Listening To Your Life Retreat
April 5-7 | Clearwater, FL (for women only)
Do you need time and space carved out for reflection and rest?
Do you sense a shifting in your life—spiritually, relationally, vocationally, etc.—and want to navigate it with care?
Do you desire to engage your inner world more deeply?
Do you long to explore your spirituality and sense of God with curiosity, honesty, and courage?
At any moment, a world of information is available to us on the devices in our pockets. But for all the data at our fingertips, most of us are no more equipped to access the truths of our inner world. We seek external sources of authority and try to make sense of things, all the while neglecting the wisdom of our bodies, the promptings from our heart, the knowing in our guts. We’ve forgotten how to listen to our own lives.
This retreat is designed for people who want to pay attention, to live wide awake to themselves and the world around them. It’s for people who want to access the desires, the wisdom, the dreams that lie within. It’s for people who want to live full, integrated lives. It’s for people like you.
As we listen to our lives, we reflect on our journeys to this point, naming the ways we’ve been shaped and formed. We inventory our lives—spiritually, emotionally, physically—and learn how to attend to the truths that surface. We develop skills to hear what’s being said and to discern the invitation in it. We engage contemplative practices that help us take a long loving look at the real. And we find the kind of quiet and space we’re all so deeply longing for.
Join us April 5-7 in sunny Clearwater, Florida for the next Listening to Your Life retreat!
Cost: $995 (payment plans available upon request)
What’s included:
2 nights of accommodations directly on the intracoastal waterway, only a five minute walk to the beach
4 nutrient-rich meals (Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and lunch, Sunday breakfast)
Curated contemplative practices and meditations, facilitated by Mallory
Guided movement session to connect with our bodies and identify places of pain, imbalance, or resistance
Ample time for quiet reflection and rest
FAQ:
When will the retreat start and end? | Attendees are welcome to begin arriving at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 5. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. We will conclude by 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 7.
What are the best travel arrangements? | For those flying in, Tampa International Airport is 45 minutes from the AirBnB, and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is only 25 minutes away. Uber and Lyft operate from both airports. You are welcome to rent a car as well (though you won’t need transportation during the retreat, as the beach is a 5-minute walk with several restaurants and shops nearby).
Is this retreat only for women? | Yes, this particular retreat is only for women. However, Mallory’s other retreats are open to everyone.
Do I need to identify with a particular faith or tradition in order to attend? | Not at all. Mallory has been formed primarily within the Christian faith tradition, but her sense of spirituality is open, expansive, and generous. Her retreats presume a spiritual sensibility, but there is great freedom for attendees to engage/interpret the content and experiences in ways most fitting to their own perspectives.
Who is Dr. Mallory Wyckoff? | As a certified spiritual director and coach, Mallory draws on her varied areas of study and experience—theology, communications, sexual trauma, conflict management, etc.—to create customized retreats and workshops that invite folks to explore their sense of God and Self with curiosity, honesty, and courage. For 15 years she has facilitated individual and group experiences for various groups in numerous settings: workshops in a residential facility for sexual trauma survivors, spiritual formation retreats for doctoral students, undergraduate courses for incarcerated women, one-to-one spiritual direction sessions for individual clients, and more.
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Here’s what some past retreat participants have shared about their experience:
“Mallory led us from a place of such honor and reverence. Her non-judgmental, inclusive, tender-hearted question-asking-presence was unlike anything I have ever experienced before. Being in her presence was not only refreshing, it was an example of another way of being. This retreat was sacred—a beautiful space filled with beautiful souls, ready to listen. ” —Tammy
“Mallory is a gifted teacher and leader who has the spirit of a host in all aspects of the retreat. Because of this she curates a safe environment for listening to one’s inner life and holds delicate sacred space for curiosity, discovery, and growth. From the food to candid conversations, this energy radiated all about the retreat and it was truly healing and life changing to be in the space!” —Brittany
“The Listening to Your Life retreat was different than any other retreat I’ve experienced in the past. It felt very safe, intimate, and judgement free. I thought there was a perfect balance between communal time and alone time. I would recommend this retreat to anyone looking to better connect with and understand themselves. Mallory is incredibly insightful and does an amazing job creating a space for self-reflection and exploration.” —Martha
“Every moment of the retreat felt like gentle permission-giving. There was no fear of silence or emotions or new ways of thinking, only an invitation to be genuinely curious and attentive to anything that presented itself. Mallory was a brilliant combination of teacher, guide, director, and companion. I am so glad I carved out the time and space and energy for this experience. I left refreshed and encouraged to continue listening in new and fresh ways.” —Kayla
“I would recommend this retreat experience to anyone who wants to focus on their life and learn more about themselves! Mallory uniquely and gently takes you to issues that need to be addressed in your life without putting you on the spot. She has a real gift of creating a safe place for all to dig deeper in their own life.” —Michele
“This retreat was a true gift. Mallory is the most thoughtful leader, and the way she holds space for each person is beautiful. The guided conversations and reflection prompts were incredibly helpful and allowed me to access places internally that are harder to reach on my own. I so appreciated the time to reflect, rest, and care for my body. I recommend the retreat to everyone.” —Rachael
“The Listening to Your Life Retreat was an incredible experience like none I have ever participated in. Lately I have found myself yearning for connection with who I am and where my desires and passions lie. This retreat allowed me the time and space to process these questions of myself without the noise and distractions that life so often brings. Mallory offered a beautiful and peaceful guided environment to contemplate this gentle questioning of ourselves. What is desire? What is passion? Such important questions that we so often flippantly answer without truly listening to our inner most self. Mallory guided us through the exploration of our inner most selves in such a gentle and loving way. I am so thankful for the time and space I was given at the retreat to listen to my body, my soul, and process these ponderings with incredible women. I will never forget this experience.” —Brittany
“Mallory's calming presence helped me feel comfortable and confident in the space, offering me the security to explore some of the more buried parts of myself.” —Nickie