Retreat 3 Embodied Pathways for Deepening Spiritual Senses

Possibilities for Wholeness in Life’s Press: 

Spiritual Practices Engaging the Heart, Mind, & Body

with Debra Paxton-Buursma, Phd 

Spiritual Companion for Individuals & Gathering Souls, Retreats, & Consultations

Feeling the press of life’s distractions and divisions? Join Debra for 1, 2 or 3 retreats exploring wholeness and integration of heart, mind, and body in the soulful context of The Hermitage (Three Rivers, Michigan). We will nurture spiritual awakening and deepening through contemplative conversations, silence and gentle practices using scripture, nature and the creative arts (story, poetry, visual arts, & music). Come as you are (with or without art experience) and be welcomed into this grace-filled slow space for hearing, healing and wholeness. Each retreat begins  Friday with supper at 5:30 and concludes Saturday at 4:00. Feel free to come as early as 4:00 and leave by Sunday morning (see below for Saturday evening stay). 

We will be joined by Jo-Ann VanReeuwyk, my good friend, fellow colleague and artist. Jo-Ann wil gallery some of her work at the Hermitage over the months of our retreats and support gentle exploration of creative spiritual practices. As a former art education professor, Jo-Ann brings gentle wisdom and soulful care into every space she enters. 

Cost: $200.00 Includes:

 1 Overnight stay at The Hermitage Spiritual Retreat Center

Friday supper, Saturday breakfast, lunch & snacks

Retreat facilitation, materials, guided & independent experiences

Additional Saturday Night Possibility: Supper, breakfast & lodging

For an additional $75 (leave by or before noon on Sunday)

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Retreat 3 Embodied Pathways for Deepening Spiritual Senses

April 24 & 25

Come, bring your beloved body.

Celebrate the beautiful design of you in sacred relationship with the world. Centering activities invite you to explore how your embodied senses open you to ever-expanding Divine revelation. Unfurl with wonder and delight in the dynamic move and mystery of Divine Love through grace-filled, guided and independent practices of slow attention, gentle enfolding, and celebration through music, food, nature, image, conversation and solitude.

(Dates and information for Retreat 1 Hope’s Hold on the Heart)

(Dates and information for Retreat 2 Mindful Spiritual Imagination with Word and Watercolor)

Cost: $200.00 Includes:

• 1 Overnight stay at The Hermitage Spiritual Retreat Center
• Meals: Friday supper, Saturday breakfast, lunch & snacks
• Retreat facilitation, materials, guided & independent experiences
• Additional Saturday Night Possibility: Supper, breakfast & lodging — an additional $75 (leave by or before noon on Sunday)

Want to speak with Debra about the retreat, please reach out: debrapaxbuursma@gmail.com

To register, please fill in the registration request form and note in the comments that you are registering for Debra’s retreat. (please pay once you receive confirmation since space is limited to 15)