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If you make a reservation for a retreat at GilChrist, you will most likely see my name on the email signature, talk with me on the phone, or see my face when you arrive. I’ve always delighted in being able to connect people with the natural world in ways that allow them to experience their environment deeply and meaningfully. My undergraduate degree in psychology and environmental studies paved the way for this beautiful integration of two passions of mine. The principles of permaculture – earth care, people care, and fair share – also shape my approach to my work. Making rest and retreat more accessible for all is something I try to work toward.

I also do a lot of the behind-the-scenes logistics and administrative work at GilChrist: working with group retreat facilitators, handling billing, managing social media, keeping the website up to date, cataloging the library, and also pitching in with cabin cleaning and feeding the goats.

When I’m not at work, you can find me volunteering in my Three Rivers community, cooking and baking in my kitchen, taking in thought-provoking television and movies with my husband, or daydreaming about grand garden plans for my backyard.

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In solidarity with state, national, and global efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus, GilChrist will be closed to all guests from March 15 through April 30. 

Have you wondered why some of your life patterns seem impossible to resolve? Have you felt spiritually blocked and can’t figure out what to do next? Come to Gilchrist to explore the family generational patterns in your family soul that influence and energetically block your spiritual path through contemplative exercises and family generational healing sessions. You will have time alone and in silence during the retreat to contemplatively reflect, journal, and walk on the beautiful GilChrist grounds. These reflective spaces will both put you in touch with your family soul, help you to identify the family pattern you feel called to investigate, and deepen the work begun in the family generational healing sessions. Individual and group rituals will be part of the retreat. Individual conferences with the retreat directors will also be available.

"I have been on many retreats and this was an experience in spiritual wholeness, incorporating generational release/freedom for new beginnings and fresh continuance."  -- Susan Carlson

About the Facilitators

Dr. Paulette Robinson has been a contemplative shamanic practitioner for over 20 years. She is dedicated to the energetic healing, integration and well-being of her clients. She also works as a writer, teacher, as well as a spiritual and life coach. She has a Master’s degree in Comparative Religion from the University of Hawaii. She is a graduate of the 2-year Apprenticeship Program with the Guild for Spiritual Guidance. She is a trained certified facilitator in Individual, Family and Organizational Systemic Constellations. She is currently completing a certificate in past-life regression with Atlantic University.

Dr. Jeanette Banashak is the co-founder/director of The Spiritual Guidance Training Institute, offering education and pilgrimages for practical, integrative, unitive living. She also teaches mindfulness and contemplative practices to children and adults and has just released The Mindful Pilgrimage: A 40 Day Pocket Devotional for Pilgrims of Any Faith or None.

Retreat Details

To register for the retreat, contact Paulette Robinson at (301) 332-1358 or robinson.paulette@gmail.com.

The retreat cost of $750 includes your lodging, facilitated programming, snacks on Thursday night and all meals through Sunday morning breakfast. Check in is between 1:30-4:30 on Thursday, May 14. Check out is at noon on Sunday, May 17. Because of the high demand for this retreat, there are no registration refunds. 

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GilChrist Retreat Center
56265 Day Road
Three Rivers, MI 49093
United States

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