The Lenten Desert: Letting Go and Entering In
The Lenten Desert: Letting Go and Entering In
979 Locust Grove Road Southeast, Crawfordville, GA, USA
Up to 60 in group
March 10 - 11, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Inspiring Messages – Hear from Kathy who will encourage you and guide you through a personal conversion
- Scenic Retreat Grounds – Enjoy the natural beauty of peaceful landscapes designed to invite rest and reflection.
- Prayer Gardens & Walking Trails – Slow down and connect with God in serene, thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces.
- Time to Reflect & Rejuvenate – Step away from the noise and find space to renew your heart, mind, and spirit.
- Unplug from Daily Life – Experience the gift of rest as you leave behind everyday responsibilities and distractions.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Kathy has worked in Catholic ministry for more than 35 years in the Atlanta area both at parish and diocesan levels. For 13 of those years, she worked in the Catholic publishing industry helping catechists and teachers pass on the Catholic faith. Kathy has offered keynotes and retreats to youth and adults both nationally and internationally on all things Catholic. She has the heart of an evangelist and her love of scriptures has inspired her to write and offer bible studies throughout the years.
Currently, she leads a women's bible study at her parish, St. Thomas Aquinas, in Alpharetta, GA. Tune in at 8am on Mondays to The Morning Quest on AM 1160 The Quest to hear Kathy share the Gospel reflection for the day.
Kathy resides in Roswell with her husband Bob, is bonus Mom to three adult children, and grandma to 2 wonderful teens.
Details of this retreat
"Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil." Matthew 4:1
You are invited to enter the desert with Jesus. Like Jesus, all are called to step away from the noise of daily life and listen more closely to the voice of God. Through prayer, reflection, and silence this retreat is a time to let go of all that keeps you separated from the Lord, entering into silence and listening, and allowing God to meet you in your vulnerability and begin to transform you into a more trusting and faithful disciple of Christ.
This program is open to guests age 18 and older.
Wednesday only attendance is also an option. To register for Wednesday only, please follow this link
Tentative Schedule
Tuesday, March 10
3:00pm | check-in
5:15pm | reflection: Letting Go of Distractions, Attachments, Fear and Sin
6:00pm | dinner
7:00pm | fellowship
8:50pm | night prayer
9:00pm | quiet hours begin
Wednesday, March 11
9:00am | Mass
10:00am | reflection: Entering in to Silence and Listening
10:45am | break
11:00am | reflection: Allowing Grace to Guide Us Home
11:30am | lunch
12:00pm | confessions
- 1:00pm
12:15pm | time for personal reflection and to explore the Retreat grounds
3:00pm | departure
About Heritage
Heritage is a revitalized Catholic settlement in Sharon, Georgia, offering a sacred destination of history, beauty, and faith. Our 200-acre retreat, historic church and sacred cemeteries provide a space for profound spiritual renewal and community connection.
You are invited to enter the desert with Jesus. Like Jesus, all are called to step away from the noise of daily life and listen more closely to the voice of God. Through prayer, reflection, and silence this retreat is a time to let go of all that keeps you separated from the Lord, entering into silence and listening, and allowing God to meet you in your vulnerability and begin to transform you into a more trusting and faithful disciple of Christ.
This program is open to guests age 18 and older.
Wednesday only attendance is also an option. To register for Wednesday only, please follow this link
Tentative Schedule
Tuesday, March 10
3:00pm | check-in
5:15pm | reflection: Letting Go of Distractions, Attachments, Fear and Sin
6:00pm | dinner
7:00pm | fellowship
8:50pm | night prayer
9:00pm | quiet hours begin
Wednesday, March 11
9:00am | Mass
10:00am | reflection: Entering in to Silence and Listening
10:45am | break
11:00am | reflection: Allowing Grace to Guide Us Home
11:30am | lunch
12:00pm | confessions
- 1:00pm
12:15pm | time for personal reflection and to explore the Retreat grounds
3:00pm | departure
About Heritage
Heritage is a revitalized Catholic settlement in Sharon, Georgia, offering a sacred destination of history, beauty, and faith. Our 200-acre retreat, historic church and sacred cemeteries provide a space for profound spiritual renewal and community connection.
