Retreats

Retreats

Jan 6 – 10, 2025
Executive Skills for Church Leaders

Executive Skills for Church Leaders

  • 9:00 am Monday – 11:30 am Friday
Join us for a transformative week-long continuing education event designed specifically for pastors, deacons, and church leaders. This program provides a dedicated space to delve into leadership and various aspects of congregational life or whatever your ministry context may be.
Jan 17 – 19, 2025
From the Inside Out Retreat; image of Heather Wiest in red dress, standing on one foot in yoga pose

From the Inside Out Retreat

  • 3:00 pm Friday – 1:00 pm Sunday
Restore your body, renew your mind and refresh your spirit at the ‘From the Inside Out’ Retreat with Heather Wiest, Jan. 17-19, 2025 in Carefree, AZ.
Jan 23 – 26, 2025
Living into a New Story Retreat; a close-up view of the Earth's surface

Living into a New Story Retreat

  • 4:00 pm Thursday – 12:00 pm Sunday
Explore what the natural sciences can teach us about Christian theology at the ‘Living into a New Story’ Retreat at Spirit in the Desert.
Mar 3 – 6, 2025

Gourding in the Desert

  • 3:00 pm Monday – 12:00 pm Thursday
The Arizona Gourd Society’s annual Gourding in the Desert Retreat brings together gourders for class time and creative camaraderie.
Mar 16 – 20, 2025
Illustration of a baseball set against a desert landscape with cacti and mountains at sunset.

Play Ball and Connect: A Desert Sojourn Retreat

  • 3:00 pm Sunday – 10:00 am Thursday
‘Play Ball! – A Desert Sojourn Retreat’ at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center from March 16-20, 2025. This unique retreat invites baseball-loving pastors to combine their passion for the game with spiritual reflection and fellowship. Enjoy daily gatherings, MLB Spring Training games, and evenings filled with classic baseball films, all set against the stunning backdrop of Arizona’s desert landscape.