Women's Weekend ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ October 9-12

This year we are offering a pre-conference optional early arrival with our WFR Women's Weekend retreat experience. Oct. 8-9th Gayla Irwin will lead Rooted in the Vine: A Contemplative Art & Faith Pre-conference

"Come discover a slower, more attentive way of meeting God through art. We'll begin our retreat by exploring a variety of creative spiritual practices for connecting with God. The olive tree, an enduring biblical symbol of Christ, will guide us as we experience Visio Divina, letting art shape our prayer. Watercolor painting will offer a hands-on way to explore attention and beauty as we paint olive branches as well. Along the way, you'll receive gentle instruction on how creativity and faith can nourish one another, leaving with ideas to carry this contemplative practice into your daily life."

Our weekend event "On The Way" Oct. 9-11th will be lead by Guest Speaker Cheree Hayes

"Whether you're looking for a fresh start or a fresh filling, this weekend is for you. Come rediscover how to enjoy God's company in your everyday life, name anything that's keeping you from your next step, and learn to recognize His invitations in your home, workplace, and neighborhood. We'll leave with fresh hope, fresh eyes, and renewed purpose."

The pre-conference option will also allow space for more solitude, prayer station use, and a slower ramp into your weekend with the rest of our audience. Your cost includes workshop supplies, early arrival housing and three additional meals on Friday. The weekend retreat will begin at 6pm Friday and includes main sessions, devotional space, restorative exercise, solitude time, relational time, a little entertainment and LOTS of coffee! Housing, meals, activities and workshops are included in your retreat cost. We hope you can join us for our annual WFR Women's event created especially for women.