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Contemplative life is the putting together of vision and action. Vision alone, meditation alone, is not true contemplation. We must put vision into action. Not just monks, but all of us are called to contemplation in this full sense. If we want to live healthy lives, we have to build into our daily life moments of vision, and let our actions be formed by that vision.

~ from THE MUSIC OF SILENCE by David Steindl-Rast

Simply Silence: Winter

An age-old prayer tradition for contemporary pilgrims

Date:

February 27 - March 1, 2015

Time:

Friday evening supper through Sunday lunch

Location:

Still Point Mountain Retreat near Harpers Ferry WV

View from Still Point deck in winter

Gather at Still Point Mountain Retreat for Friday Vespers, followed by 7:00 p.m. dinner and Compline. Arrive Friday after 1:00 p.m. Retreat ends following lunch on Sunday. Gathered participants will follow contemporary Prayer of the Hours, interspersed with generous time for silence and rambling in the winter woods, warming around the fire, reading or writing in the library, reflecting through art or your own contemplative work, and enjoying one another in community. Come away and rest. A warm, comfortable log cabin and kindred spirits await.

Retreat include six delicious home-style meals, a contemplative library and art materials. Retreat Fee: $185.

It's easy to register:

Email lindsay.rollingridge@gmail.com or call 304.724.1069.
Download the registration form and mail in with $75 deposit to Friends of Silence, 120 Jubilee Lane, Harpers Ferry WV 25425.
Register online and Pay Online

Sign up for Silence through the Seasons. Simply Silence will also take place in the Spring, April 10-12, 2015. Sign up now for both and get a 15% discount.