An invitation into the heart of Christmas
In a chaotic time, the Illuminated retreat will offer a space of elegant simplicity. Intertwining reflection, art, music, and community, this four-week online retreat provides a distinctive opportunity to journey through Advent and Christmas in contemplation and conversation with others along the way.
This online retreat is not about adding one more thing to your holiday schedule. It is about helping you find spaces for reflection that draw you deep into a season that shimmers with mystery and possibility.
Here's what you get
You will receive three emails each week (Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday), plus emails for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. These emails will feature written reflections, questions, and blessings by Jan, along with artwork she has created for your Advent journey.
Music from Garrison Doles will weave through the retreat, drawing you deep into the gifts of this season with his original songs and reflective instrumental pieces.
An optional discussion forum will be available for you to participate in as much or as little as you'd like, as it fits for you. The forum is a space where you can offer responses and engage others during the retreat. Jan will host the forum and the conversation that will take place there.
Cost for this Advent retreat
Individuals: $90 USD
Groups: We are delighted to offer discounts for groups and congregations. For a group of 8 or more, the rate is $60 USD per person. For congregations: With a group of 25-50, the Illuminated Retreat is available for a flat fee of $1000 USD (and we have a very flexible definition of “congregation”!). If you have more than 50 participants, it's simply an additional $20 per person.
Gifts: Gift registrations will be available again this year!
Additional retreat details coming this fall.