What: Annual two-day retreat 

When: Thursday, October 9 at 5 pm to Saturday, October 11 at 12 noon 

Where: The Sacred Waters Center for Restoration and Retreat, a new synthesis of the existing diocesan ministries of St. Andrew’s House, Harmony Hill, Multicultural Ministries and Creation Care.  

Our spiritual journeys are engaged together and in motion — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Participants will: 

• Deepen friendship and trust through shared practices 

• Explore embodied spirituality (walking, chi gong, breathwork) 

• Engage in contemplative prayer and sacred conversation 

• Practice intentional listening—to God, to one another, and to the body 

Rev. Jennifer King Daugherty will lead the spiritual portion of the retreat and a team of parish members are planning a wide range of activities and opportunities to enjoy beautiful Hood Canal and grow more deeply connected to other participants. 

Rhythm of the Retreat: 

St. Stephen’s Women’s Retreat at St. Andrew’s House on the Hood Canal will be a time to relax, play, explore nature, hike, grow spiritually, and let someone else cook and clean. On top of all that, we will enjoy rich times of fellowship to learn about each other and share our stories. The retreat will balance plenty of free time with a rhythm of prayer and spiritual practices.  

Accommodations:  

St. Andrew’s offers views of the water and the beautiful Olympic Mountains. There are two wheelchair accessible rooms. The food is wonderful with farm-to-table, organic, free-range fare that can be gluten-free, vegetarian/vegan, and accommodate other special dietary needs with prior requests noted on your registration form. The historic lodge and gardens have panoramic views of Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountains. There are many nearby trails for hiking close at hand as well as a labyrinth on the campus.  

Retreat Cost:  

The cost for two nights’ lodgings, six meals, materials, and program is $260.00. Partial and fill scholarships are available upon request. Please note your request on the reservation. A full refund can only be provided if your cancelation is received before October 1st. 

Your spot will be confirmed when you’ve made the $50 deposit. There are two ways to pay the deposit and fee:

1. Online. Please specify in the “Comments” section that the payment is for the Women’s Retreat.
2. A check payable to St. Stephen’s. Write “Women’s Retreat” in the memo line. You can mail it, drop it off at the church office, or put it in black drop-box located to the left of the Parish Hall exterior entrance.

The registration and payment deadline is September 26th.