Zipline
Older Campers
We are living in the end of an era, all around us we see constant change and the accompanying chaos. We desperately need to absorb what is peaceful and sacred into the depths of our individual and collective soul. Embracing long moments of silence is fundamental to receiving peace and being in communion with God.
During the Silent Retreat, participants will be given space to create a spiritual connection with the living God in our midst. We will be provided with daily scripture readings, one-on-one time with a Spiritual Director, hands-on prayer exercises, and wide-open spaces of silence with God. Each participant has the freedom to decide how to engage the retreat schedule and how to spend the hours of their day.
Ultimately, the Silent Retreat at Camp Gilmont challenges participants to meditate on the question:
When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars that you have established;
What are humans that you are mindful of them,
mortals that you care for them? – Psalm 8:3-4 NRSV
The retreat begins with a brief time of verbal sharing and setting intention for the retreat. Throughout the retreat, participants experience space for quiet and reflection along with space for creatively encountering God through optional, self guided prayer stations. Silence is broken for scheduled scripture readings, and participants are given the option of meeting with a spiritual director for 30 minutes daily, if they would like to verbally process anything that is stirring that needs to be spoken to a trusted listener.
Fran Ayers, Gordon Blackman, Clay Brantley, Betsy Lockhart, Marie Nelson, Lil Smith, Kenny Rigoulot, Laura Vaughn
You are in charge of your own practice at the retreat. You are encouraged to take this time to lean into the practice of silence and to avoid the temptation to fill the time with study, catching up on a good book, or whatever else might vie for your attention.
We will gather for dinner at 6 pm followed by a conversation around the rhythm of the retreat and our time together practicing silence in community. Participants will be invited to consider signing up for sessions with a spiritual director during this time as well. Following that conversation, we will enter into silence together.
We will gather for the worship following breakfast and then we will break silence during communion.
Full payment is due two weeks prior to the retreat start date.
Cancellations occurring within 24 hours of registration are eligible for a full refund of all payments, including the registration deposit.
Cancellations occurring 15+ days prior to the retreat start date will result in a refund of all payments except the $75 non-refundable registration deposit.
February 11-14, 2024
Single Occupancy $375 per person
Double Occupancy $275 per person
(Price includes lodging, linens, meals and program)
If you are choosing Double Occupancy this means you are coordinating with your own roommate. Gilmont will not assign random roommates.
$200 per person
(Price includes lodging, linens, meals and program)
Up to 6 guests share sleeping space and a rest room. Depending on retreat attendance, cabin guests will be more spread out.
Whether coming for summer camp, day camp, a retreat or your own facility rental, Gilmont has a lot of activities to offer. Here are some of our most popular.
Take your next step to get involved at Gilmont! We are excited to have you and look forward to having you experience the community and reconnection with nature here.
