"The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet." - Frederick Buechner

• Come alone for a personalized residential retreat
• Come with a friend, partner or intact group of up to four
• Schedule a spiritual direction appointment

My mission is to create a space in which you can restore your core, the unique place in each of us where boundaries fall away and human and sacred intermingle. Your core is more than your personality, professional identity, religious beliefs or personal history. It is revealed when you have time for deep rest and reflection. I hold a container of space and time that is safe and hospitable to your inner spiritual home, and possibly guide your discernment of call.

Joan L. Smith, Keeper of the House

I will listen,
and together with you,
plan a Silent or Guided Retreat for your body,
mind and soul;
companion your inner journey as needed;
provide homecooked meals;
guide your outer exploration
of coast & town;
schedule appointments with local practitioners;
and hold a still place for you.
Guided discernment as often
or as little as needed.

 

All who are on a spiritual path are welcome here. We are connected by our desire for relationship with the sacred and enriched by the differences of our search. Shared inquiry is welcome, but not necessary. Shared contemplative time, either total silence or meditative reading, is available but not required. You are free to let your core inform your spiritual needs while you are here.