{"id":980,"date":"2025-10-06T20:02:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T20:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centeringprayer.com\/heartoftexas\/?page_id=980"},"modified":"2026-08-25T21:30:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T21:30:25","slug":"retreats","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/centeringprayer.com\/heartoftexas\/retreats\/","title":{"rendered":"Retreats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Retreats: A time apart with God\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the midst of our busy lives, it is important to take time apart with God. Like any relationship, our relationship with God is deepened and enriched by some focused, devoted time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The HoTCO chapter maintains a full offering of retreats ranging from half-day \u201cdips into silence,\u201d to two-day commuter retreats where you can sleep at home, to 5 and 10-day residential retreats held at the beautiful Cedarbrake Renewal Center. (A number of the photos used on this website were taken at Cedarbrake.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\n\n\n

2026 Half-day and One-day Retreats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The following half-day and one-day retreats will be held at The Church of Conscious Harmony or elsewhere as noted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of the one-day retreats we ask for a $15 suggested Love offering. However, everyone is welcome to come, even if you can\u2019t afford the offering. No lunch is provided so please bring your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/th>Day<\/th>Time<\/th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Jan 31, 2026<\/td>Saturday<\/td>9:00 -12:00pm (CT)<\/td>1\/2-Day CP Retreat; contact CCH to Register<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Feb 14, 2026<\/td>Saturday<\/td>9:00 -3:00pm (CT)<\/td>1-Day CP Retreat; contact CCH to Register<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Feb 18, 2026<\/td>Wednesday<\/td>1:30 – 5:00 pm (CT)<\/td>“Ash Wednesday” 1\/2-Day CP Retreat; contact CCH to Register<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Mar 7, 2026<\/td>Saturday<\/td>Mar 6th 7:00pm to Mar 7th 3:00pm<\/td>United in Prayer Day, 24-hour Global Online Retreat; for info select this link<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Mar 21, 2026<\/td>Saturday<\/td>9:00 – 3:00 CDT<\/td>Song & Silence Lenten Enrichment; contact CCH to Register<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Apr 4, 2026<\/td>Saturday<\/td>9:00 – 12:00 CDT<\/td>“Holy Saturday” (1\/2 day) CP Retreat; contact CCH to Register<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Apr 22, 2026<\/td>Wednesday<\/td>7:00 – 7:00 pm CDT<\/td>“Earth Day” CP Retreat; contact CCH to Register<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Jun 27, 2026<\/td>Saturday<\/td>1:00 – 4:00 pm CDT<\/td>1\/2-Day CP Retreat; contact CCH to Register<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Jul 12, 2026<\/td>Sunday<\/td>12:00 – 3:00 pm CDT<\/td>1\/2-Day CP Retreat; contact CCH to Register<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Jul 18, 2026<\/td>Saturday<\/td>9:00 – 4:00 pm CDT<\/td>1-Day CP Retreat; contact CCH to Register<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Jul 19, 2026<\/td>Sunday<\/td>1:00 – 4:00pm CDT<\/td>1\/2-Day Online CP Retreat; contact CCH to Register<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Aug 8, 2026<\/td>Saturday<\/td>9:00 – 3:00 pm CDT<\/td>1-Day CP Retreat; contact CCH to Register<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Aug 22, 2026<\/td>Saturday<\/td>9:00 – 4:00 pm CDT<\/td>1-Day CP Retreat; contact CCH to Register<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Aug 30, 2026<\/td>Sunday<\/td>12:00 – 3:00 pm CDT<\/td>1\/2-Day Online CP Retreat; contact CCH to Register<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Sep 27, 2026<\/td>Sunday<\/td>12:00 – 3:00 pm CDT<\/td>1\/2-Day CP Retreat; contact CCH to Register<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Nov 4, 2026<\/td>Wednesday<\/td>1:00 – 4:30 pm CT<\/td>1\/2-Day CP Retreat; contact CCH to Register<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Nov 14, 2026<\/td>Saturday<\/td>9:00 – 3:00 pm CT<\/td>1-Day CP Retreat “Sacred Sounds”; contact CCH to Register<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Dec 19, 2026<\/td>Saturday<\/td>9:00 – 12:00pm CT<\/td>1\/2-Day Advent CP Retreat; contact CCH to Register<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For more information, or to register for any of these retreats, please call 512-347-9673.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\n\n\n

