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“Come Away” – A Silent Retreat for Men & Women December 2- 5, 2021

December 2, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - December 5, 2021 @ 1:00 pm

A sacred space for rest and reflection,
renewal and restoration

MARK Centre has been running this Soul Care retreat called “Come Away” with facilitator Cathy Hardy for over 14 years. Rooted in contemplative traditions Cathy wields together times of stillness, journaling meditations, experiencing nature, evenings of her own music, spiritual direction and much more.

This Come Away Retreat is taking a waitlist before we confirm that we have enough participants. We have opened up the retreat to men and women while maintaining intentionally small with room for 8-10 participants, this retreat is designed to enable you to find sacred space for rest and reflection, renewal and restoration. You will be guided into silence over 4 days and 3 nights. Invited to experience the still, small voice of God loving you. Two private spiritual direction sessions are included.

Cathy will be facilitating this journey of deep, profound silence & she along with MARK Centre staff will be your hosts.

A word from Cathy: "My first silent retreat was over 20 years ago…It was a gift I wasn’t sure I wanted. Someone paid for me to go and so I went. I was tentative. Unsure. Not used to this degree of stillness and silence and there was a degree of fear and apprehension. What happened for me during those 3 days became some of the most profound treasure I am still gleaning from today. To open myself up to the Presence of Love in such vulnerable stillness was life-changing and has fueled my passion in leading retreats for the past 15 years as I want to share this experience with others."

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It was life altering to learn brand new concepts of getting closer to God and knowing Him more. I found a measure of healing with my social anxiety. I have always felt "not at home in my own skin," but the silence, in the middle of a safe community, the emphasis on the circle and being released from social queues, set the stage for me to relax and come to a peace that I have not ever known in my life before. Wow!! I thank you you from the bottom of my heart for facilitating such a wonderful encounter with God and people.

Sandy
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I came to the retreat feeling like I was "just hanging on" until the time so that I could come and recharge. I was able to recharge and refresh while soaking in God's presence. I came knowing God would meet me during the silent retreat and, well, God being God met me in ways I did not expect!! I came back home knowing that I had been away with Him and I am still savouring the weekend as I get back into the swing of life. I was so greatly blessed by Cathy who gently brought us into the presence of God throughout the weekend, and by Lori and her spiritual direction.

- Joy
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I came to listen and I have heard. I also have been equipped with a few tools that I believe will be of great benefit in the months to come. I really want to thank all of you for your great work and dedication. I did not mind flying from the other side of the country for the Come Away retreat and the investment in my soul paid off. Thank you to all the team for the great love, care, and the details... it's all in the details! I pray that you continue to be this haven that you were for me during those three days.

Afouet
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What I heard and learnt will give me strength for the indefinite future. I continually look back and draw strength from what I have heard and felt and experienced. It gave me practical ways to integrate a lifestyle of listening more into my daily life and supported and encouraged the whispers that I hear, and to have greater confidence in God's abiding love. The MARK Centre is so special and extravagant and helps one to be ushered into a deep awareness of the presence of God- from the lush gardens to the beauty and comfort of the rooms, to the delicious meals, and fountains running. I am so grateful.

Elli

Retreat Cost

Come Away is a 4 day, 3-night retreat in the MARK Centre chalet. The cost of the retreat includes accommodations, meals* and snacks for the full retreat, Spiritual direction, the program and facilitation as provided by Cathy Hardy. Taxes are included. 

  • Standard (private room): $625
  • Standard (shared room): $450
  • Suite (private room): $675

* Meals and snacks provided are not able to be adjusted to special requests. If you have any preferences or dietary needs we may be able to accommodate for a small additional cost or if you have registered in a suite you have the option to plan your own meals and we will lower your fee by $75.

We will be following public health orders for gathering and meals.

To view the various rooms of our chalet, please visit our chalet page HERE. Rooms are on a first come, first serve basis.

Call the office to put your name on our waitlist until we see if we have enough interest to run the second retreat.

Please contact our office at 604.556.7796 to register.

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Details

Start:
December 2, 2021 @ 7:00 pm
End:
December 5, 2021 @ 1:00 pm
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Venue

MARK Centre
31603 Old Yale Road
Abbotsford, BC V2T 2B4 Canada + Google Map
Phone:
604-556-7796