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Special Weekend Getaway - Theme: Letting Go - Embrace a New Beginning

The benefits of a spiritual retreat are unlimited. It’s a time where you can emerse yourself in serenity as you take solace in manifesting your dreams. It’s a time for growth and renewal. A weekend retreat recharges your batteries an d gives you tools to last a lifetime.

The team and I are planning a special retreat with the theme, ‘Letting Go: Embrace a New Beginning.’ Save the date, August 30, 2024, or better yet, sign up early and get a discount on the cost. This retreat will fill up quickly, so the sooner you register, the better. Full details and a link to register will be at the end of this article.

Let’s look at how this retreat can benefit you and details about this special retreat. A spiritual retreat offers numerous benefits that can lead to personal growth, self-discovery, and a deeper understanding of one's place in the world. It is a special opportunity to embrace serenity. It allows one to put focus on long-held goals and allow time for reflection. It is also a time for fun, a special “me time,” and a chance to meet new like-minded friends.

The Christ Center, where we will stay.

The team and I are planning a special and exciting weekend getaway with the theme, ‘Letting Go: Embrace a New Beginning.’ The date, August 30, 2024, sign up early and get a discount on the cost. The deadline for the discount is June 30, 2024. Pricing and full details at the end of this newsletter. This retreat will fill up quickly, so the sooner you register, the better.

As they say, ‘a picture tells a thousand words.’ Let’s first look at some more pictures of this amazing new retreat house called Crossroads.

This main discussion room will serve as a room where we will gather for talks and have our movie night. There is plenty of room for 3 large tables/chairs.

One of three decks in the retreat house we can use.

The Christ Center main room.

We will have a kitchen with coffee/tea/snacks available throughout the day and a microwave and a refrigerator for everyone’s use.

Comfortable room that will spoil you with your own full bathroom with shower, toilet and sink, along with your own AC unit.

Dining room is a rustic place with a great ambiance and we can sit inside the room or at a picnic table.

Inside the dining hall - where we will share our meals together.

Pool is fully decked out in the summer with lodge chairs and a lifeguard and the price of the weekend includes free-time by the pool.

Full details of this retreat & pricing:

Letting Go – Embrace a New Beginning

Weekend Getaway Retreat Aug 30-1, 2024

Crossroads Retreat House

29 Pleasant Grove Road, Port Murray NJ 07865

The retreat is located WEST of NYC, so traffic usually goes south to the Jersey shore on the weekends. 90 min easy drive. Contact me on this link if you need to carpool.

This special retreat is designed to be relaxing & fun as we bask in the serenity of this beautiful retreat house. We will embark on a new journey where we will make s’mores on a campfire, lounge by the pool, eat delicious chef-made meals, see a great movie and meet new friends. This reflective spiritual journey is designed to assist you in letting go of the things you cannot change and embracing a new beginning. We have a full program in line with the theme.

Retreat registration starts on Friday at 5:00 pm and the retreat ends Sunday at 1:00 p.m. There will be 5 delicious home cooked hot meals by the retreat chef, lodging for 2 nights in a double room with a private bathroom, shower and AC unit, all on the ground floor (no stairs) of an amazing retreat house, that we will have for ourselves. There will be a program on ‘letting go’ with a series of talks, fun activities and plenty of free time to relax by the pool.

Review from our last retreat: “I have been on many retreats, but this by far is the best retreat I have ever been on.” MC

·      Double room cost for all of the above is $350 pp if register by 6/30 bring a friend!

·      Double room cost for all of the above is $375 pp if register after 6/30

·      If you come Saturday, one night + all of the above $285 by 6/30

·      If you come Saturday, one night + all of the above $300 after 6/30

·      Rates are per person, double occupancy. If you want a single room the cost is $125 more.

There are no extra charges.

Prepayment of the full cost is due at the time of registration to guarantee your room per retreat house rules. If you need to car pool, please contact me. You can pay by credit card on my website or send me a check. This is not a cursillo event.

