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Kingfisher
Spiritual Direction
soul care

Retreat

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:
  • 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
How long is a retreat? How big is a group?
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.
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KINGFISHER CROSSING
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).
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."
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  • About
  • Practice & Fees
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  • Client Endorsements
  • Learn About Spiritual Direction