About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
Spend the first weekend of the Advent season reflecting on the themes of darkness and light. Emerge from disappointment, grief, anger, bitterness, and the rush of the world, and be embraced by a loving God who comes to be One among us. Sessions will focus on scriptures, stories, and themes of moving from darkness into light. Saturday evening will feature a special “Service of Lessons and Carols” in the Main chapel, which will also be a public event.
Schedule:
Friday, December 4th:
1:30-4:30 p.m. Arrivals and settling in
4:30 p.m. Afternoon Meditation (Main chapel)
5:30 p.m. Dinner (Main House dining area)
6:30 p.m. Advent Reflection: “In the Beginning…” (Bede Building)
7:30 p.m. Wasail, cookies, and fruit cake. (Main House)
9:00 p.m. Quiet Hours Begin
Saturday, December 5th:
From awakening to 9 a.m. Breakfast in silence (Main House dining area)
8:00 a.m. Morning Meditation (Main chapel)
9:00 a.m. Advent Reflection: “The people living in darkness…”
10:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. Advent Reflection: “Your Word is a lamp…”
Noon Noon Meditation (Main chapel)
12:30 p.m. Lunch (Main house dining area)
1:30 p.m. Free Time until 3 p.m.
3:00 p.m. Advent Reflection and Tea Time: “Let your light shine…”
4:30 p.m. Afternoon Meditation (Main chapel)
5:30 p.m. Dinner (Main house dining area)
6:30 p.m. Service of Lessons and Carols (Main chapel)
9:00 p.m. Quiet Hours Begin
Sunday, December 6th:
(Silence until 9 a.m.)
8:00 a.m. Morning Meditation (Main chapel)
9:00 a.m. Cooked Breakfast (Main house dining area)
10:00 a.m. Closing Circle and Goodbye!
No visitors under 18 years old
No pets (service animals with certificate are OK)
No alcohol, tobacco, or recreational drugs
No weapons of any kind
No open fires
Cancelation policy
If the reservation is canceled within the 7 days before the scheduled retreat date and time, a credit towards a future stay is provided. A credit is valid for one year from the date of issue.
If the reservation is canceled up until the 7th day before the scheduled retreat date and time, a refund will be issued, minus any credit card transaction fees and donations. Refunds will be made to the original credit card on file or by check within two weeks of the notice of cancellation.
An exception may be made in the case of illness, death in the family, or inclement weather, in which case a credit towards a future stay is provided. A credit is valid for one year from date of issue.
When you register, you will have the opportunity to choose your cabin for the weekend. If you are planning on sharing a cabin with a friend, please register together by clicking "2" in the dropdown box by your cabin selection. This will ensure that you are charged the double occupancy rate. The Osage Forest of Peace may, due to repairs, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances, need to reassign you to a different cabin of the same or higher category at no extra charge. Such a change will be communicated to you as soon as possible.
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