During these days of darkness, both literally and figuratively, we at Agape want to lift the Divine Feminine, and awaken beauty as a call to all things holy.

The hearth at Agape is a call to community and connection. 

We are inviting our parish communities to come to Agape for a day or weekend retreat for nourishment, rest, and deep prayer in the Nipmuc Woods here at Agape.

Please contact Agape for more information regarding parish retreats of peace and justice groups as well as individual retreats in Agape’s hermitage and main residence, Francis House.

We are also inviting you to Agape’s annual St. Brigid Day, on

We look forward to seeing you and hearing from you as you and your faith community plan a day/weekend/ retreat immersed in the 34 acres of the Quabbin woods of Hardwick, MA. Personal retreats are also available.