Overall,we are planning a fun, exciting, relaxing, healing and spiritually connected weekend. Remember, a weekend retreat can be a transformative experience that provides physical, mental, and emotional benefits. It offers a chance to step back from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing you to focus on personal growth, self-awareness, and spiritual development. A retreat is a gift of peace and serenity for yourself, and the benefits can be transform your life. You can walk away with a sense of purpose and clarity as you journey through life, with more tools for living your best life. And we all deserve the gift of a relaxing and fun retreat.

Full details on this link and to register for the retreat.

More retreat information.

Devine Intervention - Inner Healing Center.

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Weekend Getaway - Theme: Letting Go - Embrace a New Beginning

The benefits of a spiritual retreat are unlimited. It’s a time where you can emerse yourself in serenity as you take solace in manifesting your dreams. It’s a time for growth and renewal. A weekend retreat recharges your batteries an d gives you tools to last a lifetime.

The team and I are planning a special retreat with the theme, ‘Letting Go: Embrace a New Beginning.’ Save the date, August 30, 2024, or better yet, sign up early and get a discount on the cost. This retreat will fill up quickly, so the sooner you register, the better. Full details and a link to register will be at the end of this article.

Let’s look at how this retreat can benefit you and details about this special retreat. A spiritual retreat offers numerous benefits that can lead to personal growth, self-discovery, and a deeper understanding of one's place in the world. It is a special opportunity to embrace serenity. It allows one to put focus on long-held goals and allow time for reflection. It is also a time for fun, a special “me time,” and a chance to meet new like-minded friends.

The Christ Center, where we will stay.

The team and I are planning a special and exciting weekend getaway with the theme, ‘Letting Go: Embrace a New Beginning.’ Save the date, August 30, 2024, or better yet, sign up early and get a discount on the cost. This retreat will fill up quickly, so the sooner you register, the better. Full details on this retreat is at the end of this article.

As they say, ‘a picture tells a thousand words.’ Let’s first look at some more pictures of this amazing new retreat house called Crossroads.

This main discussion room will serve as a room where we will gather for talks and have our movie night. There is plenty of room for 3 large tables/chairs.

One of three decks in the retreat house we can use.

The Christ Center main room.

We will have a kitchen with coffee/tea/snacks available throughout the day and a microwave and a refrigerator for everyone’s use.

Comfortable room that will spoil you with your own full bathroom with shower, toilet and sink, along with your own AC unit.

Dining room is a rustic place with a great ambiance and we can sit inside the room or at a picnic table.

Inside the dining hall - where we will share our meals together.

Pool is fully decked out in the summer with lodge chairs and a lifeguard and the price of the weekend includes free-time by the pool.

Full details of this retreat & pricing:

Letting Go – Embrace a New Beginning

Weekend Getaway Retreat Aug 30-1, 2024

Crossroads Retreat House

29 Pleasant Grove Road, Port Murray NJ 07865

The retreat is located WEST of NYC, so traffic usually goes south to the Jersey shore on the weekends. 90 min easy drive. Contact me on this link if you need to carpool.

This special retreat is designed to be relaxing & fun as we bask in the serenity of this beautiful retreat house. We will embark on a new journey where we will make s’mores on a campfire, lounge by the pool, eat delicious chef-made meals, see a great movie and meet new friends. This reflective spiritual journey is designed to assist you in letting go of the things you cannot change and embracing a new beginning. We have a full program in line with the theme.

Retreat registration starts on Friday at 5:00 pm and the retreat ends Sunday at 1:00 p.m. There will be 5 delicious home cooked hot meals by the retreat chef, lodging for 2 nights in a double room with a private bathroom, shower and AC unit, all on the ground floor (no stairs) of an amazing retreat house, that we will have for ourselves. There will be a program on ‘letting go’ with a series of talks, fun activities and plenty of free time to relax by the pool.

Review from our last retreat: “I have been on many retreats, but this by far is the best retreat I have ever been on.” MC

·      Double room cost for all of the above is $350 pp if register by 6/30 bring a friend!

