A Warm & Cozy Holiday Retreat

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Gently coax your holiday spirit into joy through light-heartedness and fun winter activities Friday, Dec. 19, 6:30 p.m.–Sunday, Dec. 21, 1 p.m. U.S. Central Time Bring a friend and you both get 20% off as a holiday gift! As winter settles across the land and the days grow shorter, the season invites us to slow down, gather close and remember the warmth that lives within community and the rhythms of Earth. Yet the holidays can also bring busyness, expectations and the occasional shadow of loneliness. This retreat offers a sacred pause—a gentle invitation to step away from the rush and enter a weekend of warmth, reflection and light-hearted celebration. Together we will savor simple joys that awaken the spirit of the season. Retreatants will bake and frost cookies together in the kitchen, share stories and laughter while sipping hot chocolate by the fire and wander along a luminary-lit path through the winter woods, allowing the quiet beauty of the land to calm the heart. There will also be space for quiet reflection, conversation and rest. Guided by the spirit of hospitality and ecological mindfulness, this retreat invites you to reconnect with the gifts that winter offers: stillness, companionship, gratitude and hope. Through shared meals, simple rituals and moments of joy, participants will remember that the light of the season grows strongest when it is nurtured together. Come gently coax your holiday spirit into joy while surrounded by the beauty of the winter landscape and the warmth of a welcoming community. Bring a friend and receive 20% off your registration. Lodging Fee: $255 – Includes Friday and Saturday lodging; Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner; Sunday breakfast and lunch Commuter: $195 – Includes Saturday lunch and dinner; Sunday lunch (Please register by phone at 319-395-6700 to receive the discount.) A non-refundable deposit of $25 is required at registration. (Full payment is required to register online. If you prefer to pay the $25…