“Silence is full of truth. It is healing. It fills our inner chaos with peace.”

~ Laurence Freeman, OSB, Benedictine Monk/Priest

Join us for Journey into Silence Retreat, a six-day silent, directed retreat. After our initial gathering Sunday night, we spend the days in silence and communion with God. You will meet with a Spiritual Director (included in cost of the retreat) each day to further cultivate and process your experience.

This retreat is held at the Augustine Center Retreat House. The center is a retreat house welcoming individuals and groups for ongoing formation, education, and spirituality. The Augustine Center is located in Conway, Michigan, on the northern border of Petoskey.

Silence the world around you. Silence the world within you. Silence the thoughts that shout out to you. In the stillness hear God’s voice. In the quiet, sense the Divine’s presence and the spiritual love that is waiting to embrace you.

In the stillness of the quiet, if we listen,

we can hear the whisper of the heart giving strength to weakness,

courage to fear, hope to despair.

~Howard Thurman

Registration Fee & Information

• Cost: $695
• Includes spiritual direction, meals, and room.
• You will have your own room and bathroom. If you need a first-floor room, please indicate when registering.
• We eat together, silently. Dietary accommodations can be made, please indicate when registering.
• Space is limited – please register at your earliest convenience.
• Financial scholarships are available – download the form here, complete and return it to programs@dominicancenter.com. Please await our response before registering below. 
• View Dominican Center Marywood’s Refund Policy
• Questions? Reach us at 616-514-3325 or by emailing programs@dominicancenter.com

Helpful Information

• Petoskey State Park, Cross in the Woods National Shrine, the scenic drive called The Tunnel of Trees on M-119, are all places nearby that  retreatants have found to be supportive of their time with God. Some people have brought bikes or kayaks to the June retreat. We encourage you to consider what activities, if any, would ground and open your heart to God while on retreat, while also being aware that some activities might be a distraction rather than a support.
• There are some short trails with places for meditation and prayer in the woods on the grounds of the Augustine Center as well as an outdoor labyrinth.