Shepherd’s Corner

Book Club: 3 part series
2026-02-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-03-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-16 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Book Club
6:30 – 8:00 pm
February 19th; March 19th; April 16th, 2026
$15/participant

Please join us for our new book club. We’re going to spend three meetings talking about Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Kimmerer. We’ll meet three Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:00, in the barn and enjoy tea and cookies while we talk.
Braiding Sweetgrass is a beautiful reflection on how humanity needs to repair its relationship with the earth by shifting towards an attitude of gratitude, reciprocity, and respect. Kimmerer blends scientific knowledge with Indigenous wisdom to share what plants, and nature can teach us. There are several beautiful metaphors of braiding sweetgrass throughout the book that show the interconnectedness and reciprocity of all life on earth.
Session 1: We’ll discuss the first section, “Planting Sweetgrass”
Session 2: We’ll read sections two and three, “Tending Sweetgrass” and “Picking Sweetgrass”
Session 3: We’ll read sections four and five, “Braiding Sweetgrass” and “Burning Sweetgrass”
Cost: $15 for 3 sessions

*participation waiver

Shepherd’s Corner is a non-profit organization providing access and programs focused on care of creation, connection to earth, and reflection. An individual’s decision to participate in any activity or program at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center
is entirely voluntary. Visitors/participants assume all risks inherent to or associated with his, her, or their participation in the activity or event on Shepherd’s Corner’s property. Visitors/participants also take responsibility for their own level of fitness.
In signing this waiver, I, intending to be legally bound for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive, release and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damages I have or may have against Shepherd’s Corner or its employees, for any and all claims and damages, demands actions whatsoever in any manner, as a result of my participation in programs, events, or visitation. I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use my name and likeness in any broadcast, telecast, video or print media reporting or advertising of the event without compensation. This waiver extends and includes the minors in attendance for whom you are responsible.

Bread Making Retreat
2026-02-21 10:00 - 13:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Breadmaking Retreat

Saturday, February 21st, 2026
$25/participant
10: 00 am – 1:30 pm
Led by Sr. Cathy Arnold, OP & Sr. Terri Schell, OP.

Spend a morning exploring breadmaking as a way of connecting to your roots and searching for meaning in the simple act of baking and sharing bread.

Inspired by Meghan Murphy-Gill’s book, The Sacred Life of Bread, bakers of all levels and cultural/spiritual backgrounds will bake together, spend reflective time on the land, and share the fruits of our food traditions. Explore how bread connects us to land, our histories, and one another. Leave with a deeper appreciation of breadmaking and a loaf you created.

What bread holds meaning for you personally or culturally? Consider bringing some to the retreat to share.

Returning program: will be similar to our 2025 bread making retreat.

*participation waiver

Shepherd’s Corner is a non-profit organization providing access and programs focused on care of creation, connection to earth, and reflection. An individual’s decision to participate in any activity or program at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center
is entirely voluntary. Visitors/participants assume all risks inherent to or associated with his, her, or their participation in the activity or event on Shepherd’s Corner’s property. Visitors/participants also take responsibility for their own level of fitness.
In signing this waiver, I, intending to be legally bound for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive, release and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damages I have or may have against Shepherd’s Corner or its employees, for any and all claims and damages, demands actions whatsoever in any manner, as a result of my participation in programs, events, or visitation. I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use my name and likeness in any broadcast, telecast, video or print media reporting or advertising of the event without compensation. This waiver extends and includes the minors in attendance for whom you are responsible.

Exploring Dreams
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Exploring Dreams
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
$12/participant

This is an invitation to explore the guidance received nightly in your sleep dreams and in your daydreams. Please come willing to learn and to share. The program will be led by Sr. Carol Davis, OP. She has a background in counseling and spiritual direction. Sr. Carol has led dream groups and weekend retreats exploring dreams. She currently serves in Leadership for the Dominican Sisters of Peace. A simple soup supper will be served.

*participation waiver

Shepherd’s Corner is a non-profit organization providing access and programs focused on care of creation, connection to earth, and reflection. An individual’s decision to participate in any activity or program at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center
is entirely voluntary. Visitors/participants assume all risks inherent to or associated with his, her, or their participation in the activity or event on Shepherd’s Corner’s property. Visitors/participants also take responsibility for their own level of fitness.
In signing this waiver, I, intending to be legally bound for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive, release and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damages I have or may have against Shepherd’s Corner or its employees, for any and all claims and damages, demands actions whatsoever in any manner, as a result of my participation in programs, events, or visitation. I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use my name and likeness in any broadcast, telecast, video or print media reporting or advertising of the event without compensation. This waiver extends and includes the minors in attendance for whom you are responsible.

Pilgrimage: July Labyrinth Walk
2026-07-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Wengert Road Labyrinth, Wengert Road, Blacklick, OH, 43229, United States
Pilgrimage: July Labyrinth Walk
Friday July 24th, 2026, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Facilitated by John Seryak, Shepherd’s Corner’s Labyrinth Keeper

Pilgrimage: A sacred journey to a holy place, undertaken for spiritual growth, healing, or devotion, often representing a transformative departure from daily life.
As a facilitator John encourages mindfulness when walking the labyrinth. Mindful of each breath, each step and one’s surroundings. The labyrinth often is understood as a metaphor for life or a pilgrimage. Each participant brings their unique life situation from which to gain insights and discern one’s place. John is a Dominican Associate and longtime caretaker of the labyrinths at Shepherd’s Corner. John embraces the walking of the labyrinth as a prayer experience that benefits the participant’s spiritual journey in life.

Labyrinth walks are times for quiet reflection. Due to their nature, silent walking is encouraged. Our labyrinth is located on Wengert Road, at the second drive to the right. Please wear comfortable shoes. Everyone is welcome! No previous meditation experience or experience walking labyrinths is required.
Learn more about labyrinths! Here’s a video and here’s another to learn more!
Registration, which is required, closes three business days prior to the program or when capacity is reached. We ask that program participants pay for the program at the time of registration. Payment can be made using the secure form on this page. You may also pay by check or cash if you prefer. Please register by calling (614) 866-4302, emailing, or via this form,

Register Here!

*participation waiver

Shepherd’s Corner is a non-profit organization providing access and programs focused on care of creation, connection to earth, and reflection. An individual’s decision to participate in any activity or program at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center
is entirely voluntary. Visitors/participants assume all risks inherent to or associated with his, her, or their participation in the activity or event on Shepherd’s Corner’s property. Visitors/participants also take responsibility for their own level of fitness.
In signing this waiver, I, intending to be legally bound for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive, release and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damages I have or may have against Shepherd’s Corner or its employees, for any and all claims and damages, demands actions whatsoever in any manner, as a result of my participation in programs, events, or visitation. I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use my name and likeness in any broadcast, telecast, video or print media reporting or advertising of the event without compensation. This waiver extends and includes the minors in attendance for whom you are responsible.

Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center is an outreach of The Dominican Sisters of Peace.
