A Directed Retreat:
Encouraging the nurture
of a listening heart
March 17-19, 2015
Linwood Spiritual Center
Rhinebeck, New York
“And don’t we all, with fierce hunger, crave a space of deep listening—full of quiet darkness and stars,
until finally we hear a syllable of God echoing in the cave of our hearts.” – Macrina Wiederkehr
Cost: $150.00 per person (includes $50 non-refundable deposit)
meals Tuesday lunch through Thursday lunch
two-nights single occupancy lodging
Guides: Ellen Ratmeyer, ordained Elder, and Spiritual Director
Ella Campbell, ordained Elder, and Spiritual Director
Arlene Wilhelm, Retired Minister of Word and Sacrament and Spiritual Director
Reformed Church in America
To retreat is to step outside our normal lives in order to reflect on where we have been and where we might be going; to catch a glimpse of how we might live differently; and to listen for the still, small voice of God.
During the retreat, there will be daily opportunity for meeting with a spiritual director to reflect on God’s presence and movement in one’s life as revealed in prayer, the events and relationships in one’s life, and the response to God that is being made by the retreatant. The director may offer suggestions for spiritual practices, Scripture, or other resources to support and deepen an awareness of and response to God.
There will be space during the retreat for silence (including some of the meals).
Rest will be honored…Renewal encouraged
To register, complete the attached form and mail to Linwood Spiritual Center, 50 Linwood Road, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 along with $50 deposit (balance to be paid on arrival). Deadline to register is February 15, 2015.
Arrive at Linwood Spiritual Center on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 by 11:00 am. The retreat begins at 11:30 with welcome and introductions before lunch at noon. The retreat ends after lunch on Thursday, March 19, 2015. For more information contact Ellen Ratmeyer, , 518-767-2686 or cell: 973-951-8176.
REGISTRATION FORM
A DIRECTED RETREAT:
ENCOURAGING THE NUTURE OF A LISTENING HEART
March 17-19, 2015
Please register me for the March 17-19, 2015 Directed Retreat.
Enclosed is my check in the amount of $50.00 (non-refundable/non-transferable deposit).
Make check payable to LINWOOD SPIRITUAL CENTER
Balance of $100 is payable on arrival to Linwood Spiritual Center
(suggested donation of $50 for spiritual director is payable on departure)
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Program Title A Directed Retreat: Encouraging the Nurture of a Listening Heart
Date: March 17-19, 2015 Deposit $50.00
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For inquiries regarding reservations contact:
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Linwood Spiritual Center
(845) 876-4178 Ext. 301 or fax (845) 876-1920
Office hours: Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
For directions to Linwood Spiritual Center: http://linwoodspiritualctr.org/
Schedule
Encouraging the nurture of a listening heart
March 17-19, 2015
Tuesday
11:00 am Arrival and settling in
11:30 am Welcome and introductions (gather in meeting room on first floor)
12:00 noon Lunch
1:00 pm Opening worship/ Beginning retreat
2:00 pm Meeting spiritual directors
2:30 pm Entering the silence – free time
4:00 pm Walking the Labyrinth (weather permitting)
6:00 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Evening prayers
Wednesday
7:00 – 8:30 Breakfast on your own (silence with music)
9:00 Morning prayers
(spiritual direction will be offered throughout the day)
12:00 Lunch (silence with music)
5:15 pm Liturgy in Chapel with communion (pending)
6:00 pm Dinner (in silence)
7:30 Evening prayers
Thursday
7:00 - 8:30 Breakfast on your own (silence with music)
(Meeting with spiritual directors if desired)
11:00 am Closing reflections and communion
12:00 noon Lunch and departure