Retreats hosted by Benet Hill
Two retreat themes hosted by Benet Hill Monastery
Labyrinth Retreat - an ancient meditative practice
August 22 - 24, 2025
Culturally Modified Trees - sacred living artifacts of the Ute People
October 3 - 5, 2025
Sister Jan Ginzkey, OSB leads these weekend retreats offering rest, renewal, and opportunities to experience labyrinth meditation, forest bathing, and sacred culturally modified trees. The retreats begin on Friday evening at 7pm and end on Sunday at 3pm.
Discounted full weekend packages include:
- the workshop; and
- two nights lodging (single or double occupancy); and
- five meals (Sat breakfast – Sun 2pm dinner)
We welcome commuters! All or some of the meals may be ordered by commuters at least one week before the retreat.
An optional Friday supper is not included in the retreat whether commuting or lodging. If it’s helpful for you to arrive early for the weekend retreat, you may purchase Friday supper for an additional fee. You will join the community at 5:30pm for this meal prior to the start of the retreat at 7pm on Friday evening.
Sister Jan talks about Culturally Modified Trees (CMT)
Watch this short video to learn more about these trees that are found along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, including some at Benet Hill Monastery.