Women’s Retreat: May 5-7

  • "I found the One my soul loves. I held Him and would not let Him go"

    Song of Songs 3:4

In the hustle of life, it’s hard to keep everything in the right order. Not everything in our lives can be engaged with the same level of commitment.

What holds the highest place? What has our attention and obtains our affection the most? What do we do when our hearts are divided and Jesus no longer has the primary place in our lives? We are trying so hard to do our best and hold it together, but we all need moments to get away, recentre, and reflect on what is most important.

This weekend, you will have the opportunity to rediscover the captivating beauty of the ONE and respond to His invitation to deeper intimacy, adventure, and the fullness of life that your heart is longing for.

the ONE

Keynote Speakers

  • Heather Khym

    ABBOTSFORD, BC

  • Ali Hoffman

    DALLAS, TEXAS

  • Mary Lenaburg

    FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA

  • Rachel Herbeck

    ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN

Worship Team from Franciscan University

Maria Salamida

Anna Brewer

Mary Brewer

This experience offers: something for everyone, powerful presentations, quiet, prayer time, break-out sessions, sacraments, fellowship, adventure, music, rest, hiking, and the stunning beauty of Rockridge Canyon. 

This is the retreat you don't want to miss.

Pricing and Details 

The cost for registration includes the retreat experience, accommodations, activities and food. Cost changes have risen slightly due to retreat expenses and Rockridge Canyon fees for room and board. You must be 19+ to register.

Mothers of small children must make childcare arrangements at home; only nursing babies in arms are allowed. Please note that due to accommodation restrictions, nursing moms are required to get a private or shared private room.

Accommodations are private, shared private, or shared group.  Shared group rooms (approximately 8-10 people in a room sharing 6-8 bunk beds) are dormitory style rooms, each with its own shared bathroom and common area. All rooms include bedding and towels.

* Private rooms are limited and will be given on a first come, first serve basis. 

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance for the Women's Retreat is reserved for those who otherwise could not attend the retreat without financial assistance. Funds are limited.

Applications must be made prior to registering for the retreat. If you have already registered, a scholarship will not be applied to your registration.

If you would like to apply please email retreats@liferestoration.ca we will contact you as soon as possible.

  • $320/person - shared group/dormitory style room

    8-10 people in 6-8 bunk beds per room, one large shared bathroom 

  • $455/person - shared private room (hotel style)

    Shared private rooms with a private bathroom accommodate 2-3 per room. There is limited availability and rooms will be given on a first come, first-serve basis. 

  • $580/per person - private room (single occupancy hotel style)

    Private room with private bathroom for one person. There is limited availability and it will be given on a first come, first serve basis.

  • RV site options contact Monique retreats@liferestoration.ca

 FAQs

  • The Women's Retreat is for women of all ages, 19 and up, who:

    • are seeking community and authentic connection

    • are desiring to grow their faith

    • are looking for a deeper encounter with the Lord

    While this retreat is given from a Catholic worldview, everyone is welcome.

  • Yes, nursing babies in arms are welcome. We ask that mothers of small children make arrangements for child care at home. Please note that due to accommodation restrictions, nursing moms are required to get a private or shared private room.

  • We are in need of volunteers to make this event possible. If you want to offer your time and talent, we are looking for help (from women and men!) in the following areas:

    - Parking

    - Greeting and Hospitality

    - Set up and take down

    If you can help, please email retreats@liferestoration.ca for more information. The Women's Retreat wouldn’t be possible without your help.

  • Full payment is required at the time of your reservation. Registrations cancelled on or before April 10, 2023, will be refunded 50% of the original registration fee.

    Registration closes on April 11, 2023, at 11:59 pm OR once tickets have sold out. After April 11, 2023, there will be no refund for cancellations. However, if you become sick with Covid or suspect you are ill, please stay home. In this case, you are eligible for a full refund. Please let us know immediately by contacting Monique at retreats@liferestoration.ca

  • Registrations are non-transferable. When our events sell out, we begin a waitlist and these ladies are considered first when there is a cancellation. Please contact retreats@liferestoration.ca immediately.

    Thank you for understanding.

Schedule Transportation

Check-in is 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, Friday, May 5. You CANNOT check in to your room early due to Rockridge setup times. 

  • Our first session will begin at 7 pm sharp.

  • Please arrive between 4:30-6:30 pm on Friday.

  • The retreat ends at 12 pm on Sunday.

  • We will celebrate Sunday Mass together as part of the retreat.

Do you need a ride? Can you offer a ride?

In order to assist with carpooling we have set up a carpool webpage to connect available drivers and passengers in need of a ride. Once your registration is complete, you will be given the link to the carpool website.

