Embracing Blessed Unrest - Rolling Ridge Study Retreat Community

Embracing Blessed Unrest: A Retreat for Contemplating Questions of Faith and Community

October 14th-16th, 2016

Friday dinner – Sunday lunch

Location: Rolling Ridge Study Retreat near Harpers Ferry, WV

“Our life is a faint tracing on the surface of mystery, like the idle, curved tunnels of leaf miners on the
face of a leaf. We must somehow take a wider view, look at the whole landscape, really see it, and
describe what’s going on here. Then we can at least wail the right question into the swaddling band
of darkness or, if it comes to that, choir the proper praise.” ~ from PILGRIM AT TINKERS CREEK by Annie Dillard

When the faith tradition you grew up with, the one embedded deep within the fabric of your psyche, no longer holds the same meaning, what do you do? When exploring alternatives doesn’t feel quite like home, what do you do?

If nurturing a deeper spiritual life, a wisdom way that seeks to go beyond theologies, resonates with you – come. If you can no longer adhere to old canons but have grown weary of being a skeptic– come. If you want to embrace openness to diverse spiritual paths but feel lonely in your search for a community of nonjudgmental companions and teachers – come. If you long for something but can no longer name it- come.

This retreat is an opportunity to create a sacred space, a vessel to hold our “blessed unrest,” where we can weave together conversations to feed our hungry hearts. It is a chance to practice affirming, honoring and learning from each other. If you long for a time of deep listening, contemplation, and connection– come. IMG_20160827_170309

We will cradle our longings, contemplations, and conversations within the beautiful woods of Rolling Ridge, interspersed with moments of music, dance, poetry and other meditative arts to nurture our souls.

Facilitators Linda DeGraf, Carolyn Brock, & Charlotte Baker-Shenk all have roots in Christian faith traditions. In different ways, we have each explored how to maintain connections to community while honestly following our own questions and pursuing the spiritual practices and paths that feed our longings. Persons from all faith traditions are warmly welcome.

$180 – single room
$130/person – shared room
$110 – camping

For further information, please contact Linda DeGraf at lindajdegraf@gmail.com or call 301-789-9097.
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To register, please complete this online registration form and pay online by October 7. (If registering by mail instead of online send your check and printable registration form together by October 7 to: Rolling Ridge Study Retreat, c/o Linda Degraf, 138 Tupelo Lane, Harpers Ferry WV 25425 Make checks out to “Rolling Ridge Study Retreat” and mark them for “Embracing Blessed Unrest”.)

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- $180 (individual room), includes meals and program
- $130 (shared room), includes meals and program
- $110 (camping, bring your own tent), includes access to indoor bathrooms, meals and program
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In consideration of permission to participate in activities during Embracing Blessed Unrest: A Retreat for Contemplating Questions of Faith and Community retreat taking place October 14-16, 2016 on land known as Rolling Ridge Study Retreat and Rolling Ridge Foundation, I hereby take action for myself as follows: 1. I agree to indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless Rolling Ridge Study Retreat, and the Rolling Ridge Foundation, all retreat staff, volunteers, officers and directors, from and against all claims, judgments, demands, suits, costs, damages, and liability (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees and litigation costs) arising from, related to, or in connection with the occupancy of the premises or participation in any retreat program located at Rolling Ridge Study Retreat. 2. I recognize that wilderness retreats by their nature may expose participants to risks inherent in the environment, hence I voluntarily assume these risks and agree to indemnify and hold Rolling Ridge Study Retreat, and Rolling Ridge Foundation, all retreat staff, volunteers, officers and directors, free and harmless, from any liability for any loss, damage, injury or harm made, incurred, or sustained while using and encountering the natural resources of the property and adjoining wilderness areas, including, but not limited to rivers, streams, ponds, trees, wildlife, rocks and trails.
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