Contemplative Retreat

Contemplative Retreat

When: April 25-27, 2025
Where: Portage Lake Bible Camp
Cost: Shared Room: $145
Private Room: $165
Speaker: Jennifer Andersson and Keith Foisy

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Step away from the business of life and join us for a peaceful weekend of mindfulness and spiritual renewal at Portage Lake Bible Camp. This retreat is designed to help you quiet your mind, focus on God, and discover His presence in the midst of life’s challenges. Through guided reflection, prayer, and time in nature, we’ll explore how to surrender stress and embrace God’s peace. Whether you’re seeking clarity, rest, or a deeper connection with God, this retreat offers the space to recharge your spirit and refocus your heart.

Friday, April 25th

3-5:30pm        Check in/Registration

6:00pm           Dinner

7:30pm           Opening Session in the chapel

8:30pm          Silent bonfire at welcome center, conversational bonfire at cross

Saturday, April 26th

8:30am           Breakfast

9:30am           Morning session in the chapel –

10am-12pm     Individual quiet time with God– journaling, rest, contemplative practices,

12pm               Lunch

1-6pm              Individual quiet time with God –

Contemplative options around camp

➢    Central area for resources handouts (Welcome Center)

➢    Responding with art (Connector building)

➢    Chapel (contemplative music playing and prayer practices handouts)

➢    Scheduled 1:1 meetings with Spiritual director (2:00 3:00, 4:00)

6:00pm           Dinner

7:30pm           Evening session in the chapel

8:30pm           Bonfires around camp for contemplation

–       Bonfire at Welcome Center silent

–       Bonfires at Cross for conversation

Sunday, April 27th

8:30am           Breakfast

9:30am           Closing Session in the chapel

11:00am          Pack up and return home