Retreat

Guided Day Retreats

Rev. Markene writes and leads us through a unique themed guide for each retreat, which includes prayer, personal reflection (on scripture, art, poetry, nature) and gentle conversation. Each retreat runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Trinity Lakeside Abbey. The fee is $99 and includes a light lunch and retreat materials.

Register and pay here for the Lenten Guided Retreat, Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Bring with you to the retreat: Your Bible and journal. Weather permitting, we encourage you to spend some of your retreat time outdoors. Questions? Email admin@trinitylakeside.org.

Custom Retreats

Rev. Markene is an experienced retreat leader, available to design and lead a day or overnight retreat which meets the needs of your community. For more information and to schedule your custom retreat, contact Markene@trinitylakeside.org.

Comments from retreat participants

My participation in the guided day retreats has been truly life transforming. –M.M.

The retreat was exactly what my soul needed… The morning was a deep time of sensing my belovedness from the Father and the afternoon brought fresh clarity and direction… Grateful! —B.W.

This lovely retreat was thoughtfully designed with seven beautiful meditations that drew me into God’s presence… By day’s end, I was filled with the peace of having been with my Father, and I was refreshed and inspired to go and do his work. —M.K.

What a blessing it was to be led into the presence of God through Rev. Markene’s giftings and love for bringing rest to weary souls. –J.M.

Thank you for a lovely Spirit-filled silent retreat… The Abbey, grounds, program and hospitality were all so welcoming…and the Lord spoke to me. —R.M.

These seasonal retreats have become an important rhythm in my spiritual life. Each one nurtures my soul… giving me time to rest and reflect throughout the year. –H.M

Rev. Markene provides a serene environment and helpful guidance that encourages rest and reflection in the presence of God. –L.S.

I came to God wanting connection and peace. He gave that to me! I came to meet with God, but it turns out, He came to meet with me. Thank you again for providing space and the atmosphere to meet with God. –J.M.

The expectations were to just ‘be’ and allow God to do the rest. The meditations allowed for personal reflection but also provided appropriate nudging. The setting was beautiful and perfect for time away. I appreciated the times of silence but also appreciated opportunities to interact. –D.W.

Rev. Markene provided a complete retreat experience that was personal, enlightening and restorative. –D.R.

What a blessing it was to attend your silent retreat…It was a needed and welcome time of reflection and renewal. –N.H.