Guided Contemplative Retreats
What do you do at a contemplative retreat?
Retreats are highly interactive with creative ways for you to encounter God personally and in a small group. The retreat will be Jesus-centered, biblically based, and prayer focused. The purpose of a retreat is soul-care, so the pace is slow & restful, and may include:
Choose a half-day, full day, or several day retreat. Typically a group arrives Friday afternoon and departs Sunday afternoon. These are for groups of up to 4 people/couples or for individuals. Each person/couple has their own unique bedroom with en suite bathroom, fireplace sitting area, and walkout to a semi-private deck.
Where are the retreats held?
We host the retreats at Kingfisher Crossing, just north of Parry Sound, Ontario. The 4 bedroom lodge is located on 55 acres of forest with a private lake. During the summer months the lodge is available for family cottage rental.
Cost?
$200/night/person (single occupancy)
$300/night/couple (double occupancy)
*Full service: linens, cleaning included. Meals not included.
We recommend coming as a group of friends (eg. 4 individuals) to share this unique experience and to enjoy sharing meals together.
When should I come? Kingfisher Crossing is beautiful any time of the year! Consider a retreat for: Majestic Fall Colours; Advent; Snow Serenity; Lent; Trillium Trails.
Check availability here:
Retreats are highly interactive with creative ways for you to encounter God personally and in a small group. The retreat will be Jesus-centered, biblically based, and prayer focused. The purpose of a retreat is soul-care, so the pace is slow & restful, and may include:
- 1:1 spiritual direction
- small group sessions (1/day)
- a Great Silence (4-24 hours) with optional contemplative engagement activities provided
- encounters with God through nature, artistic endeavours, creative writing, music, Lectio Divina, Visio Divina (using paintings & sculpture to guide prayer)
- hiking, swimming, canoeing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, tubing (snow)
- making music with piano, guitar
- star gazing in the hot tub, on the docks or from your bedroom deck
- relationship building through meals, games, long walks, campfires
Choose a half-day, full day, or several day retreat. Typically a group arrives Friday afternoon and departs Sunday afternoon. These are for groups of up to 4 people/couples or for individuals. Each person/couple has their own unique bedroom with en suite bathroom, fireplace sitting area, and walkout to a semi-private deck.
Where are the retreats held?
We host the retreats at Kingfisher Crossing, just north of Parry Sound, Ontario. The 4 bedroom lodge is located on 55 acres of forest with a private lake. During the summer months the lodge is available for family cottage rental.
Cost?
$200/night/person (single occupancy)
$300/night/couple (double occupancy)
*Full service: linens, cleaning included. Meals not included.
We recommend coming as a group of friends (eg. 4 individuals) to share this unique experience and to enjoy sharing meals together.
When should I come? Kingfisher Crossing is beautiful any time of the year! Consider a retreat for: Majestic Fall Colours; Advent; Snow Serenity; Lent; Trillium Trails.
Check availability here:
Retreat in Daily Life
During seasons such as Lent and Advent, I offer a retreat in daily life (RDL). Participants receive a weekly email with readings and guided prayer exercises designed to build awareness of God in daily life. During the RDL, participants meet with me for 1:1 spiritual direction in person, virtually or by phone. The RDL concludes with an in-person contemplative retreat (half-day, full day or weekend).
If you or a group of friends are interested in a personally designed RDL any time of the year, please contact me. (Book an Appointment)
Cost? Cost ranges from $100-200 for an RDL (with half-day mini retreat) depending on the number of weeks and number of 1:1 sessions. We highly recommend concluding your RDL with a weekend retreat (see above).
During seasons such as Lent and Advent, I offer a retreat in daily life (RDL). Participants receive a weekly email with readings and guided prayer exercises designed to build awareness of God in daily life. During the RDL, participants meet with me for 1:1 spiritual direction in person, virtually or by phone. The RDL concludes with an in-person contemplative retreat (half-day, full day or weekend).
If you or a group of friends are interested in a personally designed RDL any time of the year, please contact me. (Book an Appointment)
Cost? Cost ranges from $100-200 for an RDL (with half-day mini retreat) depending on the number of weeks and number of 1:1 sessions. We highly recommend concluding your RDL with a weekend retreat (see above).
What are guests saying about their retreat experience?
"The time alone with God was so refreshing. I sensed His presence with me & I especially enjoyed being outdoors with Him. I also felt Him speaking through the words & presence of my friends."
"I loved the intentionality & flow of the retreat... a nourishing, restorative time."
"Fabulous, beautiful trails, scenery, lake... lots of places to sit with God."
"The rooms had a warm ambiance & great views; cozy, comfortable."
"Loved the fireplace in my bedroom, big patio doors & beautiful view."
"The time alone with God was so refreshing. I sensed His presence with me & I especially enjoyed being outdoors with Him. I also felt Him speaking through the words & presence of my friends."
"I loved the intentionality & flow of the retreat... a nourishing, restorative time."
"Fabulous, beautiful trails, scenery, lake... lots of places to sit with God."
"The rooms had a warm ambiance & great views; cozy, comfortable."
"Loved the fireplace in my bedroom, big patio doors & beautiful view."
