Pathfinder Campers enjoying a bonfire session last summer. This July, our devoted camp leaders are excited to host another incredible week with your daughters in Big Bear, CA! Let's pray for our campers and counselors. Read more on our latest newsletter!

'Let's fix our eyes on resources that uplift and nourish the soul with our Lenten recommendations, upcoming retreats/recollections, and many activities for women, college students and teens. Please enjoy reading our latest digital quarterly newsletter to find out more.

Every day, pilgrims flock to the city of Rome to experience the heart of the Catholic Church. It’s a bustling, beautiful, and even chaotic panorama. Amid the convergence of cultures, everyone is united by a shared faith. This year, hundreds of young women had the opportunity to explore the splendor of the Universal Church during the 2026 UNIV Conference. “UNIV is an international meeting of young university women who seek to deepen their faith, their life, and fill their wor

This past spring, Walnut Grove partnered with Pacific Oaks Academy, a private K-5 school in Camarillo, to host Ana Samuel, Ph.D, the Founder and Academic Director of CanaVox, for a fascinating presentation designed to give the Natural Law View of Marriage and Sexuality a voice. On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Mary Ortiz, Rosemary Kite, and Isabel Jones, members of our Board of Directors, and several frequent participants of other Walnut Grove programs, joined couples from diver

Mariana Inoue, the featured speaker at a recent Mornings for Moms, gave attendees a revealing look at the major social media platforms to better understand what social media is and what should be on our radar as moms. Social media exists to collect data and therefore to have as many users as possible. Thus, the algorithms used are specifically designed to be addictive. Children, in particular, are vulnerable to this tactic because they are still developing temperance. Pare

In an atmosphere of relaxed conversation in her home, savoring hot chocolate and delicious “conchas,” a Mexican sweet bread, Dora Olaiz shared her love for Our Lady of Guadalupe. Dora frequently gives presentations on Our Lady’s apparitions in Mexico in 1531, and she is always happy to share her knowledge about them. The missionaries who arrived in Mexico after the conquest of Hernan Cortes in 1521 had only been able to convert a few people, and Juan Diego was among them. O

Introducing our NEW WIT Digital Newsletter from Walnut Grove Cultural Center! Welcome to our new, digital format so you can access the information most helpful to you as easily as possible. Inside, you will find uplifting articles and easy-to-find links to support your faith formation. We are excited to introduce you to the many wonderful local resources that Walnut Grove has to offer. We hope you enjoy this new format as we move into 2026 and beyond.

President Theodore Roosevelt once said, “nothing worth having comes easy”. Nothing can be truer when it comes to family life. The family is the cradle of humanity, and what we experience there can have an immense impact on our social, mental, and spiritual development. For this reason, family life is an asset to society that is worth supporting, protecting, and promoting. However, making this happen is not easy. Raising children to become well-adjusted, emotionally stable,

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The Quarterly Newsletter of Walnut Grove - Summer 2024. UNIV 2024: Attendees from five continents! Most ever!

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How do we prepare our children to live in - and leaven - a post Christian world? We don't need to rehash "all the worries of the world." The best defense in the current cultural climate is a good offense . Hear practical, achievable recommendations to use with children of any age to help them not only keep the faith in an adverse environment but empower them to be a positive influence in an adverse environment. February 3, 2024 Guest Speaker: Julia Boles Watch the full vid

The much-anticipated annual Mother-Daughter tea was, as the Brits say, a smashing success. The weather was gorgeously warm and only the Boles’ array of beautiful garden blooms could rival the variety of florals and fascinators worn by the mothers, daughters, and grandmothers in attendance. This year’s theme, “A Royal Afternoon,” brought English sophistication and flare to the activities and dress. The littlest attendees learned proper etiquette while serving tea and made lov

Guest Blogger: Laura Zambrana With heart shaped cookies, cups full of warm coffee and plates of paella, families and friends of Walnut Grove gathered to celebrate the cooperators of Walnut Grove for the Annual Cooperators Appreciation Event. The Boles Family Home provided a welcoming and cheerful backdrop for great conversation, lots of fun for the kids and good food for all. The timing of the event added to the festive atmosphere – February 11th – the feast of our Lady of Lo

Walnut Grove Cultural Center Annual Mother, Daughter Tea Party