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The Spiritual Journey: Lessons from Alice in Wonderland
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The Spiritual Journey: Lessons from Alice in Wonderland
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Apr 2 - 4, 2027
About this Retreat
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Lucy Abbott Tucker has worked in adult formation and the preparation of people for the ministry of spiritual direction for the past thirty-six years. With an initial background in mathematics and education she moved from New York to Chicago in 1983 and studied at the Institute for Spiritual Leadership, Chicago. She went on to complete a Master’s Degree in Theology at Catholic Theological Union, Chicago.
Lucy worked for many years at the Institute for Spiritual Leadership in Chicago including the position of Executive Director and President of the Board of Directors. Lucy has been active in the work of Spiritual Directors International, serving on the first Coordinating Council and chairing the initial committee that prepared the Guidelines for Ethical Conduct endorsed by Spiritual Directors International. She also worked on the recent revisions of that document. She is a frequent presenter at the annual meetings of Spiritual Directors International.
In addition to her ministry as a spiritual director and supervisor, Lucy has worked in training programs preparing people for the ministry of spiritual direction in the United States, Europe, Australia, and Canada. Lucy has also published several articles on adult formation and the ministry of spiritual direction.
Lucy Abbott Tucker’s book, Spiritual Direction Supervision: Principles, Practices, and Storytelling, published by SDI Press, brings fresh energy and practical wisdom to the art of spiritual direction supervision.
Published Articles:
A Curriculum to Accompany the Guidelines for Ethical Conduct, Presence 24.7, 2018
Live Nearby, Visit Often: Focusing and the Spiritual Direction Process, Presence 7.3, 2001
Guidelines for Ethical Conduct: A Glance Backward, A Glimpse Ahead, Presence 16.2, 2010
Embracing the Wisdom of the Body, Feelings and Spiritual Direction, Sacred is the Call, 2005
Called and Trained: The mission of spiritual direction and the training of directors, Journal for Supervision and Training, 2006
Details of this retreat
Sometimes the soul grows not by finding answers, but by following a white rabbit into wonder, uncertainty, and deeper self-discovery.
Using the story of Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, this guided retreat will present three qualities experienced by Alice and often mirrored in the spiritual journey: a willingness to be messy, the gift of curiosity, and the sheer grace of courage.
Through input, storytelling, personal reflection, and sharing, we will journey with Alice as she leaves her comfortable, secure place on the riverbank and tumbles down a rabbit hole into new realities. Frequently, our secure places no longer match the lived reality of our lives. Like Alice, we question and struggle with what is happening within us. Often, we look outside of ourselves for solutions when, many times, the answer lies in our own hearts. Come and walk with Alice as we reverence the ways the Sacred walks with us in life.
SCHEDULE
Friday
3:00p – Check-In Begins
3:00-6:00p – Arrivals
6:00p – Dinner
7:15p – Session I: Welcome
Saturday
8:00a – Breakfast
9:00a – Session II
10:30a – Break
10:45a – Session III
12:00p – Lunch
1:15p – Session IV
2:30p – Break
4:00p – Session V
6:00p – Dinner
Sunday
8:00a – Breakfast
9:00a – Closing Session
10:00a – Room Check-Out & Departure
Using the story of Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, this guided retreat will present three qualities experienced by Alice and often mirrored in the spiritual journey: a willingness to be messy, the gift of curiosity, and the sheer grace of courage.
Through input, storytelling, personal reflection, and sharing, we will journey with Alice as she leaves her comfortable, secure place on the riverbank and tumbles down a rabbit hole into new realities. Frequently, our secure places no longer match the lived reality of our lives. Like Alice, we question and struggle with what is happening within us. Often, we look outside of ourselves for solutions when, many times, the answer lies in our own hearts. Come and walk with Alice as we reverence the ways the Sacred walks with us in life.
SCHEDULE
Friday
3:00p – Check-In Begins
3:00-6:00p – Arrivals
6:00p – Dinner
7:15p – Session I: Welcome
Saturday
8:00a – Breakfast
9:00a – Session II
10:30a – Break
10:45a – Session III
12:00p – Lunch
1:15p – Session IV
2:30p – Break
4:00p – Session V
6:00p – Dinner
Sunday
8:00a – Breakfast
9:00a – Closing Session
10:00a – Room Check-Out & Departure
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The staff at the retreat house created a caring, welcoming environment in every way. The food was excellent, and much appreciated. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful. It was a very positive experience, and am looking forward to my next retreat there.
The staff at the retreat house created a caring, welcoming environment in every way. The food was excellent, and much appreciated. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful. It was a very positive experience, and am looking forward to my next retreat there.
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I received so many gifts of new knowledge and experiences from all 4 instructors and many participants. As always I enjoyed all of the outdoor spaces, especially the labyrinth. I truly appreciate the space that was freely available in the chapel, carriage house and friendship hall for myself and others to offer optional groups.
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