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Still Waters Retreats
Guided Personal Retreats
Take a day to disconnect from the digital world
and all the demands of life, and intentionally
engage with the Holy Spirit.
A day to refill with peace. Clarity. A more joyful soul.
Two Types of Still Waters Retreats
General SWRs are a day of practicing being in God's presence, alone and with others. They are times of refreshing, peace, and restoration of our souls. Open to all ministers, Christian leaders, & ministry spouses.
10 am to 3 pm
$60
Themed SWRs focus on seeking God's will & help with a specific need: grief, decision making, penitence, forgiving others, healing, trust & peace, or His work in the Church. Open to all ministers, Christian leaders, & ministry spouses.
9:30 am to 3:30 pm
$75
SWR Dates
August 15 - Friday - General SWR
Sept 19 - Friday - Theme SWR: Direction for self, family, ministry, organization
Oct 17 - Friday - Theme SWR: Penitence & Confession (corporate & private)
Nov 14 - Friday - Theme SWR: Grief
Jan 16, 2026 - Friday - General SWR
Feb 20, 2026 - Friday - Theme SWR: Forgiving Others & Healing
March 20, 2026 - Friday - Theme SWR: Decision-making
April 17, 2026 - Friday - Theme SWR - Trust & Peace/General
Locations: TBA, in the I-5 Corridor (Portland to Eugene, Oregon)
Private Retreats for Teams
Want to start off a leadership team get-away with a day
of connecting with God?
Or, are people you lead ready for a deeper encounter with God?
Contact us at leaderswholast.net@gmail.com to learn about scheduling a private Still Waters Retreat just for your group.
"You won’t be disappointed. My team loved their time and were really
impacted by it." - Joy Wilson, 2025
Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest" (Matt 11).
How? What does this look like?
"Coming to Jesus" requires us to step away from the normal rhythms of life to a place of solitude and quiet for deeper communion and listening.
Still Waters Retreats are based on this call of Jesus in Matthew 11 and the reality of Psalm 23, where we learn that our Shepherd leads us beside still waters and restores our souls. The Retreats follow the example of Jesus, who pulled away from even His closest friends to find solitude with the Father.
In our world of constant connection, FOMO, and unceasing motion, it is critical for the well-being of our souls that we connect with God in an "other" way and place where we have space and time to be still and know that He is God - not our watches or socials or calendar or ... or ... or.
"I enjoyed the opportunity to experience God's presence through the retreat. I've been grieving some losses and disappointments and wanted to discern God's guidance on our next steps or direction. I've experienced many retreats and guided prayers; this was one of my favorites. The location was amazing and perfect for a wide range of physical abilities."
- Mike
Your soul may need attention if you ...
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Are exhausted, and a day off (or even a vacation) doesn't help
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Need to make a big decision and need God's guidance
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Haven't heard God's voice in a while
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Are wondering if "peace" and "abundant life" are pipe dreams
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Carry pain or unforgiveness
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Can't breathe when you think of all the things you expect yourself to do
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Can't remember the last time you talked to God about your own soul rather than your ministry
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Struggle to be still or quiet with God
No, a retreat won't fix these. There is not a "fix" outside of ongoing time with God, alone and with others, focused on your soul instead of your ministry. A Still Waters Retreat could be just what you need to start resetting your rhythms to incorporate more time for Jesus to work in you.
Still Waters Retreats
A Day at a General SWR
The one-day General events begin at 10 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.
We meet at a location full of natural beauty with lots of options for retreatants to find places of solitude - monasteries are some of our favorite places
We begin with some introductions, then coaching on what a personal retreat is and is for - and what to do during solitude time
We get a lay of the land, so we know where on the grounds to look for solitude, where the hiking trails are, etc.
Then, we settle in to listen together to the Holy Spirit in a passage of scripture
Next, we disburse for at least a couple of hours of solitude - and those who can fast lunch do so
Then we come back to reflect on our experience and learn from one another
We conclude with another scripture listening experience and some personal and group reflection, then prayer
Bring a paper Bible, paper journal, and a pen, and turn off your phone
Join us for a day of breathing, listening, and be-ing with God.
"Being a hermit at times, I didn't realize just how much I needed this time to get out of my "normal" and get outside to spend focus time with the Lord. He met me powerfully and I found my voice again, both in sharing and in writing, I heard His voice clearly and I found myself drawing pictures with His words. I also enjoyed the sharing, prayers and scripture reading with others.
I can't wait to join in one of these again!" - Kathy
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Click below to check out the dates, themes and fees for Still Waters Retreats!
Location varies, within the Portland to Eugene area of Oregon
overnight accommodations may be available at some retreat sites