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Five Day Centering Prayer Retreat


  • St. Mary's Sewanee: The Ayres Center for Spiritual Development 770 Saint Marys Lane Sewanee, TN, 37375 United States (map)

Centering Prayer

Silence is God’s first language. Everything else is a poor translation.

~ Thomas Keating


Join us for five days of centering prayer practice, experiencing the fellowship of sacred silence.

This retreat will be lead by seasoned and trained centering prayer facilitators. Participants will have the opportunity to join multiple centering prayer sits throughout the day, Meditation in Motion gentle stretching yoga-type sessions, as well as enjoy the breathtaking bluff views of St. Mary’s Sewanee often covered in winter beauty.

The highly rated kitchen staff will offer well balanced, delicious and nourishing meals throughout the retreat beginning with dinner on the first night and ending with breakfast on the last day. The St. Mary’s Sewanee and the Centering Prayer Staff will be here to support guests in this week long dedication to “God’s first language”. You don’t have to worry about bringing anything except your weary soul to Rest, Renew and Reconnect.


After 72 hours, there is a $100 cancellation fee. There are no refunds within 7 days of the retreat.

Scholarships are available. Contact Reservations@stmaryssewanee.org for more information.

A minimum of 12 guests is required for the retreat to take place. Guests are fully refunded if the event is cancelled by St. Mary’s Sewanee.


Five Day Centering Prayer Retreat | August 26-30, 2026 (Anna House Package)
$1,380.00

Lodging in Anna House (motel style rooms, private bathroom), meals, program fees & materials.


Five Day Centering Prayer Retreat | August 26-30, 2026 (St. Mary's Hall Package)
$1,150.00

Lodging in Anna House (motel style rooms, private bathroom), meals (lunch on Sunday included), program fees & materials

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