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Sacred Interruption Advent Retreat
December 12-14, 2025
Orono, MN
Facilitators: Cathy Loerzel, Heather Stringer, Christy Bauman
In the stillness of winter—when snow hushes the world and the nights grow long—we remember that God came not in a blaze of glory, but in the soft, slow unfolding of a womb.
This Advent, Sacred Interruption invites you to an intimate retreat with just eight women, gathered on the edge of a frozen lake in Minnesota. Together, we will step into the sacred rhythm of winter—where silence, body, ritual, and story prepare us for the birth of something holy.
We’ll explore the ache and wonder of Advent through the lives of Mary and Elizabeth, women who waited, hoped, and bore life in the dark. Through small-group storywork, sacred ritual, body-based healing, and elemental practices like cold plunges, saunas, and shared feasting, we’ll reconnect with the parts of us that have gone quiet—and listen for what is still forming.
This is not a retreat for striving or fixing. It is a space to rest, to root, to return.
We’ll gather to:
Sit by the fire and break bread around a shared table
Soak and plunge, letting the wisdom of water reset our nervous systems
Honor our bodies with sacred movement and ritual
Listen for God’s voice in myth, scripture, and one another
Rest in the womb of winter and trust that what’s growing in the dark is holy
Let this Advent be different. Let it be small, slow, sacred.
Details:
Friday, December 12: Check-in begins in the AM. Opening session is at 3pm.
Sunday, December 14: Retreat concludes by 2pm.
Bring comfy, warm layers and a warm jacket, gloves, and boots that are appropriate for snow; we will spend some time outdoors.
Investment:
The retreat includes all food and lodging. If you prefer not to be in the house, there are hotels nearby, but the cost remains the same. Transportation to and from the retreat is not included. Hot tub, sauna, and cold plunge are available.
$500 non-refundable deposit to register
Bunk Room with shared bath - (4 spots) $3,225 per person
Bunk Room with shared bath - (2 spots) $3,550 per person
Queen beds with shared bath - (2 spots) $4,000 per person
Payment Plans:
$4,000 = $1,166/month (Aug - Nov) Paid in full by December 1
$3,550 = $1,016/month (Aug - Nov) Paid in full by December 1
$3,225 = $908/month (Aug - Nov) Paid in full by December 1
Payments are fully refundable until September 15 (less the deposit).
Payments are partially refundable until November 1 if we are able to fill your spot.
No refunds after November 1.
Our conferences and workshop experiences are designed to be healing, restorative, and embodied without being therapeutic or crisis-focused. Through practices like movement, storytelling, and creative exploration, we offer space for grounded reflection and connection. Designed for emotionally stable participants, these gatherings foster personal renewal and presence in a supportive, non-clinical environment.
December 12-14, 2025
Orono, MN
Facilitators: Cathy Loerzel, Heather Stringer, Christy Bauman
In the stillness of winter—when snow hushes the world and the nights grow long—we remember that God came not in a blaze of glory, but in the soft, slow unfolding of a womb.
This Advent, Sacred Interruption invites you to an intimate retreat with just eight women, gathered on the edge of a frozen lake in Minnesota. Together, we will step into the sacred rhythm of winter—where silence, body, ritual, and story prepare us for the birth of something holy.
We’ll explore the ache and wonder of Advent through the lives of Mary and Elizabeth, women who waited, hoped, and bore life in the dark. Through small-group storywork, sacred ritual, body-based healing, and elemental practices like cold plunges, saunas, and shared feasting, we’ll reconnect with the parts of us that have gone quiet—and listen for what is still forming.
This is not a retreat for striving or fixing. It is a space to rest, to root, to return.
We’ll gather to:
Sit by the fire and break bread around a shared table
Soak and plunge, letting the wisdom of water reset our nervous systems
Honor our bodies with sacred movement and ritual
Listen for God’s voice in myth, scripture, and one another
Rest in the womb of winter and trust that what’s growing in the dark is holy
Let this Advent be different. Let it be small, slow, sacred.
Details:
Friday, December 12: Check-in begins in the AM. Opening session is at 3pm.
Sunday, December 14: Retreat concludes by 2pm.
Bring comfy, warm layers and a warm jacket, gloves, and boots that are appropriate for snow; we will spend some time outdoors.
Investment:
The retreat includes all food and lodging. If you prefer not to be in the house, there are hotels nearby, but the cost remains the same. Transportation to and from the retreat is not included. Hot tub, sauna, and cold plunge are available.
$500 non-refundable deposit to register
Bunk Room with shared bath - (4 spots) $3,225 per person
Bunk Room with shared bath - (2 spots) $3,550 per person
Queen beds with shared bath - (2 spots) $4,000 per person
Payment Plans:
$4,000 = $1,166/month (Aug - Nov) Paid in full by December 1
$3,550 = $1,016/month (Aug - Nov) Paid in full by December 1
$3,225 = $908/month (Aug - Nov) Paid in full by December 1
Payments are fully refundable until September 15 (less the deposit).
Payments are partially refundable until November 1 if we are able to fill your spot.
No refunds after November 1.
Our conferences and workshop experiences are designed to be healing, restorative, and embodied without being therapeutic or crisis-focused. Through practices like movement, storytelling, and creative exploration, we offer space for grounded reflection and connection. Designed for emotionally stable participants, these gatherings foster personal renewal and presence in a supportive, non-clinical environment.