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GilChrist: A Place to Remember is a book that tells the story of GilChrist Retreat Center, the public retreat center of the Fetzer Institute.

“It is quite fulfilling to be part of the team that cultivates space at GilChrist for people to experience similar rest.”

Please join us in honoring John Howie as he retires after 28 years of contemplative labor and service at GilChrist Retreat Center!

The past few years of the pandemic have taught us so many lessons, among them how deeply interconnected we are and how we depend on cooperation with one another in a crisis.

As we look into the new year, we have decided to increase our rates, beginning in January. 

We’re all looking forward to the return of our retreat groups at GilChrist in the new year, alongside our continuing solo retreat guests! When we began thinking about re-opening WindHill and hosting groups again 2022, we weren’t certain what the state of the pandemic might be in the coming calendar year. At the time of […]

At GilChrist, we love a hearty gathering, filled with deep sharing and meaningful connections. A lot can happen when people get together for a day or a weekend or a week, and we’re glad to be a part of it. Our 2023 group retreat schedule is now live and ready for you to peruse. We’ve […]

“Welcome to GilChrist, a place where natural beauty strengthens our human capacity for compassion, gratitude, reverence, and creativity.” So states our home page, which invites you to explore a personal retreat for yourself. We now have reservations open for 2023! Take a look at your calendar to set aside some time for reflection and rest next […]

Scheduling group retreats for GilChrist and making decisions about what we can accommodate is a monumental task each year. The process is a complex overlay of practical, philosophical, and relational considerations. You should see our gloriously chaotic poster of sticky notes! For 2023, we fielded more group retreat requests than we can accommodate, especially for […]

The gardens represent seven diverse spiritual and religious traditions and the path that links them is a symbol of mutual respect and healing.