'Renewing the Mind' Day-long Solitude Retreat
Sep
19
8:30 AM08:30

'Renewing the Mind' Day-long Solitude Retreat

  • Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

‘Renewing the Mind’

We need space where God can cleanse the thoughts of our hearts and minds.  We don’t just need empty space, we also need a RE-filling of goodness, love and truth.  We are focusing this retreat on ‘Renewing the Mind’ based on Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

This idea is explored at length in Dallas Willard’s classic book, “Renovation of the Heart”.  We are taking a page out of that book to build the retreat around meditating upon God’s word specifically within: 

   Psalm 23

   Psalm 145

   The Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7

   Colossians 3

   Romans 8


While any passage of scripture can be useful to meditate upon, these passages are good “Anchor” passages that allow us to renew our mind on both the heart of God and our place within His loving plan of redemption through Jesus Christ.

If you have been needing a day of solitude to slow down, rest and breathe in the Word of God, we would love to have you join this retreat.


Sign up Here

View Event →
Solitude Retreat at Cedarbrake Retreat Center
May
16
5:00 PM17:00

Solitude Retreat at Cedarbrake Retreat Center

Simple Life Missions is hosting a Day-Long Solitude and Silence Retreat Saturday May 16th at Cedarbrake Retreat Center. We have done several retreats at this gorgeous retreat center and we are excited to return.

During the experience participants will be able to slow down, unplug, and settle into the love of God in solitude and silence. There are trails to explore, quiet spaces to rest, and quiet rooms to connect with Father God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

We will begin the retreat promptly at 8:30a and end at 4:30p with an option dinner in Belton, TX. The beginning and the end of the retreat will feature group prayer and debrief times, but the rest of the day is yours to connect with The Lord.

Each retreat is a unique and powerful experience for all who choose to come. To commit a day to God is a beautiful act of Love that never goes unnoticed by our Loving Father. If you are wanting a time to slow down, reflect, and rest in the presence of God in a retreat that is covered by prayer and helpful guidance, we hope you will join us.

Register for the retreat here: REGISTRER HERE

View Event →
Virtual Solitude Retreat for the Beginning of Lent
Feb
21
12:00 PM12:00

Virtual Solitude Retreat for the Beginning of Lent

Saturday February 21st 12p-4p

Ok, so when you think about “Solitude Retreat” the word “virtual” probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind, but there is some pretty incredible potential here. We can truly experience the Lord in a pretty profound way.

We all long to get more extended time with the Lord, but what has kept us from doing that? Follow through, accountability, and motivation. Sure, we all long to get 3-4 hours of uninterrupted time with God but we get busy, we get distracted, we come up with excuses, and the good longing to be with God…gets lost in the fray of life.

In this retreat we begin with a commitment to give God our time, collectively, and we then gather in our own individual spaces whether that be a park, our bedroom, a quiet place in the woods, etc. This retreat will offer helpful guidance, prayer, and encouragement so that you can get the most out of your time alone with God. With the time being saturated in prayer, participants will then spend time alone with the Lord, and then come back at the end to debrief and receive encouragement.

This is a wonderful way to begin the season of Lent. Lent is a natural time for self reflection, to pursue the heart and love of God, and to re-order our lives around His goodness.

The retreat begins the first Saturday of Lent, February 21st at 12p and ends at 4p

The cost for the retreat is $20. and can be made here: RETREAT PAYMENT

Once you sign up you’ll be given a helpful guide to make the best of the virtual Solitude retreat. You will then be given a link for the virtual retreat.

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/3sxvZvTQMFbUhMYS8

View Event →
Silence and Solitude Retreat Dec 6th
Dec
6
8:30 AM08:30

Silence and Solitude Retreat Dec 6th

Simple Life Missions is hosting a Day-Long solitude retreat on Saturday Dec 6th at McKinney Roughs Nature Park just outside of Bastrop, TX. The retreat will be a guided time into silence and solitude in a beautiful natural area. While silence and solitude for an entire day may seem intimidating, we will provide guided instruction, and tools to help you get the most out of the time.

Details:

The retreat will begin at 8:30a and end at 4:30p. We will begin with a time of guided instruction, teaching, and prayer, and then participants will be given most of the time to rest, be still, journal, pray, worship, or hike with the Lord. There are many places both outside, under covered porches, or inside for you to spread out and find a quiet place.

