Give Yourself the First Gift

Could this Advent season really be about experiencing some comfort & joy? What if tuning into all of your senses, and surrendering to the Reality of your life leads you to an awakened connection and appreciation for yourself, others, God, and the natural world.

Could wonder & awe be the doorway to get us there?

Whether you’re brand new to the season of Advent, or this season has been a meaningful part of your year for a long time, you’re invited to take a few hours to reset, refresh, and restore.

You’re invited to this in-person, 2.5 hour retreat designed to help you:

• slow down, listen deeply, and enjoy the weeks of this season, however hectic it may be

• help you process, pray, and appreciate 2022 for what it was

• ground yourself in Love so you’re giving from the heart this season

• find renewed meaning in this special season of Advent

• discover new, fully-embodied ways to mark this month with hope, peace & joy

• learn some spiritual practices to help you ground this December

Details

Date: Saturday, December 3 (first Saturday of Advent)

Location: St. Brigid’s Villa, Loyola House at Ignatuis Jesuit Centre, Guelph, Ontario

Time: Choose the session that works best.

• Morning Session: 10am - 12:30pm

  • includes an optional 45 minute Advent-themed Gentle Yoga Practice, or you can go for the outdoor Reflective Walking experience

• Afternoon Session: 1:30pm - 4:00pm

  • includes an optional 45 minute Advent-themed Outdoor Reflective Walking experience

*Each session has a maximum number of 18 participants.

Each session will include:

• Morning Session: includes an optional 45 minutes guided Gentle Yoga Practice or reflective walking experience

• Afternoon Session: includes an optional outdoor reflective walking experience

• Advent-themed contemplative prayer practices to ground yourself in the Divine.

• Embodied reflection experiences to help you slow the season down and listen to your soul.

• Time around the fire! Enjoy the crackle of the indoor wood-stove, and time around the outdoor fire pit! Marshmallows anyone?

• Sensory activities that help you tune into this sacred season of longing & waiting for Love to arrive.

• Create-your-own ‘Embody Advent’ calendar to guide you

• Delicious refreshments that remind you of the goodness of this time of year

• ‘Take-home’ Advent Resources & Playlist to amplify the entire season ahead

Register

Cost: $85.00 (includes all taxes, non-refundable)

*Please pick either the morning or afternoon session to register.