Creative Silent Mini-Retreat, Columbia, TN

Come in a posture of receptivity and curiosity as we enter into a space of quiet listening. We will explore the topic of hope through creativity and meditative silence shared together.

We will begin Friday evening with a creative project and prompts. We will share some silent creative space together. We will close the evening around 9pm and head home. We resume at 8 am on Saturday morning and spend the whole day in marked periods of silence, sharing in small groups, creating, and sharing meals. We will conclude Saturday by 9pm.

Please note: this is NOT an overnight retreat. It will be important, if possible, to keep a posture of retreating when returning home. Light snacks and beverages will be served Friday evening. Saturday, all three meals will be served, along with coffee and tea service all day. If you are traveling in from out of town, reach out to me for some places to stay overnight locally.

What: Creative Silent Mini-Retreat

When: Friday, August 15, 6-9 and Saturday, August 16, 8-9

Where: Home of Jennie Schut 216 6th Avenue Columbia TN 38401

Bring: Any personal art supplies (general supplies are included), water bottle, comfy clothes, journal, meals and snacks will be provided; you’re welcome to bring what you like.

Cost: $225 (Includes 3 meals, snacks and art supplies)

QUIET CREATIVE RETREAT IN SEWANEE

“Silence is God’s first language.”

NOVEMBER 14-16, 2025

Join Jennie for a weekend retreat full of creative projects, done in quiet, contemplative reflection. It doesn’t matter where you are on the journey, or what kind of artistic practice you have, or want to have. All are welcome.

Life is full and busy and loud. Have you created a space for yourself to put your ear to the ground and listen to your life speaking to you? Have you been able to expend creative energy on caring for yourself, creating something YOU want to create? This contemplative setting will provide ample space for you to explore these questions and move in the direction of your deepest longings.

We will begin our retreat Friday evening and conclude on Sunday before lunch time.  Please dress comfortably on Saturday.  We will be doing creative projects and the grounds are open and available to explore. You will meet with myself for Spiritual Direction twice during the weekend.  Please note:  We need the names, street addresses and email addresses of 3 people who champion you creatively and will commit to being with you in thought and prayer while you are on retreat.  I will contact them listing specific ways they can partner.  Please ask them first before filling the registration form out.  Please have their information in front of you when you register.  $215 is due at registration and the balance ($215)can be paid by October 15.  Total cost for the retreat is $430.  This includes a private bedroom/dorm-style bath, 4 meals, art supplies, and Spiritual Direction care.

Jennie attended her first quiet retreat of this nature in 2002 with Klesis and it was such a transformative experience that for the next several years, she attended in a serving capacity and learned the art of “setting the table” to create a beautiful, inspiring backdrop for others on retreat. She began leading her own retreats beginning in 2006 and has since led dozens of retreat experiences for hundreds of women. She deeply believes in the power of practicing silence and in the ways that retreats can assist us in reconnecting with our capacity for joy, curiosity, wonder, and our ability to be receptive to and make contact with our highest, purest, essential selves, where God resides.