Woodland Quiet: 6-Day Directed Retreat
Step away from the busyness and ease into the stillness of the woods. This 6-day directed retreat offers space for deep reflection, prayer, rest, plus a daily meeting with a spiritual director to process it all.
With a maximum of 3 retreatants, you’ll enjoy a private room, simple home cooking, serene natural surroundings, and daily options for shared prayer.
Between moments of solitude and spiritual guidance, you’ll have ample time to explore 10 acres of trails, bike the Root River path, fish in nearby waters, or kayak at your own pace. Let the beauty of the outdoors restore your spirit and renew your connection with yourself, creation, and the Divine.
Space is limited to ensure each guest has a private room. Pause, listen, and see what God has in store for you in the quiet of the woods. Add 2 extra days, if you like.
Dates: April 25 - May 2, 2025 OR October 10 - 17 (Waiting List Open)
Cost: $750 for 6 days; extend to 8 days for $900. (Waiting List Open)
Location: River Place Woodland Retreat (1024 River Place West, Preston, MN 55965, just 45 minutes south of Rochester)
Registration for 2026 opens October 31, 2025: April 10-17, 2026 and October 16-23, 2026
Step away from the busyness and ease into the stillness of the woods. This 6-day directed retreat offers space for deep reflection, prayer, rest, plus a daily meeting with a spiritual director to process it all.
With a maximum of 3 retreatants, you’ll enjoy a private room, simple home cooking, serene natural surroundings, and daily options for shared prayer.
Between moments of solitude and spiritual guidance, you’ll have ample time to explore 10 acres of trails, bike the Root River path, fish in nearby waters, or kayak at your own pace. Let the beauty of the outdoors restore your spirit and renew your connection with yourself, creation, and the Divine.
Space is limited to ensure each guest has a private room. Pause, listen, and see what God has in store for you in the quiet of the woods. Add 2 extra days, if you like.
Dates: April 25 - May 2, 2025 OR October 10 - 17 (Waiting List Open)
Cost: $750 for 6 days; extend to 8 days for $900. (Waiting List Open)
Location: River Place Woodland Retreat (1024 River Place West, Preston, MN 55965, just 45 minutes south of Rochester)
Registration for 2026 opens October 31, 2025: April 10-17, 2026 and October 16-23, 2026
Step away from the busyness and ease into the stillness of the woods. This 6-day directed retreat offers space for deep reflection, prayer, rest, plus a daily meeting with a spiritual director to process it all.
With a maximum of 3 retreatants, you’ll enjoy a private room, simple home cooking, serene natural surroundings, and daily options for shared prayer.
Between moments of solitude and spiritual guidance, you’ll have ample time to explore 10 acres of trails, bike the Root River path, fish in nearby waters, or kayak at your own pace. Let the beauty of the outdoors restore your spirit and renew your connection with yourself, creation, and the Divine.
Space is limited to ensure each guest has a private room. Pause, listen, and see what God has in store for you in the quiet of the woods. Add 2 extra days, if you like.
Dates: April 25 - May 2, 2025 OR October 10 - 17 (Waiting List Open)
Cost: $750 for 6 days; extend to 8 days for $900. (Waiting List Open)
Location: River Place Woodland Retreat (1024 River Place West, Preston, MN 55965, just 45 minutes south of Rochester)
Registration for 2026 opens October 31, 2025: April 10-17, 2026 and October 16-23, 2026
"It’s a beautiful setting. A quiet place. Daily spiritual direction helped me move from my head deeper into my heart." - Margie"
Though it is a silent retreat you never feel as though you are alone." - John
"I came to woods and water with lots of fears, insecurities, physical aches and tired and overwhelmed. I left with clarity, tools to help me heal and most importantly a closer walk with God." - Bryce
Read on for retreatant and poet Erin Sim's lovely piece entitled "Things to Do After Returning from Silence."
Enjoy Spring at River Place Woodland Retreat in Preston, MN through the lens of Mark Cavanaugh, a contemplative photographer and family friend.