In-town 2 or 3-day Commuter Retreats (retreat in community, sleep at home)<\/strong> – 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A retreat format for those who can’t take a 5-day or 10-day retreat this year. These retreats are held at The Church of Conscious Harmony. Retreatants sleep at home and return the next day. Some retreats may be combined with a one or half day retreat listed above, to create a 2-day centering prayer retreat experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/th>Day\/Time<\/th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Mar 30 – Apr 1<\/td>Mon – Wed 9AM – 4PM
<\/td>		3-day Lenten Commuter Retreat – contact CCH to Register<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Aug 7 – 8<\/td>Friday – Sat 9:00 AM – 3 PM<\/td>2-day Prayer Commuter Retreat “Four Consents” – contact CCH to <\/a>Register<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Sep 25 – 26<\/td>Friday – Sat 9:00 AM – 4 PM<\/td>2-day Prayer Commuter Retreat “Welcoming” – contact CCH to <\/a>Register<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For more information, or to register for any of these retreats, please call 512-347-9673.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\n\n\n

Multi-day Residential Retreats (2026)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The following retreats are held at the Cedarbrake Renewal Center. Click here<\/a> for a sweet slideshow from one of the retreats.  All meals and lodging will be provided for multi-day retreats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/th>Days<\/th>Notes<\/th>Cost*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Jan 16 – 20<\/td>5<\/td>5-Day Renewal Retreat- Contact CCH to Register<\/strong><\/a><\/td>$670<\/td><\/tr>
Feb 27 – Mar 8<\/td>10<\/td>Lenten 10-day CP Retreat- Contact CCH to Register<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Jun 12 – 17<\/td>6<\/td>6-Day Centering Prayer Retreat- Contact CCH to Register<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Sep 11 – 15<\/td>5<\/td>5-Day Centering Prayer Retreat- Contact CCH to Register<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Dec 4 – 10<\/td>7<\/td>7-Day Advent Retreat- Contact CCH to Register<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Types of Retreats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All of our retreats are Centering Prayer<\/em> retreats.<\/strong> Centering Prayer retreats are for anyone who has completed the Introduction to Centering Prayer workshop or who otherwise has a Centering Prayer practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intensive<\/em> Centering Prayer retreats are for people who have an established 6+ month Centering Prayer practice, and who feel a longing to deepen their relationship with God through an extended time of silence and prayer. It is not<\/em> necessary to have attended shorter-duration retreats before attending a 7-day or 10-day intensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our intensive<\/em> retreats are structured for people who have not formerly completed a 10-day retreat, or for those who wish to deepen or renew their understanding of Fr. Keating’s model of the Spiritual Journey.  In addition to the periods of Centering Prayer, retreatants will view and discuss some of Fr. Keating’s Spiritual Journey<\/em> video tapes each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced<\/em> Centering Prayer retreats are for people who have formerly completed a 10-day intensive<\/em> retreat, and wish to study Fr. Keating’s advanced video tapes while on retreat. This is a wonderful way to be exposed to Fr. Keating’s most recent teachings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post intensive<\/em> retreats are for people who have cultivated a taste for silence and are looking for increased periods of Centering Prayer, silence and solitude while on retreat.  Post intensive<\/em> applicants must have formerly completed a 10-day intensive<\/em> retreat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Registration, deposits, cancellation & rooms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A deposit is required to register for & reserve a space at any retreat. Payment in full is required 30 days prior to the retreat. Cancellations within 30 days of the retreat will incur a deduction from your deposit\/payment of whatever charges are incurred resulting from the late cancellation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rooms will be double occupancy with a private bath, as a general rule. If single rooms are available at the time of the retreat, they will be made available, at extra cost, to post intensive and advanced retreatants and then others on a first-to-register and request a single room basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Costs may change during the calendar year, reflecting housing and food costs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scholarships are available upon request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To register for any of these retreats, please call 512-347-9673.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions on retreat content, please contact\u00a0Misty Blahuta<\/a>, Coordinator: Heart of Texas chapter of Contemplative Outreach.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n

\n
\"Jesuit<\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Retreats: A time apart with God\u2026 In the midst of our busy lives, it is important to take time apart with God. Like any relationship, our relationship with God is deepened and enriched by some focused, devoted time. The HoTCO chapter maintains a full offering of retreats ranging from half-day \u201cdips into silence,\u201d to two-day … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":897,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"slim_seo":{"title":"Retreats - Heart of Texas Contemplative Outreach","description":"Retreats: A time apart with God\u2026 In the midst of our busy lives, it is important to take time apart with God. Like any relationship, our relationship with God i"},"_slim_seo_primary_term_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"class_list":["post-980","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/centeringprayer.com\/heartoftexas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/980","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/centeringprayer.com\/heartoftexas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/centeringprayer.com\/heartoftexas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/centeringprayer.com\/heartoftexas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/centeringprayer.com\/heartoftexas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=980"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/centeringprayer.com\/heartoftexas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/980\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1191,"href":"https:\/\/centeringprayer.com\/heartoftexas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/980\/revisions\/1191"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/centeringprayer.com\/heartoftexas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/897"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/centeringprayer.com\/heartoftexas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=980"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/centeringprayer.com\/heartoftexas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=980"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}