Director of the Sea of Peace House of Prayer is Sister Sharon Culhane, OP. This Adrian Dominican Sister from Michigan looks forward to a ministry of hospitality—welcoming and encouraging people in their spiritual journey at Sea of Peace.

Sister Sharon, educator and artist, worked 15 years in Chicago teaching and ministering programs for the poor and underserved. She came to South Carolina in 1975 to continue her ministry with the poor in McClellanville, Columbia, Daufuskie Island and Kingstree.

Sea of Peace, at Edisto Island, was founded 14 years ago by two Adrian Dominican sisters who saw the need for an ecumenical place of spirituality and self-discovery. Sea of Peace welcomes those seeking a few days’ retreat from the busy world they inhabit, those planning sabbaticals, and those wishing to explore the depth of their spirituality. Retreats can be scheduled by the day, week or month, and include lodging and all meals. For an extra charge retreatants may be picked up at the Charleston International Airport. Call the center at 843-869-0513 or email sharonculhane@bellsouth.net for directions to the center, availability, or a brochure detailing Sea of Peace offerings.