Springs Retreat Overview
A three-day contemplative retreat for Christian women
The Springs: A Jesus-Centered, Contemplative Retreat
Due to a GENEROUS Donations to “fill up the Springs Retreats,” the cost has been reduced to under $300
The Springs is a retreat for Christian women. It’s a small gathering for women who desire to spend time with Jesus and be refreshed. It is not a conference. It’s the rare gift of time and space so you can rest and walk and read and pray and simply be with Jesus.
The schedule takes you through movements of a contemplative retreat with times for worship, prayer, short devotional thoughts, and hours of silence and solitude for you to draw near to the Lord in ways that are most meaningful to you. You’ll share meals with a small group.
Click on the video and then click on the arrow to play An Overview of The Springs retreat
Track 1 is recommended for first-time participants and offers guidance with a light touch.
Track 2 is for those who would like to engage in a Christian devotional practice in a small group setting.
Track 3 is for women who want to spend 48 hours in silence and solitude.
Everyone is free to spend time as the Lord leads—program segments are optional. You are free to do what you are drawn to, so that you leave filled up.
The Springs—Three Rivers, CA (Central CA)
Three Rivers, CA
Held at St. Anthony’s—A beautiful retreat center nestled in the mountains of Central California.
Wed.-Fri. Nov. 11-13, 2026 Cost: $299
Cost: $299, includes 2 nights, 5 meals, a private room, and a private bath. Adding an additional night is also an option. Oct. 31, 2026, is the LAST DAY to register. Fees are fully transferable and refundable until then.
Future dates In 2027: April 14-16, 2027 and Nov. 3-5, 2027.
Questions? Contact CentralCalSprings@newim.org
The Springs—Santa Cruz, CA (Northern CA/Bay Area)
Santa Cruz, CA
Held at Villa Maria Del Mar—a scenic retreat center overlooking Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Feb. 23-25, 2027
February 23-25, 2027
Cost: $299 (2 nights, 6 meals, private room and private bath). Last day to register is January 5, 2027.
The Springs Retreat—Georgia
Georgia
Cost is $299: includes 2 nights, 5 meals, private room and semi-private bath.
The Springs Retreat—Arizona
Arizona
Held at the Franciscan Renewal Center, Paradise Valley, AZ
Dates: TBD for 2027
Email: AZSprings@newim.org
Cost is $299: includes 2 nights, 5 meals, private room and private bath.
Retreat Program
Choose from 3 tracks. Leisurely hours of solitude for reading, reflection, prayer, and rest.
Who Comes?
All women who want to spend time with Jesus are welcome. If you are on staff at a church or married to a pastor, you’ll have meals with a small group of others in a similar role.
How to Prepare?
Helpful tips for how to prepare to leave home, prepare for your physical comfort, and how to prepare your heart for a personal retreat.
Testimonies
Heidi tells why she recommends the Springs
Julie White shares how God met her on the retreat
What To Expect from a (Mostly) Silent Retreat
As you read the comments from women who attended the Springs, you’ll notice how the Lord meets each woman according to her specific needs. It is not “one size fits all” with Jesus. We come to the retreat in various seasons of life and from diverse life experiences. We may be in a really great place with the Lord or we may be barely hanging on by a thread. We simply respond to the invitation of God to come away. We show up and Jesus takes it from there. He leads us on a retreat that is just right for us.
Melanie describes her first time at the Springs.
Bonnie shares her experience at the Springs.
What Participants Say About This Retreat
“The first time I came to the Springs and heard that I was his beloved. I wept because I so wanted to believe it, but could not. Over time, my understanding of his lavish love has been internalized. I really believe I am his beloved now. — Anonymous
“During this retreat, the Lord encouraged me in many ways. I was blessed with peace and quiet moments with him. To be in stillness in the Lord, I laid down my burden and concerns at his feet. Sharing and praying together in a small group helped me be authentic with myself and with the Lord. I could trust others in prayer. Journaling helped me remember the Lord’s faithfulness and love in my quiet moments. —Ann
“Brennan Manning wrote, ‘Faith combined with hope grows into trust.’ I am not 100% there yet, but A LOT closer than I was before I came to this retreat. Friday morning: WOW! 99% there!!! God is Good! — Ashley
When we come away to spend time in silence and solitude with the Lord, the Holy Spirit guides our time and he meets us in our places of deepest need. Kathy came to The Springs Retreat and God used her time to prepare her heart for the next leg of her journey: breast cancer.
Feel free to email if you have questions: Info@newim.org
Come, Refresh your Soul
Loving God, Loving Others, Serving to Advance His Mission in the World
According to Brian Wallace, former Exec. Director of Fuller Seminary’s Center for Spiritual Formation, people who stay deeply in love with the Lord and flourish as they serve to advance his mission in the world make Christian spiritual retreats a regular part of their lives. Along with engagement in the Scripture, a meaningful prayer life, and having a spiritual director and/or small group of trusted friends, retreats are an essential component of our spiritual vitality. Jesus retreated often. If he needed to get away from the crowds, how much more must we. (Matt. 11:27-30) The Springs Retreat is specifically designed to help women draw near to God.
Should we retreat when leaving town impacts other people? What does the Bible say about retreating when there are people who need us?