Silent 9-Day Retreat: Intensive I, Intensive II, and Post-Intensive Tracks

Come rest in silence with other contemplative companions, away from the busyness of daily life, and allow the mind, body, and spirit to surrender to God’s presence and action within.

Learn more about our Centering Prayer Retreats.

This retreat offers three tracks simultaneously: Intensive I, Intensive II, and Post Intensive. If this is your first Centering Prayer retreat of this length, we suggest you choose Intensive I. All tracks may be repeated.

Intensive I and II: There will be 3 sets of two 30-minute periods of Centering Prayer daily and 2 sessions of watching video talks from Fr. Thomas Keating’s Spiritual Journey series with optional discussion.

Post-Intensive: There will be 3 sets of two 30-minute periods plus two additional 30-minute periods of Centering Prayer daily.

Lectio Divina and a contemplative Eucharist will be offered daily for everyone, as well as optional soul-friending with staff.

The retreat will be facilitated by Contemplative Outreach staff.

Pre-requisite: A daily practice of centering prayer for 6 months or longer.

If your financial situation prevents you from attending one of our retreats, we encourage you to apply for financial assistance. Learn more