Winter Retreat Day - Theme - Thresholds
Saturday 1st August 2026
10.00am to 4.00pm
The Cottage, St Benedict’s Monastery
121 Arcadia Road, Arcadia
Led by Bethany South and Jenn Pearson
Join us for our Retreat Day at St Benedict’s Monastery.
An oasis of peace – the monastery is in beautiful countryside with bush paddocks, a large dam and an outdoor labyrinth. The Cottage is in the grounds of the Monastery.
We invite you to join us for a relaxed day to pause, to savour, to relish, and restore your soul and spirit as we reflect on the thresholds in our lives and the invitation to move through them into the future. This Retreat Day offers the opportunity to reconnect with ourselves through rest and sacred reading; with others over a shared meal and through thoughtful conversation; with nature through contemplative walking and with the transcendent through prayerful silence, together and in solitude.
Participants will be offered considered input, gentle facilitation, and room for their own reflection. Enjoy ‘holy leisure’ as you walk the labyrinth, enjoy the grounds and share your insights with others, nourishing your body and soul.
Morning tea and lunch are provided.
Cost: $65 ($55 for Eremos members). $5 less for bookings by 1 June.
Numbers are limited, so please register soon and no later than 24 July 2026.
Bethany South is an experienced retreat leader, a member of the Eremos Retreat Team and the Australian Network for Spiritual Direction (ANSD). Bethany is inspired by the rhythms of life and the Jewish Sabbath and seeks to offer gentle and hospitable spaces for reflection and conversation.
Jenn Pearson has offered spiritual accompaniment and care to people across all life stages over many decades and in varying roles. Jenn has a Grad. Dip. in Spiritual Direction, is a member of Eremos and ANSD, and is inspired by Christ’s invitation to “get away… take a real rest... learn the unforced rhythms of grace” (Matt 11:28-29 TMB).
Save the dates
Eremos Retreat Day – Saturday 24th October 2026 – 9.30am to 3.30pm at The Cottage, St Benedict’s Monastery, Arcadia.
There is some on-site accommodation in The Cottage at St Benedict's Monastery on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October. Please let us know if you are interested in accommodation to create a weekend retreat experience for an extended period of silence and solitude, in the company of others. Accommodation is limited and preference will be given to those travelling long distances and seeking 2 nights' accommodation. Your expression of interest will assist us in further planning of this and subsequent weekends. Email events@eremos.org.au with details of your interest.
events@eremos.org.au
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