LITCHFIELD, Conn. - s4story -- The public is invited to Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center in Litchfield for an Open House celebration of the 75 years of the presence of the Daughters of Wisdom, the founders of Wisdom House.

The Open House will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5^th, with official remarks at 3:45 p.m. in the chapel, followed by light refreshments.

The mission of the Daughters of Wisdom is the "seeking and contemplation of Divine Wisdom in a world that hungers for meaning, justice, and compassion."

Originally founded in France in the early 18th century by St. Louis-Marie de Montfort and Blessed Marie Louise Trichet, the Daughters of Wisdom established their presence in Litchfield in 1949 by creating a novitiate in a rural farmhouse, a training center for young women interested in joining the order of the Daughters of Wisdom." The farmhouse still stands on the current property. In the 1960s, as the order grew the adjacent, expansive brick building was built and later became Wisdom House, an interfaith retreat and conference center.

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Through the past 75 years, the Daughters have significantly contributed to health care, education, spiritual development, and charitable efforts throughout the local region. Their work includes involvement with their brother community, the Montfort Missionaries at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield.

Today Wisdom House is a well-recognized retreat and conference center that welcomes thousands of people, offering hospitality as well as programs in spirituality, wellness, the arts, education, social justice, and ecology for individuals, as well as academic, civic, nonprofit, and business organizations. "Every year, we welcome people of all backgrounds and beliefs," stated executive director Deborah Kelly. "Remarks and special displays on October 5^th will reflect on the notably rich history of the Center and recognize 75 years of contributions to the Litchfield County region by the Daughters of Wisdom."

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During the Open House, visitors will be invited to view special exhibits created for this 75^th celebration and to stroll through the Retreat and Conference Center and across the beautiful grounds in the rural countryside.

Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center is at 229 East Litchfield Road in Litchfield. The Open House event is free, and reservations are encouraged by visiting www.wisdomhouse.org/programs or calling Wisdom House at 860-567-3163.

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Contacts: Deborah Kelly, deborah@wisdomhouse.org, 860-567-3163x1; Barbara Branagan-Mitchell, 860-210-0149