Retreats
A directed silent retreat is an opportunity to take time away from the noise and distraction of everyday life, to rest and listen for God. God longs for relationship with us–a loving, growing relationship. Prayer is relationship, and silence is simply making a space for us to listen to God. When a retreat is directed and silent, it means the retreatant spends time alone with God in prayer and silence.
The retreatant will meet with a spiritual director to process times of prayer and to mutually discern the movements of the Holy Spirit, what is coming up in prayer and in relationship with God. Each meeting takes place daily while on the silent retreat.
2026
If a retreat is sold out and you would like to be added to the waitlist, email beccajones@dovehouseministries.com
July
July Retreat SOLD OUT
Spiritual Director: Aimee Mayer & Denae Huffman (click name to email)
Time: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 4:00 pm - Sunday, July 12, 2026, 3:00 pm
Venue: St. Joseph Monastery, 8564 Crisp Rd, Whitesville, KY 42378
Registration fees cover only room and meals. You may choose your donation amount for daily spiritual direction..
Spiritual direction is NOT included in the cost of this retreat.
Come Away as We Begin the New Year
An intentional time to listen for God ias you embark on the New Year.
During your retreat, you will have the opportunity to meet with a Dovehouse Spiritual Director to discuss what is surfacing in your prayer, your heart and in your relationship with God.
Daily time spent with scriptures
Explore walking paths and spend time outside
Uninterrupted time for journaling
And most importantly… simply being with God
You are Invited to Come Away and Rest
*If scholarship assistance is needed - email Becca Jones
August
Spiritual Directors Barbi White & Richard Schwartz (click names to email)
Time: Thursday, August 20, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - Sunday, August 23, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
Venue: St. Joseph Monastery, 8564 Crisp Rd, Whitesville, KY 42378
A Silent Retreat is a Weekend of Rest
An intentional time to listen for God in a new way, without the busyness of life.
During your retreat, you will have the opportunity to meet with a Dovehouse Spiritual Director to discuss what is surfacing in your prayer, your heart and in your relationship with God.
Daily time spent with scriptures
Explore walking paths and spend time outside
Uninterrupted time for journaling
And most importantly… simply being with God
You are Invited to Come Away and Rest
*If scholarship assistance is needed - email Becca Jones
September
Spiritual Directors: Sharon Carter & Susan Davenport (click names to email)
Time: Thursday, September 17, 2025 4:00 pm - Sunday, September 20, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
Venue: St. Joseph Monastery, 8564 Crisp Rd, Whitesville, KY 42378
A Silent Retreat is a Weekend of Rest
An intentional time to listen for God in a new way, without the busyness of life.
During your retreat, you will have the opportunity to meet with a Dovehouse Spiritual Director to discuss what is surfacing in your prayer, your heart and in your relationship with God.
Daily time spent with scriptures
Explore walking paths and spend time outside
Uninterrupted time for journaling
And most importantly… simply being with God
You are Invited to Come Away and Rest
*If scholarship assistance is needed - email Becca Jones
October
Spiritual Directors: Susan Davenport & Denae Huffman (click names to email)
Time: Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - Sunday, October 18, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
Venue: St. Joseph Monastery, 8564 Crisp Rd, Whitesville, KY 42378
A Silent Retreat is a Weekend of Rest
An intentional time to listen for God in a new way, without the busyness of life.
During your retreat, you will have the opportunity to meet with a Dovehouse Spiritual Director to discuss what is surfacing in your prayer, your heart and in your relationship with God.
Daily time spent with scriptures
Explore walking paths and spend time outside
Uninterrupted time for journaling
And most importantly… simply being with God
You are Invited to Come Away and Rest
*If scholarship assistance is needed - email Becca Jones
November
Spiritual Directors: Richard Schwartz & Aimee Mayer (click names to email)
Time: Thursday, November 12, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
Venue: St. Joseph Monastery, 8564 Crisp Rd, Whitesville, KY 42378
A Silent Retreat is a Weekend of Rest
An intentional time to listen for God in a new way, without the busyness of life.
During your retreat, you will have the opportunity to meet with a Dovehouse Spiritual Director to discuss what is surfacing in your prayer, your heart and in your relationship with God.
Daily time spent with scriptures
Explore walking paths and spend time outside
Uninterrupted time for journaling
And most importantly… simply being with God
You are Invited to Come Away and Rest
*If scholarship assistance is needed - email Becca Jones
December
Spiritual Directors:Gail Pitt, Barbi White, & Andrea Manor (click names to email)
Time: Thursday, December 10, 2026 4:00pm - Sunday, December 13, 2026 3:00pm
Venue: St. Joseph’s Monastery, 8564 Crisp Road, Whitesville, KY
A Silent Retreat is a Weekend of Rest
An intentional time to listen for God in a new way, without the busyness of life.
During your retreat, you will have the opportunity to meet with a Dovehouse Spiritual Director to discuss what is surfacing in your prayer, your heart and in your relationship with God.
Daily time spent with scriptures
Explore walking paths and spend time outside
Uninterrupted time for journaling
And most importantly… simply being with God
You are Invited to Come Away and Rest
*If scholarship assistance is needed - email Becca Jones