Corresponding to the Church calendar, The Abbey's seasonal retreats offer Christian leaders and laity sacred space to simply be with God in the midst of the many demands of life and ministry. Each half-day retreat includes a brief time of guided group teaching, worship, and opportunities for individual spiritual direction, with the majority of the day left largely unscheduled to allow time for rest, reflection, and encountering God. 

Advent Retreats for Pastors & Faith Leaders

And may we set our distractions aside, making space to hear your voice,

and only then setting about our work,

To be the hands and feet of Christ in a worried world.

Amen.

from a litany by Fran Pratt

Registration is now open for our 2024 Advent retreats in Colorado Springs (Nov. 11) , Golden (Nov. 13), Ft . More info & registration forms can be found at the links below. Register now! Space is limited and our seasonal retreats consistently sell out.

Find Rest in Expectant Longing

Every year, we offer a retreat for you as a faith leader to enter into the expectant longing of Advent. It is an opportunity to engage in rest & receptivity before you lead your congregation, staff, community, family, or organization through the season. If you are someone who holds prayerful, caring space for others, this is a retreat where prayerful, caring space will be held for you.

Please share this invitation with your staff, other leaders, and friends who may be longing for an experience like this! Space is limited and our seasonal retreats consistently sell out.

Colorado Springs Advent Retreat

Monday, November 11, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Benet Hill Monastery

3190 Benet Ln., Colorado Springs, CO 80921

$75 includes admission, snacks and drinks during the day, an optional 30-minute session of spiritual direction with a trained , Christian spiritual director (availability is limited) and weekly prompts & resources sent to you for continued reflection throughout the Advent season. New this year: please bring your own sack lunch.

Golden Advent Retreat

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

The Stone House at Mother Cabrini Shrine

20189 Cabrini Blvd, Golden, CO

Exit #259 from I-70 West
 

$75 includes admission, snacks and drinks during the day, an optional 30-minute session of spiritual direction with a trained , Christian spiritual director (availability is limited) and weekly prompts & resources sent to you for continued reflection throughout the Advent season. New this year: please bring your own sack lunch.

This retreat has sold out.

Please join us in Colorado Springs or Fort Collins. You can also add your name to the waiting list for Golden, below.

Ft. Collins Advent Retreat

Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Two Rivers Church

201 Whedbee Street, Ft. Collins, CO 80524

$75 includes admission, snacks and drinks during the day, an optional 30-minute session of spiritual direction with a trained , Christian spiritual director (availability is limited) and weekly prompts & resources sent to you for continued reflection throughout the Advent season. New this year: please bring your own sack lunch.