Overnight, Silent, Directed Retreat October 23-24, 2026

Margie Winters and John Buettler

October 23 - 24, 2026

Date and Time Details: Friday,October 23 at 7 pm to Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 7 pm

Location: Cranaleith Spiritual Center

Address: 13475 Proctor Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116, USA

Contact: programs@cranaleith.org

Financial aid available: Everyone is welcome at Cranaleith. Request aid here.

  • $140.00 – Price includes lodging for 1 night, 3 meals on Saturday and 2 sessions of spiritual direction.

There is a wisdom that can only be heard in silence.

Beneath the constant movement of daily life, beneath the endless responsibilities and conversations, God continues to wait for us—not with urgency, but with quiet invitation. This overnight silent directed retreat is an opportunity to step away from the noise and into the spaciousness of God’s presence.

Over the course of twenty-four hours, allow your soul to breathe. Walk the gardens. Rest. Pray. Listen. Release the need to accomplish and simply receive the gift of being held in divine love. In the silence, you may discover that what seemed distant has been quietly waiting within you all along.

The retreat begins Friday at 7 p.m. with a communal prayer service, followed by a one-on-one conversation with an experienced spiritual director who will accompany you as you enter this sacred time. The remainder of the retreat unfolds in silence, creating space for prayer, reflection, and deep listening.

Breakfast and lunch on Saturday are shared in silence, honoring the contemplative rhythm of the retreat. Dinner offers a gentle return to community with conversation among fellow retreatants before gathering one final time in prayer.

Limited to just 10 participants, this intimate retreat offers the gift of unhurried time, compassionate spiritual companionship, and the grace to listen for the still, small voice that is always calling you home.

About the Facilitators

Margie Winters

Margie Winters loves to accompany others on their spiritual journeys, finding joy in helping others see God’s presence and Mercy in their lives. She brings with her experience in pastoral ministry, faith formation of adults and children, campus ministry, music ministry and spiritual direction.  For many years, Margie taught in Mercy elementary and secondary education, […]

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John Buettler

John was a teacher (Religion, Latin, Psychology, English) at Holy Ghost Prep in Bensalem for forty-five years, during part of which, he chaired the religion department. At present, he is involved in his parish as a cantor, a member of the RCIA team and a member of the Faith Formation Committee. As such he leads […]

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