Retreat.Engage.Support
Penuel Ridge was created and is sustained by the generous resources of people like you. Your time, talent, and financial support is critical to supporting our mission of keeping the retreat fees modest to ensure all can experience our healing space.
Upcoming Retreats
Penuel Ridge sponsors themed retreats which focus on contemporary topics of the day.
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2025 Retreat Offerings
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12.17.2025 - Quenching a Deep Thirst...a Guided Silent Retreat (on-site) held on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 10 am - 4 pm, Penuel Ridge offers a day to engage in the restorative practice of silence. An experienced Guide will lead you through time-honored techniques to transition from daily life into the deep quenching pool of inner quiet. Bring a journal, sack lunch, inquisitive mind, and a willingness to immerse yourself in quiet, stillness, and rest. Register below:
In order to embrace individual and collective silence, registration will be limited to 18 people per retreat.
Laura Valentine is your guide for December
Laura Valentine is Executive Director of Penuel Ridge. She’ll guide us through a series of movement and sound meditations to prepare our immersion into silence.
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Upon conclusion of our time together, you'll be free to move about the Retreat Center and access all facilities.​
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Plan to dress warmly and we'll have a fire!​
2026 Guided Silent Retreat Days:​
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January 28, 2026
February 25, 2026
March 25, 2026
April 22, 2026
May 27, 2026
June 24, 2026
July 22, 2026
August 26, 2026
September 23, 2026
October 28, 2026
November 18, 2026
December 16, 2026
​​​​11.8.2025 - A Day with Howard Thurman Retreat (on-site) Immerse yourself in the wit and wisdom of Howard Thurman, one of the most influential spiritual leaders of the 20th century. ​​During this day-long experience we will listen to excerpts from Howard Thurman's sermons and teachings, delivered in his own voice, participate in small group interactions, and have ample time for reflection and rejuvenation.
A healthy lunch will be served.
Registration is limited to 18 people.
Rev. Edwin C. Sanders is Senior Servant at Metropolitan Interdenominational Church. He will serve as our Guide throughout the day, offering his unique perspective as a Thurman Scholar.
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Rev. Amy E. Steele, M.Div., Ph.D is TSU Wesley Campus Minister. She is a social ethicist, ordained minister, and certified spiritual director and Thurman Scholar.
Rev. Ewin C. Sanders Rev. Amy E. Steele
Support
Community Support is Key
You hold the key to ensure the doors to Penuel Ridge are always open. You are uniquely qualified to know the value of a Penuel Ridge experience in people's lives. Your support affirms the need for a sanctuary like Penuel Ridge today and tomorrow.
Ways to Support
Penuel Ridge offers a variety of ways you can support our vital and unique mission to offer sacred hospitality for individuals and small groups through retreat experiences in a beautiful natural setting.
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Whether through a one-time gift or sustained monthly giving, contributing items from our Wish List, or selecting Penuel Ridge as your charity of choice when shopping, your contributions keep this sanctuary open and lovingly cared for, so all who arrive may find peace, clarity, and connection.​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​