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The dreams we have for ourselves can be ongoing revelations about who God is calling us to become. Divine revelations lead us toward Gods dream of wholeness or shalom.

Come explore with other women how your dreams are connected to the sacred fabric of wholeness that binds together God, self, community, and the world. In the process, we will all benefit from the beauty of the natural world surrounding us at this unique wilderness retreat. The retreat will be held at the beautiful Stillpoint Lodge, near Niles Cabin. Facilitators are Ann Delorey and Mindee Laumann, who lead an ongoing Women's Spirituality Group in Arlington, Virginia. The fee for the retreat is $110, and this includes one night of lodging, four meals, and the retreat materials. The deadline for registration is Oct. 12th. For more information, contact Ann at: akdelorey@yahoo.com or Mindee at Mindee62@comcast.net

The Illuminated Word:
Exploring Letter, Light and Life

2007 Artist Refuge Retreat
Sponsored by Rolling Ridge Meditative Arts
October 26-28, 2007
Friday Evening - Sunday Afternoon
Harpers Ferry, WV

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From sacred scripture to modern day poetry the word has a way of illuminating meaning for our lives. A simple word or phrase can arrest our attention and open us to new awareness and creative expression. Witness the beautiful illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages and the creative ways artists today bring together text and image.

During our retreat we will explore the power of the word, allowing it to shed light on our lives. Through various creative exercises including writing, decorative lettering, and visual pattern and representation, we will delight in the illumination of God’s mystery that we are for each other.

Please bring a particular verse or poem that means a lot to you to share with the group.

Participants are welcome to arrive at the Retreat House between 5 and 7 pm on Friday night. Dinner will be served at 6:30. The retreat will conclude with lunch on Sunday.

Cost for the weekend is $100 (which includes materials, lodging, and meals). Space is limited. Please send a $25 deposit (or the full amount) to reserve your space. Checks should be made out to RRSRC and mailed to RRSRC, c/o Mar 07 Med Arts, 120 Jubilee Lane, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425. Registrations should include any dietary or special needs.

The retreat will be led by Trish Stefanik, Mary Watters, and Linda DeGraf. For more information and to register see www.rollingridge.net or call / email Trish Stefanik at 304-724-1069 / tstefanik@aol.com.

View or print PDF version of retreat flyer, and help us spread the word about the retreat.

Throughout his ministry, Jesus regularly took time to withdraw to a quiet place, to reflect and pray.

Retreat and rest is vital, and yet busy schedules often prevent us from setting aside the time we need.

We invite you to join us on the second Monday of each month for "A Day Away," a Sabbath day especially set aside for pastors and church leaders at Rolling Ridge Study Retreat Community.

 

We will gather at the Retreat House at 10:00 a.m. for brief input, followed by your own time for prayer and reflection. Lunch will be served at noon. Retreatants may choose to leave at 1:00, or stay until 4:00 to hike the trails, sit quietly in the Meditation Shelter, get creative in the Art Cottage, or settle into a room to journal, rest or pray.

Second Mondays

"A Day Away" for pastors and church leaders will take place the second Monday of each month. The day is offered at no cost to attendees. Donations are accepted. Join us as often as you wish!

RSVP

Please let us know you will be attending by calling 304-724-6653 or emailing us at community@rollingridge.net. But if you forget to let us know in advance, come anyway!

About Rolling Ridge

Rolling Ridge Study Retreat Community is a non-profit, ecumenical retreat center, begun in 1986. It is located on 1400 acres of wilderness land in the Blue Ridge mountains. Facilities include a Retreat House, Meditation Shelter, and an Art Cottage.

Private Retreats

In addition, the Retreat House is frequently available during the week for private retreats. Please call the staff community at 304-724-6653 to schedule a time.

Directions

From Charles Town or Martinsburg: Go east on Route 9. After crossing the Shenandoah River, go one mile and then turn right on Mission Road. Go 6.3 miles, and turn left at the Rolling Ridge sign onto the gravel road (still called Mission Road). Go one mile and turn right at the intersection, following Mission Road. Go .3 miles and turn left at Christ Church Road, following the signs for Retreat House.

We would like to invite you to join with the Rolling Ridge staff community for our annual work day retreat this labor day.

Can work together be a retreat?

We think so. That's why we often end this day of shared work with more energy and joy than when we began. As we work through the day, we are restored with good conversations, reconnection with others who love this land, a simple shared meal from the Rolling Ridge garden, singing together in the meditation shelter, and the delight of stretching and moving our bodies in new ways.

Shared work can be prayer together and a time that renews our soul. Join us at the Retreat House for this special day. Bring your work gloves and boots, and don't forget a joyful heart. We will provide a retreat house that needs to be cleaned, trails that need to be cleared, fire wood that needs to be cut, and land that needs to be loved.

Invite your friends. Please let us know if you are planning to come. You can call or e-mail us at the address given below.