·      Double room cost for all of the above is $375 pp if register after 6/30

·      If you come Saturday, one night + all of the above $285 by 6/30

·      If you come Saturday, one night + all of the above $300 after 6/30

·      Rates are per person, double occupancy. If you want a single room the cost is $125 more.

There are no extra charges.

Prepayment of the full cost is due at the time of registration to guarantee your room per retreat house rules. If you need to car pool, please contact me. You can pay by credit card on my website or send me a check. This is not a cursillo event.

Overall,we are planning a fun, exciting, relaxing, healing and spiritually connected weekend. Remember, a weekend retreat can be a transformative experience that provides physical, mental, and emotional benefits. It offers a chance to step back from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing you to focus on personal growth, self-awareness, and spiritual development. A retreat is a gift of peace and serenity for yourself, and the benefits can be transform your life. You can walk away with a sense of purpose and clarity as you journey through life, with more tools for living your best life. And we all deserve the gift of a relaxing and fun retreat.

Full details on this link and to register for the retreat.

More retreat information.

Devine Intervention - Inner Healing Center.

Contact me with any questions.

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How Defining Moments Shape Our Destiny - Rachel Devine

Certain pivotal events have the power to permanently shift the entire course of our lives. Understanding how these “defining moments” tie into quantum physics principles can help us appreciate how they transform us. A defining moment in life is a gift. These moments are a mystical blessing that come out of left field and literally transform our lives. I believe at the center of any quantum moment is the power of God giving us an opportunity to change our course in life. Let’s look at this phenomenon more closely.

Certain pivotal events have the power to permanently shift the entire course of our lives. Understanding how these “defining moments” tie into quantum physics principles can help us appreciate how they transform us. A defining moment in life is a gift. These moments are a mystical blessing that come out of left field and literally transform our lives. I believe at the center of any quantum or defining moment is the power of God giving us an opportunity to change our course in life. Let’s look at this phenomenon more closely.

Defining Moments Described

Quantum moments have been described as surprising—unexpected, uninvited, and unforeseen. Quantum moments are benevolent; in other words, they come with feelings of peace, serenity, and bliss in a mystical fashion. The fourth quality of a quantum moment is that it never goes away. That moment is burned into our consciousness as a vivid picture that won't be forgotten.

Quantum moments are life-changing, if one is open to the message of the moment.

A Defining or Quantum Moment Transforms Lives.

Having a ‘quantum moment that is truly defining and life-changing refers to an experience or realization that profoundly shifts one's perspective or understanding of the world in a way that is transformative and paradigm-shifting.

The power behind such a quantum moment lies in its ability to shatter previous assumptions, beliefs, or limitations that had constrained one's thinking or perception of reality. It is a moment of profound insight or awakening that opens up new realms of possibility and understanding, much like the strange and counterintuitive principles of quantum physics challenged our classical understanding of the physical world.

A defining moment can come through various means, such as a deep spiritual experience, a life-altering event, a revelatory encounter, or a sudden breakthrough in understanding after prolonged contemplation or study. It can feel like the veil has been lifted, and one sees the world through entirely new lenses, with a heightened sense of clarity, interconnectedness, and expanded awareness. And to reiterate, the mystical power behind the quantum moment is God. A quantum moment can also come from being on a retreat, where you have the opportunity for quiet time.

This is Holy Family Church, where I had my spiritual awakening.

My Personal Defining Moment

I had my own sacred, quantum moment on Christmas Day in 1996 in a church. I was separated from my husband and was caring for my 4 and 10-year-old sons alone. Life was a blur from one day to the next. I remember lying in bed, feeling exhausted. I prayed for the gift of faith. It was a faint prayer that I honestly forgot about. Two weeks later, I took my sons to our church for Christmas mass. I wanted to feel the faith and warmth of my church that I had when I was a child. During the mass, I felt an enormous power swirl from one end of the church to where I was sitting and pierce my heart. It was an enormous jolt of energy that seemed to come out of nowhere. I had no idea what was happening. I just sat there feeling frozen in time, or, I should say, in the moment. A few minutes passed, and when everyone sang Silent Night, my heart was transformed into a feeling of peace that surpasses all understanding. I started to cry happy, confused tears. I felt like my soul was awakening from a long hibernation, and God granted me the gift of faith on that glorious day.

