Description
Friendship is indispensable. We may discover our dearest friends in the dark labyrinth of seeking truth together. Or, in a moment of feeling vulnerable, we may feel safe in the care of some trusted other. We often come upon our deepest friends when taking the long way home, when forced to put down our differences, when humbled to admit that we haven’t a clue where we’re going or how to get there. In the raw and tender space of such honesty, the net of friendship is woven. In fact, the root of the word friendship means “place of high safety.”
This retreat will center on Mark Nepo’s new book, You Don’t Have to Do It Alone: The Power of Friendship. Our time together will explore the gift and spirit of friendship. We will look closely at the discovery of our kinship, the nature of friendship, the inevitable trials by which our bond is strengthened or broken, the acceptance of our humanness, and the conduit that lasting friendship becomes to the larger forces of life.
Dates and Details
Friday, July 18, to Sunday, July 20, 2025
This retreat begins on Friday at 7:00 pm and concludes with the noon meal on Sunday.
The cost of this retreat is $375, which includes overnight accommodations and meals.
Participants are asked to bring a journal. Journals are also available for purchase in the Bookstore.
Registration Information
You may register and pay online by clicking the yellow “Register Here” button above, by calling the front desk at 262-898-2590 with a credit card number, or by mailing a check made out to “Siena Retreat Center.” Payment must be received to complete registration. Partial scholarships are available. Please contact Claire at (262) 898-2588 to arrange for a partial scholarship. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page for our additional helpful information.
Mark Nepo