For anyone who has both an X and a Y chromosome I am thinking of planning a weekend retreat to Assumption Abbey in Richardton, North Dakota in the Spring. My thoughts are loose at this point so I need feedback.

It would be a weekend retreat with a planned departure of Friday and return Sunday night.

This would not be your typical man retreat in that we will likely not seek to get in touch with our inner wolves or femine side. There will not be a teststerone fueled gathering around a fire where we howl and offer man-hugs and the like. This would likely be a tad more contemplative.

I am thinking that it should be a retreat focused on the spiritual disciplines of scripture reading, prayer, silence and possibly journaling with some discussion time on each. LOTS of free time to explore the beauty of God’s creation, the abbey etc.

I want FEEDBACK however. Cost would be very reasonable…$100 per person covers two nights stay and the best food ever (and lots of it). I imagine a car-pooling scenario of driving down. I am thinking between 8-12 guys would be ideal. Forward this to people you think might be interested.

I am providing LOTS of lead time on this because I know that us XY types need it. For more info on the abbey check out – http://www.assumptionabbey.com/