Retreat at the Garden

Grow. Your. Joy.

 

Do YOU ever feel overwhelmed with the busyness of your life?

 

You give everyone your time and energy and when it comes time for YOU, you’ve got nothing left?!?

 

Are YOU ready to live a life that is better than busy?

 

We live in a world where we can easily get caught up in the busyness of life and trying to live “right” according to what we think the world expects of us. Too often we feel distracted, overwhelmed, frustrated and perhaps even angry. How do I know? I lived that way for years. Looking back, I think I was addicted to busy! I believed that busy meant I was successful, that I was accepted and that I was good enough. My identity was wrapped up into my success in my career. In my busyness, I was blinded to what this lifestyle was doing to my most important relationships and my health!

As a life coach for the past 10 years, I’ve come to realize that I wasn’t the only one who was addicted to busy. In fact, the lie of busyness is plastered all over the place and women are some of the worse producers of this belief. I want to stand up for women and shout at the top of my lungs, STOP THE GLORYIFCIATION OF BUSY.

For years, I dreamed of owning a lake house and retreat center and in 2022, this BIG dream came true. I’m so excited to share the Retreat at the Garden with you, Located a Lake Thunderhead, in Unionville, MO. My hope is to offer YOU a safe space where you can slow down, rest and reconnect with yourself.  My desire is that you can escape from responsibilities and worries of your normal routine for a few days as you embark in a journey of reconnecting with YOU so that you can be your best self.

Upcoming Events

*Declutter Your Soul*

Do you feel overwhelmed by expectations and the busyness of your life? In our society, it’s easy to wear “busy” like it’s a badge of honor. The impression is that “busy” means successful. But at what cost? At the Declutter Your Soul retreat, at beautiful Lake Thunderhead, you can slow down, rest, and reconnect with yourself and others in a way that “busyness” doesn’t allow.

Change is possible….NOW!

*Be Still*

This retreat is perfect for the woman who is ready to be still and listen to where God is calling her. If you’re ready to escape the responsibilities and worry of your normal routine for a few days, this retreat is prefect for you, because YOU get to choose your own adventure each day. This retreat is ALL about stepping away from the frantic pace of life and enjoying some much needed rest and relaxation, where your needs are all taken care of so can simply…Be Still. 

What does choose your own adventure look like?

  • If desired, start or end each day with Spiritual Direction or reflections
  • Sleep in or take a nap
  • Enjoy healthy and delicious snacks and meals
  • Read a good book or start writing that book you keep talking about!
  • Take a walk
  • Enjoy the warmth and beauty of Lake Thunderhead
  • Bring a friend and simply spend time catching up
  • Enjoy time around the firepit
  • Swimming
  • Bring your favorite activity and spend time enjoying it

Be Still is offered Monday’s at 4:00pm-Thursday at 4:00pm. Come for 1 night or come for all 3:

  • May 6-9, 2024
  • June 10-13,2023
  • September 16-19, 2024
  • October 7-10, 2024
  • November 11-14, 2024
  • These dates don’t work? YOU can create your own date(s) with 3 -6 women! Let’s connect and find a date that works for you! Click here → I’m interested in scheduling a Be Still Retreat!

**This is a women’s only retreat. The cost is a Love Offering. The Garden Retreat Center at Lake Thunderhead, Unionville, MO.  

To learn more, schedule a call or email our team at Be Still Retreat.

*Release. Renew. Rejoice.*

Sometimes we approach life with excitement and inspiration. Other times, we feel stuck when the circumstances around us feel challenging or out of our control. Join us, on May 31, at Jester Park Nature Lodge, as we invite God into our every day and our ordinary, our joys and our pains, and create an Inspired Plan to experience more abundant LIFE, regardless of circumstances.

*Love Your Life Retreat*

Looking for something new and different to do with your girlfriends? Schedule a retreat for a fun evening or weekend away to discover how you can each create a life you you love! This retreat will be customized to meet your groups goals.

To learn more, schedule a call or email our team at Love Your Life Retreat,

*Stepping Into Silence*

Do you desire a greater intimacy with God, but wonder where you will you will find the time? If you’re feeling exhausted from the “hustle” to be successful; tired of comparing yourself to others; feeling overscheduled, overwhelmed and wondering if there’s something more; maybe it’s time to consider Stepping Into Silence.  This new retreat is being offered August 4-6 at at beautiful Lake Thunderhead, you can slow down, rest and deepen your intimacy with God. 

More information coming out soon!  Only 6 spots available.

Can’t attend these dates? Sign up below to get advance notice of future events.

Are you interested in bringing a retreat to your small group? Schedule a Discover Call with Carrie to discuss your options.