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Desert Day 40
2026-04-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Country Lake Retreat House, 9609 Brownstown Rd, Henryville, IN, 47172, United States
Everyone is in a wilderness. Maybe you’re entering one. Maybe you’re deep in the middle of one. Maybe you’re just finding your way out. Whether it’s a season of grief, uncertainty in your career path, relational strain, health battles or spiritual dryness — the “wilderness” looks different for each of us. But what unites us is this: we all walk through it.
Desert Day 40 is a one-day, guided retreat designed to reframe your wilderness season, help you recognize its purpose, and give you a roadmap for navigating its challenges with grace and hope.
What is the wilderness? It’s the space where clarity disappears and certainty evaporates. It’s uncomfortable. Unfamiliar. Unsettling. The path is windy, the terrain feels harsh, and the end? It’s nowhere in sight. The wilderness is the place where you feel overwhelmed, helpless or hopeless; where you question your direction, your strength, maybe even your faith; where God feels silent or distant; where nothing comes easily — not clarity, not answers, not peace. And yet — it is often exactly where God does His deepest work. In this space of struggle, Desert Day 40 invites you to reimagine the wilderness not as a place of abandonment, but as a place of intimate preparation.
The wilderness isn’t punishment. It’s not abandonment. It’s preparation. It’s formation. It’s the soil of spiritual growth.
Desert Day 40 invites you to see your wilderness through new eyes. Each aspect of this one-day retreat is prayerfully designed to help you:

Reframing the Wilderness: See your wilderness through a new lens — not as punishment, but preparation.
A Biblical Roadmap: Walk the ancient paths of Israel, Jesus, Elijah, and others who encountered God in the wilderness.
Redemption in the Rough: Discover how the barren places become sacred ground.
God With Us: Learn to see God’s nearness and daily provision — the “manna” for your journey.
Reflection Tools: Engage in a 40-day challenge with journal prompts and spiritual exercises to take with you.
Pilgrimage Perspective: Begin to pivot your mindset — from wandering in the wilderness to walking in pilgrimage.

Whether your wilderness is fresh, long-standing, or just behind you, Desert Day 40 is a sacred space to pause, breathe, and remember this truth: You are not alone. God is near. And the wilderness will not last forever. Desert Day 40 is not about escaping the wilderness. It’s about inviting God into it. It’s about walking the shadowed path with the assurance that He is near, that growth happens in the valley, and that what feels like the end might just be the beginning. Come. Be renewed. Be reoriented. Let the wilderness redeem you.

Good Night (Silent Retreat)
2026-04-02 19:00 - 2026-04-03 19:00 | Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 St Anthony Drive, Mt St Francis, IN, 47146, United States
Good Night.
Good Night is a 24-hour silent women’s retreat held during Holy Week, inviting you to step away from the noise of everyday life and enter into deep reflection on the death of Christ, the meaning of communion, and the immeasurable sacrifice Jesus made for us. From Thursday evening to Friday evening, we will gather in stillness, creating space to sit with the weight of the cross, the love poured out, and the hope quietly forming in the darkness.
Set on the peaceful grounds of Mount St. Francis Retreat Center in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, this retreat offers a sacred environment for prayer and contemplation. You’ll have time to walk the beautiful trails and prayer paths, reflect in nature, and rest in the intentional quiet. Silence will guide our time together, allowing God to speak gently and personally to each heart.
Each guest will have a private room (with a shared bathroom down the hall), and all meals and snacks will be provided so you can fully focus on rest, reflection, and spiritual renewal. Good Night is an invitation to slow down, remember, and enter more fully into the mystery of Christ’s death—so that when resurrection comes, your heart is ready to receive it.

Women of Faithfulness
2026-03-07 08:30 - 12:00 | Scottsville Christian Church, 7857 Scottsville Rd, Floyds Knobs, IN, 47119, United States
When faith feels tested, God invites us to come closer—not give up. Drawing from the story of the Canaanite woman, explore what persistent, humble and courageous faith looks like in seasons of waiting, uncertainty and unanswered prayers. Discover practical ways to live out faithfulness—remaining steadfast in prayer, obedient in small steps, and confident in God’s promises.
Hosted with warmth and joyful hospitality by the women of Scottsville Christian Church, this retreat offers a time to pause, be encouraged, and leave spiritually renewed.
The Broken & Beautiful half-day retreat will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

Whispers of Faith
2026-02-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Vienna Baptist Church, 11 W Leota Road, Scottsburg, IN, 47170, United States
Whether prayer feels familiar or new, this half-day women’s retreat offers a welcoming space to slow down, listen, and draw near to God. Guided through different approaches to prayer, you’ll learn to meet Him honestly in every season, reflect on your personal journey, and connect with other women walking a similar path of faith.
Hosted in partnership with Vienna Baptist Church and Broken & Beautiful Retreats in Scottsburg, Indiana, this retreat invites women to deepen their connection with God, explore the power of prayer, and find comfort and renewal in the midst of brokenness.
The Broken & Beautiful half-day retreat will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, February 21 at Vienna Baptist Church.

