The following retreats and workshops will be offered at Heart’s Rest during the coming months:

In addition to hosting workshops and retreats, the facilities at Heart’s Rest are available for persons on private retreat, whether they come as individuals or as part of a group.  We will work with individuals or groups to design a program that meets their specific needs.  Our intention for the work is that your time at Heart’s Rest will be an opportunity to come to rest in your heart, and then open to bringing together your intellect and your spirit in a new and radically receptive place.

In general, we support individuals on retreat through spiritual companioning (link) or coaching (link); we support groups through a complete retreat curriculum tailored for the needs of the group.

As part of the integration of body and soul, we invite all persons on extended retreat at Heart’s Rest to participate in the physical life of the Centre.  This may mean pulling weeds in the meditation garden, picking vegetables, or tending the labyrinth.  We generally encourage retreatants to consider giving an hour a day “back to the land” in thanksgiving for the beauty and food it gives us.

Individual Retreat

In general, persons on individual retreat are housed in the Hermitage. Individuals can choose to have a self-directed retreat—spending their days on their own—or can request daily spiritual companioning (link here). Spiritual direction can help the retreatant identify their heart’s desire for their retreat, and assist in navigating the inevitable rapids and shoals.  If requested, .

For available dates and rates, see the Hermitage for Retreats.

PLEASE NOTE:  FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY SHOULD NOT PREVENT ANYONE FROM PARTICIPATING IN HEART’S REST’S SERVICES.  Limited scholarships are available; please contact us to find out more.

Group retreats

Heart’s Rest is also available for group retreats.  Depending on the size of the group, participants can be housed entirely or in part at Heart’s Rest; Heart’s Rest will arrange housing and meals as required. Heart’s Rest staff can develop and provide retreat leadership, or groups can bring their own facilitator.  For more information on dates, rates, and content, please contact us directly.