram and a dedicated interpreter of the Aghor tradition, a path that emphasizes simplicity, inner freedom, and doing good in the world. A disciple of Aghoreshwar Bhagwan Ram, Babaji left behind a life of material success to devote himself to spiritual practice and selfless service. His teachings invite seekers to discover peace by awakening to the Divinity within and by cultivating compassionthrough meaningful action. Through Sonoma Ashram and service initiatives in India, he offers a grounded, accessible path for living with purpose, presence, and heartfelt connection. &ldquo;Spirituality is not a mystery. It is the inherent nature of each individual to live a spiritual life.&rdquo;&mdash; Baba Harihar Ram

An Evening With Baba Harihar Ram

This workshop will be held in Dina&rsquo;s gorgeous St. Helena garden; space is limited and registrationis required. Dina Saalisi invites a return to the healing wisdom of the natural world, guiding others toward wholeness through empowered connection with inner and outer landscapes. A healer, educator, and best-selling author, she brings together trauma-informed coaching, hypnotherapy, and the transformative practice of Bach flower remedies to support emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. Dina&rsquo;s work springs from her own lifelong healing journey and a deep conviction that Nature offers profound medicine for the soul. Through workshops, writing, and guided practices she helps others reclaim their strength, release old patterns, and cultivate resilience, clarity, and joy on the path toward a meaningful and grounded life. This is a rare opportunity to be in Dina&rsquo;s Garden, creating healing and learning experiential wisdom. All Attendees please bring a journal and pen.&nbsp; &ldquo;From stillness of mind, I embody calmness of spirit.&rdquo;&mdash; Dina Saalisi

A Garden Retreat with Dina Saalisi

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein brings a bold and dynamic voice to contemporary Jewish spirituality, inviting seekers to confront the challenges of life with honesty, courage, and hope. He is the spiritual leader of Napa&rsquo;s Congregation Beth Shalom, and an award-winning author of ten books. As a widely respected teacher, his workhas been featured in major national media outlets. Rabbi Goldstein draws from philosophy, Jewish tradition, and real-world experience to help others engage deeply with the human journey, discover meaning amidst struggle, and cultivate a spiritual life grounded in authenticity, renewal, and resilience. His leadership is rooted in innovation, compassion, and an expansive vision of community. &ldquo;Human beings yearn for many things&hellip; in the end, what we are really craving &mdash; even if hidden &mdash; is a relationship with the Infinite.&rdquo;&mdash; Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein

An Evening With Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein

Rev. Wakoh Shannon Hickey, PhD, brings decades of Sōtō Zen Buddhism practice and interfaith engagement to her work as a chaplain, scholar, and educator. She was ordained in 2003 as a priest of Sōtō Zen Buddhism, which she has practiced since 1983, and is currently a candidate for the Unitarian Universalist ministry, as well. She has served as a professional chaplain in hospitals, universities, and hospice agencies. Wakoh holds three graduate degrees in religious studies and theology, and has written and taught about Buddhism, American religious history, interfaith issues, spirituality and healing, and clergy formation. Wakoh is also a certified leader of InterPlay, a group creative practice for unlocking the body&rsquo;s wisdom through improvisational movement, song, story, and stillness. &ldquo;Those who meet the end of life the most at peace are the ones who cultivated gratitude and love beforehand.&rdquo;&mdash; Rev. Wakoh Shannon Hickey

An Evening With Rev. Wakoh Shannon Hickey

Rev. Ruthanne Svendsen offers a contemplative Christianpath rooted in deep listening, embodied prayer, and thewisdom of Ignatian spirituality. An ordained Presbyterian minister, spiritual director, andwilderness guide, Ruthanne leads retreats, Taiz&eacute; services,and guided labyrinth walks that invite participants toslow down, notice God&rsquo;s presence, and rediscover innerstillness. A musician and composer, she createsoriginal chants drawn from scripture to supportpersonal prayer and communal worship. Her teachingreflects a gentle integration of spirit, nature, and sacredimagination, offering practices that open the heart,deepen awareness, and nurture compassion for thejourney of daily life. Ruthanne founded Intersection ofNapa Valley, a non-profit that invites people to the innerconnections of the sacred. &ldquo;Prayer is the very ground of our being, a sacred spacein which the Divine meets us, we meet ourselves, and weare brought home.&rdquo; &mdash; Rev. Ruthanne Svendsen-

An Evening With Rev. Ruthanne Svendsen

Experience a transformative day-long retreat with John Philip Newell and Cami Twilling,exploring the wisdom of Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul through study, guided spiritual practice,compassionate action, and spacious time for reflection and renewal. John Philip Newell is a &lsquo;wandering teacher&rsquo; from Scotland in the ancient Celtic Christiantradition, drawing on both the poetic and the intellectual, and addressing the head as well as the heart. Cami Twilling is the director of Earth &amp; Soul, a Celtic initiative of study, spiritual practice, and compassionate action based in Colorado. Their much-loved combination of teaching and spiritual practice offers great hope for healing and transformation in our lives, both individually and together. &nbsp; John Philip will offer teaching and an open Q&amp;A session, while Cami leads practices that connect inner awakening with outward engagement. Held in the beautiful setting of Grace Church&rsquo;s campus in St. Helena in California , flanked by heritage redwood and oak trees with a 14-circuit Chartres labyrinth at its heart, the day will include ritual and hospitality to support healing, clarity, and grounded living. Cost $150; scholarships available. &nbsp;Lunch provided.

Sacred Earth Sacred Soul - A Full-Day Retreat with John Philip Newell & Cami Twilling

At this free event John Philip will be speaking on his 2021 book, Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World. John Philip Newell is a widely respected Celtic teacher, poet, and scholar whose work calls the modern world to remember what ancient wisdom has always known: that the Earth is sacred, and that every human being carries within them a spark of the Divine. A &ldquo;wandering teacher&rdquo; in the Celtic tradition, he travels internationally, drawing from years of study, pilgrimage, and spiritual teaching to inspire a renewed sense of reverence, compassion, and ecological consciousness. Based in the ecovillage of Findhorn in Scotland, John Philip has authored more than fifteen books, including the award-winning Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul. He founded the Earth &amp; Soul initiative to support spiritual transformation grounded in deep listening to the Earth and one another. With a voice that blends poetry and insight, scholarship and prayer, he invites us to awaken to what we already know in the depths of our being: that all of life is interconnected, and that healing begins with how we choose to live and love in the world. &nbsp;