Pathways Retreat

Visit us!

Our walking trails and outdoor meditation spaces are open to the public during daylight hours, seven days a week, no registration or prior notice needed.
The Retreat House and Cottage are available for use by appointment only.

The ministry of Pathways Retreat would not be possible without supportive donors like you. Thank you to all who contribute financially to make Pathways possible. Pathways Retreat is a registered 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.

New Co-Director of Prayer and Program

The Pathways Retreat Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Ben Bouwman has accepted the position of Co-Director of Prayer and Program. Retiring Co-Director, Linda Lehman Thomas, and Ben will work together in June. Please join us as we welcome Ben to Pathways!

Individual Retreat Passes

Experience Pathways throughout the year through our new Monthly or Seasonal Retreat Passes! These passes allow you to schedule twelve (monthly pass) or four (seasonal pass) individual day retreats in our cottage or a lower level retreat house room. Thanks to the recent Pathways guest who suggested this idea!

Rhythm of Prayer

Daily Prayers

If Zoom asks for a pass code, it is "Pathways"

Contemplative Sit
Online and in-person
Tuesdays, 8-8:30am
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Lectio Divina
Online and in-person
Wednesdays, 8:00-8:30am
with optional conversation following prayer
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Zoom pass code is "Pathways"

Centering Prayer
Online and in-person
Thursdays, 8-8:30am
Join on Zoom
Zoom pass code is "Pathways"

Praying with Creation
In-person only
Fridays, 8:00-8:45am

Iona Healing Prayer
In-person only
2nd Wednesday, noon
May 13
To submit a request for prayer, please click on the button below.

IONA PRAYER REQUESTS

Seasonal Prayers

Taizé-inspired Community Prayer

Are you looking for ways to stay rooted and grounded in God’s love in these tumultuous times? You are invited to an evening of meditative worship that includes song, prayer, Scripture, candlelight and stillness — inspired by the Taizé Community in France. All ages are welcome! Hosts: Walnut Hill and Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary’s Faith Formation Collaborative.

Sunday, June 14
7:30pm
Walnut Hill Mennonite Church
909 North 6th Street, Goshen, Indiana

Reflection Walks

Reflection Walks at Pathways Retreat are located along the 0.6 mile main trail loop through the woods. These are self-paced, free, and require no reservation. Simply stop by anytime during daylight hours to enjoy a time of reflection in creation. After you've completed the walk, take time to enjoy more of our two-miles of trails through woods and prairies. All are welcome!

Stations of the Trees
May 2-June 30

Hidden Creature Trail
June 1-30

Programs at Pathways

God's Wonderful Creatures

Saturdays
June 6 & June 20
10am-noon or 1-3pm

Attuning to the Seasons

Saturdays,
June 20
9am-noon

Weekly Yoga

Mondays
4:30-5:30pm

Inner Soul Groups are forming for 2026-27
Groups will monthly September - May

Transitions Inner Soul

Men's Inner Soul

Contemplative Circle
Sundays
11am-12:30pm

Created to Care Summer Youth Camp

Photo courtesy of mcc.org

Join Mennonite Central Committee and Pathways Retreat on July 13-17 for a week of discovery, action and fun as we learn what it means to care for God’s creation! Created to Care is a hands-on day camp (9 am-12 pm) for youth entering 4th-6th grades who want to explore the connection between our faith and the natural world around us. The week will culminate with a visit to the Pokagon Band in Dowagiac, MI on Friday. Registration fee is by sliding scale.
More information and registration here.

The Deep Soul Healing Intensive
Facilitated by Dave Janvier
June 4-7, Clymer, Pennsylvania

The Marital Intimacy Immersive: A Sacred Space for Healing, Connection, and Renewal
Facilitated by Dave Janvier
June 24-28, Stevensville, Montana

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