St. Placid Priory’s R.E.S.T. retreat invites you to slow down and encounter God through silence and Scripture.
Meditate on God’s Word: reflect deeply on Scripture (Col. 3:16)
Practice memorization: hide God’s Word in your heart. (Psalm 119:11)
Be transformed by God’s Word: Renew your mind (Romans 12:2)
Embrace God’s presence:Rest in silence, allowing God’s Word and His presence to refresh your soul. (Psalm 23:3)
Please bring your Bible and small journal (if you like), and a heart that seeks after God (Psalm 27:8). Come and deepen your practice of silent prayer time and meditating on God’s Word.
“Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.” (2 Thessalonians 3:16)
We look forward to seeing you at the Priory’s R.E.S.T. retreat.
Facilitator
Kathy Holley, PhD
Dr. Kathy Holley is a speaker, retreat facilitator, educator, and author of: The Prayer of Silence. With a focus on Christian Contemplative Prayer, Wellbeing, and Embodiment, Kathy is dedicated to helping Christians deepen their understanding and practice of resting in God’s presence. Additionally, as the founder of Wellbeing in Nature NW and a certified Forest Therapy guide, she passionately educates and guides individuals through the holistic benefits of forest immersion experiences. https://www.wellbeinginnaturenw.com/who-we-are Learn more about Kathy Holley, PhD
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Date & Time Details: Begins Saturday Jan 24th 9:00 AM – Ends noon
Location: The Priory Spirituality Center
Address: 500 College Street Northeast, Olympia, WA, USA
Contact: Spirituality Center
spiritualityctr@gmail.com
360-438-2595
Hybrid: R.E.S.T Rest in God’s Presence and Word
With Kathy Holley, PhD
January 24, 2026
St. Placid Priory’s R.E.S.T. retreat invites you to slow down and encounter God through silence and Scripture.
Please bring your Bible and small journal (if you like), and a heart that seeks after God (Psalm 27:8). Come and deepen your practice of silent prayer time and meditating on God’s Word.
“Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.” (2 Thessalonians 3:16)
We look forward to seeing you at the Priory’s R.E.S.T. retreat.
Facilitator
Dr. Kathy Holley is a speaker, retreat facilitator, educator, and author of: The Prayer of Silence. With a focus on Christian Contemplative Prayer, Wellbeing, and Embodiment, Kathy is dedicated to helping Christians deepen their understanding and practice of resting in God’s presence. Additionally, as the founder of Wellbeing in Nature NW and a certified Forest Therapy guide, she passionately educates and guides individuals through the holistic benefits of forest immersion experiences. https://www.wellbeinginnaturenw.com/who-we-are
Learn more about Kathy Holley, PhD
SISTERS SPEAK: OUR BLOG
Sisters post on our Blog monthly. See what our Sisters have to say about living Monastic Life in the 21st Century.
SR. LAURA ON YOUTUBE
See Sr. Laura’s youtube channel for some of her work in “restoring women to the stories we tell.”
CLICK, TAP, OR SCAN QR CODE WITH PHONE FOR HANDY MAP & DIRECTIONS TO ST PLACID:
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