Retreats - Passionist Earth & Spirit Center

Cory Lockhart

Retreat Director, Masters in Teaching, Masters in Spirituality

Prerequisites

Registration required

Times

Flexible days and times to fit your customized retreat experience.

Price

Varies by group and age.

Please complete the Retreat Interest Form or email us at retreats@earthandspiritcenter.org

Step away from the noise and reconnect with what matters most to you at the Earth and Spirit Center.

Class Description

Each retreat, on our peaceful 27-acre nature preserve, is customized to meet your group’s unique goals and interests. Experiences may include:

Guided hikes
Mindfulness and meditation
Hands-on care for the land
Team-building activities – including Challenge Course elements
Earth Care education

Together, these offerings create a meaningful day of connection, inspiration, and transformation—for individuals, teams, and communities alike.

Retreat Flyer

Sample PESC Retreat Schedule

Retreat Interest Form

Director: Cory Lockhart, Retreat Director

Bio: Cory Lockhart

Class Details

Retreat Program Formats

Team Building: Set within our 27-acre nature preserve, these retreats immerse participants in outdoor challenges that promote collaboration, communication, and problem-solving. Through mindfulness and experiential learning, individuals connect with themselves, each other, and nature. Guided activities foster trust, improve communication, skills, and strengthen relationships- all while having fun in a natural setting.

Our Place in Nature: Reconnect with the natural world and rediscover your place within it. These retreats blend hands-on environmental service projects with engaging activities like guided meditation, hiking, and nature-based games. Participants explore the profound impact of being part of an interconnected ecosystem, and reflect on their role in the web. They gain a deeper appreciation for the environment and their responsibility to care for it, fostering a renewed sense of purpose and connection.

Community and Compassion: These retreats cultivate meaningful connections rooted in compassion. Through mindful listening, introspection, and nature walks, participants reflect on their experiences and deep in their bonds with one another. Engaging in small-group discussions and community-building activities, participants work together to nurture understanding and compassion in the world that often feels divided. These retreats offer a space for renewal, fostering lasting connections, and deep appreciation for the power of compassion.

Mindfulness: In a world of constant distraction, these retreats offer a serene space to cultivate mindfulness and presence. Set against the backdrop of nature’s calm, participants are guided through meditation practices, mindful breathing exercises, and mindful walks. These activities help individuals tune in to the present moment, allowing them to reduce stress, enhance focus, and develop a deeper sense of inner peace. Through self-awareness and gentle reflection, these retreats encourage participants to cultivate a mindful approach to life that extends beyond the retreat, helping them foster clarity, resilience, and emotional balance.

Confirmation: Designed for students preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation, these retreats help them reflect on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and discover how these gifts empower them to serve others. Through team-building, contemplative prayer, nature hikes, and self-reflection, participants explore the sacrament of Confirmation within a sacramental approach to creation. These retreats offered a sacred space to recognize and nurture the participants’ unique gifts, connecting them with both their faith and the world around them.

Customized Retreats: We offer personalized retreat experiences tailored to meet the specific needs of your group. Whether you are seeking a focus on mindfulness, community-building, or spiritual growth, we work with you to design a retreat that aligns with your goals and vision.