Silent Retreat
Our next retreat is scheduled for February 23-26, 2020. Beginning Sunday afternoon and closing with communion in silence at noon on Ash Wednesday.
A friend of Gilmont, Jonathan Bailey, Recently 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 Lodge Room: 3 night retreat $325
Cabin community space: 3 night retreat $175
Limit 25 participants.
Private Lodge Room: 3 night retreat $325
Cabin community space: 3 night retreat $175
Limit 25 participants.