Christian Mindfulness Retreat

Overview

Have you found yourself to be constantly busy? Are you feeling stressed out, full of worry, consumed by anxiety, and maintaining a pace that is “always on?”

Our Christian Mindfulness retreats focus on spiritual practices and activities that allow participants to become more aware of God’s presence. Light teaching in the morning helps to cultivate understanding of daily practices such as Scripture meditation, silence, solitude, personal prayer, journaling, and reflection. These practices will bring greater awareness of God’s presence in, with, through, and around you.

Romans 12:1 encourages Christ followers, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” It’s easy to fall into worldly patterns that keep us enslaved to negative thoughts and self-centered perspectives. This retreat will help you encounter God in fresh ways that renew your thoughts and refocus your attention to all the ways God is active and alive.

Retreat Format = 4-days / 3-nights

Day 1 - Slowing

· Begin the retreat by slowing down your mind, body, and soul. Releasing the grip we have on a fast-paced, “always on” life brings us to an openness to the presence of God.

Day 2 – Resting

· The first full day invites participants to rest. Take a nap, sit in nature, lose yourself in a good book, stroll through the mountainous landscape, or curl up by the fire. Rest in God’s presence and encounter His grace.

Day 3 – Finding Peace

· The second full day invites participants to draw near to God’s peace. We open ourselves to the work He desires to do by bringing peace to the areas that rage war in us. We seek Him, first, to be renewed by His peace.

Day 4 – Encountering

· Conclude the retreat by reviewing your retreat encounters with God through reflection and creating a plan to experience His presence each day upon your return home. Together, we will worship and celebrate the incredible grace of God.

Price: $3500 per person (includes a $500 non-refundable deposit to rsvp)

Stay includes:

• Introduction to ranch animals
• Self-guided walking/hiking trails
• Equine Activities (must be scheduled with staff)
• Access to library of board games, puzzles, books
• Free wifi
• Guided ATV tour: (subject to weather and staff availability; 1 person per machine)
• Guided hike (subject to staff availability and weather conditions)
• Astronomy lessons (subject to staff availability and weather conditions)
• Outdoor ranch amenities: Fire pit use; disc golf bags; horseshoes; washers; various other outside games
• Meals/snacks/drinks (Thursday: lunch and dinner; Friday: Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Saturday: breakfast, lunch, dinner; Sunday: brunch; snacks and drinks each day)

Each guest unit includes: Fireplace, towels, paper towels, toilet paper, hairdryer, bed linens and pillows, Keurig, full kitchen with dishes, pots, pans, utensils, beautiful views

What to bring: personal toiletries; warm clothes, hiking boots, chapstick, water bottle, notebook/journal, bible