Come aboard a one-day contemplative retreat where the imagery of sailing becomes a sacred metaphor for spiritual openness, discernment, and trust. Through prayer practices inspired by Christian mystics and Scripture, you will explore how the Holy Spirit moves—like wind in the sails—guiding, challenging, and renewing us. This immersive day includes prayer, silent reflection, walking meditation, and journaling, all anchored in deep stillness and soul awareness.
Whether you feel adrift, are sailing full speed ahead, or find yourself needing to change direction, this day invites you to let go—and let the sacred wind carry you. Includes: Three soul-centered sessions, contemplative exercises, sacred silence, and space for your spirit to breathe.
🌀 No sailing experience required. Just a willing heart.
Mystic Inspiration:
“Spread your sail to the wind and let the Holy Spirit blow you where it will.”
— Meister Eckhart (adapted)
⚓ Catch the wind. Find your way. Let the Spirit lead.
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
Tending the Soul Retreat - Sailing with the Spirit: A Day of Wind, Water and Wonder
Gather at 8:30 am, retreat runs from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
In person at Christos in Lino Lakes, MN
Coffee, tea and water available. Please bring your lunch.
COST: We welcome everyone, regardless of financial circumstance, to join us.
Pay What It Costs - $45
Your payment of this amount supports the mission of Christos by ensuring that the costs of hosting this workshop are fully met. This also lets us wisely prepare budgets for future workshops and events.
Pay It Forward - $65
Your payment of this amount empowers fellow contemplative seekers to deepen their connection with God by attending the workshop and also lets us expand accessibility to those experiencing limited financial circumstances.
Pay As You Can - $20
Your payment of this amount allows Christos to honor your desire to deepen your connection with God within your current circumstance. If those circumstances prohibit this amount, please email traci@christoscenter.org
Registration closes at noon on Thurs., Sept. 18, 2025
Please review our cancellation policy
Your guide for the Journey: Brian Norsman is a pastor, spiritual director, and travel coach who has led transformative retreats and sacred journeys around the world for over 30 years. His work blends ancient Christian wisdom with modern contemplative practices, inviting people into deeper spiritual rhythms and soul awakening.
A lifelong lover of the water, Brian used to captain his 30-foot keelboat cruiser along the shores of Milwaukee, Wisconsin—where he learned firsthand how sailing mirrors the spiritual life: surrendering to the wind, adjusting to change, and trusting the unseen currents of grace.
