Still Waters Retreats
Guided Personal Retreats

Take a day to disconnect from the digital world

and all the demands of life, and intentionally

engage with the Holy Spirit

Open Dates:

Jan 24 in Carlton, Oregon

March 21 in Mt. Angel, Oregon

April 11 in Mt. Angel, Oregon

All Still Waters Retreats meet from 10 am to 3 pm

Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest" (Matt 11).

How? What does this look like?

"Coming to Jesus" takes many forms. It is a salvation moment. It is a prayer for urgent help or deliverance. It is a daily sit-down for discussion and another step in transformation.

It is also taking a step away from the normal rhythms of life and to a place of solitude and quiet for deeper communion and listening.

Still Waters Retreats are based on this call of Jesus and the reality of Psalm 23, where we learn that our Shepherd leads us beside still waters and restores our souls. The Retreats follow the example of Jesus, who pulled away from even His closest friends to find solitude with the Father.

In our world of constant connection, FOMO, and unceasing motion, it is critical for the well-being of our souls that we connect with God in an "other" way and place where we have space and time to be still and know that He is God - not our watches or socials or calendar or ... or ... or.

As one recent participant in a Still Waters Retreat said, "If I wanted to heal my body, I would go to the spa. This [Still Waters Retreat] is to heal my soul."

How do I know if my soul needs healing, or even quieting?

Your soul may need attention if you ...

Are exhausted, and a day off (or even a vacation) doesn't help
Need to make a big decision and need God's guidance
Haven't heard God's voice in a while
Are wondering if "peace" and "abundant life" are pipe dreams
Carry pain that is calling out for forgiveness
Feel pulled in too many directions
Can't breathe when you think of all the things you expect yourself to do
Can't remember the last time you talked to God about your own soul rather than your ministry
Struggle to be still or quiet with God
Have not had an extended time of quiet in God's presence for a while

No, a retreat won't fix these. There is not a "fix" outside of ongoing time with God, alone and with others, focused on your soul instead of your ministry. A Still Waters Retreat could be just what you need to start resetting your rhythms to incorporate more time for Jesus to work in you.

Consider bringing your ministry team, or scheduling a private retreat just for your group

Still Waters Retreats

A Day at a SWR

The one-day events begin at 10 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.

We meet at a location full of natural beauty with lots of options for retreatants to find places of solitude - monasteries are some of our favorite places

We begin with some introductions, then coaching on what a personal retreat is and is for - and what to do during solitude time

We get a lay of the land, so we know where on the grounds to look for solitude, where the hiking trails are, etc.

Then, we settle in to listen together to the Holy Spirit in a passage of scripture

Next, we disburse for at least a couple of hours of solitude - and those who can fast lunch do so

Then we come back to reflect on our experience and learn from one another

We conclude with another scripture listening experience and some personal and group reflection, then prayer

Bring a paper Bible, paper journal, and a pen, and turn off your phone

Join us for a day of breathing, listening, and be-ing with God.

Choose a date:
Jan 24 in Carlton, Oregon