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Advent is a season that asks us not only to prepare, but to pay attention, to notice the ways hope, wonder, and grace are already taking root around us. At Gilmont, silence becomes a companion for that holy work.
As the days grow shorter and the world around us becomes increasingly busy, Advent invites us into a different rhythm—one of stillness, reflection, and holy attentiveness. The Advent Silent Retreat at Gilmont offers a sacred opportunity to step away from the noise of daily life and enter into the beauty and mystery of the season.
Whether you are new to silent retreats or have long cherished contemplative practice, this Advent gathering offers an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover the sacred stillness where God speaks. Come away for a time of quiet wonder, and begin the Advent season grounded in peace, attentive to grace, and open to the holy mystery unfolding among us.
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.
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.
Spradlin Single – $450
Spradlin Double – $350
O’Neal Single – $390
O’Neal Double – $290
*If you are choosing Double Occupancy this means you are coordinating with your own roommate. Please list your roommate’s name on your registration form. Gilmont will not assign random roommates.
Cabin (no linens) – $215
Cabin (with linens) – $235
*Up to 4 guests share sleeping space and a rest room. Depending on retreat attendance, cabin guests will be more spread out.
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.
Cancellations occurring within 14 days prior to the retreat start date will result in forfeiture of the entire tuition including the $75 non-refundable registration deposit. You will be given the option to apply all payments (less the registration deposit) to a future retreat during the next 12 months.
If Camp Gilmont is unable to host the retreat for any reason, participants will be given the option to move payments to a future retreat, make a donation to the camp, or receive a full refund.
December 3-6, 2026
Linens are provided in all lodge rooms.
Spradlin Single – $450
Spradlin Double – $350
O’Neal Single – $390
O’Neal Double – $290
If you are choosing Double Occupancy this means you are coordinating with your own roommate. Please list your roommate’s name on your registration form. Gilmont will not assign random roommates.
Cabin (no linens) – $215
Cabin (with linens) – $235
Up to 4 guests share sleeping space and a rest room. Depending on retreat attendance, cabin guests will be more spread out. Linens are not provided.
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