06/08/2026
What would it be like to spend a week living the wisdom of the Rule of St. Benedict?
Many people who come to the Forest of Peace speak of a longing for a different way of life—one with more prayer, more intention, more community, and a deeper sense of peace.
In January, we'll be offering a new retreat experience: Benedictine Living, a weekend retreat with an optional week-long immersion for those who wish to explore more deeply. Together we'll share a common rhythm of prayer, silence, meals, work, study, and rest, inspired by the Rule of St. Benedict and adapted for contemporary life.
This is not a historical reenactment or an attempt to become monks for a week. Rather, it is an opportunity to experience the timeless wisdom of the Benedictine tradition and discover what it might mean to live more deliberately, attentively, and compassionately in our own time.
More details will be shared in the coming months, but for now, we invite you to mark your calendar, begin to wonder, and perhaps ask yourself:
What might change if I lived for a week according to a sacred rhythm?
