Young Professional Women
Chestnut Center offers young professional women a space to grow both personally and spiritually while navigating the demands of the workplace. Through networking, one-on-one mentorship, and spiritual formation programs, women are supported in aligning their professional ambitions with their values, cultivating leadership, and building a meaningful and balanced life.
Current Offerings
Meditations
A meditation is a guided prayer by a priest of Opus Dei on a topic that helps us grow in our Christian life.
For College and Young Professionals: Fourth Saturday of the month at 3:15 pm (after benediction), although it is cancelled for November and December because of Thanksgiving and Christmas weekends.
Recollection
A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer when we look at our lives in God's presence. As we continue to face challenges in our lives, this guide can help us spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where we are.
For College and Young Professionals:
2nd Wednesday of the month from 7:30-9:00 pm PST at Chestnut Center.
For Women:
Second Thursday of each month from 7:00 - 9:00 pm PST at Chestnut Center.
Second Friday of each month from 9:30 am - noon PST at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Concord.
Third or Fourth Tuesdays when the school is available at St. Maximilian Catholic School in 2055 Redwood Rd. Napa, CA 94558. The remaining dates for the year are: 10/20/26 (7-9 pm), 11/17/26 (7-9 pm), 12/15/26 (7-9 pm). Contact: Colleen Roche 415-613-3507
For Sacramento Area women’s activities: contact Deidre Chapman 916-425-4905
Online recollections available here.
Retreats
Retreats at Trumbull Manor provide an opportunity to reflect on one’s everyday life in the light of basic Christian principles. An atmosphere of personal prayer and recollection is maintained during the retreat.