Prayer Retreat (self directed or guided)

"Come away with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest." Mk. 6:31.

Modern living can make us very unaccustomed to silence and stillness. Often people feel threatened by the thought of silence even for a short time. But when we deliberately slow ourselves down, listen and pray, we become more aware of the presence of God in our lives.

To retreat is to take this deliberate step away from our everyday lives in order to reflect on where we have been and where we are going; to catch a glimpse of how we might live differently; and to listen for the still, small voice of God.

Preparing for a prayer retreat is different than preparing for vacation. Here, less is more. Entering into a spiritual retreat is entering into a place where God is the author. We must come unencumbered, bringing only what we need that will enhance our time with God.

Plan for times of silence. Don’t fill your world with noise. Good music and entertainment certainly have their place, but they set the course for our thinking. When we are silent we give up that control and offer it back to God allowing Him to direct our thoughts and prayers.

Journaling can also help us explore the road we have traveled. It can help us articulate what we are learning and how we can incorporate it into our everyday life. It also serves as a reminder for us to continue on our journey.

We invite you to come for either a self-directed prayer retreat, or a guided prayer retreat.

Self Directed Prayer Retreat

Your self-directed prayer retreat can be as short as one day or as long as you like. It will include:

• Overnight accommodation in our:
  • guest cottage ($95/one night or $85/night for 2 or more nights) Based on double occupancy.     Each additional adult add $10/night.
  • retreat cabin ($40/ night)
• Welcome, Introduction and Q & A time with Ken and Fay.
• A suggested format to follow for prayer. (This is only a suggestion but it has proven to be helpful to many).
• Access to our extensive library on the topics of marriage, family, & spirituality.
• A map of the area and suggestions for leisure activities.
• Coffee & Conversation, or a short guided hike (with Ken & Fay).

Self Directed Prayer Retreat guide in PDF format.

Guided Prayer Retreat

The Way of Prayer: exploring the ‘tried and true’ practices of knowing God’s heart.

In your guided prayer retreat, we will explore three particular practices of prayer:

• Allowing the Word to help you become God’s friend.
• Examining your heart and learning to see God in your life.
• Learning to be still, focusing on God’s heart to hear His voice.

Your guided prayer retreat will include:

• 2 nights accommodation in either our:
  • guest cottage ($85/night) Based on double occupancy. Each additional adult add $10/night.
  • retreat cabin ($40/ night)
• Welcome, Introduction and Q & A time with Ken and Fay
• The Way of Prayer Notebook.
• Three guided sessions: The Way of Prayer ($80)
• Access to our library on the topics of marriage, family, & spirituality.
• A map of the area and suggestions for leisure activities.
• Coffee & Conversation or a short guided hike(with Ken & Fay).

So please do come Inthestillness . . . and retreat.

Contact us for a Prayer Retreat.

“The Lord your God is with you . . . He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” (Zep. 3:17)

Guides to prayer you may find helpful in preparing for your retreat: http://www.upperroom.org/methodx/thelife/prayermethods