The cost of the retreat is $50 and includes the day fee for use of the Nature Park., as well as a journal for the time. Payment can be made online HERE

McKinney Roughs Natural Area is located about 45 minutes Southeast of Austin near Bastrop, TX.

1884 SH 71 West, Cedar Creek, TX 78612

SIGN UP FOR THE RETREAT HERE

View Event →
Men's Silence and Solitude Retreat
Oct
25
8:30 AM08:30

Men's Silence and Solitude Retreat

Men’s Silence and Solitude Retreat

Saturday, October 25th

  • 8:30 AM 4:30 PM

Simple Life Missions is hosting a Day-Long solitude retreat on Saturday May 10th at McKinney Roughs Nature Park just outside of Bastrop, TX. The retreat will be a guided time into silence and solitude in a beautiful natural area. While silence and solitude for an entire day may seem intimidating, we will provide guided instruction, and tools to help you get the most out of the time.

Details:

The retreat will begin at 8:30a and end at 4:30p. We will begin with a time of guided instruction, teaching, and prayer, and then participants will be given most of the time to rest, be still, journal, pray, worship, or hike with the Lord. There are many places both outside, under covered porches, or inside for you to spread out and find a quiet place.

The cost of the retreat is $50 and includes the day fee for use of the Nature Park., as well as a journal for the time. Payment can be made online Here

McKinney Roughs Natural Area is located about 45 minutes Southeast of Austin near Bastrop, TX.

1884 SH 71 West, Cedar Creek, TX 78612

SIGN UP HERE

View Event →
May
10
8:30 AM08:30

Solitude and Silence Retreat

Simple Life Missions is hosting a Day-Long solitude retreat on Saturday May 10th at McKinney Roughs Nature Park just outside of Bastrop, TX. The retreat will be a guided time into silence and solitude in a beautiful natural area. While silence and solitude for an entire day may seem intimidating, we will provide guided instruction, and tools to help you get the most out of the time.

Details:

The retreat will begin at 8:30a and end at 4:30p. We will begin with a time of guided instruction, teaching, and prayer, and then participants will be given most of the time to rest, be still, journal, pray, worship, or hike with the Lord. There are many places both outside, under covered porches, or inside for you to spread out and find a quiet place.

The cost of the retreat is $50 and includes the day fee for use of the Nature Park., as well as a journal for the time. Payment can be made online Here

McKinney Roughs Natural Area is located about 45 minutes Southeast of Austin near Bastrop, TX.

1884 SH 71 West, Cedar Creek, TX 78612

To sign up for the retreat follow this link https://forms.gle/NUch3hE1jVktwg8c8

View Event →
Day-Long Solitude Retreat
Dec
14
7:00 AM07:00

Day-Long Solitude Retreat

  • McKinney Roughs Nature Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Simple Life Missions is hosting a Day-Long solitude retreat on Sunday Dec 14th at McKinney Roughs Nature Park just outside of Bastrop, TX. The retreat will be a guided time into silence and solitude in a beautiful natural area. While silence and solitude for an entire day may seem intimidating, we will provide guided instruction, and tools to help you get the most out of the time.

Details:

The retreat will begin at 7:00a and end at 4:30p. We will begin with a time of guided instruction, teaching, and prayer, and then participants will be given most of the time to rest, be still, journal, pray, worship, or hike with the Lord. There are many places both outside, under covered porches, or inside for you to spread out and find a quiet place.

The cost of the retreat is $50 and includes the day fee for use of the Nature Park., as well as a journal for the time. Payment can be made online Here

McKinney Roughs Natural Area is located about 45 minutes Southeast of Austin near Bastrop, TX.

1884 SH 71 West, Cedar Creek, TX 78612

To sign up for the retreat follow this link SIGN UP HERE

View Event →
Silent Day Retreat
May
18
8:30 AM08:30

Silent Day Retreat

  • Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you have been longing for some time of rest and quiet with the Lord we invite you to join us for a day retreat May 18th. Simple Life Missions is hosting a day-long Silent retreat at the Sacred Heart Retreat Center located in Sedalia, CO. The retreat center is a beautiful Jesuit retreat house surrounded by natural beauty. Though this retreat is a Day retreat, you could also extend your stay for an overnight if it is more conducive for your time.

View Event →