A pilgrimage of prayer, embodied practice, shared learning, and reconnection at Prince of Peace Abbey, a Benedictine monastery overlooking the Pacific in Oceanside, California.
Early bird pricing through December 1, 2026
June 2027 · Oceanside, California · Limited to 33 SPOTS
For years, you have been the one holding space for others: teaching, guiding, praying, listening, and pouring out your energy so that others could encounter peace and healing presence of God.
This is an invitation for our leaders and alumni to “come to the well”.
A chance to slow down, spend time with Jesus, connect with others who understand the heart behind this work, and leave feeling refreshed and inspired for the season ahead. A space to rest, be encouraged, and receive.


Panoramic views overlooking the river valley the ocean beyond
Simple, peaceful guest rooms, each with a private bath
An intimate chapel for our group’s prayer and worship
Optional invitation to join the monks in their daily rhythm of prayer

RETREAT EXPERIENCE
Your registration covers your accommodations, meals, and
all retreat programming so you can settle in and rest
during your stay at Prince of Peace Abbey.
Shared or private room accommodations at the Retreat House, each with its own private bath.
Three wholesome meals provided each day, served cafeteria-style in community at the Abbey.
Full participation in Christ-centered yoga, contemplative prayer practices, and spiritual teaching.
Earn valuable continuing education hours applicable toward your ministry and yoga teaching credentials.
A carefully limited cohort of participants, preserving an unhurried, peaceful atmosphere.
Full access to the private Abbey chapel, tranquil monastery gardens, and quiet walking paths.
Immerse yourself in our structured rhythm of contemplation, communal liturgy, guided study, meaningful connection, and restorative quiet during our time together.
Check in from 2pm. Leaders only dinner and evening programming.
Alumni arrive in the afternoon for our opening session, followed by dinner together, and evening programming.
A full day of programming.
A full day of programming.
Benediction, Breakfast, then checkout by 8:45am
Arrival: Check-in at the Abbey begins at 2 PM. Please plan for your flight to land in San Diego by 12 PM on your arrival day (Monday, June 7 for Leaders' Table, or Tuesday, June 8 for the Getting Still Gathering). That leaves time for baggage and the drive north.
Departure: Checkout on Friday, June 11 is by 8:45 AM. The San Diego airport is about an hour's drive from the Abbey, so please book a departure flight that leaves after 12 PM.
Includes lodging with a private bath in every room, three meals a day, all retreat programming, continuing education hours and more.
Everything you need to know about preparation, daily rhythm, accommodations,
and our pilgrimage to the Abbey together.
We’ll gather for Christ-centered practice, shared learning, and community, with space to deepen our life with Jesus and reflect on our calling as teachers and leaders.
Leaders’ Table members begin with a leaders-only dinner and evening programming on Monday. Our shared retreat opens Tuesday, continues with full programming Wednesday and Thursday, and concludes with breakfast Friday morning.
Kelly and Caroline will lead the retreat. Hannah will be coordinating details. We’ll share the full facilitator lineup and session details as they are finalized.
Your registration includes:
- Four nights of lodging for Leaders’ Table members, or three nights for alumni.
- A private or shared room with a private bathroom.
- Three meals a day during your stay.
- Retreat programming.
- 15+ continuing education hours.
Leaders’ Table registration also includes the additional leaders-only dinner and evening programming.
Leaders’ Table members may check in beginning at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 7, before the leaders-only dinner and evening programming.
Alumni should plan to arrive Tuesday afternoon, June 8, before our opening session and dinner. We’ll share the exact arrival window before the retreat.
We’ll share breakfast on Friday, June 11, and everyone must check out by 8:45 AM.
Please plan return flights for noon or later, allowing enough time to travel to your airport and check in.
Transportation to and from the Abbey is not included in the cost of your retreat. Before the retreat, we’ll send you a form to collect your travel details and help connect you with other participants arriving around the same time.
Meals are prepared by the Abbey and served cafeteria style.
The Abbey is unable to prepare special diet meals, but a refrigerator and microwave are available for guests who wish to bring their own food.
If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, please plan ahead and contact us before registering with any questions about whether the meal arrangements will work for you.
We’ll be guests in a working Benedictine monastery, where quiet is part of daily life. We will ask that you help us honor that atmosphere by respecting the Abbey’s guidance around silence, conservative dress attire and being considerate of the monks and other guests.
Candles and incense are not permitted in guest rooms.
The $500 deposit is nonrefundable.
Before February 1, 2027: Payments beyond the deposit are refunded.
February 1–April 15, 2027: 50% of payments beyond the deposit are refunded.
After April 15, 2027: No refund is available.
You may transfer your place to another eligible person at any time.
Email us at [email protected]. Registered attendees are also invited to our live Zoom Q&A on April 22, 2027, at 7:00 PM Eastern / 6:00 PM Central / 4:00 PM Pacific.
We’ll answer questions and begin getting to know one another. If you can’t attend live, we’ll send the recording afterward.
You've held space for so many others. We'd be honored to hold space for you.
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