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Water and Silence

Following an age-old tradition for contemporary pilgrims
August 28-30, 2015
5:00 pm Friday - 3:00 pm Sunday
Still Point Mountain Retreat near Harpers Ferry WV

Gather at Still Point Mountain Retreat for Friday Vespers, followed by 7:00 pm dinner and Compline. Arrive Friday after 1:00 pm. Retreat ends following lunch on Sunday. Gathered participants will follow contemporary Prayer of the Hours, interspersed with generous time for silence and exploring the river, pond, streams, and waterfalls of Rolling Ridge’s 1400 acres of untouched natural beauty. Retreat includes six delicious home-style meals, a contemplative library and art materials.

Adjoining the Rolling Ridge Foundation Wilderness Preserve, the five bedroom Still Point Cabin sits atop a mountain rise overlooking the Shenandoah River. The retreat is led by Lindsay McLaughlin and Mary Ann Welter.

$200 shared occupancy and $225 for a single room.

Still Point is accessible by car only. We are located one hour and 40 minutes from Washington, DC, in the tip of West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. The last mile or so of road into Rolling Ridge and Still Point is gravel and mountainous.

To register, email Lindsay.rollingridge@gmail.com and request a registration form to be returned with a $75 deposit. Or call 304-724-1069.

We offer a limited amount of scholarships. Please talk to us.

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If you do not wish to register online, you may download the form and mail it to Friends of Silence, 120 Jubilee Lane, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, with $75 deposit to Friends of Silence.

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