Thursday, March 19, 2026 through Saturday, March 21, 2026
Location: Carol Joy Holling 27416 Ranch Road Ashland NE 68003
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Commuter Cost: $215 (includes meals and programming)
Non Commuter Cost: 275 (includes housing, meals and programming)
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“Only in returning and resting in me will you be made whole…in quietness and confidence you shall find your strength.” Isaiah 30:15
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One of the great temptations we face is to equate our value with accomplishments, activities, and any resistance to slowing down. And yet it is in rest, in finding our Stillpoint, that we experience a deeper communion with God. God blesses and consecrates our rest (Mk. 2:27).
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During the Lenten season we invite you to retreat with Seeking the Spirit Within. Seekers of all stripes are welcomed to find the Stillpoint in which we move beyond the conditioning of racing thoughts, raging cultural battles, and resistance to a slowed-down and embodied spirituality.This retreat is hosted at Carol Joy Holling Camp March 19-21, 2026.
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During our time we will accompany and companion all attendees to find their Stillpoint, to find solace and sanctuary with those who sense that calling of Spirit to “come away and rest awhile…”
Questions? Contact David at david@seekingthespiritwithin.org or Brad at bmeyer42@cox.net.“People in a hurry never have time for recovery.
Their minds have little time to meditate and pray so that problems can be put in perspective. In short, people in our age are showing signs of physiological disintegration because we are living at a pace that is too fast for our bodies.” – Dr. Archibald Hart
StSW Retreats
StSW has led several retreats recently. It's been such a gift to partner with seekers on their journey, drawing each person closer to Spirit, self, and others.
For those interested in StSW's unique role in retreats, contact david@seekingthespiritwithin.org
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Here are some quotes from recent participants:
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"I recommend the StSW Lenten Retreat to everyone who seeks, within an open, small-community atmosphere, to grow in experience with triune God, to deepen themselves spiritually, and to learn about the relationship between God and every thing (including themselves)."
- Jim B.
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"What a gift right in the midst of lent to walk into and experience a graced centered, open, and welcoming community shaped together in the beautiful creation space of Camp Carol Joy Holling. With David’s thoughtful and spirit led leadership we grew together in surprising and welcome ways. Thank you for the gift of bringing us together."
- P. Eric Spruth-Janssen
StSW Retreat Testimonial
"At the end of the retreat the leader, a friend, asked me how I was doing. I was good - I needed a retreat - I honestly needed what I received at this retreat but I also know it was drawing to a close and I was nearing time to go. I'd been fed - a feast if you will...the important thing I know was to keep "eating" as it were when I got home; keep practicing my practices and receiving what they offered...the feast of the retreat presented me with foods I'd never known before & people...skillfully [gave] me new dishes.
They've changed me; changed my perspectives; and opened to me a new self."
Quote and picture courtesy of Pastor Patrick Sipes
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Interest and Interviews
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Interested in learning the art of Spiritual Direction and Guidance?
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Rev. Brad Meyer (chair of StSW Advisory Board) and David Pnkston (MA, Director of StSW) are available to connect via ZOOM or in-person - if you're local.
These calls are an opportunity to not only meet David and Brad, but to hear more about the formational spirit of the program.
The world needs healers and we are here to form that gift in you!
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Seeking the Spirit Within Podcasts
Welcome to the Seeking the Spirit Within podcast, a podcast in which we explore and converse about depth-spirituality, the art of spiritual direction and the evolutionary edges of following the Way of Jesus in an ever-changing world.
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Throughout this podcast we will interview spiritual directors and leaders who are interested in exploring the nature of Spirit...in life, in our own selves, and in the world around us.