Wood & Water Retreats
Online & In-Person Retreats
Bringing Companions to You
Looking for a spiritual boost?
We all want to find the "something more" that feels both grounded and flowing. And we want to feel that right in the middle of our everyday lives. Not leaving reality behind for holy things, but learning to practice seeing God present in it all. Wood & Water Retreats is here for practice and companionship along the way.
A fresh take on time-tested practices
Wrestle with questions that matter
Honor complexity while seeking clarity
Facilitators and companions who listen
Processes that support you in real life
Find Everyday Renewal.
Prayerful Conversations
Chances to Write
Groups to jumpstart a particular practice
Your Kind of Retreat.
After accompanying many people into, through, and beyond reflective conversations, we value these ways of being together:
We avoid easy answers to complex challenges.
We practice the things we share.
We believe everyone is still learning.
We find that retreats really make a difference when they integrate with everyday life.
We love accompanying people toward discovery.
We Hear You.
At Wood & Water Retreats, people are never passive recipients of lectures. They are mutual learners—engaging prayer, writing, and conversation . . . together. We each have ways of being in the world that are prayer-like:
How do we pay attention?
How do we express gratitude?
Spiritual practices, then, are not about formulas or scripts. Wood & Water Retreats are about exploring ideas together and finding encouragement for the spiritual journey.
What People Are Saying . . .
“Your leadership is graceful, supportive, honest, and powerfully spirit-led. The experience was crafted so well. You know how to create a warm atmosphere which helped me relax into the work.”
“You combine a seriousness of study and a lightness of heart that made me excited to engage in learning and to have fun.”
“This retreat was one of a few critical turning points in my spiritual life.”
“Sam was graceful in his approach to members of the group. It was like watching water flow around the rocks and branches without any hindrance of slowing down its natural energy." (Mark)
“It was one of the best retreats I have experienced and it was also a pleasure to watch the process. It was a masterful and beautifully thought-out and organized experience.”
Pay It Forward . . .
Financial barriers should never keep people from the spiritual resources they need. In mutuality and solidarity, fellow pilgrims on the spiritual journey often feel called to share what gifts we have in thanks to those who have come before them and in support of those who will come after.
If you would like to support others in this way, choose from the suggested donation amounts or set a contribution that is meaningful to you.
On behalf of all those who will benefit from your support, thank you.
Feel free to contact us with any questions.