Spiritual Retreats

Extended time for spiritual renewal and transformation

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What is a Spiritual Retreat?

A silent retreat is an intentional time of stepping away from daily routines and responsibilities to focus on your relationship with Jesus. Retreats offer time for rest, reflection, and renewal—creating space for deeper listening and spiritual growth.

What to Expect

  • Opening welcome meeting with details of what to expect
  • Tour of the retreat space
  • Silence and solitude for prayer and reflection
  • Scripture based prayer guidance
  • One-on-one spiritual direction meetings
  • Communal meals in silence
  • Beautiful natural settings that nurture rest and renewal
  • Closing meeting to help carry retreat insights into daily life

Retreats are typically weekend experiences (2-3 days)

Who Would Benefit

Spiritual retreats are especially valuable for those who:

  • Feel depleted and in need of spiritual renewal
  • Are navigating significant life transitions or decisions
  • Desire to deepen their prayer life or spiritual practices
  • Want to disconnect from technology and reconnect with their inner life
  • Are seeking clarity about their spiritual journey or vocation
  • Appreciate both solitude and meaningful community
  • Are marking significant milestones or seasons in their lives

Upcoming Retreats

Silent Directed Retreat for September 2025
A Silent Retreat is a Weekend of Rest An intentional time to listen for God in a new way, without the busyness of life.
Open
September 18-21, 2025(in 3 months)
St. Joseph Monastery, 8564 Crisp Rd, Whitesville, KY 42378
Includes: Private room, all meals, spiritual direction
Spiritual Directors:
Gail Pitt
Andrea Manor
$5608 spaces
A Dovehouse Ministries offering
Silent Directed Retreat for November 2025
A Silent Retreat is a Weekend of Rest An intentional time to listen for God in a new way, without the busyness of life.
Open
November 7-9, 2025(in 5 months)
St. Joseph Monastery, 8564 Crisp Rd, Whitesville, KY 42378
Includes: Private room, all meals, spiritual direction
Spiritual Directors:
Aimee Mayer
Andrea Manor
$4608 spaces
A Dovehouse Ministries offering
Retreat Preparation
Making the most of your retreat experience

Before Your Retreat

Set an intention, arrange for coverage of responsibilities, begin to slow down

What to Bring

Comfortable clothing, Bible, journal, open heart

Technology

Plan to reduce distractions by taking a break from technology

After Your Retreat

Plan for gentle re-entry, continue practices that resonated, schedule follow-up spiritual direction if desired

Custom Retreats
For churches, organizations, and private groups

I also design and facilitate custom retreats for churches, spiritual communities, non-profit teams, and private groups. These can be tailored to your group's specific needs, themes, and schedule.