From that day forward, all I wanted to do was nurture this newfound faith. I joined my prayer group, became involved with the church, went on retreats, eventually directed spiritual retreats, did speaking engagements, and wrote several books that were designed to help others. That sacred Christmas day in 1996 was the start of my spiritual journey of faith, purpose, and helping others along their life’s journey. That quantum moment transformed my life. The shift brought me from feeling like a victim of life circumstances to empowering me to change.

What about you? Have you had a defining moment in life? Did this defining moment shape your destiny? Did it change the course of your life? Did you ride the wave to find out what it was all about?

In conclusion, by harnessing the currents of mystical change ignited by defining moments, you gain influence over your unfolding destiny. Pivotal points require a purposeful response to ignite a lasting positive impact. Don’t ignore these quantum moments. Rather, use them to shape your destiny and redefine who you are.

Rachel Devine is the author of The Third Road on Amazon.

Amazon review: “Every word sent a beam of light straight to my soul.” Dawn K

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More Pictures of our Retreat: Letting Go - Embrace a New Beginning - Rachel Devine

The benefits of a spiritual retreat are unlimited. It’s a time where you can emerse yourself in serenity as you take solace in manifesting your dreams. It’s a time for growth and renewal. A weekend retreat recharges your batteries an d gives you tools to last a lifetime.

The team and I are planning a special retreat with the theme, ‘Letting Go: Embrace a New Beginning.’ Save the date, August 30, 2024, or better yet, sign up early and get a discount on the cost. This retreat will fill up quickly, so the sooner you register, the better. Full details and a link to register will be at the end of this article.

Let’s look at how this retreat can benefit you and details about this special retreat. A spiritual retreat offers numerous benefits that can lead to personal growth, self-discovery, and a deeper understanding of one's place in the world. It is a special opportunity to embrace serenity. It allows one to put focus on long-held goals and allow time for reflection. It is also a time for fun, a special “me time,” and a chance to meet new like-minded friends.

The Christ Center Retreat House, where we will stay.

The team and I are planning a special and exciting retreat with the theme, ‘Letting Go: Embrace a New Beginning.’ Save the date, August 30, 2024, or better yet, sign up early and get a discount on the cost. This retreat will fill up quickly, so the sooner you register, the better. Full details on this retreat is at the end of this article.

As they say, ‘a picture tells a thousand words.’ Let’s first look at some more pictures of this amazing new retreat house called Crossroads.

This main discussion room will serve as a room where we will gather for talks and have our movie night. There is plenty of room for 3 large tables/chairs.

One of three decks in the retreat house we can use.

The Christ Center main room where we will have discussions and our movie night.

We will have a kitchen with coffee/tea/snacks available throughout the day and a microwave and a refrigerator for everyone’s use.

Comfortable room that will spoil you with your own full bathroom with shower, toilet and sink, along with your own AC unit.

Dining room is a rustic place with a great ambiance and we can sit inside the room or at a picnic table.

Inside the dining hall - where we will share our meals together.

Pool is fully decked out in the summer with lodge chairs and a lifeguard and the price of the weekend includes free-time by the pool.

Full details of this retreat & pricing.

Letting Go – Embrace a New Beginning

Weekend Getaway Retreat Aug 30-1, 2024

Crossroads Retreat House

29 Pleasant Grove Road, Port Murray NJ 07865

The retreat is located WEST of NYC, so traffic usually goes south to the Jersey shore on the weekends. 90 min easy drive. Contact me on this link if you need to carpool.

This special retreat is designed to be relaxing & fun as we bask in the serenity of this beautiful retreat house. We will embark on a new journey where we will make s’mores on a campfire, lounge by the pool, eat delicious chef-made meals, and meet new friends. This reflective spiritual journey is designed to assist you in letting go of the things you cannot change and embracing a new beginning. We have a full program in line with the theme.

