Rivendell Retreats
Stepping into silence is stepping away from all that distracts us so we can listen more deeply to the Spirit. In the deep silence we can rest, see more clearly that which is important, and simply be in the presence of the Holy.
Programmed Retreats
Guided Silent Retreats and Retreats on specific themes are regularly held at Rivendell Lodge led by members of the Rivendell Community and partner groups.
Rivendell is committed to making these retreats financially accessible. We ask for a minimum of $100 per day to cover food, basic costs and facilitation.You add to that amount what you can afford per night for your accommodation (This does not apply to Holy Week). Payment for your retreat can be made upon your arrival to Rivendell for your retreat, you can pay by cheque, cash or e-transfer at booking@rivendellretreat.org.
We ask that you choose one retreat per year to attend; this helps accommodate all who are interested. Thanks for your understanding.
Registration opens aprox. 3 months before the start date of the retreat, and the specific date will be indicated on each retreat tab.
There is a $20 non refundable registration feethat will appear at the end of registering, this payment can be made by a credit card using paypal. You do not need to have paypal account there is an option to pay by credit card
If you have any questions please email: registration@rivendellretreat.org
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New offerings for 2026: 3 day silent retreats at Rivendell’s Hermitage Site
October 22-25 - Registrations open July 22at 10:00
Leadership: Nancy Talbot and Sharon Brain
A silent retreat provides space to rest, pray, be in nature and deepen your spiritual journey. These particular retreats are an opportunity to experience silence at the Forest House of Prayer. Please read about the hermitage site on this web site to determine whether this is an appropriate retreat space for you. You will be staying in one of our small cabins nestled in the trees. The cabins are non-serviced but you have access to the main house with living room, kitchen, full bathrooms and a gathering space in the loft. You need to bring your own bedding and towels. Healthy yet simple meals will be provided. This is an opportunity to experience the hermitage along with a small group of 5 retreatants and 2 directors. The dates, registration details and directors are listed below.
The format for this retreat is similar to what is offered at the lodge. Following an introduction to silence on the first evening, you are invited to shape the day as you are led. Spiritual Direction is offered daily, there is a group gathering at 5pm and meals are shared in silence. These retreats are individually directed, and the themes for our daily gatherings emerge from the group.
Retreat Cost: $300 ($100/day) for food and facilitation PLUS what you can give generously for your private cabin accommodation. (It costs us aprox. $75/night to run our facility). When you come to Rivendell for your retreat, you can pay by cheque, cash or e-transfer at booking@rivendellretreat.org.
Registration Fee: A $20 non-refundable registration fee is taken at time of registration.