Programs for Women
Chestnut Center offers character and Catholic faith formation to women, married or single in the Bay Area, empowering them to thrive in their family homes and careers through spiritual direction, one-on-one mentoring, recollections, retreats, and mother-daughter events.
Family Enrichment
Family Enrichment is an organization dedicated to the support of the family as the natural environment for the children's education and promotes the exchange of family experiences. They provide educational programs to strengthen the family and support husband and wife in an atmosphere of friendship. They help couples enhance their communication skills, have more fulfilling marriages, and find effective ways of raising their children to become capable, flourishing adults.
Mornings of Recollection
Chestnut Center partners with Trumbull Manor, a conference center in Novato, CA which offers spiritual retreats for women throughout the year. Each morning of recollection runs from 9:30 am to 11:45 am which includes a talk, a meditation and ends with Holy Mass.
Monthly Meditations
A meditation is a guided prayer by a priest of Opus Dei on a topic that helps us grow in our Christian life. Please visit this page for more details.
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.
Monthly 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.
Young Moms' Groups
Join a group of young mothers to discuss the challenges and beauty of family life. Email center.chestnut@gmail.com to know more.
