The Society of Saint John the Evangelist

Take a Retreat With Us at Emery House

Sue EavesDuring the retreat, I saw and heard real healing taking place in the opening hearts of those who had had some bad experiences with religion and folks who had had more than they could bear of suffering. I remember looking round the room at one point and thinking that these were deeply thirsty people taking a very long and refreshing drink, making sure they did not spill a drop (me too!).

 

—The Rev. Sue Eaves
St. Thomas', Richmond, VA

 


Taking time away from the demands of everyday life, to be quiet, to pray, to worship, to read, rest, and relax, allows us to refocus our lives on what is most important to us. Some people come on retreat at moments of transition, when they feel the need for particular discernment. Others come on retreat simply to refresh and renew their spirit. Our relationship with God, like all relationships, needs attention and care to grow. Times of retreat allow us to turn our whole selves to God, to listen and be attentive to the voice of God. Many people experience retreats as times when God seems particularly near.

Emery House will be open for retreats:

Tuesday 7 September 2010 -- Sunday 26 June 2011

Nourishing the Soul: Individual Self-Directed Retreats

Guests who desire a time of reflection and the opportunity to join the Brothers in worship and silence may choose to visit Emery House for a self-directed retreat.
The 6 Coburn Hermitages (in the meadow at foot of Emery Lane) will be available.
Please note: These retreats are unstructured and do not normally include spiritual direction from a member of the Community.

Most weekdays and weekends are available for individual self-directed retreats.

Suggested fees for an Individual Self-Directed Retreat:
$100.00 per person per night with three meals
($50.00 for full-time students)

Please see a note concerning suggested fees below

Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of a non-transferable / non-refundable deposit equal to 50% of your total fee.

Accommodations are generally available from 4:00 pm Tuesdays through midday on Sundays.


Please note: Emery House is closed on Mondays for the brothers’ Sabbath and will be closed to guests at the following times:

Tuesday 23 – Sunday 28 November 2010
Tuesday 21 December 2010 – Sunday 2 January 2011
Tuesday 15 – Sunday 20 February 2011
Tuesday 8 – Wednesday 9 March 2011
Sunday 17 April – Sunday 1 May 2011

Because space for retreats is quite limited, we reserve the right to decline applications for retreats or to place applicants who have made a number of retreats with us in the past on a waiting list.  Brothers may also exercise discretion over admission based on other priorities.  Deposit checks will be returned to any applicants declined or placed on a waiting list.

To book a retreat, please contact Br Jonathan Maury SSJE
at (617) 876-3037, extension 11, or e-mail guestbrother@ssje.org.

A note concerning suggested fees

The suggested fees cover only a small portion of the actual expense of making our retreat facilities available and so must be subsidized by the SSJE. Since, however, we wish to make retreat time available to all who seek it, fees can be reduced by the Guest Brother in cases of financial hardship.
At the same time, we encourage and are grateful for the generosity of those able to make donations beyond the suggested fees.

 

 


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