Retreat: Deepening Earth Connections
Retreat: Deepening Earth Connections
August 15-17, 2025 at the Virginia Mae Center
Join author Leah Rampy for a contemplative retreat in the tranquil surroundings of the Cathedral as she guides all to awaken their sense of wonder and reflect on how the living world sustains us. Through plenary sessions, small group conversations and reflection, poetry, music, and quiet walks through the Cathedral grounds and gardens, we’ll attune our hearts to the spiritual guidance found in nature.
Details:
Presented by the Cathedral College of Faith & Culture, this in-person, 3-day contemplative retreat focuses on connecting to the spiritual guidance of nature. Retreat activities will take place at the Virginia Mae Center and surrounding Cathedral gardens and grounds.
Check-in begins at 3 PM on Friday, Aug. 15. Activities begin at 4:30 PM on Aug 15 and conclude at 12:30 PM on August 17. Fee includes programming Friday through Sunday, select meals, and access to the Cathedral, Virginia Mae Center and grounds for the duration of the program.
Optional Overnight Accommodation:
Looking to stay overnight? Limited onsite overnight accommodation + breakfast is available in the Virginia Mae Center for an additional fee, but is not required for participation. Cost varies by room type. To register for the retreat with overnight accommodation, click here.
Retreat Schedule:
Friday, August 15
Check-in begins at 3 PM
4:30 PM- Welcoming session
Dinner
Evening Session (ends by 8:30 PM)
Saturday, August 16
9:30 AM - Morning Session
Lunch
Afternoon Sessions
Dinner
Evening Session (ends by 8:30 PM)
Sunday, August 17
9 AM Closing Circle
10:30 - 12:30 Church of the Wild - Join with others to deepen spirituality in nature on the Cathedral grounds
About the Virginia Mae Center:
Centrally located within the tranquility of the Cathedral grounds, the Virginia Mae Center is a place of learning, pilgrimage and spiritual renewal, a safe venue for difficult conversations, and a healing space for all who enter its doors. Learn more about the Virginia Mae Center here.
August 15-17, 2025 at the Virginia Mae Center
Join author Leah Rampy for a contemplative retreat in the tranquil surroundings of the Cathedral as she guides all to awaken their sense of wonder and reflect on how the living world sustains us. Through plenary sessions, small group conversations and reflection, poetry, music, and quiet walks through the Cathedral grounds and gardens, we’ll attune our hearts to the spiritual guidance found in nature.
Details:
Presented by the Cathedral College of Faith & Culture, this in-person, 3-day contemplative retreat focuses on connecting to the spiritual guidance of nature. Retreat activities will take place at the Virginia Mae Center and surrounding Cathedral gardens and grounds.
Check-in begins at 3 PM on Friday, Aug. 15. Activities begin at 4:30 PM on Aug 15 and conclude at 12:30 PM on August 17. Fee includes programming Friday through Sunday, select meals, and access to the Cathedral, Virginia Mae Center and grounds for the duration of the program.
Optional Overnight Accommodation:
Looking to stay overnight? Limited onsite overnight accommodation + breakfast is available in the Virginia Mae Center for an additional fee, but is not required for participation. Cost varies by room type. To register for the retreat with overnight accommodation, click here.
Retreat Schedule:
Friday, August 15
Check-in begins at 3 PM
4:30 PM- Welcoming session
Dinner
Evening Session (ends by 8:30 PM)
Saturday, August 16
9:30 AM - Morning Session
Lunch
Afternoon Sessions
Dinner
Evening Session (ends by 8:30 PM)
Sunday, August 17
9 AM Closing Circle
10:30 - 12:30 Church of the Wild - Join with others to deepen spirituality in nature on the Cathedral grounds
About the Virginia Mae Center:
Centrally located within the tranquility of the Cathedral grounds, the Virginia Mae Center is a place of learning, pilgrimage and spiritual renewal, a safe venue for difficult conversations, and a healing space for all who enter its doors. Learn more about the Virginia Mae Center here.