Winter Rest: A Seasonal Retreat

As the earth rests under blankets of cold and snow, we also need to rest.

This retreat invites the season of winter to teach us to stop striving; it invites you to a time of tranquility and silence. It will open the space to consider how winter prepares us for the other seasons of our lives, to rest in deep quietude, to be held by the stillness of the prairie.

Conversations about the season, walks on the prairie, a long winter’s nap, art, movement, journaling, great meals and warm beds will all be a part of what you can expect when you arrive. A renewed connection to yourself and to nature is what you can expect to take with you when you leave.

Facilitated by Amy Alstad and Pam Shellberg

Dates & Times

January 10-11, 2025
Arrive between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm on January 10th to check into your room. The retreat will conclude at 4:00 pm on Saturday, January 11th.

Cost

$245/person
$200/person early bird special if you register by Nov. 29, 2024

The cost of the retreat includes program, meals (Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and Saturday lunch) and overnight room.

Register

The retreat is full. If you are interested in joining our waiting list, please contact Pam Shellberg at pshellberg@holywisdommonastery.org.

Cancellation policy – If you register but must cancel your registration, you may receive a 75% refund up until Dec. 29th. After that, a 50% refund is available.

Seasonal Retreats

Three more seasonal retreats will be offered in 2025. Like Winter Rest, they will open spaces where each different season can offer its unique wisdom to us in the changing seasons of our lives. Each retreat is a two-day, one-night experience at Holy Wisdom with cozy accommodations, delicious meals, spacious time periods for solitude, reading and rest and contemplative conversations with other retreatants. There will also be a variety of opportunities to explore the prairies and the season and discover their gifts for you.

• Spring Emergence – April 2-3, 2025 (W/Th)
• Summer Plentitude – July 11-12, 2025 (F/Sa)
• Fall Fallowing – November 21-22, 2025 (F/Sa)

More information and registration coming soon for these upcoming retreats.