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Individual Retreats
In the beauty of the 70 acres of prairie and woods, we hope individuals find quiet time and space to experience more deeply the God within, within personal relationships and in all of creation.
If you are interested in registering for a retreat, please e-mail Ann Jackson, PBVM at ajackson@prairiewoods.org or phone: 319-395-6700, ext. 203.
Private Retreat
A private retreat accommodates individuals who desire time alone to pray and reflect using their own resources. You will enjoy a comfortable guest room or hermitage and quiet meals in silent areas of the spirituality center. The length of retreat is flexible. You may schedule a private retreat any time throughout the year.
Directed Retreat
A directed retreat may occur privately or with a group. You may schedule a private directed retreat any time throughout the year. Prairiewoods also annually offers scheduled eight-day, silent, directed retreats in June and July. Though individuals may not know one another, these directed retreats offer a group of persons a powerful sense of presence, silence and prayer.
Each directed retreat (private or group) provides you with extended time for prayer, solitude and quiet. A daily one-to-one meeting with a spiritual director is provided to help
you reflect on your spiritual journey. You will enjoy a comfortable guest room or hermitage and quiet meals in silent areas of the spirituality center. The length of retreat is flexible, including 30 days retreats and short sabbaticals.
Days of Prayer/ "Day Stays"
Individuals may also come for a day of quiet and personal prayer. You will enjoy a room at the Guest House to use for rest and relaxation. You have access to the entire center and its resources and you may also arrange to receive spiritual direction or other holistic energy work during this day.
Group Retreats
Silent Directed Retreat
Prairiewoods annually offers scheduled eight-day, silent, directed retreats in June and July. Though individuals may not know one another, these directed retreats offer a group of persons a powerful sense of presence, silence and prayer.
Each directed retreat provides you with extended time for prayer, solitude and quiet. A daily one-to-one meeting with a spiritual director is provided to help you reflect on your spiritual journey. You will enjoy a comfortable guest room or hermitage and quiet meals in silent areas of the spirituality center. The length of retreat is flexible, including six-day, eight-day and 30-day retreats, as well as short sabbaticals.
Days of Prayer/Group Retreats
For groups or organizations, the Prairiewoods staff offers Days of Prayer and Renewal, as well as weekend retreats on a pre-selected theme. These prayer days or retreats provide a balance of input appropriate to your specific theme, private and communal prayer, reflection and group process. The Prairiewoods staff creates guides and facilitates quiet time, activities and space according to the needs of your group. You can also arrange to receive spiritual direction or other holistic energy work during this day. Cost will depend on the arrangements, individual services and size of the group.
Sabbatical
We invite you to consider spending some time at Prairiewoods on a self-study sabbatical of a few weeks or more. This experience will give you the opportunity to:
- Plunge into a tremendous collection of books, tapes and other media resources dealing with theological reflection, spiritual growth, simple holistic living and the implications of the New Universe Story for our lives today.
- Become rejuvenated in body, mind and spirit in our 70 acres of sacred woods and prairie.
- Deepen your own spirituality through prayer, reading, quiet time, conversations with staff and connecting with God's creation.
- Take time to integrate your life's story and look more deeply at God's care and love for you.
If you are interested, contact Lucy Slinger, FSPA or Betty Daugherty, FSPA
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