Our Lady of the Mountain
Deep Green Faith Workshop:
Rediscovering the Green Roots of Christian Faith
What This Workshop Offers
Presented by the Center for Deep Green Faith, this transformative one-day workshop invites participants to rediscover Christianity's deep ecological roots. Drawing on monastic wisdom and contemplative practice, the day explores how growth in virtue includes our relationship with all creation — and how core Christian doctrines ground our care for the earth, moving environmental concern from the margins to the center of faithful living. Experience how deepening your connection with creation deepens your connection with God.
Retreat Leadership
Robin Gottfried is Professor Emeritus of Economics and Founding Director (Retired) of the Center for Religion and Environment at the University of the South. He has published and taught extensively at the intersection of Christianity, economics, ecology, and spirituality, and is the author of several works including Economics, Ecology, and the Roots of Western Faith and Living in an Icon: A Program for Growing Closer to Creation and to God. He is currently completing a new book, Building God's Home: Creation Caring, Spiritual Formation, and the Renewal of the Church.
John Gatta is Emeritus Professor of English at both the University of Connecticut and the University of the South, where he also served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. A long-time staff member of the Center for Deep Green Faith, his teaching and research addresses ecotheology, American environmental literature, and the interplay between religious faith and literary imagination. His publications include Green Gospel: Foundations of Ecotheology and the forthcoming Green Worlds of C.S. Lewis: the Ecology of Aslan's Realm.
Together, Robin and John bring decades of scholarly depth and contemplative wisdom to this exploration of faith, creation, and ecological calling.
Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is especially suited for:
Those drawn to the intersection of Christian faith and care for creation
Clergy, educators, and lay leaders seeking to deepen their ecological theology
Anyone longing to move environmental concern from the margins to the center of their faith life
Contemplatives and practitioners interested in monastic and creation-centered spirituality
All who wish to experience God more deeply through their relationship with the natural world
Financial Assistance
Scholarships are available for those needing financial assistance. For scholarship inquiries, contact Reservations@stmaryssewanee.org | 931-598-5342
Reserve Your Place
"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." — Albert Einstein
Deep Green Faith One-Day Workshop - Program fees, materials, lunch included
After 72 hours of registration, a $25 cancellation fee applies. There are no refunds within 7 days of the program arrival date.
Scholarships are available. Contact Reservations@stmaryssewanee.org for application.
*A minimum registration is required for retreats to take place. If the program does not meet the minimum registration within 2 weeks of the event, there is the possibility of cancellation. If SMS cancels a retreat for any reason, any registered guest will receive a full refund of all payments.