Bride of the Spirit Advent Retreat
Bride of the Spirit Advent Retreat
979 Locust Grove Road Southeast, Crawfordville, GA, USA
Up to 60 in group
December 1 - 2, 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
Sally Kazin was born in Yorkshire, England and graduated from York College of Art. Though christened as a baby, Sally was not raised with a Christian faith and traveled a winding spiritual journey. Sally eventually found her way into a Catholic church where she had a lifechanging encounter with the Living Word in the power of the Holy Spirit. This encounter led her to be welcomed into the Catholic Church in 1995.
Sally became a certified spiritual director in 2007 through the Cenacle School of Spiritual Direction in Clearwater, FL, in affiliation with Franciscan University. For twelve years Sally served as the Director of the Marian Servants® of the Blessed Trinity - a public association of the Christian faithful. Sally has shared her faith at the National Magnificat prayer breakfasts, on radio, and through Ignatian prayer retreats, spiritual direction, healing prayer, writing and religious art.
Sally is a parishioner of St. Benedict Church in Duluth, GA with her husband, Gerry, who serves there as a deacon. They have two grown daughters and a granddaughter.
Details of this retreat
Through prayerful contemplation of Sacred Scripture and art, find rest in the heart of Emmanuelle - "God with us". During this retreat, we will pray for a personal Advent, a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit, that like the Blessed Virgin Mary - The Bride of the Spirit - we too would become a Christ bearer, an echo of grace: "Be it done unto me according to thy word".
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, December 1
3:00pm | check-in
5:15pm | reflection: Full of Grace
6:00pm | dinner
7:00pm | fellowship
8:50pm | night prayer
9:00pm | quiet hours begin
Wednesday, December 2
9:00am | Mass
10:00am | reflection: Be it Done Unto Me
10:45am | break
11:00am | reflection: Bride of the Spirit
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.
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, December 1
3:00pm | check-in
5:15pm | reflection: Full of Grace
6:00pm | dinner
7:00pm | fellowship
8:50pm | night prayer
9:00pm | quiet hours begin
Wednesday, December 2
9:00am | Mass
10:00am | reflection: Be it Done Unto Me
10:45am | break
11:00am | reflection: Bride of the Spirit
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, December 1
3:00pm | check-in
5:15pm | reflection: Full of Grace
6:00pm | dinner
7:00pm | fellowship
8:50pm | night prayer
9:00pm | quiet hours begin
Wednesday, December 2
9:00am | Mass
10:00am | reflection: Be it Done Unto Me
10:45am | break
11:00am | reflection: Bride of the Spirit
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: Full of Grace
6:00pm | dinner
7:00pm | fellowship
8:50pm | night prayer
9:00pm | quiet hours begin
Wednesday, December 2
9:00am | Mass
10:00am | reflection: Be it Done Unto Me
10:45am | break
11:00am | reflection: Bride of the Spirit
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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