Belly of the Whale Ministries
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4 reviews
Jul 13 - 16, 2025
Group size: 1 - 15
The Jonah Retreat: sacred silence & spiritual renewal
Jesuit Retreat Center, Cleveland, Ohio
Belly of the Whale Ministries
- Email address verified
4 reviews
$NaN
Jul 13 - 16, 2025
Group size: 1 - 15
About this trip
Gather at the Jesuit Retreat Center
Retreat Leaders
What’s included
- 8 mealsAll meals will be in sacred silence. Coffee/tea/snacks available 24/7. Special food requests are gladly accommodated if possible.
- 3 nights lodgingPrivate room with shared hallway bathroom. Each simple room includes a twin bed, comfortable chair, desk/chair, sink, linens and towels.
- 6 sessions on JonahWe gather briefly in community every morning and afternoon to reflect on the story of Jonah and prayer practices inspired by his journey.
- Retreat GuidebookYou will receive a spiral bound retreat guidebook full of reflections on Jonah, creative prayer practices, and words of inspiration for you to use during the retreat and then take home with you.
- Sacred liturgyWe will share powerful opening and closing ceremonies in addition to meaningful evening vesper services - candlelight labyrinth walk (Mon. eve) and Taize prayer (Tues. eve).
- Abundant prayer resourceYou will have 24/7 access to creative art supplies, prayer beads, inspirational reading materials (including beautiful picture books), toys for playful prayer, and an indoor labyrinth.
- Spiritual DirectionIncluded in your retreat fee is a 30 minute private session of spiritual direction with Laurie Tucker, our on-site spiritual director.
- Spacious silenceSavor the silence in whatever way the Spirit leads you - taking long walks in the woods, watching deer in the meadow, reading, writing, creating art or enjoying a long afternoon nap!
What’s not included
- TransportationYou can easily access the Jesuit Retreat Center by car or air travel (located just 8 miles from Cleveland Int'l Airport).
Available Add-Ons
ONE additional day of silence
$150
Available until June 13, 2025
TWO additional days of silence
$300
Available until June 13, 2025
Itinerary
Arrival & Welcome
Sunday, July 13
Your Organizer
Belly of the Whale Ministries
4 reviews
"Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the whale." (Jonah 2:1)
Just as Jonah encountered God in the
"belly of the whale,"
we also long for safe space
amidst our stormy and busy lives
to encounter God -
space where we can
express our spiritual longings,
ask the challenging questions,
and nurture a genuine relationship with the Divine.
Belly of the Whale Ministries provide just this sort of safe space
to dive deeper into a meaningful life of faith.
Reviews
LO
This was a fantastic retreat! I left feeling restored and renewed physically, mentally, and spiritually. In addition, the food and accommodations added to the restorative experience. Highly recommend.
By Lori O for The Jonah Retreat: sacred silence & spiritual renewal on Jul 25, 2025
The moment I arrived I knew clearly why I had come to this retreat! It was so peaceful overall and YES, good food, great people, lovely accommodations, peace and joy abounding!! Sharon our wonderful retreat leader did a fantastic job of making us feel welcomed, comfortable, and secure. Topics presented were interesting, heartfelt, and spiritual! I had everything I needed to have an awesome learning experience, taking some time for reflection, prayer, and play! I would definitely recommend this retreat!
Beth Hyland
By Beth H for The Jonah Retreat: sacred silence & spiritual renewal on Jul 22, 2025
A beautiful, spiritual and enriching retreat experience from the welcome gathering to its heartfelt closing circle.
The Jesuit Retreat Center was in a lovely setting of gardens and woodland trails. Sharon, the leader and originator of this renewing retreat, provided a deep dive into a guided sacred silence with many creative, playful and meaningful offerings using the Jonah story as our invitation "to be still enough to know and bold enough to go." I highly recommend this wonderfully moving and rejuvenating retreat to all who seek 'time away' for self reflection and spiritual contemplation with gentle encouragement to bring our unique light into the world.
By Suzanne H for The Jonah Retreat: sacred silence & spiritual renewal on Jul 18, 2025
This was, by far, one of the very best retreats of which I have ever been a part!
By Pamela S for The Jonah Retreat: sacred silence & spiritual renewal on Jul 18, 2025