


9 Day Silent retreat [Feb 6-16th, 2026]
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 9 day.
Cost: $80/day for food and facilitation, + what you can give generously for your accommodation.
Arrival: Feb 6 after 3pm, Departure Feb 16th by 12 noon.
Retreat Cost: $720 ($80/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.
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 9 day.
Cost: $80/day for food and facilitation, + what you can give generously for your accommodation.
Arrival: Feb 6 after 3pm, Departure Feb 16th by 12 noon.
Retreat Cost: $720 ($80/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.