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  • Single Occupancy - Full Bed with Private Bathroom – $315.00
  • Single Occupancy - 1 Twin Bed with Shared Bathroom – $288.00
  • Single Occupancy - 1 Full/Queen Bed with Shared Bathroom – $302.00
  • Single Occupancy - 2 Twin Beds with Shared Bathroom – $297.00
  • Double Occupancy - Full Bed with Private Bathroom – $540.00
  • Double Occupancy - 1 Full/Queen Bed with Shared Bathroom – $540.00
  • Double Occupancy - 2 Twin Beds with Shared Bathroom – $540.00

Date & Time Details: This all-inclusive retreat (lodging, workshop, and meals) begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026, and ends at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026. If interested in commuting, please instead choose the commuter option in our offerings menu.

Location: Benet Hill Monastery classroom and outdoor labyrinth

Address: 3190 Benet Ln, Colorado Springs, CO 80921, USA

Contact: Sally Rothstein
srothstein@benethillmonastery.org
719-355-1624

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Culturally Modified Trees Path – Retreat: Deepening Your Roots with Creation [OVERNIGHT PACKAGE]

With S. Jan Ginzkey, OSB

October 10 - 11, 2026

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Led by our expert-in-residence, Sister Jan Ginzkey, OSB, you will explore the history of the Ute people in the Pikes Peak Region, visit Fox Run Regional Park to identify Culturally Modified Trees, and spend time journaling and forest bathing.

This serves as either your culminating event of your seasonal culturally modified trees pilgrimage or as a stand-alone retreat. 

The overnight package invites a deeper experience alone or with friends, which can also be extended by adding a Friday lodging option and/or a Sunday 2 p.m. dinner with the Benet Hill Monastery community.

If interested in commuting, please see the separate listing for commuters.

Cancellations: Up to 90 days before the retreat start date, all fees are refunded less a $50 administration fee. Between 90-30 days before the retreat start date, a 50% refund is provided. No refund is provided for cancelations made 30 days or less from the retreat start date.

Leader

S. Jan Ginzkey, OSB
Sister Jan has been learning and teaching about the labyrinth and the culturally modified trees for 38 years. She gathered community to build the labyrinth in 2001 as a contemplative means to deepen one’s spirituality. She continues to discover and protect the sacred living artifacts of the Ute peoples. From S. Jan: I come from a large Midwestern Catholic family that formed the foundation of my strong faith, sense of responsibility, hospitality, and work ethic. As a Benedictine sister of Benet Hill Monastery, I am privileged to have served in a variety of ministries and roles. One of my most…
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