There is in us an instinct for newness, for renewal, for a liberation of creative power. We seek to awaken in ourselves a force that changes our lives from within. And the same instinct tells us that this change is a recovery of that which is deepest, most original, most personal in ourselves                             -Thomas Merton          



Courage To Teach And Lead Retreat Series



October 12, 2022 :                           We Teach Who We Are
(9:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

February 8, 2023 :                           Indoor Blooming - Dormancy and Renewal
(9:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

May 10, 2023 :                                  Embracing The Power of Paradox
(9:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

August 9,10, 2023 :                        Living With Abundance and Gratitude
(9:00 AM Wednesday – 12 pm Thursday)
               In addition to the on site retreats, we will offer on-line ways to connect and reflect between sessions.   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
 Location:  Mount Olivet Retreat Center, Farmington, MN

Cost:   $1000.00 for the series of four retreats includes lodging, meals, materials and facilitation. Because of a grant from the McFarland Family Foundation, educators who aren’t able to secure funds through their district can attend the entire series of four retreats for $200.00.


Credit:      Graduate credit from Hamline University is available for additional cost. 
​                   Continuing Education Units are available for no cost. 
 

              Participants register for the entire series and commit to being present for each of the four seasonal retreats. 




Customized Renewal Opportunities
We offer on-site renewal opportunities custom-crafted to address the particular needs of the adult community in schools and in work teams of other serving professionals. A seasonal retreat series, which brings together a cohort of 25 who agree to gather seasonally over one or two years, is highly successful at renewing the identity and integrity of participants. Part of our success is based on the fact that every participant freely chooses to attend; no one can be sent or required to join the group. However, we also know that there are many teachers and leaders who long for renewal and encouragement who are not able or ready to attend a full retreat series. And many principals and organizational leaders are looking for ways to support and energize their whole staff. We work with schools and organizations to create on-site retreats, off-site retreats, and workshops. If you would like to learn more, please contact us.