Keeping Sabbath: Clergy Retreat

Sabbath is not a reward for finishing our work; it is the ground of our being, the rhythm that restores us, and the gift God offers to weary leaders who spend their days tending others. In this three‑day retreat, poet‑pastor Steve Garnaas‑Holmes guides clergy into a deeper experience of Sabbath as rest, renewal, and resistance to the relentless pace of ministry.

Through gentle teaching, contemplative prayer, silence, and reflective conversation, participants will explore Sabbath as:

A spiritual practice that reconnects us with God’s delight

A healing rhythm that honors our bodies, emotions, and limits

A countercultural stance that frees us from productivity‑driven identity

A communal gift that strengthens our ministry and the communities we serve

Steve’s warm presence and contemplative wisdom create a safe, spacious environment where clergy can breathe deeply, listen inwardly, and rediscover the joy of simply being. The retreat includes guided reflections, optional spiritual practices, time outdoors on the grounds of Rolling Ridge, and ample quiet for rest.

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COSTS:

* Full-time overnight = $299 includes all programming, two overnights in a single room, and seven meals. (Tuesday lunch to Thursday lunch with the option "to go" or eat in)

* Commuter = $199 includes all programming and five meals. (Tuesday lunch and dinner, Wednesday lunch and dinner, Thursday lunch)  

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Plan on arriving by 12 noon on Tuesday, April 13th. The retreat will conclude after lunch on Thursday, April 15th. No part-time rates available.