Winter Rest: A Seasonal Retreat
Winter is a season of slowing down. Days end earlier with less sunlight, poor driving conditions keep us close to home, lots of one-pot soups and stews simmer on the stove, more books get read. The earth rests under blankets of cold and snow and we long for some deep rest, too.
This retreat is an invitation to stop striving and to settle into the silence of winter and the tranquility of the prairie’s seasonal stillness. It is also an invitation to consider our experience of interior winters, how we can best live in them, and to welcome how they prepare us for the other seasons of our lives.
You can expect conversations about the season, walks on the prairie, a long winter’s nap, opportunities for art, movement, journaling, great meals and warm beds to await you when you arrive. A renewed connection to yourself and to nature are what you can expect to take with you when you leave.
Dates/Times/Schedule
Tues., Jan. 19, X pm – Thurs., Jan. 21, 2027, X pm
Mostly TBD: time for rest, solitude, small group conversation, movement, and art
Tuesday afternoon: circle conversations and walking meditations
Wednesday morning: movement/Qigong and circle conversation
Wednesday afternoon: more walking meditations, journaling, and free time; art experience
Wednesday evening: TBD
Thursday morning: circle conversations, closing reflections
Cost
$320/person ($295/person early bird registration until December 4th, 2026)
The cost of the retreat includes program, meals (Tuesday dinner, Wednesday breakfast and lunch) and overnight room.
Register
The registration deadline for this retreat is January 11th, 2027, or when the retreat fills.
Cancellation policy – if you register but must cancel your registration, you can receive a 75% refund up until January 11th. After that, a 50% refund is available until the retreat starts.
After you register, if you would like to request a double room with another retreatant or if you have other questions about accommodations, please contact us at retreats@holywisdommonastery.org.