Schedule
Tuesday, March 10
3:00pm | check-in
5:15pm | reflection: Letting Go of Distractions, Attachments, Fear and Sin
6:00pm | dinner
7:00pm | fellowship
8:50pm | night prayer
9:00pm | quiet hours begin
Wednesday, March 11
9:00am | Mass
10:00am | reflection: Entering in to Silence and Listening
10:45am | break
11:00am | reflection: Allowing Grace to Guide Us Home
11:30am | lunch
12:00pm | confessions
- 1:00pm
12:15pm | time for personal reflection and to explore the Retreat grounds
3:00pm | departure
3:00pm | check-in
5:15pm | reflection: Letting Go of Distractions, Attachments, Fear and Sin
6:00pm | dinner
7:00pm | fellowship
8:50pm | night prayer
9:00pm | quiet hours begin
Wednesday, March 11
9:00am | Mass
10:00am | reflection: Entering in to Silence and Listening
10:45am | break
11:00am | reflection: Allowing Grace to Guide Us Home
11:30am | lunch
12:00pm | confessions
- 1:00pm
12:15pm | time for personal reflection and to explore the Retreat grounds
3:00pm | departure
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Heritage, 979 Locust Grove Road Southeast, Crawfordville, GA, USA
Directions
The Retreat Center is located approximately a 2-hour drive from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. For guests flying in, we recommend renting a car to enjoy a scenic and flexible journey to the property. This will also provide convenient access to nearby attractions and amenities during your stay.
Accommodation
Each cottage is designed to encourage rest, reflection, and prayer with soothing color palettes, comfortable beds, and elegant furnishings and accessories. Relax on the screened porch and observe God’s creation among the natural beauty of the wooded landscape. Take a short walk to experience meditative prayer spaces with stunning sacred art, fish at the fully stocked pond and dock house, or enjoy one of the many fellowship spaces, which include the pavilion and fire pits.
Double Queen Room starting at
up to 4 guests | 2 queen beds | 1 bath | shared kitchen and living space
The double queen rooms are part of a shared living and kitchen space. The bedroom sleeps up to 4 guests and has a private bath. The breakfast nook which includes a mini-fridge, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker is shared with a double twin room.
The shared living room replete with vaulted ceilings and spacious screened porch furnished for outdoor sitting and dining is shared with other guests in the building.
This accommodation offers a balance of private and communal spaces. *Please see last picture for building layout*
Double Twin Room starting at
up to 2 guests | 2 twin beds | 1 bath | shared kitchen and living space
The double twin rooms are part of a shared living and kitchen space. The bedroom sleeps up to 2 guests and has a private bath. The breakfast nook which includes a mini-fridge, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker is shared with a double queen room.
The shared living living room replete with vaulted ceilings and spacious screened porch furnished for outdoor sitting and dining offer ample spaces for fellowship with fellow retreatants.
This accommodation offers a balance of private and communal spaces. *Please see last picture for building layout*
Studio Cottage starting at
up to 2 guests | 1 queen bed | 1 bath
Our most private cottage type is perfect for one guest or a couple with a studio floor plan, private bathroom, and breakfast nook with a mini-fridge, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker. Oversized windows and a vaulted ceiling bathe this dramatic space with light and provide views of the surrounding trees for a quiet retreat or morning coffee in our woodland setting.
One Bedroom Cottage starting at
up to 2 guests | 2 twin beds | 1 bath
Our one-bedroom cottages provide a thoughtfully appointed bedroom with twin beds to sleep up to two guests, a private bathroom, a cozy sitting area, and a breakfast nook with a mini-fridge, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker. A screened porch completes this serene oasis in the woods, while proximity to Pine Lodge puts guests just steps away from programs and meals.
Two Bedroom Cottage starting at
up to 6 guests | 2 twin beds | 2 queen beds | 2 baths
Our two-bedroom cottages offer ample space for small groups and families to spend quality time together in a peaceful setting. Each cottage sleeps up to six guests, with two queen beds in an oversized bedroom and twins in a second spacious bedroom, each with a private bath. A cozy breakfast nook with a mini-fridge, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker completes the experience.
All of our two-bedroom cottages offer shared access to a sun-filled living room replete with vaulted ceilings and spacious screened porches furnished for outdoor sitting and dining. These cottage living rooms and porches are shared spaces between two two-bedroom cottages.
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Engage with family, friends, and faith among walking trails, prayer gardens, and fellowship spaces secluded on two hundred acres of forests and fields. The retreat grounds are a peaceful and quiet space where natural beauty and rural landscape provide the perfect opportunity to disconnect, slow down, and be present.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- Delicious Meals – Enjoy thoughtfully prepared meals throughout the event.
- Daily Breakfast – A continental breakfast awaits you in your cabin upon arrival to begin each day of your retreat with care.
- Comfortable Lodging – Rest peacefully in our cozy, well-appointed cottages designed for comfort and renewal.
- Nature & Reflection – Full access to our scenic walking trails and tranquil prayer gardens throughout your stay.
- On-Site Parking – Convenient parking available on the retreat grounds for all guests.
What's Not Included
- Travel to and from the retreat – Guests are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the retreat center.
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