Retreats
Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have time to eat.
Mark 6:31
A retreat can be a preventative measure that is part of your normal rhythm of life and ministry – an intentional time away once or twice a year to reconnect with God and others, and to create needed space to focus on your emotional and spiritual health and growth.
A retreat can also be a way to experience a respite along with additional support and encouragement after a challenging or stressful event or season. Likewise it is taking time away to a safe space where you can engage your coping skills, reconnect, recalibrate, and receive care to assist with steps toward healing and positive forward movement.
One first step in creating a meaningful retreat is to list and evaluate your current needs, as well as your hopes, goals, and expectations for a time away.
What are your current needs? How could a retreat help to meet those needs?
In what ways would you like your time away to impact your own self, relationships, life, and ministry?
The next step is a conversation with one of our staff to discuss how we can provide the structure, services, and space to meet those needs.
Structure
Retreats can be scheduled for individuals, couples, families, or teams, and are generally 5 days to two weeks in length.
We alternate care sessions with opportunities for rest and reflection.
Services
All retreats include a basic debrief and materials for reflection, as well as prayer, support, and encouragement from our staff.
We also offer intensives that include additional types and hours of care.
Space
Retreats are offered on location in Portugal. Currently all of our accommodation is off site.
You can choose your own private rental near us, or inquire about rooms available in a home with one of our community members.
Retreat Locations
Lado a Lado is located in the Silver Coast area of Portugal, about an hour north of Lisbon. Once your care plan is determined, we will help you select accommodation based on your personal preferences, as well as the location of your primary care provider.
“ReCanto has truly been a place of blessing, refreshment, and renewal of strength.”
Ministry worker, Portugal
“What a wonderful place of respite this is! It has been a home to us while here. God has truly given a place of refuge.”
Missionary family, Germany
“The best part was being allowed to just be.”