Deepening Earth Connections
In-Person Retreat: August 15–17, 2025
Everywhere we turn, we see signs of disconnection: an epidemic of loneliness, fraying community ties, fading empathy, a disregard for the Earth. And yet, the living world continues to sustain us—offering wonder, wisdom, and the quiet strength of deep time and mystery.
Join author Leah Rampy for a contemplative retreat in the tranquil surroundings of the Cathedral as she guides all to awaken their sense of wonder and reflect on how the living world sustains us. Through plenary sessions, small group conversations and reflection, poetry, music, and quiet walks through the Cathedral grounds and gardens, we’ll attune our hearts to the spiritual guidance found in nature.
About the Retreat
Presented by the Cathedral College of Faith & Culture, this in-person, contemplative retreat focuses on connecting to the spiritual guidance of nature. Retreat activities will take place at the Virginia Mae Center and surrounding Cathedral gardens and grounds. Registration is now open.
friday, august 15
- Check-in begins at 3 pm
- Welcoming Session and Dinner
- Evening Session (ends by 8:30 pm)
saturday, august 16
- 9:30 am: Morning Session
- Lunch
- Afternoon Session
- Dinner
- Evening Session (ends by 8:30 pm)
sunday, august 17
- 9 am: Closing Circle
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Church of the Wild – join with others to deepen spirituality in nature on the Cathedral grounds
Cost & Registration
The $275 program fee includes sessions and materials, select meals, and access to the Cathedral, Virginia Mae Center and grounds for the duration of the program.
optional overnight accommodation
Looking to stay overnight? Limited onsite overnight accommodation with breakfast is available in the Virginia Mae Center, for an additional fee, but is not required for retreat participation. Cost varies by room type. Options and details are available on the registration page below.
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Retreat Registration
Retreat with Overnight Accommodation
About the Retreat Leader
Leah Rampy is a writer, speaker, and experienced retreat leader who weaves ecology, contemplative spirituality, and practices to help others deepen their relationship to the sacred living world. Leah co-authored with Beth Norcross Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees (2025); authored the award-winning Earth & Soul: Reconnecting amid Climate Chaos (2024); and frequently teaches on the topics of spiritual ecology, discernment, and leadership in uncertain times. Leah is the founder and leader of Church of the Wild Two Rivers that supports reclaiming our kinship with Earth.
About the Virginia Mae Center and Residential Accommodations
Centrally located within the tranquility of the Cathedral grounds, the Virginia Mae Center is a place of learning, pilgrimage and spiritual renewal, a safe venue for difficult conversations, and a healing space for all who enter its doors. This 30,000 square-foot facility features stunning Gothic architecture and offers meeting and conference spaces, an intimate chapel, dining facility, an enclosed garden courtyard and overnight accommodation for up to 23 guests. Learn more about the Virginia Mae Center →