Word Alive
2026-01-08 - 2026-01-10 | Country Lake Christian Retreat
The Word of God is waiting — ready to speak, to guide, to transform your mind and heart. Whether you’re opening the Bible for the first time or returning to familiar passages, God’s living Word invites you to encounter Him in fresh, powerful ways. Word Alive is a Broken & Beautiful retreat designed to help Christian women move beyond reading Scripture to experiencing and understanding it. This sacred time away will invite you to pause, dig deep and discover how God’s Word speaks directly into your everyday life—right where you are.
Through guided teaching, reflection, and connection with other women, you’ll learn how to:

Interact with Scripture with fresh eyes and a renewed heart
Understand the Bible’s story and how your story fits within it
Utilize tools and rhythms that make Bible study approachable and life-giving
Hear God’s voice in personal, practical and powerful ways

Whether you’re new to Bible study or longing to rekindle your love for Scripture, Word Alive is an invitation to return to the Source—to open your heart, your Bible and your life to the living Word of God.
Come expecting to be nourished by the Living Word. Come ready to listen, learn and be transformed. Because when the Word comes alive in you—everything changes.
The Word Alive retreat will begin Thursday evening and conclude Saturday morning.

Silent Night (Silent Retreat)
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-06 | Country Lake Christian Retreat
Silent Night, Holy Night, All is Calm, All is Bright.
In the midst of the noise and chaos of our human existence, Jesus’ birth reminds us of the power of stillness. The arrival of our Savior was a divine, history-altering event that shifted the course of humanity—yet, He came quietly, humbly, in the calm of a sacred, silent, holy night.
Join us for 24 hours of guided silence as we prepare our hearts to receive the gift of Jesus in this sacred season. In this silent retreat, you will experience the profound power of intentional stillness, where calm emerges from the quiet and makes room for deep peace. Learn how to quiet your inner voices to truly hear God’s voice, discovering the divine serenity that is only uncovered in stillness.
Each aspect of the retreat, from the moments of reflection to the intentional guided experiences, is designed to draw you closer to the divine peace that only Christ can bring.

Guided Stillness: Walk alongside us as we learn to quiet our inner voices and remove the distractions that keep us from truly listening to God. You will be given thoughtful, self-guided exercises to complete on your own.
Biblical Teaching: Be inspired by how Jesus came into the world through the obedience of a few who listened to His voice in the stillness. You’ll learn how to make stillness a consistent rhythm in your life, experiencing the supernatural calm afforded to those who take time to be still.
Creative Activities: Engage with interactive, hands-on projects that allow you time to reflect and express yourself—all done in silence to deepen your connection with Christ.
Reflection & Prayer: Engage in reflective prayer practices and personal time with God, using silence to focus on His presence and prepare for the beauty of Christ’s coming. You’ll have optional activities to enhance your silent retreat, such as time in nature and spaces for meditation.

Nourishing Food: Each aspect of this retreat is designed to help fill your body and soul with God’s gifts of goodness and peace. Enjoy three delicious meals in silence throughout the retreat.

You’ll leave this retreat with a renewed sense of inner peace and a deeper connection to the true meaning of Christmas. In the stillness, find the light that shines so brightly—His peace, His presence, and His promise.
Come, be still with us.

Broken & Beautiful
2024-10-17 18:00 - 2024-10-19 10:00
Brokenness is not a weakness, it’s a testament to our strength and a demonstration of faith. Acknowledging vulnerabilities can lead to personal growth and resilience. During our signature Broken & Beautiful Retreat, uncover how Jesus embraces the broken and offers healing in its place. Brokenness isn’t something to hide from; it’s something to surrender to Him, inviting His resurrection power into your life so redemption is possible.
The signature Broken & Beautiful retreat is designed for women to rest in the knowledge that our Savior is the mortar to our broken pieces, helping us transform through our hardships to. be a beautiful representation of His image and likeness. During the retreat, Christian women join together because we’re made for community, we learn from one another, and our brokenness connects us.
The Broken & Beautiful retreat will begin Thursday evening and conclude Saturday morning.

New Season. Same Reason.
2024-08-22 18:00 - 2024-08-24 10:00
Just as nature transitions in seasons, our lives often undergo similar shifts leaving us feeling broken, uncertain or in need of direction. But just as the leaves transform, so can we. This retreat explores how brokenness can birth positive change when remaining rooted in faith. Discover how your beautifully broken story can become a catalyst for growth and even help in determining your unique purpose in this season. You can’t control life’s seasons, but when your roots are grounded is His soil, your reason never waivers.
The New Season. Same Reason. retreat is designed for women who wish to seek clarity on the specific calling and purpose God has given them for this particular season. Each participant will have an opportunity to evaluate her gifts and strengths alongside her current stressors and lifestyles as a way to determine God’s purpose for her in this season. We will gather as the seasons are changing from summer to fall, which will remind us that our seasons in life fluctuate as well, and we have permission to change also as we become more of the beautiful person God created us to be.
The New Season. Same Reason. retreat will begin Thursday evening and conclude Saturday morning.

Whispers of Faith
2024-02-25 18:00 - 2024-02-27 10:00 | Country Lake Christian Retreat
This retreat is designed for women on a transformative journey into the power of prayer, deepening their connection with God and seeking comfort in their brokenness. Whether you’re a seasoned prayer warrior or just starting, enjoy a welcoming space for you to deepen your faith and experience the profound joy of God’s presence. Join us for an unforgettable retreat where brokenness transforms into beauty, guided by the whispers of faith toward peace and renewal.
The Whispers of Faith retreat is designed for women on a transformative journey into the power of prayer, deepening their connection with God and seeking comfort in their brokenness. Whether you’re a seasoned prayer warrior or just starting, enjoy a welcoming space for to deepen your faith and experience the profound joy of God’s presence. Join us for an unforgettable retreat where you’ll learn different ways we can approach God through prayer and receive peace, renewal and clarity in return.
The Whispers of Faith retreat will begin Sunday evening and conclude Tuesday morning.
