Grounding retreats are for people who are new to contemplative spirituality. Drawing from the Christian contemplative tradition, retreatants explore history, methodology and practice, have the opportunity to debrief experiences of contemplative prayer, and discover implications for daily life and faith. Grounding retreats give participants the opportunity to detach and rest from hectic and fragmented lives to engage in small doses of solitude, silence and stillness, within a supportive community. Retreatants leave Grounding retreats more centered and grounded in their identity, with a deeper understanding…