Meet our Director

Meet our Director

Monica N. Johnson I’ve had an amazing journey called life that has gotten me to this point. Like most of you, I have many roles and wear a variety of hats. Daughter, Wife, Mother, Stepmother, Grandmother, Friend, Confidante, Producer, Director, Writer, Editor, Consultant, Counselor, and 

Peace Tree at the Confluence of Soul and Life

Peace Tree at the Confluence of Soul and Life

Spiritual rootedness offers stability, so we can stand in the confluence of life and Spirit that transforms us – sometimes gently, sometimes quite suddenly. Support Peace Tree on May 1 for Gift STL Day!

Evolutionary Embodiment Workshop

Evolutionary Embodiment Workshop

Healing & Empowerment Through the Koshas (Map of the Soul) with Rhonda Mills This retreat has been CANCELLED for March 23rd.  Please stay tuned for future embodiment offerings by Rhonda Mills.   Come on a journey of embodied presence, discovering and refining each layer of soul. 

Local Arts Group Offers a Day to Create

Local Arts Group Offers a Day to Create

Write. Paint. Reflect. Draw. Saturday, March 16 North County Writing & Arts Network comes to Peace Tree for a day to surrender to the call of your creative spirit. Spend time in solitude, perfecting your work, or collaborate with an artistic partner for support. Walk 

Peace Tree Mourns the Loss of a Leader and Friend

Peace Tree Mourns the Loss of a Leader and Friend

We said to good-bye to our dear Anne Knight who passed away last Saturday.  Anne served a Peace Tree’s Co-Director from 2017-2018. The light she carried warmed her family and all of us who knew her.  She supported many in her time on this earth.  

Worlds Collide: Celtic Kirtan (by Erin Duffy-Burke)

Worlds Collide: Celtic Kirtan (by Erin Duffy-Burke)

When I first learned of Stefan Andre Waligur (otherwise known as Macushla) and Celtic Kirtan it felt like two of my worlds colliding.  How can this be?  I never thought of kirtan and Celtic spirituality woven into one context, but I was immediately attracted to 

New Co-Director joins Peace Tree’s Staff

New Co-Director joins Peace Tree’s Staff

Anne Knight steps down Over the summer Peace Tree’s Co-Director, Anne Knight, was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.  Currently, Anne is undergoing treatment and being held by her family and community.  She submitted her resignation effective July 1. Anne’s year with Peace Tree turned the 

New Retreat Leader Blends Healing Traditions of the East and West

New Retreat Leader Blends Healing Traditions of the East and West

Peace Tree builds relationships with spiritual teachers and guides so we can offer you programs that nurture your soul’s growth.  One of our newest retreat leaders honors the wisdom of Christianity and Buddhism.  Drawing from his experience as a Counselor, Priest, and Artist, he weaves 

Story Time Saturday at 4 p.m.: Falling Leaves

Story Time Saturday at 4 p.m.: Falling Leaves

Autumn means big change for little leaves.  Jessica Gazzola, one of Peace Tree’s Co-Directors, will share a story at the Open House about an anxious little leaf who isn’t too sure about this Fall business.  We will gather at 4 p.m. for songs, stories, creative 

Guides in Movement and Spirit

Guides in Movement and Spirit

Erlin and Joan share life and Spirit.  They find joy in walking with  companions on the spiritual journey.  At Peace Tree’s Open House you can find Erlin offering Shibashi demonstrations outside.  Shibashi is a gentle, beautiful and flowing qigong exercise routine that is both a