Retreat House Circles
Retreat House Circles are designed for people who want to make the House part of the rhythm of their work and practice. Whether you're a spiritual director meeting with directees, a coach working with clients, a contemplative practitioner gathering a small group, or someone looking for a welcoming place to offer your work, our Circles provide different levels of access to Retreat House spaces along with opportunities to become more connected to the community that gathers here.
Depending on the Circle you choose, you may receive access to rooms for one-on-one meetings or groups, opportunities for personal retreat, discounts on Retreat House programs and retreats, invitations to special gatherings, and ways to share your work and increase the visibility of your practice through the Retreat House community.
But a Circle is about more than reserving a room. It's an invitation to practice your work within a larger ecosystem of spiritual guides, teachers, coaches, creatives, organizations, and others committed to creating spaces of presence, reflection, growth, and meaningful connection. Your participation also helps us care for the House itself and ensures that it remains a welcoming place where this work can continue to flourish.
Explore the Circles below to find the level of access, connection,
and participation that best fits the way you'd like to use Retreat House.
Learn About Each of the Circles
The Neighborhood Circle is for individuals, families, and friends who believe in the mission and spirit of Retreat House and want to help sustain spaces of welcome, renewal, and belonging. Through a recurring contribution beginning at $50 per month, Neighborhood Circle members open the doors of Retreat House for seekers, spiritual companions, artists, and community members.
The Emerging Practitioner Circle is designed for spiritual direction students and emerging practitioners who desire to grow in contemplative guidance, spiritual formation, and community. Through a recurring contribution beginning at $20 per month, members gain access to Retreat House as a place to nurture both their own spiritual lives and their developing practices.
The Companion Circle is for practicing spiritual directors, coaches, guides, and contemplative practitioners who desire to deepen their connection and sustain Retreat House’s growing spiritual ecosystem. Through a recurring contribution beginning at $65 per month, Companion Circle members gain access to Retreat House as a welcoming home for their practice, their clients, and their own ongoing spiritual formation.
The Sustaining Circle is designed for active spiritual directors, coaches, guides, caregivers, and contemplative practitioners or organizations who desire to invest more deeply in both their own practice and the ongoing life of Retreat House. Through a recurring contribution beginning at $110 per month or an annual contribution of $1,200, Sustaining Circle members help ensure that Retreat House remains a vibrant home for spiritual companioning, contemplative practice, healing, and meaningful connection.
The Stewarding Circle is for individuals, families, organizations, and community partners who desire to invest deeply in the future vision and long-term sustainability of Retreat House. Through a recurring contribution beginning at $225 per month or an annual contribution of $2,000, Stewarding Circle members play a vital role in ensuring that Retreat House continues to flourish as a welcoming home for contemplative practice, spiritual direction, creativity, and meaningful community.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Retreat House Circles are a community of people who help sustain the ongoing life and future of Retreat House. More than a giving program, the Circles are an invitation into a deeper relationship with our community through shared practices of intention, presence, generosity, and hospitality as together we create space for rest, renewal, spiritual formation, and belonging.
Retreat House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by its Board of Directors. Circle membership is a way of participating in and supporting the mission of Retreat House; it does not constitute organizational membership or include voting or governance rights.
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No. While some circles are designed specifically for spiritual directors, coaches, and contemplative practitioners, others are open to anyone who believes in the mission and spirit of Retreat House and wants to support its work.
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No. Retreat House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by its Board of Directors. While Circle Members are an important part of the Retreat House community and help sustain our mission through their presence, participation, and generosity, Circle membership does not include voting or organizational governance rights.
We deeply value the voices and experiences of our Circle Members and will continue creating opportunities for members to share ideas, offer feedback, and help shape the ongoing life of the Retreat House community.
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We are using Zeffy to collect these payments. Zeffy does not charge us a transaction fee but you do have the option to tip Zeffy. You aren’t obligated to tip Zeffy for your payment. All of the money you give directly to Retreat House will be given to us directly.
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Yes. Most circles may be supported through either recurring monthly gifts or a comparable annual contribution. Recurring gifts provide the most consistent support for the ongoing life of Retreat House, but we are grateful for either option.
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Absolutely. You may increase, decrease, pause, or cancel your recurring gift at any time. We understand that life circumstances change and are grateful for your support in whatever season you are able to give.
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We would love that. Circle members are encouraged to participate in gatherings, attend events, volunteer, contribute content, offer hospitality, and help share the story of Retreat House with others. There are many ways to participate in the life of this community.