Oratory Retreat: The Mystic Vision

The Oratory Fall Retreat will explore the contemplative vision and spiritual practice in the beautiful and peaceful setting of Adelynrood Retreat and Conference Center in Byfield, Massachussetts.

The Oratory is the online spiritual community of Halcyon Arts. Together, we explore world spirituality and practice the contemplative arts. It is a virtual chapel, a society of seekers after truth, and a team ministry. We are a lay community leading lives in the world and offering a diversity of spiritual programs to those interested.

​Oratory members have decided to more intentionally pursue their spiritual life in community. They also contribute their time and talent by becoming involved in some form of leadership in Oratory programs. Beau and Margaret, our two Oratory members, will be leading this retreat, exploring the vision of the Christian mystics and for today. 

Schedule (subject to change):

Friday

4 pm Arrive & Settle In

6 pm Dinner

7:30 pm Session 1: The Mystic Vision

9 pm Evening Prayer / Meditation

Saturday

7:30 am Morning Prayer / Meditation

8 am  Breakfast

10 am: Session 2: Meister Eckhart on the Birth of the Word 1

11:30 am Free Time / read, journal, walk, enjoy nature

12:30 pm Lunch

2 pm Session 3: Meister Eckhart on the Birth of the Word 2 

3:30 am Free Time / read, journal, walk, enjoy nature

4 - 6 pm One-to-one Spiritual Companioning available

6 pm Dinner 

7:30 pm Social singing, quiet sharing, etc.

9 pm Evening Prayer / Meditation

Sunday

8:00 am  Breakfast

10 am Communion Service (vacate Rooms before service)

11 am Closing Session

12:30 pm lunch

1:00 pm Departures

Location: Adelynrood Retreat and Conference Center, 46A Elm St, Byfield, MA 01922

Adelynrood Retreat and Conference Center provides a natural setting, beautiful gardens and historic buildings for individuals or groups looking for rest, reflection and renewal in today’s busy world. The 14-acre campus is just 45 minutes north of Boston and minutes from historic Newburyport and the Plum Island beaches. It backs up to The Great Marsh, New England’s largest salt marsh.