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The 2025 Prayer Wine Chocolate Retreat will take place at The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal!
This Shrine has had a great role in the journey of my life AND in the journey of this blog!
Don’t want to read, just want to register?
Venmo $ to @AmyGouldBrooks
Don’t want to use Venmo? Email me at prayerwinechocolate@gmail.com
Subject line Retreat Registration
Registration is $150.00 per person
Your registration will include:
A light breakfast with your choice of coffee, tea, and/or water.
A lunch that will probably serve as your dinner :). I like to opt for the hot entrees and salad and some more choices so you don’t have to go home and cook after!
2 glasses of wine – I will have lots of choices
Snacks and dessert.
A tour of some new spaces within the Basilica Shrine
Extra hours at the Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal (with security on duty)
and more š
When I first began Prayer Wine Chocolate, I was so excited to share a Catholic Christmas gift guide – so I went to the Miraculous Medal Shrine asking them to partner with me! I found myself meeting with the President of the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal, and he asked me if I was just going to write one article that would feature their Shrine and Gift shop.
That question inspired me and motivated me. From that question, I ended up writing an article that I am pretty sure went viral for ChurchPop!
Five Reasons Why I Wear a Miraculous Medal ā and Maybe You Should Too
Later, I wrote another article about why I love to visit this holy place. Here is that one (and I hope it convinces you to register for this year’s retreat!!!)
Eight Reasons Why I Love the The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal Shrine
I hope we have a large number attend this year! I’m so excited to share a day of prayer, grace and fellowship with you!
Here are some details:
When is the 2025 Prayer Wine Chocolate Retreat?
The 2025 Prayer Wine Chocolate Retreat will take place Saturday, November 15, 2025
The Retreat is scheduled to begin at 10:00 am and will end at 4:00 pm.
The whole Retreat Day will take place at the
Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
500 E. Chelten Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144*
Here’s a snapshot:
Saturday, November 15, 2025
The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
10:00 am: Arrival, coffee, danish, donuts, chat with others, etc.
10:30 am: Rosary walk: Saint Vincent’s Rosary Walk
St. Vincentās Rosary Walk is an outdoor sacred space at the Basilica Shrine. We will pray the Rosary while we walk along this beautiful prayer garden!
11:00 am – 12:00 noon
Opportunity to go to Confession; self-guided tour of the shrine; visit the gift shop; socialize with others; and/or choose to pray quietly.
12:00 noon: Novena prayers and Mass
Novena and Mass
1:00 pm: Lunch
Lunch provided by Village Caterers
Salad, hot entree, snacks and a choice of a variety of beverages (more information provided once you register)
1:45 pm: Presentation and tour by Program Director Lynda D’Angelo
We will learn about Saint Catherine Laboure’ and the history of the Miraculous Medal and how this shrine came to be . . . lots to learn and see here!
2:30 pm Wine tasting/pairing and Art Museum visit
Let’s pop a few corks and pair some wine and chocolate!
On the retreat day, you will hear about new, exciting happenings within the Prayer Wine Chocolate community! Make new friends and catch up with old ones.
We will also get to explore some new spaces!
The Art Museum of The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is a great experience for both Marian devotees and art aficionados. The museum contains more than 400 pieces of magnificent Marian and religious art, ranging in date, technique, origin, and subject. One of the largest collections of Marian artwork in one location, the Art Museum at The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is for anyone who admires stunning artwork and the myriad artistry of devotion to Mary.
3:45 pm Concluding Prayer and Departure
Register for the 2025 Prayer Wine Chocolate Retreat today!!
Early bird registration is CLOSED!!!
REGISTER TODAY FOR $150.00 we might sell out sooner than expected!
Save your spot today! Send your payment to Amy Brooks on Venmo (@AmyGouldBrooks)
If you prefer to pay via PayPal, send me an email and I will send you an invoice!
Email me at catholicinfluencers@gmail.com Subject line: RETREAT
Registration between September 13th and October 1st will be $150.00
Registration after October 1st is $160.00
Exciting News
Lots of new things happening at the Basilica Shrine AND with Prayer Wine Chocolate! I can’t wait to see you so you can learn more!!!
*If you will be attending from another state or plan on staying overnight to be closer in the morning, please contact me before reserving a place to stay! I am from the area and familiar with it, I will help you find a place to stay!
Through the years people have traveled for this one day retreat and that just makes my heart jump for JOY! I’ve been able to pray and enjoy the company with friends from Ohio, North Carolina, New York and New England! I want to encourage you to attend, no matter where you live!
What should you do next?
Register! Email me at Prayerwinechocolate@gmail.com and use the subject line RETREAT. Pay via Venmo or request an invoice from PayPal.
Register before October 1, 2025 for just $150.00
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