Events at The Retreat House
Retreats
Silent retreats are a time to engage in the practice of silence alongside others. During this time you can journal, pray, walk the grounds, read, rest, or really do whatever you feel like your heart and soul need.
They will begin at 9:30am and will close with a guided practice at 12:30pm. The retreat will begin with a short time together to prepare our hearts and minds, enter the silence and then we will break the silence with a guided practice. We will not provide a group meal to close. You are welcome to bring your own lunch and remain on the grounds until 2pm.
Lectio Divina Retreat
Join us for a Sunday afternoon retreat with teaching and time that invites you to sit with the practice of Lectio Divina or sacred reading. This practice teaches us to attend to Scripture with "eyes of the heart" listening for God's personal word to you. If you have never tried it, now is a great time to learn, and we will guide you. If you are seasoned with this practice, this retreat will enrich and deepen your understanding of it.
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As part of this retreat you will receive the book Too Deep for Words by Thelma Hall to take home with you, so that you can keep diving into this practice on your own.
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Sunday, September 22nd from 12:30- 5:30pm with coffee, tea, and light snacks. Lunch will be provided at 12:30 upon arrival.
Somatic Integration
Our somatic offering for the month of August will be a workshop on integration. This will be taught by Dr. Kevin Shelby and Allison Bradsher, and it will build on the foundational pieces taught in the somatic101 workshop. You do not, however, have to have attended that in order to participate. We will be teaching and guiding you through practices that not only highlight the integration of mind, body, and emotions, but also spirit. We want to invite you to experience how somatic awareness affects your prayers, your time in Scripture, and your connection to God.
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Tuesday, August 27th 6-8pm
10981 Macon Rd Eads, TN 38028
coffee, tea, and light snacks available
Open Hours
Looking for a quiet space to read or walk or journal? Open hours are set days and times when we brew the coffee, light the fires, and open The Retreat House doors for drops-ins!
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No need to register. When you arrive, enter through the main doors facing the lake.
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Friday, September 6, 2024
Monday, September 30, 2024
10:00-2:00
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Enneagram Workshop
Join us for an Enneagram workshop taught by Britney Christie. In addition to the workshop and materials, you will receive a private coaching session with Britney to explore your unique wiring.
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Lunch, coffee, tea, and light snacks will be available.
The retreat cost is $250. (if you are in need of a ministry leader discount or a scholarship please email allison@bfrlocal.com)
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Virtual option available if needed.
Testimonial
"Moving in silence and solitude allowed me to hear my breath, listen more intently to God's word and know that He will never leave me. I'm human and sometimes my nerves and fears get the best of me, but this retreat allowed me to put the focus back on The Lord."
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-Janeen