Weekend Retreats
For over two decades, Jan Lundy has been expertly and tenderly guiding people
into greater self-awareness, healing and hope,
through heart-opening programs and soul-nourishing retreats.
into greater self-awareness, healing and hope,
through heart-opening programs and soul-nourishing retreats.
2018 Weekend Retreats for Women
All retreats are held in Big Rapids, MI, at the historic Inn at the Rustic Gate
(See slide show below.)
(See slide show below.)
April 5-8: "Mostly Silent Directed Retreat for Women" (4 Days)
June 22-24: "Quiet, But Not Silent" Weekend for Women" (3 days) View details here
August 2-5: "The Kindest Thing Annual Summer Retreat for Women"(4 days) View details here
Sept. 27-30: "The Kindest Thing Annual Fall Retreat for Women" (4 days) View details here
June 22-24: "Quiet, But Not Silent" Weekend for Women" (3 days) View details here
August 2-5: "The Kindest Thing Annual Summer Retreat for Women"(4 days) View details here
Sept. 27-30: "The Kindest Thing Annual Fall Retreat for Women" (4 days) View details here
April 5-8: "Mostly Silent Directed Retreat for Women" (4 Days)
Thursday (5:30 pm) through Sunday noon (Check in as early as 3:00 p.m.)
Enjoy a hybrid retreat, full days of nourishing silence, and then gentle interaction (prayer, meditation, reflective reading with others) in the evening. You will have 2 private spiritual direction sessions with Jan to support and guide your time-in.
If you have never attended a silent retreat, this unique model of a "mostly silent" retreat can help you become more comfortable with silence, by still allowing some (optional) interaction with others through contemplative group experience.
On your own, you can explore the beautiful landscape (150 acres of woodlands, wetlands and meadows), walk the outdoor labyrinth, and welcome in Spring in your unique way. The sacred call of Spring is "new beginnings," "holy newness," and this interspiritual retreat will offer you many prayerful opportunities to open your heart to the Sacred. (See slide show below.)
Waiting List.
Enjoy a hybrid retreat, full days of nourishing silence, and then gentle interaction (prayer, meditation, reflective reading with others) in the evening. You will have 2 private spiritual direction sessions with Jan to support and guide your time-in.
If you have never attended a silent retreat, this unique model of a "mostly silent" retreat can help you become more comfortable with silence, by still allowing some (optional) interaction with others through contemplative group experience.
On your own, you can explore the beautiful landscape (150 acres of woodlands, wetlands and meadows), walk the outdoor labyrinth, and welcome in Spring in your unique way. The sacred call of Spring is "new beginnings," "holy newness," and this interspiritual retreat will offer you many prayerful opportunities to open your heart to the Sacred. (See slide show below.)
Waiting List.
We will have a very special guest with us for this retreat, musician Anne Wakenhut and her harp, "Lily." Anne, along with her late husband, Gary, were part of The Collecting Consort, with many albums to their credit, they shared their gift of music all over the U.S, especially in settings that promote healing and wholeness: at retreats, hospice, bed-side care in hospitals, and more. We are honored to have her with us, playing at various times throughout the retreat in support of contemplative practice.
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Cost and Accommodations:
$545.00 for a private (single) room for 4 days, 3 night's lodging, private bath, all meals, beverages, snacks, program, and private spiritual direction. |
$475.00 per person, shared (double) room for 4 days, 3 night's lodging, private bath, all meals, beverages, snacks, program, and private spiritual direction. (Shared rooms are for 2 people who choose to retreat together. We do not assign roommates.) |
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your space.Balance of fee to be paid 30 days prior to retreat. (Read the cancellation policy here.)
Contact Jan to reserve your spot.
Contact Jan to reserve your spot.
View more retreats here.
Praise from previous retreatants:
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"The weekend was fantastic--exactly what I needed. Time for fellowship, thinking, examining beliefs, personal growth, and time for good food and rest and retreat--it really was the perfect balance as a platform for me to offer myself self-compassion and work through some issues in my life and my beliefs about myself." A.S. Hudsonville, MI |
"Beautiful, thought provoking. The setting of the Inn was perfect for this retreat, lovely venue, and the energy was lovingly charged with nothing but caring and kindness. Thank you for your calm, compassionate presence and helping me feel loved as I am, right here, right now." K. R. Ada, MI |
"Enlightening! I learned so much about myself. Being in community with other women, listening to their stories, I realized how important it is for women to support one another. The retreat schedule and pace were perfect." C.L. Big Rapids, MI "I left feeling refreshed, inspired, confident ...." A.W. Vanderbilt, MI |
About your weekend with Jan at The Inn at the Rustic Gate
•What to expect on your retreat•Retreats with Jan are a one-of-a-kind offering. Each is an intimate retreat with personal attention and is designed to accommodate only 7-12 people.
Format: Interactive but contemplative group sessions. Reflection, guided meditations, loving-kindness practice, breath & body awareness, journaling, sacred time in nature. Outdoor labyrinth walk. Silence, solitude and support in a compassionate community. Inter-spiritual in focus. Plenty of private time is built into the weekend for you to rest & rejuvenate yourself. Jan and the Inn's caring staff are here to help you do "the kindest things" for yourself all weekend long. These retreats are popular and fill early. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your space. Balance of fee to be paid 30 days prior to retreat. (Read the cancellation policy here.) To reserve your space, contact me here. |
•A retreat center of excellence•
A retreat at The Inn at the Rustic Gate is a nourishing, one-of-a-kind, "5 Star" experience. Innkeepers Marcia and Pat offer extraordinary hospitality in this fully restored turn-of-the-century, 7,500 sq. ft. farmhouse in the heart of Michigan. Situated on 150 acres of woodlands, wetlands, rolling meadows, and a private pond, it is a true sanctuary for the body & soul. Commune with abundant wildlife. Stroll or hike to your heart's content. Sit on the porch and listen to the birds. Walk the outdoor labyrinth. Cross-country ski or snowshoe in the winter months. Guest rooms are beautifully appointed with comfort and rest in mind. Each has a private bath. Use the library with hundreds of books and audio programs on spirituality & psychology. Enjoy the loft meditation room, outdoor yoga space, and more. You will dine on gourmet, organic food, consciously and lovingly prepared by Chef Sharon. All dietary needs can be accommodated.
Closest airport for air travel to Big Rapids is Grand Rapids, MI. |
Some photos courtesy of Inn at the Rustic Gate. www.innattherusticgate.com
