*** September 16, 2024: Due to a line fire near Big Bear, and in a spirit of abundant caution and care, this retreat has been CANCELED ***

September 21 - 24: Join us for a joyous exploration of resilience and connection amongst peers in the Western Region!

This Fall we will gather Western Regional Retreat Centers from the US and Canada at Big Bear Retreat Center in California. We'll gather to connect as peers, meet each other from nearby regional centers, and discuss topics related to bio-regional sustainability and resiliency.

There will be plenty of open time to connect with each other, ground in nature, propose topics for discussion during breakouts, and to dive into topics together. We hope to have time for play, art, and laughs. Anyone is welcome to volunteer to lead discussions, share their wisdom, or lead an activity (mindfulness, art, play, dance) – share your interest by contacting guestservices@bigbearretreatcenter.org

We encourage you to join the dialogue while also embodying rest and restorative practices.

This retreat is hosted by Big Bear Retreat Center and Whidbey Institute, offered in collaboration with RCC. It is the group’s intention to organize among peers with a chance to connect deeply and regularly amongst our region. We hope to see you there!

>>> Registration is closed <<<

The RCC Midwest Region Affinity Group is excited to announce a retreat August 12 - 14, 2024, at Siena Retreat Center in Racine, Wisconsin.

The Midwest Region Affinity Group meets quarterly and is for any retreat centers located in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. We believe collaborative opportunities come out of being in person together, and our sustainable future is our network with each other. This event is an opportunity for retreat centers in the Midwest to build strong relationships, experience rest and renewal, and explore our opportunities to work together. We hope you'll join us.

REGISTRATION

To support emerging regional connections within the Retreat Center Collaboration community, Siena is generously offering a registration fee of $110 per person. (The rate stays the same for each person registered, and there is no cap on how many staff members may attend from each retreat center.) Future gatherings will likely cost more—this is a rate to encourage participation from across the region at our second gathering of this kind.

ONSITE LOGISTICS

Siena will be coordinating all registration for this event, and the registration fee will cover meals and lodging for two nights. Each person will have their own bedroom with private bathroom (shower) in their room. Explore Siena's amenities by clicking on this link.

Please note: Children under 18 are not allowed at the Siena Retreat Center.

If you have questions about registration, amenities, or would like to extend your stay, please call the Siena registrar at (262) 898-2582.

Join us to meet your peers, learn from one another, and enjoy time away from Zoom.

***Registration is now closed***

We’re excited to gather with the Retreat Center Collaboration community this October 22 - 25, at Five Oaks Centre in Ontario!

At our annual retreat we’ll share delicious meals, vibrant conversations, and fireside gatherings. Surrounded by brilliant fall colors, we’ll relish the beauty of coming together and the strength of this community. We’re grateful for the ways in which our work together is deepening and growing, and we look forward to learning more from each other. We hope you’ll join us for this special retreat.

Registration is now closed.

The RCC Midwest Centers affinity group is excited to announce an in-person gathering August 15 - 17, 2023, at Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center in Plymouth, Indiana. We hope you'll join us.

The Midwest Centers Affinity Group meets quarterly and is for any retreat centers located in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.

Group facilitators Paul Mach, Leslie Wright, and Jean Sullivan believe collaborative opportunities come out of being in person together, and our sustainable future is our network with each other. This in-person event is an opportunity for retreat centers in the Midwest to build strong relationships, experience rest and renewal, and explore our opportunities to work together. 

To support emerging regional connections within the Retreat Center Collaboration community, Lindenwood is generously offering space at a reduced registration fee of $75 per person, total. Future gatherings will likely cost more—this is an introductory rate to encourage participation from across the region at our first gathering of this kind.

Lindenwood will be coordinating all registration for this event, and the registration fee will cover meals and lodging for two nights. Registration is limited to 3 people per organization, to be able to accommodate as many organizations as possible. Join us to meet your peers, learn from one another, and enjoy time away from Zoom.

** Registration is now closed **