Forest Bathing Retreat

Sorrento Centre

The experience of forest bathing, or forest therapy, is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, (literal translation to ‘Forest Bathing’), which started in the early 1980s. It is a practice of deep nature connection, of slowing down, being present to the moment and experiencing the natural world through one’s senses. As participants open …
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The Full Ignatian Spiritual Exercises Experience

Ignatius Jesuit Centre

Since 1969, Loyola House has been promoting the personally-directed Ignatian retreat. All of our programs are rooted in the methods of Ignatius and the dynamics of his Exercises. While there are alternative ways of experiencing the Spiritual Exercises, Loyola House is famous for offering them in a 40-day format. This fits well with Ignatius’ suggestions …
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Transforming Community: Leading Contemplative Spiritual Prayer Groups & Retreats

Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation Inc.

Experiences, resources, and encouragement for those called to create and lead contemplative spiritual groups and retreats for personal and social transformation Do you feel a nudge to create and lead contemplative spiritual groups and retreats? Transforming Community: Leading Contemplative Spiritual Groups & Retreats is designed to equip, encourage, and support those called to create and …
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Consumed: A Sacred Quest

Renovaré Canada

Our spirituality is who we are, and our spiritual journey is as long as the days of our lives. At the end of our lives, each of us will have spent it on something; something will have consumed us. As christians, we hope to be consumed by christ, or, as the apostle paul states, “to …
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Listing of Upcoming Directed and Private Retreats

Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre

The page in the link should have up to date information on upcoming retreats and options for directed spiritual time. Sometimes we need time away from our busy schedules to relax, pray and reflect. Come take time to refresh and renew oneself with a few quiet days at Mount Carmel. Meeting daily with a spiritual …
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