• 30 May - 01 Jun 2025
  • Fremont, Ohio

Whisper of the Heart

“Before I can tell my life what I want to do with it, I must listen to my life telling me who I am.” Parker J. Palmer

Join us for this in-person Circle of Trust® Retreat as we explore practices that honor the whispers of our heart and recognize the courageous turnings that empower action.

During this retreat we will:

  • Explore and embrace the Touchstones to create a mutually supportive and generative community
  • Learn healthy ways to embrace paradox and hold tension in life-giving ways
  • Offer personal space to hear our soul, our inner teacher
  • Welcome the community’s wisdom in small and large groups
  • Gently hold each other as we experience a path for discernment
  • Enjoy meeting other people on their individual and communal journey

All of the great spiritual traditions want to awaken us to the fact that we co-create the reality in which we live. And all of them ask two questions intended to help keep us awake: What are we sending from within ourselves out into the world, and what impact is it having “out there”? What is the world sending back at us, and what impact is it having “in here”?

~Parker J. Palmer, A Hidden Wholeness

Friday, 4:00 pm check in through noon on Sunday, lunch provided. Please make travel plans so you may join us for our opening Circle at 4:45 pm. For participants who are commuting, please plan to attend each session.

Cancellations: We appreciate that life is unpredictable. Cancellations must be submitted in writing, via email to Karen. Please be aware that this onsite retreat has contracted costs, and our intention is to return your fee, if we can fill your space. If we are unable to fill your space, your maximum refund will be $150.00. Please review your travel insurance options.

Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center is located approximately a half hour southeast of Toledo, and a half hour south of Sandusky Bay. Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center is a beautiful 150 year old center and property that includes a labyrinth. https://www.pinesretreat.org/

Rooms: The single rooms have a shared bath. The double rooms have a private bath. Single/Double ADA compliant rooms are available on a first-come basis. Please notify the facilitators if you would like an ADA compliant room.

At this time, the Pines is unable to accomodate dietary requests; please email Karen to discuss your needs and we will try to create solutions.

COST:
Overnight: Cost includes lodging for two nights and six meals, Friday dinner – Sunday lunch.
$470 single occupancy room with shared bath; $470 double occupancy room with private bath;
Commuter: $325: Cost includes four meals and no overnight lodging or breakfasts

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