Programs

Calling all Marian Lodge Alumni! Join Us at Pyramid Life Center for a weekend of sharing memories on the Lake. Join us for the full weekend, or for Saturday events only. Email us at info@pyramidlife.org with questions.   How to register: Step 1: Enter your name and email address, if you are registering a party […]

Calling all cyclists for our second annual PLC Bike weekend! Riders of all ages are welcome to enjoy a beautiful autumn weekend in the Adirondack Mountains featuring exercise, community, and relaxation! Our bike event features two different organized rides, a short ride (approx. 25 miles) and a long ride (approx. 51 miles) both starting and […]

The annual Catholic Singles weekend gathering brings together Catholic adults for a weekend of fellowship and outdoor recreation. If you are one of the many adults who find their lives more solitary than you'd like, joining in our little community could be just the boost you're looking for. Men and women, young and old are […]

Open camping for you and your family! Come spend the weekend with us enjoying a little early summer get-away. Nothing cures the end of school stress like a weekend unplugged celebrating creation! Meals will be included with your stay! Contact us info@pyramidlife.org with any questions

Open camping for you and your family! Come spend the weekend with us enjoying a little early summer get-away. Looking for a treat for dad on Father's Day? How about give him the gift of a weekend fishing, hiking, and relaxing by a campfire this year? Meals will be included with your stay! Contact us […]

Welcome to Camp Breakaway, the regions premier Catholic Youth retreat!  Registration fills up quickly, so make sure you register your child ASAP. Once registered, you will need to look for additional emails from our team where we supply required medical forms, a packing list for camp, and further important details. Parents, please confirm you have […]

Six different class series--meeting daily for the week--will be led by experienced writer/teachers in writing poetry, fiction, journaling, memoir, and multi-genre. Stand-alone afternoon sessions will offer a menu of fun topics to inspire participants’ writing: sample as much as you want, tailoring your week to include time alone to focus on your own writing. Every […]

Friends of Lois:  "Detaching—WITH LOVE" One of the most challenging aspects of a solid recovery program is detachment. Those of us dealing with addiction—whether in our past or present lives—can easily get busy in other people’s business.   Although it is hard to watch our loved ones suffer, everyone needs to grow their own lives. […]

Yoga and the Five Elements Retreat Description Step out of the noise of daily life and into the living intelligence of nature. Join us for a weekend of yoga, reflection, and connection with nature. This immersive weekend retreat is centered around the five elements—space, earth, fire, water, and air—and how they live and move within […]

Registration Instructions: In order to register multiple people at one time, choose a primary contact person for your group (your head of household) and use their information to complete section 1. In section 3: Pick Your Lodging, change the number of adult and child guests to reflect the members of your party. Section 4: People […]

How to register your family: Step 1: Choose one adult to act as the head of household. Enter their name, and email address Step 2: Lodging: Select the number of adults and children under age 12. This selection will update your total cost to reflect the lodging cost for your entire group. Step 3: People […]

Celebrating Creation in the Spirit of Laudato Si This weekend retreat is an emersion into Pope Francis’ ecological encyclical Laudato Si. It is for those who want to refresh themselves in this vital teaching and for those who have little experience of the document. The weekend will weave the art of Marion Honors, CSJ, the […]

PLC Annual Nature Retreat The Earth Speaks: Peace in the Midst of Becoming Nothing in creation is static. Earth, our lives, our communities, even our conflicts — all are in motion. Creation is not finished; it is still unfolding. We belong to a living, evolving universe where everything is still becoming, often through chaos, shaped […]

This workshop begins with haiku and leads into longer poems by looking at the practice of focusing on images when writing poetry.  Haiku resources will be considered, and we will take an in-depth look at well-known imagistic poems. Find out how writing haiku regularly can be useful when writing in other genres. This supportive workshop […]

The intent of this retreat is to explore and simplify 12 step spirituality for anyone in any recovery program regardless of time in recovery or progress in their own 12 step process. Specific objectives will be accessing or improving conscious contact with a Higher Power, learning basic meditation techniques, and, hopefully, having an experience which […]

Writer Fest is an opportunity to learn writing craft from successful writers in a variety of genres. Take your fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction or work-in-progress to the next level. Class size limited. Registration pays for 5-day workshop, room and board, presentations from guest speakers, and writing time.   If you are interested in participating in the […]

Join us for a five night nature immersion retreat where you will be guided and invited into a profound felt-sense of the Sacred. Our days will be spent in deep connection to each other, to our own selves, to the breathtaking Adirondack wilderness, and to the Holy Ground of Being that holds us all.  Weaving […]

“The Sacred Path: Yoga Meditation, Reiki & Self-Care” Immerse yourself on the Sacred Path of Yoga, Self-Care and renewal at this retreat. It is nestled in a serene, nature-filled setting, this retreat offers a blend of Gentle Yoga, Gratitude Activities, Qi Gong, Reiki Healing, Chakra Balancing with Crystal Bowls, Meditation, and Yoga Nidra for deep relaxation and balance. […]

Stillpoint Retreat: Setting Life to a Sacred Rhythm The world moves at breakneck speed and expects us to do the same, but Psalm 46 famously tells us, “Be still.” Another translation of this favorite psalm puts it likethis: “Cease striving.” This year’s Stillpoint Retreat will offer participants an opportunity to step away from the madness […]

This annual retreat is led by the Saint Kateri Conservation Center, a national non profit organization that promotes Catholic faith, integral ecology and the diversity of life. The weekend will journey alongside the person and legacy of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, with a deep exploration of her cultural present, past and future. This is a Native-facilitated […]

Spiritual Journaling: “Journaling Toward Joy” Joy is our lifeblood.  When we find our joy, our words are sweeter, our walk more purposeful, our connections with others deeper. Joy brings a spring to our step, beauty to our countenance and peace to our heart.  Want more joy?  Join us for a weekend of Spiritual Journaling, to either […]

How to register: Step 1: Enter your name and email address, if you are registering a party of more than 1, enter 1 name as the primary contact person for your group/family. Step 2: Pick your lodging, you may choose the type of room  you would like to stay in. If you are registering more […]

Ever wondered how to get those brilliant fall colors to stand out in your photos? Interested in practicing photography in a private Adirondack setting? Join photographer Courtney Bradt for a fall photography weekend. We'll cover some basics of shooting and editing with a focus on fall colors. Enjoy paddling on Pyramid Lake as well as […]

Only 30 spots available, 1st come 1st serve!    What: A casual fall fishing derby for the whole family at Pyramid. The derby will take place on Saturday 10/3, from dawn until lunch, weather dependent.  All entrants, divided into adult and youth divisions, will compete with one another to reel in the biggest fish! Participants […]