Tuesday, November 1 – Thursday, November 10, 2022 with Lois Huey-Heck, Murray Groom, and Nan Goodship Naramata Centre, Naramata, BC
This eight-day retreat is open to those with previous experience in silent retreat
This is a time to rest, discern, pray, prepare; an opportunity to be alone in community, to be in nature and to deepen your spiritual journey – all in an atmosphere of prayer-filled silence. This is an intentional silence that helps us encounter that still, quiet, healing place within, where there can be openness to the movement of Spirit. Most days begin with an (optional) hour of spiritual practice time. Each day, retreatants meet one-on-one with their spiritual director. Each evening concludes with vespers – a contemplative practice to deepen the spiritual life. Between scheduled sessions, each retreatant practices deep discernment about how their day will be spent. We practice a sabbath time of stepping away from our usual busyness, compulsivity and productivity in order to see clearly, hear deeply, and reconnect with the true self, the Holy, and nature. We seek a different pace.
Rhythm of our days
Nov 1 | 2:00pm arrival, 4:00 pm orientation and welcome,7:30 pm entry into silence
Nov 2-9 | early morning spiritual practice
Nov 2-8 | 7:30pm vespers
Nov 9 | closing circle
Nov 10 | departure by 10:00am
Retreat cost of $1,845.00 includes private accommodation in Orchard Court or East Court units, all meals, individual daily spiritual direction, site use, and all community gatherings. Bursary funds are available. This event is offered through the partnership of Pacific Jubilee and Naramata Centre.