A Presbyterian clergy woman, Loretta, is a Graduate of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. She holds a Masters degree in theater and is a graduate of The Shalem Institute for Spiritual Guidance.

Loretta is also author of "Letters from the Holy Ground - Seeing God Where You Are" (Sheed & Ward, 2000). In this book, lively essays of spiritual guidance tell the story of a woman's journey into solitude.

Spiritual guidance at The Sanctuary takes place in a unique and inviting rural setting. It is a place to come to slow down, remove some of your defenses, and make yourself at home in creation. Spiritual guidance is available at The Sanctuary Center in Topeka or the Holy Ground Hermitage in Holton.