Retreat Details

Start date: Friday, September 18: The retreat officially starts at 5 p.m., but you can arrive as early as 3 to check in.  

End date: Tuesday, September 22: We’ll have breakfast together, do a meditation and short discussion, then wrap up by 10:30 a.m. 

We really encourage everyone to stay for the entire retreat if possible. We want to soak up every moment we can with each other, sharing laughs, insights, healing, and meaningful conversations.

Travel Info

You can fly into either the Cedar Rapids Airport (CID), which is about 15 minutes from Prairiewoods, or the Des Moines Airport (DSM), about two hours away. Let us know your arrival details, and we'll coordinate to drive you to Prairiewoods—no rental car needed!

Daily Retreat Rhythm

Each day will include dedicated time for meditation, discussion, and journaling about A Course in Miracles. These sessions will help us connect deeply with ourselves and one another. 

During your free time, you can relax, take a nap, walk the peaceful grounds of the retreat center, or bring an activity you'd like to share with others. 

Each day we’ll also have a featured activity or field trip, including...

- Excursion to the Amana Colonies: We'll visit this historic collection of villages and have plenty of time for shopping and enjoying some authentic Wiener schnitzel! 

- Drumming Circle: Bring your favorite drum or rattle for a powerful, heart-centered drumming circle to connect with one another and the rhythm of life. 

- Sound Bath Experience: We enjoyed this so much last year, we're doing it again. It's a chance to relax and raise your vibrations during a soothing sound bath at Prairiewoods. 

- Book Signings and Celebrations: Lisa Cheek and Deb Engle will both have brand new books to share, and Lisa's book will officially launch during the retreat! 

- Group Channeling with Charles: Our friend Charles Tiemann will be with us via Zoom once again to answer your questions with the help of spirits Jacob and Mama. 

- A Very Special Guest: It's still a secret for now, but I'm THRILLED that we'll spend time on Saturday with someone you already know or will be VERY happy to meet!

- And There's MORE! Creating the retreat is always a joyful collaboration, so we'll have more activities and surprises to announce as we get closer! 

Optional Individual Sessions Available at Prairiewoods 

If you like, you can sign up for individual sessions offered by the Prairiewoods team, including...

- Reflexology 

- Massage 

- Rock and Mandala Drawing & Painting 

- Yoga

Register now to secure your spot! 

Step 1:

Click the payment link below to register for the retreat itself, which covers all group sessions, discussions, meditations, and activities.

Please note: Some scholarship money is available, so please email me at [email protected] if you need financial assistance. WE WANT YOU THERE!!

Step 2: 

Reserve your accommodations at Prairiewoods.

You’ll receive a link in July to reserve your meals, and you can’t beat the prices: Hot breakfast $10, lunch $15, dinner $15.

PLEASE NOTE: If we fill up the available rooms at Prairiewoods, there's a hotel nearby where we can also reserve rooms. We'll keep an eye on registrations, but please let [email protected] know if you have any questions about booking a room. 

If you’re on the fence about coming to the retreat, or if you need financial assistance, please let me know. We want you there, and we’ll help make it happen!

Together, we'll create memories, deepen our connections, and celebrate the miracle of being in community!

This is going to be SO much fun!

Love to you all.

Blessings,