Please Note: Each participant is responsible for their own transportation to and from the retreat.

More Info

  • Bible

    Notebook

    Pen

    Warm jacket (Rain jacket, just in case)

    Shoes for gravel paths

    Slippers (if you want)

    Hiking shoes if you choose to hike

    Umbrella

    Extra blanket for bed if you get cold easily

    Flashlight (for walking back to your lodge in the evening)

    Water bottle

    Cash for extra snacks, specialty coffee bar, books and merchandise

    There will be time for prayer and reflection please bring a Bible and notebook

  • If you have dietary restrictions the kitchen can accommodate you with advance notice. Please email Monique retreats@liferestoration.ca immediately if you did not indicate allergies in your registration. 

  • Questions about the retreat? Contact Monique by email at retreats@liferestoration.ca

  • There are small fridges available in lounges for small personal items if people need them.

    No alcohol is allowed on the grounds (RockRidge Canyon policy).

    Snacks are allowed in rooms if you would like to bring some.

    4 meals will be provided. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. There will be snacks provided on Friday and Saturday.

    Dinner will NOT be provided Friday night because there is no kitchen staff until Saturday. Please bring something or stop in Princeton before arrival.

    Traffic can be heavy on a Friday afternoon, please take this into consideration when planning your travel time

Activities

  • Zipline is available for an additional $22 per person at registration

  • Hiking Trails

  • Lake Tour Barge Ride

  • Soccer Fields

  • Disc Golf

  • Ball Hockey

  • Basketball Court

  • Octoball

  • Volleyball

  • Use of all Mountain Bikes, Kayaks, Canoes and stand-up Paddle Boards. Numbers of each fluctuate.

A weekend away at RockRidge Canyon

RockRidge Canyon is a conference and retreat center located near Princeton, BC. Set in a breathtaking mountain valley, this exceptionally well-serviced facility provides a venue with no shortage of beauty and adventure.

 

What Women are Saying

“I was very encouraged by the number of women from different stages of life who came together at this conference. I took away the importance of fostering community among women so that we can strengthen each other in our relationship with Christ and bear fruit in our mission of serving the Church and the world.”

“There were moments when the music and message of opening my heart to God brought me to vulnerable tears - open to the possibility that God is really there loving me.”

“To say that the retreat was awesome is an understatement! It was life-changing for me. I don't mean to sound dramatic, but I feel like a piece of me that was dead came back to life.”

Get to know our speakers

  • Heather Khym

    Heather Khym is the cohost of the internationally popular Abiding Together Podcast. She and her husband, Jake, are the co-founders of Life Restoration Ministries, where she serves as director of vision and ministry of the British Columbia-based apostolate. She has more than twenty-five years of experience as a speaker and retreat leader, offering workshops and conferences in the United States and Canada. She attended Franciscan University of Steubenville, studying theology and catechetics. Heather is passionate about evangelization, discipleship, and creating an environment for people to have a personal encounter with God. She lives with her husband and three teenage children in Abbotsford, BC.

  • Ali Hoffman

    Ali Hoffman has a passion for Jesus, the Catholic Church, her family, donuts, and Chipotle, in that order. She served with NET Ministries and after graduating from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota with a degree in Catholic Studies and Family Studies, she moved back home to the GREAT state of Texas where she was the youth coordinator for 6 years.

    Ali now does modern calligraphy and digital design full-time. You can find more of her work on Instagram at The Oodles of Doodles and her online shop.

  • Mary Lenaburg

    Mary Lenaburg is a full-time Catholic speaker and author of Be Brave in the Scared, which earned a 2020 Excellence in Publishing Award from the Association of Catholic Publishers. Mary has appeared on Catholic radio, TV, and podcasts, including The Jennifer Fulwiler Show, EWTN Pro-Life Weekly, The Hallie Lord Show, The Gist, Busted Halo, Fountains of Carrots, and is also a writer with Take Up & Read.

    She and her husband, Jerry, live in Fairfax, Virginia, with their son, Jonathan. Their daughter, Courtney, passed away in 2014.

  • Rachel Herbeck

    Rachel Herbeck is the Director of Missionaries for Intentional Disciples, an outreach of Renewal Ministries. She received her BA in Catholic Studies from the University of St. Thomas. She has worked extensively in evangelization ministry speaking at retreats, conferences, and events throughout the US and Canada. Rachel is passionate about life issues and has worked for multiple pro-life and political organizations both in Minnesota and Washington, DC. Before joining the Intentional Disciple team, she worked for the Minnesota Catholic Conference, where she did outreach and lobbied on behalf of the Catholic Bishops of Minnesota. She currently resides in Ann Arbor, Michigan.