Intensive Retreat (8-day Silent Retreat)
January 16 - January 24, 2026
Friday evening through Saturday noon.
(Optional dual track Post-Intensive Retreat.)
Friday evening through Saturday noon.
(Optional dual track Post-Intensive Retreat.)
Intensive Retreat (8-day Silent Retreat)
Santa Rita Abbey Retreat Center*
14200 E. Fish Canyon Road
Sonoita, AZ 85637
14200 E. Fish Canyon Road
Sonoita, AZ 85637
Contemplative Outreach of Phoenix offers silent intensive retreats to those who are interested in renewing and deepening their relationship with God through Centering Prayer in a community setting and wrapped in an atmosphere of profound silence.
The retreat is open to all who have a 6-month centering prayer practice. There are about six 30-minute Centering Prayer periods daily. The prayer is supported by the viewing of Fr. Thomas Keating's Spiritual Journey DVDs, plus selections from his life's teachings. We will also share in Lectio Divina and soul-friending with staff. Also available is the opportunity to participate daily in Lauds, Liturgy (communion service) and Vespers with the Trappistine Sisters in their nearby sanctuary. There will be talking at the evening meal.
Retreat fee: is $800.00 per person.
The retreats take place in Sonoita, AZ, at the Santa Rita Abbey Retreat Center,* about an hour south of Tucson. This is a natural setting on high desert terrain. There are seven private rooms; one queen room can accommodate two retreatants. Each room has its own bath. The retreat menu is vegetarian.
Retreat fee: is $800.00 per person.
RegistrationRegistration opens September 1, 2025.Partial scholarships are available. If you have a need, please let Jeannie Lashinske know when you register. A non-refundable deposit of $100 will reserve your place, while space is available. Please mail a check, made out to Contemplative Outreach of Phoenix, to: Jeannie Lashinske 5728 East Orange Blossom Lane Phoenix, AZ 85018 We expect the remaining balance will be paid in full by January 3, 2026. Questions? Ask Jeannie by calling (480) 423-1645 or emailing her at |
* Check out the Santa Rita Abbey webpage: santaritaabbey.org
Event Information
| Event Date | 01-16-2026 6:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 01-24-2026 12:00 pm |
| Cut Off Date | 01-10-2026 9:00 am |
| Capacity | 8 |
| Individual Price | $800.00 |
| Location | Trappistine Monastery, Santa Rita Abbey |