Upcoming 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 $80.00 per day to cover food, basic costs and facilitation. You add to that amount what you can afford per night for your accommodation. When you come 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 pre year to attend; this helps accomodate all who are interested. Thanks for your understanding.

HERMITAGE RETREATS

New offerings for 2025:  

3 day silent retreats at Rivendell’s Hermitage Site 

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.

Cost: $240 ($80/day) for food and facilitation PLUS what you can give generously for your private cabin accomodation. (It costs us Aprox $75/night to run our facility).

July 24-27- Registrations open April 24 at 10:00 am.  Leadership:  Kathi Bentall and Denise Haskett

JULY 24-27th is now full

August 14-17 - Registrations open May 14, at 10:00 am. Leadership:  Nancy Talbot and Sharon Brain 

AUGUST 14-17 is now full

September 18-21- Registrations open June 18 at 10:00 am Leadership Kathi Bentall and Melissa Rahme 

October 16-19 - Registrations open July 16 at 10:00 am Leadership: Nancy Talbot and Sharon Brain

June 5-8th, 3 day Silent Retreat

A silent retreat provides space to rest, pray, be in nature and deepen your spiritual journey. While on Retreat at Rivendell you will be provided with: your own room with private washroom, either with a shower or tub, all linens, and healthy yet simple meals.

After an introduction to silence on the first evening, you are invited to shape the day as you are led. Spiritual Direction is offered daily, and there is a group gathering at 5pm.

Meals are shared in silence.

These retreats are individually directed, and the themes for our daily gatherings emerge from the group.

Leadership for the silent retreats is organized by Kathi Bentall and Margaret McAvity, both spiritual directors and experienced retreat leaders.

Cost: $80/day for food and facilitation, + what you can give generously for your accommodation.

THIS RETREAT and waitlist are now full, we hope you are able to find a retreat in the future to attend.

We ask that you choose one retreat per year to attend, this helps accomodate all who are interested, thanks for your understanding.

Aug 15-24, 9 day Silent Retreat

A silent retreat provides space to rest, pray, be in nature and deepen your spiritual journey. While on Retreat at Rivendell you will be provided with: your own room with private washroom, either with a shower or tub, all linens, and healthy yet simple meals.

After an introduction to silence on the first evening, you are invited to shape the day as you are led. Spiritual Direction is offered daily, and there is a group gathering at 5pm.

Meals are shared in silence.

These retreats are individually directed, and the themes for our daily gatherings emerge from the group.

Leadership for the silent retreats is organized by Kathi Bentall and Margaret McAvity, both spiritual directors and experienced retreat leaders.

We ask you to participate in a 3 day silent retreat before attending the 8 day.  

Cost: $80/day for food and facilitation, + what you can give generously for your accommodation.

Oct 16-19, 3 day Silent Retreat

A silent retreat provides space to rest, pray, be in nature and deepen your spiritual journey. While on Retreat at Rivendell you will be provided with: your own room with private washroom, either with a shower or tub, all linens, and healthy yet simple meals.

After an introduction to silence on the first evening, you are invited to shape the day as you are led. Spiritual Direction is offered daily, and there is a group gathering at 5pm.

Meals are shared in silence.

These retreats are individually directed, and the themes for our daily gatherings emerge from the group.

Leadership for the silent retreats is organized by Kathi Bentall and Margaret McAvity, both spiritual directors and experienced retreat leaders.

Cost: $80/day for food and facilitation, + what you can give generously for your accommodation.

Registration for this retreat will open July 16th at 10am

We ask that you choose one retreat per year to attend, this helps accomodate all who are interested, thanks for your understanding.

Nov 7-16th, 9 day Silent Retreat

A silent retreat provides space to rest, pray, be in nature and deepen your spiritual journey. While on Retreat at Rivendell you will be provided with: your own room with private washroom, either with a shower or tub, all linens, and healthy yet simple meals.

After an introduction to silence on the first evening, you are invited to shape the day as you are led. Spiritual Direction is offered daily, and there is a group gathering at 5pm.

Meals are shared in silence.

These retreats are individually directed, and the themes for our daily gatherings emerge from the group.

Leadership for the silent retreats is organized by Kathi Bentall and Margaret McAvity, both spiritual directors and experienced retreat leaders.

We ask you to participate in a 3 day silent retreat before attending the 8 day.  

Cost: $80/day for food and facilitation, + what you can give generously for your accommodation.

Registration for this retreat will open on Sept 3rd, at 10am