• 10 - 13 Apr 2025
  • Abiqui, New Mexico, USA

Living a Lasting Legacy: A Soul of Aging Retreat

We are all aging. How we choose to live, as we age, is up to us. Living a Lasting Legacy invites anyone, regardless of age, who yearns to show up more fully to their life; to openly explore the challenges and gifts of aging; to surrender to and be transformed by the aging process.

Experience the power and peace of the New Mexico landscape at Ghost Ranch, made famous by painter Georgia O’Keefe. It encompasses 21,000 acres of towering rock walls, vivid colors and vast skies.

Our retreat will be held at Casa De Sol on the property of Ghost Ranch.  We will have exclusive use of this Adobe home that surrounds an open courtyard.  Casa De Sol is set at the base of a multi-colored 700-foot tall cliff wall.  Some of our accommodations may be at other lodging on the property.

We will have ample time during the retreat to explore the landscape and other amenities of Ghost Ranch and the nearby Abiquiu Artist Community.

This Circle of Trust retreat is rooted in The Soul of Aging, a small-group program based on the work of Dr. Parker Palmer and The Center for Courage & Renewal. We are all aging. How we choose to live, as we age, is up to us.  Living a Lasting Legacy invites anyone, regardless of age, who yearns to show up more fully to their life; to openly explore the challenges and gifts of aging; to surrender to and be transformed by the aging process. We will create and hold a safe space in which we may seek a deeper understanding of how to age well, with dignity integrity, and joy.

During our retreat time we will also offer the experience of a Clearness Committees, a powerful discernment process from the Quaker tradition, adapted for Circle of Trust retreats.

Learn more about our January 2025 Standing at the Edge (https://couragerenewal.org/programs/standing-at-the-edge-of-life/) being held online.
  • We will have ample time during the retreat to explore the landscape and other amenities of Ghost Ranch and the nearby Abiquiu Artist Community.
  • Registrations will be taken until the retreat fills, or December 31, 2024, at the latest.

  • Refunds for cancellations (less a $50 administrative fee) will be made up to Dec. 31. No refunds can be made after that time.

  • Minimum Enrollment is 15 and expected to fill.

Ghost Ranch, an Education & Retreat Center, nestled amidst the breathtaking red and yellow cliffs of the Piedra Lumbre, is where vibrant colors dance to life, and the intersection of history and spirituality is discovered.

From captivating archaeological sites to invigorating outdoor activities like hiking and horseback riding, Ghost Ranch provides a sanctuary for exploration, rejuvenation, and the nurturing of one’s inner self.

With a diverse and storied past, which encompasses the majestic era of dinosaurs and the artistic presence of icons like Georgia O’Keeffe, Ghost Ranch warmly welcomes individuals from all corners of the world who seek inspiration, connection, and a profound sense of wonder within its transformative embrace.

The 21,000-acre Ranch is owned by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Since 2018, the ranch’s facilities and programs have been leased to and managed by The National Ghost Ranch Foundation, Inc., an independent, 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

This retreat is one of 4 iterations Kirstin and Winton will be leading in 2025. There will be an online retreat, “Standing at the Edge of Life” on January 17-19, 2025. You can find another link on the CCR website. We expect to hold another onsite retreat in the Sisters/Bend, OR in the fall of 2025 and an online retreat in December 2025. More information on these will be forthcoming.

While connected, each of these is a stand alone retreat and they can be attended in any order.

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