BE Still with Jesus | Advent | Mini-Retreat

As crazy as it may sound to pause and draw near on a Saturday during the holidays — if you’re drawn to come, come. We’ve created and prayed for this to be a time and a space for your cup to be filled up — a sacred pause with ample room to be with Jesus, Emmanuel, God WITH us — in silence, together.

It’s contemplation in community.

Advent is a gift — a treasure trove overflowing with centuries of writings, prayers, and sacred practices that help cultivate space within you… a warm space where the Love-Light of Jesus (Emmanuel!) dwells.

Whether you’re weary or well this December, doubting or deeply connected, burned out or brimming with joy — this mini-retreat is an invitation to come exactly as you are, to pause, breathe, and BE with Jesus.

There will be small moments to share, as you feel led … but mostly, this will be a time to — you guessed it — BE.

Suggested Donation

Suggest donation: $40 to help fuel the mission of Seeds of Exchange via Venmo or PayPal

But please know—you are wholeheartedly welcome to pay what you can or come as our guest. Truly.

About this Gathering

We’ll draw on some of the voices who have shaped and steadied the Church through this season for centuries, including:

“The word Advent means ‘expectation.’ What Advent can do for us is create a sense of hope.” — Louie Giglio

“The Lord is coming, always coming… Life is Advent; life is recognizing the coming of the Lord.” — Henri Nouwen

“Stay. Sit. Linger. Tarry. Ponder. Wait. Behold. Wonder. For now, stay. Wait. Something is on the horizon.” — Jan Richardson

Deets at a Glance

Led by: Sarah Davison-Tracy
Hosted by: Seeds of Exchange | ROOTED (in Jesus) series
Saturday, December 13 | ⏰ 10 AM–1 PM
Seeds Headquarters (aka DT House) | Park Hill, Denver, CO

Feel Free to Come Early!

At 9:30 AM, arrive for a bonus 30 minutes of quiet.

Grab a cappuccino, chai, or sparkling water … sit by the fireplace, grab a cozy blanket, journal, read, or simply be.

This Gathering is for You if You’re …

Overwhelmed by the holidays, a 2025 year that didn’t go as hoped—or by a 2026 rolling in faster than you’re ready for
Tired or worn out
Burned out on religion
Doubting, discouraged, or spiritually disconnected
Longing for Jesus but unsure how to find your way to Him
Facing big decisions or transitions and longing for Jesus to Shepherd you
In a place of deep need—financial, emotional, relational, spiritual, or hopeful
Feeling alone, lonely, isolated, or not-quite-lovable … and not sure you even have the energy to be with others—or with Jesus
Feeling like you don’t even have time for a retreat like this (which might mean it’s exactly what your soul needs )
Or in a top o’ the mountain, GOOD, spacious, all-is-well place (yay!! We LOVE THAT) — you are most welcome here.

What to Expect

A mini-retreat—gentle, guided, and spacious
Time to be with Jesus — and to be met by Jesus, just as you are
A circle of soul-full sisters (and maybe, some brothers – yes, our brothers are welcome!)
Ample time to be silent and still
Space to share your heart, if you feel drawn
Breath prayers, reflection
Readings and practices from beloved Advent guides
Soul-nourishing food & drink

Nourishment Includes

Avocado & nut butter (and Nutella — cuz, delish!) toast bar, Seeduction & GF breads, chai tea, bubbly water, coffee, and more.

You Might Want to Bring

Your journal
A Bible
Colored pencils or oil watercolor markers

Bring ANYone!

All are welcome — friends, family, fellas …

Please share this invitation freely. Someone you know may be longing for this sacred pause. (Just ask ’em to RSVP, please. :)

More God-GOODness

Explore our growing Advent Toolkit.

If you haven’t yet, you might love our Advent Gathering replay, which offers a gentle doorway into the heart of Advent and the WITHness of Jesus. It’s a beautiful way to prepare for this retreat and to let your heart begin to “prepare Him room.”

Logistics + Notes:

Location & Parking: RSVP & address details on Eventbrite. Plenty of free street parking is available.
Accessibility: If stairs or outdoor seating pose a challenge, let us know. We’ll make sure there’s a cozy space just right for you.
Need Childcare? Unclear if you should come? Email us. We’ll help discern what serves your soul best for this moment.
Weather: We’ll gather inside, outside, and in-between depending on the day’s vibes. Dress comfortably.
Still unsure if this is for you? Come anyway. Let Jesus surprise you. Email Sarah with questions.