| Pathways Rhythms October 2025 Capital Campaign Completion Celebration Pathways Retreat celebrated the completion of the capital campaign on September 7 with a service of gratitude and blessing . Starting at the pavilion, crafted from recycled telephone poles, we walked: to a cozy meeting area amid the American plum trees, to the amazing Tree of Hope sculpture, to the restful hammock “room”, around the newly-planted native prairie, and back to the pavilion. At each stop, words of gratitude and blessing were spoken, and children sprinkled water with arborvitae branches, filling the walk with joy and laughter. Afterward, we gathered around the table, enjoying both the food and the gift of each other’s company. Attendees offered suggestions for the name of the resident owl, hanging from the rafters, who keeps the pavilion bird-free. The winner of the “Name the Owl” contest was Byron Shetler with “Boo-Hoo,” a playful nod to the Spanish word for owl (búho) and the owl’s helpful role. Congratulations Byron! Click here to view a slideshow of photos from the celebration. Prayers at Pathways St. Francis Animal Blessing Sunday, October 5, 4pm. Bring your beloved pets and join us in the pavilion for this blessing service and walk through the woods. Refreshments will be served. Check the website for updates if the weather is questionable. Taizé-inspired Community Prayer: Sunday, October 12, 7–8 pm at Walnut Hill Mennonite Church, 909 N. Sixth Street, Goshen, Indiana. Reflection Walks Stations of the Trees and the Hidden Creature Trail will remain up along the main trail loop through the end of October. Visit anytime during daylight hours. Thanks to Nova and Kay for sending photos of their time hunting creatures! Programs at Pathways Click on the blue program names for more information Due to space limitations, registration is required for most programs DATE CHANGE FOR FALL SESSION Attuning to the Seasons A series of four Saturday morning retreats following the natural rhythms of the seasons. November 15, January 10, April 25, & June 20. Register for the series or any individual sessions. Led by Twilla Epp-Stutzman Contemplative Practices in Four Traditions Explore spiritual practices in Judaism, Nature, Christianity, and Buddhism. October 25, November 8 & 22, December 6. Register for the series or any individual sessions. Facilitated by Ruth Judy Dreamwork Introductory Workshop A one-day retreat for those interested in exploring dreams and how we can learn from them. Saturday, November 1. Led by Sara Klassen Dream Weavers A six-session series for dreamers who want to interpret and learn from their own dreams. Meeting every other Thursday evening, January 8 - March 19. Led by Sara Klassen Introduction to Reiki This Saturday afternoon workshop will include an explanation of Reiki, its origin and development, and its benefits. In addition, participants will receive a Reiki experience. November 22. Led by Trish Yoder Honoring our Pain for the World A three-hour practice of lament and truth telling developed by Joanna Macy as part of her Work that Reconnects. Tuesday, November 4. Led by Evan Miller and Linda Lehman Thomas Advent Night Visions Eight sessions where participants will explore what might be on the horizon as we move into this season. Monday evenings, November 17 & December 1-January 12. Led by Charlene Mast Weekly Yoga This yoga practice brings together hatha and yin yoga with the cycles and themes of the Christian liturgical year. Weekly on Mondays at 4:30. Led by Malinda Berry Contemplative Circle A holy time of connecting with your Source and with like-hearted others . Meets most Sundays. Pathways Transformational Network Events Gestalt Soul Care Retreat s Facilitated by Alexandra MacCracken Virtual: October 25, ZOOM Remove The Leaves That Hides Your Shame But Does Not Heal Your Wound Facilitated by Dave Janvier October 9-11, Oakmont, Pennsylvania Stay up-to-date with events happening at Pathways Retreat Calendar of Events Visit pathwaysretreat.org Pathways Retreat is a spiritual retreat center for Rest, Reflection and Renewal. |
Capital Campaign Completion Celebration | |
Pathways Retreat celebrated the completion of the capital campaign on September 7 with a service of gratitude and blessing. Starting at the pavilion, crafted from recycled telephone poles, we walked:
- to a cozy meeting area amid the American plum trees,
- to the amazing Tree of Hope sculpture,
- to the restful hammock “room”,
- around the newly-planted native prairie, and
- back to the pavilion.
At each stop, words of gratitude and blessing were spoken, and children sprinkled water with arborvitae branches, filling the walk with joy and laughter.
Afterward, we gathered around the table, enjoying both the food and the gift of each other’s company.
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Attendees offered suggestions for the name of the resident owl, hanging from the rafters, who keeps the pavilion bird-free. The winner of the “Name the Owl” contest was Byron Shetler with “Boo-Hoo,” a playful nod to the Spanish word for owl (búho) and the owl’s helpful role. Congratulations Byron!
Click here to view a slideshow of photos from the celebration.
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St. Francis Animal Blessing Sunday, October 5, 4pm. Bring your beloved pets and join us in the pavilion for this blessing service and walk through the woods. Refreshments will be served. Check the website for updates if the weather is questionable.
Taizé-inspired Community Prayer: Sunday, October 12, 7–8 pm at Walnut Hill Mennonite Church, 909 N. Sixth Street, Goshen, Indiana.
Reflection Walks Stations of the Trees and the Hidden Creature Trail will remain up along the main trail loop through the end of October. Visit anytime during daylight hours.
Thanks to Nova and Kay for sending photos of their time hunting creatures!
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Click on the blue program names for more information
Due to space limitations, registration is required for most programs
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DATE CHANGE FOR FALL SESSION Attuning to the Seasons A series of four Saturday morning retreats following the natural rhythms of the seasons. November 15, January 10, April 25, & June 20. Register for the series or any individual sessions. Led by Twilla Epp-Stutzman
Contemplative Practices in Four Traditions Explore spiritual practices in Judaism, Nature, Christianity, and Buddhism. October 25, November 8 & 22, December 6. Register for the series or any individual sessions. Facilitated by Ruth Judy
Dreamwork Introductory Workshop A one-day retreat for those interested in exploring dreams and how we can learn from them. Saturday, November 1. Led by Sara Klassen
Dream Weavers A six-session series for dreamers who want to interpret and learn from their own dreams. Meeting every other Thursday evening, January 8 - March 19. Led by Sara Klassen
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Introduction to Reiki This Saturday afternoon workshop will include an explanation of Reiki, its origin and development, and its benefits. In addition, participants will receive a Reiki experience. November 22. Led by Trish Yoder
Honoring our Pain for the World A three-hour practice of lament and truth telling developed by Joanna Macy as part of her Work that Reconnects. Tuesday, November 4. Led by Evan Miller and Linda Lehman Thomas
Advent Night Visions Eight sessions where participants will explore what might be on the horizon as we move into this season. Monday evenings, November 17 & December 1-January 12. Led by Charlene Mast
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Weekly Yoga This yoga practice brings together hatha and yin yoga with the cycles and themes of the Christian liturgical year. Weekly on Mondays at 4:30. Led by Malinda Berry | |
Contemplative Circle A holy time of connecting with your Source and with like-hearted others. Meets most Sundays. | |
Stay up-to-date with events happening at Pathways Retreat | |
Pathways Retreat is a spiritual retreat center for
Rest, Reflection and Renewal.
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