Contemplative Ecology Retreat - Monday-Friday, September 8-12, 2025

Due to the expenses incurred hosting directed retreats, the $400 must be paid at the time of booking. Cancellations made before August 18, 2025 may receive a full refund. After August 18, $300 will be refunded.

Join us for a restorative retreat on Contemplative Ecology at Mepkin Abbey, nestled among 2,000 acres of forested land along the Cooper River in South Carolina. In the company of live oaks draped with moss and the rich biodiversity of the Lowcountry—including herons, turtles, and the vibrant chorus of insect life—we will explore the sacred connection between our inner and outer worlds.

Through a range of outdoor contemplative practices—including forest meditation, labyrinth walking, and stargazing—we will deepen our communion with the living world and attune ourselves to the wisdom of nature.
Rooted in the Christian mystical tradition and open to all spiritual seekers, this program invites participants to reflect on how ecological spirituality can become a wellspring for inspired action. Together, we will engage in dialogue and discernment around how to respond to the urgent challenges of our time—climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental justice—with courage, compassion, and contemplative insight.

Whether you are seeking spiritual renewal, ecological wisdom, or a more grounded path of action, this retreat offers a welcoming space to listen deeply—to the land, to the stars, and to the call of the Earth.

Included in this retreat are all of the sessions, a private rooms and bath in the beautiful St. Francis Retreat Center, three vegetarian meals, and all of the amenities of the center. Please see the attached document for more information. Email mepkinguestmaster@gmail.com if you have any questions.