Silent Retreat: “Prepare the Way of the Lord”
February 23-26, 2020
Prepare the way, make room, clear the clutter, and till the soil. New life in Christ awaits us all. Camp Gilmont is offering “Silent Space” where we will prepare for our journey to the cross of Christ and Easter morning transformation! Each day we will hear scripture readings, experience contemplative prayer stations, take walks in beautiful East Texas, share meals in community, and receive God’s good gift of Silence. Silence is an ancient spiritual disciple that helps us to let go of a noisy world so that we can find that sacred Peace of Christ. Take time in 2020 and nurture your soul, you deserve it!
Our next retreat is scheduled for February 23-26, 2020. Beginning Sunday afternoon and closing with communion in silence after breakfast on Ash Wednesday.
A friend of Gilmont, Jonathan Bailey, shared this blog post concerning the need for silence:
We live in a world addicted to noise. We use noise as a way to distract us from what really matters. We only have to practice silence once to recognize the depth and distraction of our soul. In their zeal for spiritual guidance, monastic Christians would flood Abba Moses, a wise monk, with many questions. This was often his reply, "Sit in your cell (their sparse living quarters) and your cell will teach you everything." Sitting in silence is the master teacher. It's one of the beautiful ways we open ourselves to grace...
We live in a world addicted to noise. We use noise as a way to distract us from what really matters. We only have to practice silence once to recognize the depth and distraction of our soul. In their zeal for spiritual guidance, monastic Christians would flood Abba Moses, a wise monk, with many questions. This was often his reply, "Sit in your cell (their sparse living quarters) and your cell will teach you everything." Sitting in silence is the master teacher. It's one of the beautiful ways we open ourselves to grace...
Gilmont will provide space for you to grow into intentional silence comfortably whether you are a veteran or a novice.
Participants will receive a small guide prior to arrival to explain expectations and to make suggestions as to how to guide yourself through the experience.
Meals will be served in silence in community.
Practice spaces will include: guided prayer stations, camp fires, labyrinths, and worship.
Silence will be broken for:
An hour meeting with a Spiritual Director each day.
Optional prayer and discussion times for processing the silence - particularly helpful for the first time attendees.
Rest space will be in our comfortable lodge rooms. Most opt for a single room, but you may stay with a roommate in the lodge or choose to stay in the Cabin for a reduced rate.
All invitations to participate in the retreat offerings are optional.
Participants will receive a small guide prior to arrival to explain expectations and to make suggestions as to how to guide yourself through the experience.
Meals will be served in silence in community.
Practice spaces will include: guided prayer stations, camp fires, labyrinths, and worship.
Silence will be broken for:
An hour meeting with a Spiritual Director each day.
Optional prayer and discussion times for processing the silence - particularly helpful for the first time attendees.
Rest space will be in our comfortable lodge rooms. Most opt for a single room, but you may stay with a roommate in the lodge or choose to stay in the Cabin for a reduced rate.
All invitations to participate in the retreat offerings are optional.
Price will include meals, snacks and overnight stays in the lodge or cabin.
Linens are provided in the Lodge. Bring your own to the cabin.
Private Rooms: 3 night retreat $300
Double Room: 3 night retreat $190
Cabin community space: 3 night retreat $150
Limit 25 participants.
Linens are provided in the Lodge. Bring your own to the cabin.
Private Rooms: 3 night retreat $300
Double Room: 3 night retreat $190
Cabin community space: 3 night retreat $150
Limit 25 participants.