Grounded in the fullness of the ancient Christian faith, our programs have in mind the needs and peculiarities of contemporary Westerners who desire the rigor and intensity of a monastic contemplative training that will, at the same time, be relevant to their lives in the world.
Our programs include:
Personal Individual Retreats
Group / Parish Retreats
Programmed Retreats
Prayer Vigil (Silent Prayer Intensive)
3 Month Contemplative Training
Contemplate Training for Recovery from Addiction
Faith
Christian:
Christian, Anglican, Catholic, Orthodox
Mission/Lineage: Cloud-Bearing Mountain Christian Retreat & Training Center is a place set apart for the meticulous study and practice of contemplative Christianity. We emphasize life-long, face-to-face spiritual companionship and mentorships, and a life daily inspired by the vision of God that reaches beyond a Sunday to Sunday obligation. Grounded in the fullness of the ancient faith, our programs are aimed at the realization of truly Christian character, the knowledge of God, and wakefulness to divine love.
Average Cost: $$
Suggested donation is $100 per night, inclusive of meals, lodging, and program. Suggested donation is less for silent retreats. See Programs page on our website for details.
Donation: There is no set fee for this retreat. It is either free or strictly donation only - you donate only what you can afford.
Work Exchange:
Yes!
Work exchange is available upon request for those who do not have the means to make a cash donation.
Environment: Hills / Hill Country, Lake / Pond, Mountain, River / Stream, Rural, Rustic, Woods
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
Cloud-Bearing Mountain Christian Retreat & Training Center is situated on a twelve acre farmstead inspired by permaculture principles in the beautiful northwestern Catskill Mountains of New York State. We heat mostly with wood, grow some of our own food, and in general seek to walk lightly on this earth.
Language: English
Retreat Type (definitions):
Directed, Guided / Programmed, Individual / Private / Solo, Long-term, Personal, Silent
Features
Meditation:
Meditation, Centering Prayer
Nature / Wildlife:
Nature / Wildlife
Special Facility Features:
Special Facility Features, Chapel / Temple, Church / Prayer Services, Farm / Ranch, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Library, Meditation Hall
Spiritual Direction:
Spiritual Direction, Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Studies:
Spiritual Studies, Chanting, Church / Religious Order, Contemplative, Philosophy, Prayer, Religious, Text / Scripture
Virtual / Online:
Virtual / Online, Private Call or Video
Room Types: Cottage / Cabin, Dorm
Total Number of Rooms:
2
Food: Organic / Locally Grown, Vegetarian or Vegan Options
Meal Availability: Available On Site, Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
1714 Mountain Brook Road
Bovina, NY 13740
United States
Travel Info: We are located at 1714 Mountain Brook Road, Bovina, NY 13740. We are
3 hours from New York City,
2 hours from Albany, NY,
5 hours from Boston, MA,
1.5 hours from Binghamton, NY,
1 hour from Cooperstown, NY.
We are also reachable by New York Trailways bus line; please contact us for details.
See our website for a map for driving.