Christian Women Retreats
Don’t let your important story live in your head. Take a retreat together.
Busyness is a common obstacle for women who struggle to make time for themselves. A day retreat carves out time for those in your community to reflect, write, and be refreshed!
Gather for a day with other Christian women to build connection and put thoughts on paper. Research shows writing down experiences brings clarity and facilitates healing. Your stories shine light in the darkness as you declare God’s faithfulness.
Scheduling a Ladies Day Retreat is simple:
*Review the retreat options below
*Schedule a complimentary call
*We recommend options
Retreats designed for Christian women to tell their stories
Would you like coaching on writing your story?
Are you considering gathering others for a retreat?
Our facilitators at Sacred Story create an environment of support and creativity to bring fulfillment and community to your retreat.
Day Retreat Options
Option One
DIY Retreat
We provide coaching and tools for you to design your retreat. Retreat supplies included.
Option Two
Virtual Presence
We provide coaching, tools, virtual facilitation, and finalization of a women’s story. Retreat supplies included.
“Some of my Christian friends from college and I got together for a virtual writing retreat. Laura Wilcox, the founder of Sacred Story Ministries, and her team really know how to equip women to process important stories they want to tell.
“I went eager to see my friends, but also with a skeptical attitude because I wasn’t sure I had anything to write. By the end, the words were spilling onto the page. Sacred Story provides a framework. There is a thought-provoking Bible study, fun activities, coaching, and structure for non-writers to think about what they want to process.”
“The retreat encouraged us to take time out of our busy schedules to reflect on our Christ-centered stories of hope. I really benefited from hearing stories I had never heard, even from friends who I’ve known for two decades. We unanimously agreed it had been well-worth our time. Laura even meets with us afterward. If we want, we can submit our finished product to the Sacred Story website for it to encourage others.” -Araceli
Option Three
We Come to You
3 Sacred Story Facilitators are in person to guide your retreat. We provide coaching and tools beforehand and follow up afterward. Retreat supplies included.
“I really appreciate this time and that it is a no pressure atmosphere.”
“I realized my story can help someone else. There’s so much encouragement from sharing.”
“Sharing our stories can help heal and grow us in Christ.”
“I really enjoyed getting to spend a day with other women on a spiritual level.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have any guidance if I want to host a one-day ladies' retreat at my home or church?
We provide coaching to help you prepare for your retreat. If you’d like members of the Sacred Story team to facilitate in person, we are available to do so. We also can provide input on how to use our video content.
What is included in your retreat materials?
A beautiful, guided journal with a pen, sticky notes for the writing process, Scripture cards, and a thank-you note for a special person in a woman’s story are all intentionally included.
What are some activities women do at a Sacred Story retreat?
Activities include pairing off for guided conversation on stories, small-group discussion, a creative outlet called storyboarding, personal reflection and writing time, and one-on-one 15-minute coaching and prayer times to support women through the writing process. Activities are designed to help women get to know others as well as begin to shape personal stories.
Any tips on getting ladies from my church interested in a Christian women’s retreat?
We have created a 3-minute video on this page to provide an overview of the retreat. You may also share a story from our Story Library and share your enthusiasm for the bonding experience of a story retreat.
Do you charge per retreat event or per attendee?
We charge per attendee. Please visit the Retreat Options Page for more information.
What is an ideal number of women to attend a Sacred Story retreat?
We have helped women host retreats with groups as small as 8 and as large as 60. Our retreat framework is scalable to your needs.
What are some writing activities you explain at the day retreat?
We define the term life chapter and give women input on how to select their chapters. We also provide an overview of the writing process and time for women to write rough drafts of their stories. When the Sacred Story team is present at the retreat, we come alongside each participant through coaching during the retreat and follow-up editing later. If desired, a woman has the option to submit her finished story to our online library of inspiring stories.
Do you provide follow-up ideas for women after a Sacred Story retreat?
We offer a 10-week study called Living Your Story: 10 Biblical Principles that Matter – a great follow-up to the retreat experience. We also provide editing to help a woman polish and finalize her story.
I would love to do this with my friends, but I don’t know where to start. Can you help me?
Yes! Please select the “Schedule a Call” option on this page so we can talk to you about your specific needs.
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