Holy Whale Watching 2026

Moss Landing on Monterey Bay, CA

Bo
Belly of the Whale Ministries
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4 reviews
Oct 13 - 16, 2026
Group size: 1 - 25
Holy Whale Watching 2026
Moss Landing on Monterey Bay, CA

Belly of the Whale Ministries
  • Email address verified
4 reviews

$NaN
Oct 13 - 16, 2026
Group size: 1 - 25

About this trip

Retreat Leaders

Gathering Space & Whale Watching

Schedule

Lodging

Food Options

Travel Tips

What’s included

  • Community Sessions
    Daily "information & inspiration" sessions offer creative prayer practices while learning more about the amazing lives of our fluked friends, the whales.
  • 2 Whale Watching Trips
    Experiencing the thrill of whale watching with Blue Ocean Whale Watching Excursions, one of the most highly respected charters in Monterey Bay.
  • Sunset Worship
    We will gather on the beach for meaningful sharing and worship at the end of each day.
  • 3 Continental Breakfasts
    Lite breakfast of fruit, yogurt, granola bars, pastries, juice and coffee will be available each morning as we gather.
  • Tuesday Dinner - 10/13
    We celebrate our first evening together by eating dinner together at one of the delicious local restaurants in Moss Landing.
  • Wednesday Lunch - 10/14
    We will share a lite lunch together on Thursday just prior to leaving on our first whale watching adventure that afternoon.

What’s not included

  • Travel/Airfare
  • Lodging
    The Inn at Moss Landing offers a very reasonable, discounted rate. Enter the discount code BELLYOFWHALE26 to see the rates. BOOK EARLY to secure your room!
  • Lunches (10/15 & 10/16)
    There are several delicious local restaurants where you can grab lunch on your own or with others from the retreat.
  • Dinners (10/14 & 10/15)
    There are several delicious local restaurants where you can grab dinner on your own or with others from the retreat.
  • Travel Insurance
    Please consider protecting your investment travel insurance coverage.

Available Packages

Holy Watching - Early Bird Discount
Available until April 13, 2026
$899
Holy Watching - Standard Rate
Available until August 13, 2026
$975


Itinerary

October 13
Welcome Session & Dinner

Your Organizer


Bo
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

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