As winter deepens and our pace slows down a bit, it is the perfect season to recollect ourselves, to take some time to sense where our inner compass might be pointing, to listen quietly to our soul’s stirrings.
Whether we are facing a transition, or simply need reminding of what is foundational for each of us, our “homeground,” this contemplative retreat will provide the space, rest and discovery needed to navigate life’s passages.
During this weekend of quiet time, artwork, presentations, journaling, community, walks in nature, yoga, delicious meals, and more, we will explore:
Being attuned to endings and beginnings
Identifying our homeground, our sources of strength
Ways of listening that encourage and deepen us
"To be contemplative does not mean to be curious about the world or to collect information, but to be quiet before the world and recollect oneself.” - Marv Hiles
The location is the incomparable Cobb Island Station retreat center just north of Cape Charles. This expansive and soulful facility offers a beautiful waterfront setting, grounds for strolling, a labyrinth, hot-tub, and very comfortable accommodations and meeting rooms. Limited accommodations are available for overnight lodging. Spaces are also available for retreat participation during Saturday only, or during both Saturday and Sunday.
Dates: 9:00am Saturday, February 5th, till 2pm Sunday, February 6th.
Information/registration: http://www.esva.net/~dryon/retreat.htm
Registration deadline: Tuesday January 25th, 2011. Debbie Ryon 710-4661 or dryon@verizon.net
Rates:
Full weekend, with overnight accommodation, materials and all meals:
Double: $225 Private: $275
Saturday only, materials & meals through dinner, no overnight accommodation: $75Saturday & Sunday, materials & meals through dinner, no overnight accommodation: $125
Friday night extension (7 pm arrival for evening quiet time, no dinner)
Double: add $50, Private: add $75
About the leaders:
Nina Frost Close is an experienced retreat leader, spiritual director, career counselor, the director of Adult Education at Marble Collegiate Church in New York and the co-author of Soul Mapping: An Imaginative Way to Self-Discovery. She divides her time between New York and her Onancock home.
Nancy Collins, PhD is an administrator and career counselor for Old Dominion University. She also teaches student development courses for Eastern Shore Community College. Nancy has an interest in how art helps us to discover ourselves.
Debbie Ryon is a facilities engineer, leader of a local “Art & Soul” group and an avid contemplative retreat participant.
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