Day and Weekend Retreats Coal Creek Canyon
Golden, CO
One Day Retreats
(Can arrive as early as 9AM. Starts at 10 AM. Leave at 3PM)
(Select One of 2 dates)
Saturday – July 19
or
Tuesday – July 22
Weekend Retreat
(Friday early arrivals by 4 PM. Starts at 5PM or when can arrive. Ends 1:30 PM Sunday.)
Friday, August 15 – Sunday, August 17
**Please register two weeks prior to a retreat or contact Sr. Liz ASAP!**
PREPARATION FOR RETREAT
What is Permaculture?
Permaculture is a holistic design approach that makes use of practices that our ancestors used and like their practices it mimics natural ecosystems to create sustainable, self-sufficient, and productive environments. At its core, permaculture is all about working with nature, not against it. It’s a way of thinking that seeks to create harmonious, efficient systems that benefit humans and the environment.
What is included in retreat?
- Contemplative gaze of nature
- Practicing permaculture techniques of mending the soil.
- Prayerful consideration of God’s goodness in creation
- Reflective sharing
- Appreciation of Francis of Assisi’s deep kinship with nature
What to bring for retreat
- Dress as to be able to work with the soil.
- Gloves and Jacket
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Water jug (not a one-use plastic water bottle, please)
- Rain gear (umbrella and/or poncho – Liz has a few extra ponchos.)
- Walking boots or shoes necessary.
- Please bring a light lawn chair if you have one, and a walking stick and walker as needed.
- Notebook and pen
- If have handy- a shovel or rake.
Cost: Help keep things affordable for all.
Be God’s providence by donating finances for others.
The costs need not deter anyone from attending.
God bless you and thank you.
Suggested donations
One day: $15 per person per day, $20 for two people from the same family. Accepted on the day at retreat.
Weekend: $25 per person, $40 for two people from the same family. Pay early as reservation. Space limited but can bring sleeping bags and futons or tents to extend space.
Check to Sister Elizabeth Fuhr or cash.
[Bring food for sharing: One day retreat; bring your own sack lunch or something to be shared. For weekend we should bring our own noon snacks but we assign meals for individuals to supply food. Thank you.]
Resources for optional preparation for retreat; 12 Principles of permaculture explained: https://permaculturepractice.com/permaculture-principles/, Serviceberry: abundance and receptivity, Robin Wall Kimmerer, 2024, Care for Creation: A Franciscan Spirituality of the Earth, 2024, Warner, Delio, Wood,
Carpooling is encouraged. Some transportation is available.
Suggested application dates:
By July 1st for July Retreats
By August 1st for August Retreats