Retreat registration starts on Friday at 5:00 pm and the retreat ends Sunday at 1:00 p.m. There will be 5 delicious home cooked hot meals by the retreat chef, lodging for 2 nights in a double room with a private bathroom, shower and AC unit, all on the ground floor (no stairs) of an amazing retreat house, that we will have for ourselves. There will be a program on ‘letting go’ with a series of talks, fun activities and plenty of free time to relax by the pool.

Review from our last retreat: “I have been on many retreats, but this by far is the best retreat I have ever been on.” MC

·      Double room cost for all of the above is $350 pp if register by 6/30 (no extra cost) bring a friend!

·      Double room cost for all of the above is $375 pp if register after 6/30 “ “

·      If you come Saturday, one night + all of the above $285 by 6/30 “ “

·      If you come Saturday, one night + all of the above $300 after 6/30 “ “

·      Rates are per person, double occupancy. If you want a single room the cost is $125 more.

Prepayment of the full cost is due at the time of registration to guarantee your room per retreat house rules. If you need to car pool, please contact me. You can pay by credit card on my website or send me a check. This is not a cursillo event.

Overall,we are planning a fun, exciting, relaxing, healing and spiritually connected retreat. Remember, a retreat can be a transformative experience that provides physical, mental, and emotional benefits. It offers a chance to step back from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing you to focus on personal growth, self-awareness, and spiritual development. A retreat is a gift of peace and serenity for yourself, and the benefits can be transform your life. You can walk away with a sense of purpose and clarity as you journey through life, with more tools for living your best life. And we all deserve the gift of a relaxing and fun retreat.

Full details on this link and to register for the retreat.

More retreat information.

Devine Intervention - Inner Healing Center.

Contact me with any questions.

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Weekend Getaway Retreat: Letting Go - Embrace a New Beginning - Rachel Devine

The benefits of a spiritual retreat are unlimited. It’s a time where you can emerse yourself in serenity as you take solace in manifesting your dreams. It’s a time for growth and renewal. A weekend retreat recharges your batteries an d gives you tools to last a lifetime.

The team and I are planning a special retreat with the theme, ‘Letting Go: Embrace a New Beginning.’ Save the date, August 30, 2024, or better yet, sign up early and get a discount on the cost. This retreat will fill up quickly, so the sooner you register, the better. Full details and a link to register will be at the end of this article.

Let’s look at how this retreat can benefit you and details about this special retreat. A spiritual retreat offers numerous benefits that can lead to personal growth, self-discovery, and a deeper understanding of one's place in the world. It is a special opportunity to embrace serenity. It allows one to put focus on long-held goals and allow time for reflection. It is also a time for fun, a special “me time,” and a chance to meet new like-minded friends.

The team and I are planning a special and exciting retreat with the theme, ‘Letting Go: Embrace a New Beginning.’ Save the date, August 30, 2024, or better yet, sign up early and get a discount on the cost. This retreat will fill up quickly, so the sooner you register, the better. Full details on this retreat is at the end of this article.

Let’s look at how this retreat can benefit you and also look at details about this special retreat. A spiritual retreat offers numerous benefits that can lead to personal growth, self-discovery, and a deeper understanding of one's place in the world. It is a special opportunity to embrace serenity. It allows one to put focus on long-held goals and allow time for reflection. It is also a time for fun, and to have a special “me time,” and a chance to meet new like-minded friends.

As they say, ‘a picture tells a thousand words.’ Let’s first look at some pictures of this amazing new retreat house called Crossroads.

This main discussion room will serve as a room where we will gather for talks and have our movie night. There is plenty of room for 3 large tables/chairs.

Each bedroom has a private bath with shower and an individual ac unit in a lovely and roomy comfortable setting.

