April 4-7, 2019: Springtime Silent Directed Retreat
A 4-Day Silent Directed Retreat for Women
Thursday (5:30 pm) through Sunday noon.
(Check in as early as 3:00 p.m.)
Interspiritual/Inter-religious
Enjoy full days of nourishing silence along with group contemplative practice in the morning and evening (prayer, meditation, reflective reading). 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 Friday evening, we will have gentle conversation, get to know each other, and experience an exercise in creative contemplation. The "royal silence" begins after that. Meals are silent allowing for the practice of mindful eating. Sunday morning the silence is broken and we gather to share our learnings and experience.
Throughout the weekend, 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.
Thursday (5:30 pm) through Sunday noon.
(Check in as early as 3:00 p.m.)
Interspiritual/Inter-religious
Enjoy full days of nourishing silence along with group contemplative practice in the morning and evening (prayer, meditation, reflective reading). 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 Friday evening, we will have gentle conversation, get to know each other, and experience an exercise in creative contemplation. The "royal silence" begins after that. Meals are silent allowing for the practice of mindful eating. Sunday morning the silence is broken and we gather to share our learnings and experience.
Throughout the weekend, 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.
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, and spiritual direction. |
$475.00 per person, shared (double) room for 4 days, 3 night's lodging, private bath, all meals, beverages, snacks, and spiritual direction. (Shared rooms are for 2 people who choose to retreat together. We do not assign roommates.)
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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.)
This retreat is currently full. Contact Jan to be added to the Wait List.
This retreat is currently full. Contact Jan to be added to the Wait List.
Saturday, June 22: "The Kindest Thing" Retreat Day
9:00 am to 4:30 p.m.
(with optional overnight on 6/21))
Continental breakfast (starting at 8:30 a.m.), lunch, and afternoon snack included.
Inn at the Rustic Gate, Big Rapids, MI
Interspiritual/inter-religious
(with optional overnight on 6/21))
Continental breakfast (starting at 8:30 a.m.), lunch, and afternoon snack included.
Inn at the Rustic Gate, Big Rapids, MI
Interspiritual/inter-religious
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Step away from the fray and give yourself permission to stop, breathe and get rejuvenated. In this unique day away in a place of extraordinary beauty and deep peace, you will be able to reconnect with your sacred self and the divine as you understand. Your day away will be lightly structured with time for solitude (walking, prayer, meditation, journaling) as well as contemplative time spent with kindred spirits in group spiritual practice. Walk the outdoor labyrinth, hike forest trails, sit alongside the wetlands and watch cranes, herons and bald eagles come and go. Breathe and be well!
This day retreat is limited to 14 women.
Cost: $89.00 for the day; includes program and food. Overnight retreat: There are a limited number of overnight rooms available (7 single or shared rooms). Overnight guests would stay on June 21 only. Dinner on your own (no Fri. night meal included). Cost: Day retreat + guest room is $159.00 Contact Jan to make your reservation. |
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August 1-4, 2019
"The Kindest Thing Annual Summer Retreat for Women"
A 4-Day Guided Retreat for Women
Thursday (5:30 pm) through Sunday noon
(Check in as early as 3:00 p.m.)
"Looking Deeply" is the program focus for this 4-day summer event. We'll explore the concept of looking deeply: witnessing the presence of the divine within us by around us using our eyes cultivating sacred vision. The vibrant beauty of summer in the wetlands and forests offers us abundant opportunities to engage in awe, wonder, thankfulness and joy.
In sacred community, we will enjoy beauty (nature), food, contemplative practice, and divine connection. We'll take a field trip to local Amish farms to purchase delectable summer foods and homemade goods, and experience "farm to table" eating courtesy of Chef Sharon. Group times include guided meditation and prayer. Other rejuvenating (optional) activities include making Soul Cards, labyrinth walk, gentle hikes, an evening bonfire, and more. This extended retreat offers one full day of silence and one 30-min. spiritual direction session with Jan. Come and enjoy boundless beauty in summer at the Inn and give your soul the rejuvenation it requires.
Interspiritual/Inter-religious. View costs below.
5 spaces available.
Thursday (5:30 pm) through Sunday noon
(Check in as early as 3:00 p.m.)
"Looking Deeply" is the program focus for this 4-day summer event. We'll explore the concept of looking deeply: witnessing the presence of the divine within us by around us using our eyes cultivating sacred vision. The vibrant beauty of summer in the wetlands and forests offers us abundant opportunities to engage in awe, wonder, thankfulness and joy.
In sacred community, we will enjoy beauty (nature), food, contemplative practice, and divine connection. We'll take a field trip to local Amish farms to purchase delectable summer foods and homemade goods, and experience "farm to table" eating courtesy of Chef Sharon. Group times include guided meditation and prayer. Other rejuvenating (optional) activities include making Soul Cards, labyrinth walk, gentle hikes, an evening bonfire, and more. This extended retreat offers one full day of silence and one 30-min. spiritual direction session with Jan. Come and enjoy boundless beauty in summer at the Inn and give your soul the rejuvenation it requires.
Interspiritual/Inter-religious. View costs below.
5 spaces available.
September 26-29, 2019
"The Kindest Thing Annual Fall Retreat for Women"
A 4-Day Guided Retreat for Women
Thursday (5:30 pm) through Sunday noon
(Check in as early as 3:00 p.m.)
"Listening Deeply" is the program focus for this 4-day autumn event. We'll explore the concept of listening deeply: listening to the voice of your truest self, to the sacred sounds of nature, to the voice of the divine at work in your life. The soul season of Fall provides the perfect setting to deepen your experience of inner wisdom by participating fully in nature, silence and supportive community.
Together, we will enjoy beauty (nature), food, contemplative practice, and divine connection. We'll take a field trip to local Amish farms to purchase delectable fall foods, while experiencing the joy of "farm to table" eating. Group times include guided meditation and prayer. Other rejuvenating (optional) activities include making Soul Cards, labyrinth walk, gentle hikes, an evening bonfire, and more. This extended retreat offers one full day of silence and one 30-min. spiritual direction session with Jan. Come and enjoy sacred rest and give your soul the nourishment for which it longs.
Interspiritual/Inter-religious
3 spaces available.
Thursday (5:30 pm) through Sunday noon
(Check in as early as 3:00 p.m.)
"Listening Deeply" is the program focus for this 4-day autumn event. We'll explore the concept of listening deeply: listening to the voice of your truest self, to the sacred sounds of nature, to the voice of the divine at work in your life. The soul season of Fall provides the perfect setting to deepen your experience of inner wisdom by participating fully in nature, silence and supportive community.
Together, we will enjoy beauty (nature), food, contemplative practice, and divine connection. We'll take a field trip to local Amish farms to purchase delectable fall foods, while experiencing the joy of "farm to table" eating. Group times include guided meditation and prayer. Other rejuvenating (optional) activities include making Soul Cards, labyrinth walk, gentle hikes, an evening bonfire, and more. This extended retreat offers one full day of silence and one 30-min. spiritual direction session with Jan. Come and enjoy sacred rest and give your soul the nourishment for which it longs.
Interspiritual/Inter-religious
3 spaces available.
Cost & Accommodations for the Summer and Fall Retreats
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$545.00 for a private (single) room for 4 days, 3 night's lodging, private bath, all meals, beverages, snacks, and spiritual direction.
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$475.00 per person, shared (double) room for 4 days, 3 night's lodging, private bath, all meals, beverages, snacks, and spiritual direction. (Shared rooms are for 2 people who choose to retreat together. We do not assign roommates.)
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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.)