TO REGISTER FOR AN UPCOMING IN-PERSON RETREAT
We invite you to join us for one retreat or consider creating an ongoing rhythm of solitude retreats. We will prepare the space so you can just come and be with God, the only One who can show you how to live freely and lightly.
Our retreat rhythm in 2024 is every other month in January, March, May, July, September, November. Our current scheduled retreats are:
December 8-9, 2024 (SUNDAY 3pm - MONDAY 3pm) Advent Retreat of Silence for Women (overnight) at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, IL. Registration Opens September 1, 2024. Email info@mylifeissacred.com to be added to waitlist once it is full.
March 16-17, 2025 (SUNDAY 3pm - MONDAY 3pm) Lent Retreat of Silence for Women (overnight) at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, IL. Registration Opens December 2024.
TRY ONE OF OUR SELF-GUIDED Retreat options
We are excited to announce that we have created several self-guided solitude retreat options that will be available for your personal use. You can do them wherever and whenever works for you. We will provide almost all of the components of our in-person retreats. Once you sign up you will receive a link the next day to: guided audios (slowing experience, lectio divina and short devotional teaching) as well as downloadable devotional cards and several guided experiences. We will give you guidance in how to get started and then trust God for the rest.
DescrIption of a Typical in-person Retreat Day
During each retreat day, we will gather at the beginning of our time to prepare our hearts for what God might have for us and to explain several guided solitude options. You can decide to follow the guided solitude options or follow your own promptings from God. We will come back together at the end of the day for conversation about your experience. Lunch, snacks, beverages and optional experience materials will be provided. Optional spiritual direction sessions will also be available.
All retreats are day-long experiences beginning at 8:30am and ending at 4:30pm. Registration will begin at 8am.
RETREAT LOCATION
Our in-person retreats will be at Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darian, IL. We look forward to hosting you at this peaceful space for restoration.
CARMELITE SPIRITUAL CENTER
8419 Bailey Road
Darien, IL
in-person Retreat Cost
$139 includes lunch and materials. $119 early bird rate available until 4 weeks before the retreat. Use Discount Code EARLYBIRD. You can also sign up for spiritual direction on the day of your retreat for an additional $70.
CONSIDER GETTING INTO A RHYTHM OF SOLITUDE
$595 includes 6 retreats for the price of 5 (an overall savings of $239). Must be used within a 15-month period and non-transferable.
spiritual direction AS OPTIONAL RETREAT OFFERING
Six individual spiritual direction sessions will be offered at each day retreat (approximately 50 minute sessions with either Gail or Joan). These sessions will be available on a first-come first-serve basis for an additional fee. The cost is $70. Please be sure to choose the option for the same retreat day you are planning to attend. To learn more about spiritual direction, go to that tab on this website..
OVERNIGHT ROOM ADD-ON
Rooms can be reserved for the Carmelite Spiritual Center by calling 800-431-8720 for an additional cost depending on availability before or after the retreats. Coming early and spending the night allows you an extended time with God and a slow start to your day and the beautiful campus.
WHAT TO BRING
Bible, journal and comfortable clothing and walking shoes to walk the grounds.
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR THE SOLITUDE RETREATS
Full refund will be given for cancellations made 2 weeks prior to the event. Cancellations within the two week period will be refunded except for $50 non-refundable charge upon written request. Refunds within this two week window must be requested via email and include your mailing address.
Gift Certificates
A day of retreat is a unique personal gift of set apart space with God. The fruit of the day will be a rich gift well beyond the actual retreat day.
Click below to sign up your friend and pay. All you need is their name, address and email. You do NOT need to know when they can go. Once you sign up and pay, we will send you a gift certificate you can print and wrap. The gift certificate gives your friend instructions on how to register online so we know when they are coming and at that point they can decide if they would like to add spiritual direction. They can also go to our website for more information or contact the Carmelite Spiritual Center if they would like to book a room to stay before or after the retreat.
Thanks for giving this precious gift. We promise to set the table well for them to meet with God. We join you in prayer for their time.
Upcoming IN-PERSON Retreat Schedule and Registration
Our upcoming retreats will all be at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, IL
Each Friday and Saturday of any session are identical themes and experiences. But every other month we change the theme so you are always coming back to a new piece of content and experiences. The rhythm of the day and the location will have a comfortable feel if you return.
Register up to four weeks before the retreat and use discount code EARLYBIRD to save $20.
ADDITIONAL RETREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN ONLY:
December 8-9, 2024 (SUNDAY 3pm - MONDAY 3pm) Advent Retreat of Silence for Women (overnight) at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, IL. Registration Opens September 2024. Email info@mylifeissacred.com to be added to waitlist once it is full.
March 16-17, 2025 (SUNDAY 3pm - MONDAY 3pm) Advent Retreat of Silence for Women (overnight) at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, IL. Registration Opens December 2024.
To register for one of our upcoming retreats
Retreat Calendar
Past Retreat Themes
Here’s a sampling of our past retreat themes if you are interested in us bringing Sacred. to you, your organization or your church.
March 6 OR March 7, 2015: “Coming Home”
May 1 OR May 2, 2015: “God Sized Questions”
July 10 OR July 11, 2015: “Simplicity”
August 28 OR August 29, 2015: “Unforced Rhythms of Prayer”
November 6 OR November 7, 2015: “Peace in the Midst”
January 8 OR January 9, 2016: “Lord, Tune My Heart”
March 11 OR March 12, 2016 “Walking with God”
May 6 OR May 7, 2016 “Awaken My Soul”
July 15 OR July 16, 2016 “Just Breathe!”
September 16 OR September 17, 2016 “Stand Firm”
November 18 OR November 19, 2016 “Come Away with Me”
January 13 OR January 14, 2017 “A Time to Pause”
March 3 OR March 4, 2017 “Held by God”
May 12 OR May 13, 2017 “Beloved By God”
July 21 OR July 22, 2017 – “Trusting God”
September 8 OR September 9, 2017 “Knowing God”
November 3 OR November 4, 2017 “Navigating Transitions with God”
January 12 OR January 13, 2018 “Rooted and Grounded in Love”
March 9 OR March 10, 2018 – “The Sower and The Seed”
May 18 OR May 19, 2018 – “Seeking His Wisdom”
July 27 OR July 28, 2018 – “My Heart Christ’s Home”
September 21 OR September 22, 2018 – “Invitation to Pray”
November 16 OR November 17, 2018 – “A Time for Gratitude”
January 11 OR January 12, 2019 “Yet Will I Hope!”
March 8 OR March 9, 2019 “New Morning Mercies”
May 18 OR May 19, 2019 “Listening to God”
July 26 OR July 27, 2019 “Pursuing God”
September 20 OR September 21, 2019 “Resting in God”
November 16 OR November 17, 2019 “Finding My Song in Christ”
March 2020
September 11 OR 12, 2020 “Questions God Asks”
November 6 OR 7, 2020 “Held by God”
May 21 or 22, 2021 “Rooted”
July 2021
November 2021 “Journey of Gratitude”
January 2022 “Living in Gods Belovedness”
March 2022 “Coming Home - Return of the Prodigal”
May 2022 “Tune My Heart”
July 22 OR July 23, 2022. “Resting in Gods love and Grace”
January 2023 “Choose Hope”
March 2023 - “The Seed and the Sower”
May 2023
July 2023 - “Finding Your Song in God”
September 2023 - “God Spaces - Spaces to Rest, Breathe, Listen”
November 2023 - “A Grateful Heart”
January 2024 - Virtual “Sanctuary of the Soul”
March 2024 - “Listening to God”
May 2024 -
July. 2024 - “Unforced Rhythms of Prayer”