The Christ Center is where we will stay. We will have the whole place to ourselves. There are 3 decks, 2 conference rooms, bedrooms that sleep 30 people, and each one has a private bathroom and a main discussion room. It is highly recommended to book early, since we always fill up our rooms.

We will have a kitchen with coffee/tea/snacks available throughout the day and a microwave and a refrigerator for everyone’s use.

Here are some of the key advantages of our retreats:

  1. Spoiled Fun: The most important benefit is a chance to have fun. We will have plenty of free time, and if you want, you can lounge by the pool during our free time. We will have our movie night on Saturday and then have a campfire and roast s’mores in the evening. We have an enlightened program and a series of talks on ‘Letting Go.’ We will have delicious chef-cooked meals together and a hotel-style room with a private bathroom and AC unit.

  2. Inner peace and relaxation: A spiritual retreat provides a serene environment that allows you to disconnect from daily stressors, find inner peace, and focus on self-reflection. You leave your daily routine and put your focus on yourself. It gives you the opportunity to recharge your batteries and focus on what really matters in life.

  3. Self-discovery: Retreats offer the opportunity to explore your inner self, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and gain a better understanding of your true desires and aspirations. A retreat offers you the gift of time—time to get in touch with your heart and uncover some long-awaited goals.

  4. Enhanced mindfulness: Spiritual retreats can help you develop mindfulness and improve your ability to focus, be present, and develop self-awareness. This benefit allows us to go back to our daily lives with a clear and focused mind, which will enhance our productivity.

  5. Connection with nature: Our retreat is located in a beautiful, natural setting, which can provide a deeper connection with nature and help you recharge. This is the time to focus on the moment, where dreams manifest and take flight. Walking in nature, without the cares of everyday life, can be a gift with great benefits. The serenity of a quiet walk in nature could provide answers to long-held problems and direct your future to a shift in consciousness.

  6. Building community: Spiritual retreats bring together like-minded individuals seeking similar goals, fostering a sense of community and the opportunity to make new friends and connections. Our retreats have always fostered life-long friendships, which is a great benefit to our lives. It helps us connect to others in a deep and meaningful way, which lasts a lifetime. It also gives us an opportunity to bring a friend along and deepen that relationship.

  7. Improved mental health: A retreat can help alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression, leading to improved overall mental well-being. We can move forward from the state of the world to one of a deep feeling of peace, support, and purpose. Our lives become more meaningful, with purpose and clarity, as we navigate our lives in a more enhanced way.

  8. Deepening spiritual practice: Retreats offer the opportunity to immerse yourself in spiritual practices and teachings, leading to a deeper understanding and stronger connection with your beliefs. It is an opportunity to get closer to the higher power of your understanding, nurturing that relationship with your spiritual side.

  9. Developing new habits: The structure and discipline of a spiritual retreat can help you develop new habits, such as regular meditation, that can be incorporated into your daily life. Or perhaps put you on a healthy eating regimen.

  10. Emotional healing: A spiritual retreat can provide the space and support needed to process and heal from past grief, or emotional pain. It is a way to look at deep issues that have played havoc in your subconscious mind and bring the issue to light, where it will lose its power over you. You will do this in a safe and supportive environment. A loving experience team will be your guide as you journey into other areas of healing and comfort. It’s always your choice on if you want to explore areas to let go of.

Overall,we are planning a fun, exciting, relaxing, healing and spiritually connected retreat. Remember, a retreat can be a transformative experience that provides physical, mental, and emotional benefits. It offers a chance to step back from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing you to focus on personal growth, self-awareness, and spiritual development. A retreat is a gift of peace and serenity for yourself, and the benefits can be transform your life. You can walk away with a sense of purpose and clarity as you journey through life, with more tools for living your best life. And we all deserve the gift of a relaxing and fun retreat.

Full details on this link and to register for the retreat.

More retreat information.

Devine Intervention - Inner Healing Center.

Weekend Getaway Retreat

Aug 30-1, 2024

Let Go - Embrace a New Beginning

Crossroads Retreat House

29 Pleasant Grove Road

Port Murray, NJ 07865

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