Group Options
Meeting spaces are available for groups of 5-35 on a one-time or ongoing basis.
When you make your reservation, we will choose a main meeting space based on your group size and needs.
However, the remainder of the public areas and grounds are also available to you
for smaller group sessions and private reflection.
Our Retreat House and Grounds are appropriate for these and similar gatherings:
- Days of prayer
- Staff days of reflection
- Continuing prayer groups
- Interfaith prayer groups
- Bible study
- Peace & Justice groups
- Environmental groups
- Youth & Confirmation groups
- Moms’ groups
- Book clubs
- Writers, photographers, and other artists
Other interests and ideas? We are happy to work with you. Please Contact Us for arrangements.
See our Facilities Page for descriptions of spaces available to you.
Group days of prayer may be focused on types of prayer,
scripture passages, scriptural themes, a labyrinth, a particular image or icon,
or whatever may be meaningful to your group.
Come with your church or school staff, your planning team,
or with persons of a similar ministry or justice work, to hear more deeply from
one another and discern a group direction.
Plan a regular time to pray with other moms, dads, parents,
caregivers, ministers or friends while appreciating a quiet environment and the gift of group prayer.
Pray with persons of other faiths who live in the same world you do,
struggle with similar issues or challenges at home, in the neighborhood, and across the globe.
Come with your group to study scripture in community,
using a chosen study bible or program, while considering what this study means as you live out everyday life.
Meet at the Retreat House with your local peace and justice chapter,
or create your group based on a shared commitment to learning and working for peace and justice.
Schedule regular meetings or and in-depth session on an
aspect of the Care for Creation to which your group is committed, or about which the group wishes to know more.
Plan a daytime retreat or an evening of reflection for your church
youth group or for young people preparing for a sacramental commitment. Your facilitator or ours.
Moms of particular age-groups of children, or children with special needs,
benefit from shared conversation with other moms who are walking this pathway. The wisdom is in the group.
Choose the books, set the common ground for conversation,
and share your impressions, learning, questions and challenges with others reading the same book.
Gather with other artists, bring the tools of your art, samples, tips,
and experiences, for a dedicated time to do art and enjoy the art and experience of others.