508-432-0027
COMMON PRAYER
Evensong Directors Marie & Jim David
live at the retreat center and offer a regular schedule of Liturgy
of the Hours and Eucharist in which retreatants may choose to
participate. Guest Directors are regularly invited and listed
on the Retreat Schedule.
GUIDED WEEKEND RETREATS
are held from Friday Evening through Sunday Morning for groups no larger than 20 people. Retreatants are invited to
participate in the Center's regular schedule of prayer and meals.
Retreatants attend a series of talks or reflections given by the
Retreat Leader(s). Guided retreats usually involve some periods
of discussion as well as some periods of common silence.
FIVE DAY RETREATS
These scheduled retreats take place for
groups no larger than nine people. The extended time allows guests
to enter into a quiet, more reflective rhythm, within which the
intimacy to which God calls us can be rediscovered and renewed
.. Retreatants are invited to participate in the Center's
regular schedule of prayer and meals. Silence is observed throughout
the five days. Spiritual Direction by Evensong staff is included
for those who wish. A modest additional fee is charged for Spiritual
Direction.
EIGHT DAY & THIRTY
DAY RETREATS
These more formal directed
retreats may be scheduled for individuals by appointment. They
are also occasionally offered on specific dates - see our schedule
to see if any are upcoming. Prior retreat experience is a prerequisite
for those wishing to participate in an eight or thirty day retreat.
Retreatants may choose to engage a traditional Ignatian approach
or a less structured approach unfolding along a Franciscan theme.
A thirty minute daily meeting with a retreat director is included
in these silent retreats. Please contact Evensong for further
information and fees.
INDIVIDUAL
RETREATS
A private individual retreat may be scheduled for two or more days from Tuesday at 1pm through Sunday at 11am. Retreatants may join the the Center's
regular schedule of prayer and meals, or they may pray and dine
privately. Spiritual Direction is available for those who wish.
The fee for individual retreats is $125 per night; a minimum of
2 nights stay is required. [Spiritual Direction is available at
a fee of $30 per half hour session, payable to the Spiritual Director; please
alert us on your registration form if you wish to make arrangements
for Spiritual Direction.]
PRIVATE GROUP RETREATS
Evensong
may be reserved for small group retreats. Our size and quiet atmosphere
make a perfect setting for pastoral teams, or church groups who
wish a quiet setting in which to reflect together on any given
topic. Use of the entire facility includes use of meeting space,
chapel, sleeping accommodations, meals, and snacks during the
day. We can accommodate groups of adults up to 20 people. For
more details on group accommodations see our Retreats for Groups Page For group rates call us
at 508-432-0027.
REIKI: THE ANCIENT ART OF SELF-HEALING
Reiki (pronounced
"Ray-Kee") is an ancient healing art reintroduced to
the West in the 19th Century by a Christian Monk, Dr. Mikao Usui.
Reiki literally translates to "God's (Rei) Energy (Ki). In
our day and age the concept of this energy, central to most major
religions, is known by a variety of terms. Christians might relate
to it as the Holy Spirit or the healing power of God and will
recognize the human touch involved in the laying on of hands used
in some of the Christian Sacraments.
The Reiki Practitioner is one who has been trained and attuned
to serve as a means of transfer for this energy or life force
for the benefit of self and others. Both Marie and Jim David are
Reiki Practitioners. Marie is a Reiki Master able to offer training
in the art. Courses in Reiki training and certification are offered
periodically at Evensong - please call for schedules.
RETREAT APPLICATION
There are several ways
to apply for retreats at Evensong. You may apply
online or print out a registration
which you can fax or mail. Or you may call us at 508.432.0027
to make arrangements over the phone.
FEES AND DEPOSIT
We ask for a deposit of
half the total with your registration. The deposit is non-refundable.
We gladly guarantee your space once you make your reservation,
but it means we may have to turn other people away.
