Franciscan Mountain Nature Retreats 2026

Location: Day and Weekend Retreats Coal Creek Canyon
107 Divide View Drive, Golden, CO 80403

 One Day Retreats
(Can arrive as early as 9AM. Starts at 10 AM. Leave at 3PM)
(Select One of 3 dates)
Saturday – July 11
Tuesday – July 14
Thursday – July 23

Weekend Retreat
(Friday early arrivals by 4 PM. Starts at 5PM or when can arrive. 
Ends 1:30 PM Sunday.)
Friday, August 14 – Sunday, August 16

What is included in retreat?
        • A world view that sees Creation as Gift and Beauty.
        •  A Grate-Full response to the Gifts of Nature.
        •  Optional Planting – Reflective sharing
        •  Quiet reflection
        •  What is Mine To Do?

What to bring for retreat:
        • Dress as to be able to relax in nature and possibly work with the soil.
        • Walking shoes or boots necessary.
        • Hat and Light Jacket. Gloves help.
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Sunglasses, Sunscreen
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Water jug (not a one-use plastic water bottle, please)
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Please bring a light lawn chair if you have one, and a walking stick and walker as needed

Suggested donations for retreat: Help keep things affordable for all. Be God’s providence by donating finances for others. Thank you.
                                               *The costs need not deter anyone from attending.*
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. Space limited but can bring
sleeping bags and futons or tents to extend space. Checks to Sister Elizabeth Fuhr or cash.

Food: One day retreat; bring your own sack lunch or something to be shared. For weekend we
assign meals for individuals to supply food. Thank you.

Carpooling is encouraged. Some transportation is available.