WOMEN'S RETREAT
Sign Up Now for the PCLG 2025 Women’s Retreat!
Would you like to get away from your day-to-day routine? Learn from an inspiring teacher? Relax with old and new Christian friends? If you answered yes, yes and yes, the PCLG Women’s Retreat is the place for you!
This year’s retreat is scheduled for the weekend of Nov. 7-9. These dates are a little later than we normally meet so the weather may be cooler, but we know the fellowship will be warm and wonderful!
We’ll gather at the beautiful St. Francis Retreat Center near San Juan Bautista, about 50 miles south of PCLG. The center’s 73-acre site features a large, peaceful pond and wooded walking trails. Last year was our first time at this location, and many retreatants reported that they loved it.
Our speaker this year is the Rev. Zondra Tyre, a retired Bay Area Presbyterian pastor who most recently was involved in ministering to English-speaking pilgrims as they arrived at the end of their Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in Spain – including some from PCLG. Zondra, who has also ministered to children in Ethiopia, is passionate about learning in community how we can experience God’s love and grace as we deepen our own love for Him.
The retreat runs from late Friday afternoon through Sunday morning, with a Saturday-only option. The fees are $399 for the weekend, which includes two nights and five meals, and $145 for Saturday-only, which includes lunch. The Retreat Team will help organize carpools.
Registration and payment deadline is Sunday, Oct. 5.
What You Should Know Before You Go
Where is the retreat? It’s at the St. Francis Retreat Center near San Juan Bautista, about 50 miles south of PCLG. Address: 549 Mission Vineyard Rd. Phone: 831-623-4234.
Will there be carpools? Yes. The Retreat Team will assist attendees in organizing carpools. If you’re interested, check the appropriate box on the registration form.
What should I bring? Your Bible, water bottle, walking shoes, sweater/jacket and toiletries. You may also bring a blanket for extra warmth in your room or outside, as well as wine or other beverages. Smoking, wax candles and incense are prohibited.
What are the sleeping accommodations? Each of the center’s bedrooms has two twin beds. You may request single- or double-occupancy on the registration form, but we can’t promise we’ll be able to meet your request. All rooms are on the first floor and have private bathrooms; linens are provided.
When and where do I check in? Check-in is Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. Enter the center’s second driveway and look for the PCLG sign to the right of the parking area, on the lower level. Our check-in table will be on the back patio of the Fireside Lounge. (We’ll send you a retreat center map before you come.)
Can I come for just Saturday? We welcome Saturday-only retreatants. Saturday attendees should check in between 9 and 9:15 a.m. at the Fireside Lounge.
How much does the retreat cost? The full weekend fee is $399. This includes two nights and five meals. (A one-night fee is not available.) The Saturday-only charge is $145, which includes lunch. Saturday retreatants may also purchase breakfast and/or dinner. See the registration form for meal fees and times.
Is there any financial aid? A limited number of full and partial scholarships is available. For information, email Pastor Erica Rader at erica.rader@pclg.org. If you’d like to contribute to the scholarship fund, contact Beth Barry at bethbarry1@comcast.net.
How do I register and when is the deadline? A registration table will be set up during coffee hour after worship each Sunday in September. You may also register and pay online below, or in the church office. We must receive your completed registration form and full payment by Sunday, Oct. 5. We will be unable to give any refunds after Oct. 5. If you need online help, or have a question or request, contact Church Administrator Veronica Nourse at veronica.nourse@pclg.com, 408-356-6156.
To see the Retreat Schedule, click here