Contemplation in Community

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Contemplative practices that nourish relationship — with self, others, the natural world, and the sacred mystery all around us.

What is GilChrist Retreat Center?

Located on 67 acres of forest and rolling prairies in rural Three Rivers, Michigan, GilChrist fosters contemplation in community through solo and group retreats. This means creating the conditions that nourish relationships — with self, others, the natural world, and your sense of the sacred. We hold space for the interplay of inner and outer work that moves society toward shared flourishing.

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Jun
28
Letting Go: Embracing the Freedom of Surrendering Control
You are invited to a unique and transformative retreat designed to help you release the grip of control and embrace the freedom that comes with surrender.
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Jul
11
Resilience and Soul Work: Cultivating Courage to Create Inclusive Cultures
The goal of our time together will be to explore strategies to deepen our commitment to live authentically and to undertake challenges to transform cultures to become more just.
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Jul
15
Elementary Teacher Residencies at GilChrist
The Nancy M. and Douglas M. Yeager Family Foundation, in partnership with GilChrist Retreat Center and the Fetzer Institute, is pleased to offer ten self-guided, one-week residencies for preschool through fifth grade teachers from July 15-22.
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Plan a Solo Retreat

Plan a Solo Retreat

Self-guided solo retreats provide an opportunity to rest, reflect, and reconnect yourself with what you need to support the work of your daily life. Guests visit GilChrist on their own to write, to grieve, to contemplate decisions, to pray or meditate, or even just to sleep!

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Host Your Group at GilChrist

Contemplation in community offers the chance to balance solitude with connection to others around a shared practice, experience, or learning opportunity. GilChrist is uniquely designed to support this balance for small groups, with private accommodations, various gathering areas, and spacious outdoor landscapes.

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