What is a Personal Retreat?
A more formal name for a personal retreat is sabbatical. The dictionary defines sabbatical as follows:
Sabbatical (sab-bat-i-cal)
A personal retreat, pausing for a period of leave from one’s customary work, especially for rest, to acquire new skills or training, in preparing oneself for what lies ahead.
A Sabbatical is not…
- Reserved only for ministers, priests, and those in full time ministry
- A vacation
What is a sabbatical?
A personal retreat or sabbatical is an often misunderstood term. Rest is something we all crave, but few recognize just as Jesus carved out times of rest away in seclusion with His Father, we too should make it a practice to do the same. Why? – Because, time alone with the Father not only helps us to rest and recover, but in that time of rest, God also prepares us for the journey ahead.
Where do I go to find sabbatical rest?
A personal retreat can happen just about anywhere and be for any desired length of time. We have a friend who frequently takes his personal retreat in a hospital chapel! With that said however, many find it helpful to have a secluded location that affords you access to nature while still being a haven that provides comfort, rest, peace and an atmosphere of God’s love.
REST Ministries has just such a place to retreat. Our Garden Suites at Shepherd’s Gate Cottage, located in the heart of Amish country, near Goshen, Indiana are ready and waiting for your next spiritual retreat! Click here to learn what the Cottage has to offer.
Can married couples schedule a personal retreat together?
Personal retreats can also be for married couples who desire to pray, study, worship and seek God together in a time of retreat.
Scheduling a Personal Retreat at Shepherd’s Gate Cottage
Please click here to fill out our contact form to obtain more info or to schedule a personal retreat at Shepherd’s Gate Cottage in Goshen, Indiana. All scheduling is done through our Guest Services Coordinator.