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THE CONTEMPLATIVE EYE
A retreat exploring presence, invitation and seeing
Sunday, May 10-Thursday, May 14, 2026
“In cultivating photography as a contemplative practice, the camera becomes a way to develop our ability to see more deeply, clearly, and truly, beneath the surface realities of the world around us and into the sacred presence shimmering in the world.”
- Christine Valters Paintner
This is a retreat that uses our phone camera as a form of
meditation, a way of bringing ourselves into presence,
an opportunity to learn about and respond to
the invitations of grace that are being offered to us always.
Bring your cellphone and we will explore the wonderful possibilities that your phone
camera holds as an ever-ready contemplative, reflective tool.
This 4 day retreat will be both spacious and directed, with periods of silence and conscious conversation as we rest in the beauty and invitation of Rivendell Lodge and Bowen Island.
Spirit stands still for the photographer it has chosen.
- Minor White
This retreat provides space to rest, reflect, 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 simple meals.
Cost: $80/day for food and facilitation, plus what you can give generously for your accommodation.
Leadership: Cherie Westmoreland
registration@rivendellretreat.org
Cost: $320 ($80/day) for food and facilitation, PLUS + what you can give generously for your accommodation. (it costs us aprox $75/per room per night to run our facility). When you come to Rivendell for your retreat, you can pay by cheque, cash or e-transfer atbooking@rivendellretreat.org.
Registration Fee: A $20 non-refundable registration fee is taken at time of registration.
Registration will open on Feb 10 at 10am
THE CONTEMPLATIVE EYE
A retreat exploring presence, invitation and seeing
Sunday, May 10-Thursday, May 14, 2026
“In cultivating photography as a contemplative practice, the camera becomes a way to develop our ability to see more deeply, clearly, and truly, beneath the surface realities of the world around us and into the sacred presence shimmering in the world.”
- Christine Valters Paintner
This is a retreat that uses our phone camera as a form of
meditation, a way of bringing ourselves into presence,
an opportunity to learn about and respond to
the invitations of grace that are being offered to us always.
Bring your cellphone and we will explore the wonderful possibilities that your phone
camera holds as an ever-ready contemplative, reflective tool.
This 4 day retreat will be both spacious and directed, with periods of silence and conscious conversation as we rest in the beauty and invitation of Rivendell Lodge and Bowen Island.
Spirit stands still for the photographer it has chosen.
- Minor White
This retreat provides space to rest, reflect, 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 simple meals.
Cost: $80/day for food and facilitation, plus what you can give generously for your accommodation.
Leadership: Cherie Westmoreland
registration@rivendellretreat.org
Cost: $320 ($80/day) for food and facilitation, PLUS + what you can give generously for your accommodation. (it costs us aprox $75/per room per night to run our facility). When you come to Rivendell for your retreat, you can pay by cheque, cash or e-transfer atbooking@rivendellretreat.org.
Registration Fee: A $20 non-refundable registration fee is taken at time of registration.
Registration will open on Feb 10 at 10am