Writer's Retreat
An Ignatian, Semi-Slient Extended Weekend Retreat for Adults
October 3 - 6, 2024
Suggested Contribution: $465.00 per person
Groups Attending: Individuals
This retreat is currently at capacity or registration is closed. Please call the office at 847.381.1261 with questions.
Summary
The process of writing can develop our communication skills and help us engage with the unfolding of our spiritual life. Through lectures, small-group discussions, and individual writing and reflection, Wright will provide a safe space for soul writing and practical help for putting words and ideas together.
Whether you are a writer or not, we believe you will enjoy this retreat to explore Ignatian spirituality and to have dedicated time for journaling during this 4 day retreat.
To learn more about Vinita Hampton Wright, please listen to this inspiring interview with the AMDG podcast.
Description
This retreat starts Thursday night with check in between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm, and ends Sunday with lunch and includes presentations, daily Mass, 9 hot meals, the opportunity for one-on-one spiritual direction with a trained spiritual director, and many other opportunities to explore our 80 acres and almost 60k square feet of interior space. All activities are optional, but we do ask everyone to respect the quiet of the retreat house for everyone to have the opportunity to read, sleep and reflect in the quiet.
Bellarmine has two libraries, a resource center, two chapels, and many other common areas. Outdoor spaces include a various walking trails, various prayer gardens, a gazebo, stations of the cross, as well as a few patios and outdoor chairs and benches.
You can learn more about what to expect by visiting this page.
Retreat Experience Gallery
Bellarmine Main Entrance
Sacred Heart Chapel
Mary McKeon Library
St. Joseph Gazebo
Mother Teresa Garden
Eastern Africa Collection
Fireplace Lounge
Dining Room
Winter on the Grounds
Resource Center
Sacred Heart Statue at Sunset
Susie's Memorial Garden
Madonna Library
Lower Level Lounge
Retreat Leader
Vinita Hampton Wright
Vinita Hampton Wright recently retired from a 32-year career as a book editor, the last 22 years at Loyola Press (Chicago), a Jesuit ministry. She is the author of various books, fiction and nonfiction, and has been leading workshops and retreats for 20 years on writing, creativity, the intersection of creativity and spirituality, prayer, and Ignatian spirituality. She received her certificate in spiritual direction from Loyola University, Chicago, and has a growing practice now during her retirement. Her books on creativity and spirituality writing--The Soul Tells a Story (IVP) and The Art of Spiritual Writing (Loyola Press)--continue to help writers in their vocation.