 From
brief workshops to longer retreats, Jan creates safe spaces that invite
participants to engage the work that is sometimes difficult to do in
daily life. Comfort as well as challenge await in these
settings,
with each participant discerning when to seek Sabbath rest, and when to
stretch into some new terrain in their soul.No two retreats or workshops are the same; Jan designs each to meet the needs of the group. She often offers events that focus on such themes as the sacred seasons of the liturgical year (especially Advent and Lent), spiritual practices (including the labyrinth, lectio divina, and other contemplative practices), the creative process (particularly art and writing), and the intersections of art and faith. Jan frequently leads retreats for women but also offers events for mixed groups.  Each
event typically weaves together sessions for the whole group, times for
personal reflection in solitude, and small group conversations.
Whatever the theme, Jan provides options for creative
engagement
using simple, easily accessible techniques for art and writing.
She is constantly amazed to see what happens when people have
the
time, space, and tools to reflect on their lives.In these settings, Jan seeks to evoke the kind of space that the ancient Celtic people described as a "thin place." In the physical landscape and in the turning of seasons, there are places where the veil between worlds seems especially thin: a meeting of heaven and earth. In such places, it's not that the sacred is somehow more there than in other times and places; rather, something about the lay of the land, or the moment in time, invites us to be more present to the Spirit who is always present with us. Jan schedules events up to a year in advance. To inquire about availability for workshops, retreats, or conferences, please contact Jan. Return to retreats main page. |