Escape to a Summer Sanctuary- A Weekend Silent Directed Retreat
With Jo Ann Bourquard
August 21 - 23, 2026
As summer begins to slip by, are you longing for some rest, solitude and connection to the Holy? Allow yourself time for a sacred pause. Come to savor the prayerful surroundings, silence, and spiritual companionship for a weekend. Arrive on Friday afternoon at 3:00, enjoy dinner and conversation at 6:00, and begin the retreat at 7:00 with a communal prayer service. You will meet with your spiritual director to discuss how you can make the most of this time and to decide on a time to meet on Saturday. Saturday will include an optional communal prayer service at 7:00. On Sunday communal breakfast will be at 8:00. Departure from your room will be at 10:00. Anyone who wishes may remain on the grounds of Genesis as your schedule allows.
About the Leader
Jo Ann Bourquard
Jo Ann Bourquard is a seasoned spiritual director who believes that spiritual companioning is a means of healing the soul and, ultimately, the world. She holds the belief that “an unreflected life is not worth living” and that sharing our life story with one who is trained to listen deeply is a path toward personal […]
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