12th-19th of May 2023

A seven day, silent, guided retreat in a peaceful rural setting.
Time: Friday 12 May at 7.30pm to Friday 19 May after lunch.
Cost: $735 ($50 non-refundable deposit with registration, balance $685 on arrival).

Retreat Team: Lew Marsh, Bev Marsh, Judith Wigglesworth and Jo Anastasiadis.

Magnificat Retreat Center

Venue: Magnificat Retreat Center, close to Featherston
60A Cross Creek Road, Western Lake, 5773
The Magnificat Community is a Catholic Lay Community based at Cross Creek Farm in the Wairarapa, at the eastern end of the Rimutaka Incline walkway. They provide a rural retreat space where people can come to be spiritually nourished and deepen their relationship with God.
Each day includes:
  • Morning Prayer and optional other resources for the day
  • Evening Prayer to close each day
  • Daily spiritual direction session (45 mins)
  • Plenty of space for your own  reflection
  • This retreat is fully silent from 9.30am Saturday to Friday lunchtime
  • Art materials will be available
Contact: Jo Anastasiadis or (04) 384 4991.
Please note that this retreat fills up quickly. A wait list will be established should there be cancellations.
Use this form if you have any questions about this retreat, or if you want to register your interest for the retreat. We will e-mail you with more information once you register. Placement is not confirmed until a non-refundable deposit is paid.

We gratefully acknowledge a Grant from the Wallis Trust that reduces the cost to participants for this retreat. Should cost be an issue please talk to us as there is the possibility of further assistance.

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