Praying the Hours Retreat
With Lea Slaton
May 6 - 8, 2026
This retreat invites you to step into the ancient and life-giving rhythm of praying the hours—pausing throughout the day to turn heart and mind toward God. Through gentle liturgy, silence, and reflection, we will follow the sacred flow of morning, midday, evening, and night prayer, joining our voices with generations of Christians who have marked time with the presence of the Divine.
Guests will stay in the Sisters House, where each participant enjoys a private bedroom, private screened porch, and a private bathroom. Shared common areas are a kitchen and living room. A perfect setting that allows plenty of solitude for prayer and renewal.
Between the rhythms of communal prayer, there will be generous space for rest, reflection, and walking the grounds of Well of Mercy. The spacious porches, wooded trails, and quiet corners invite you to slow down and listen for the gentle whispers of grace that often go unheard in daily life.
Come and experience the blessing of time set apart—where body, mind, and spirit can be restored, and where the ancient rhythm of prayer may awaken something new within your soul.
Retreat includes:
- 2-nights accommodations in the Sisters House in a private room, private bath, and screened in porch.
- Five nutritious, delicious, complimentary meals, snacks, tea, and coffee.
- Private in-room coffee service, with access to a shared refrigerator.
- You are welcome to bring supplemental beverages or food items.
- Retreat materials/supplies.
- Therapeutic services available with advance reservations for an additional fee. *Note: Space is very limited.
Presenter
Lea is the Executive Director for Well of Mercy. Prior to coming to Well, Lea served as a pastor for almost 20 years. She loves learning and exploring ways to connect with God and to connect faith to everyday living. Lea loves dogs and cats, music, writing, art and coffee. When she’s not at Well of Mercy, you will find her humming a happy tune in her craft room or watching a British mystery.
Learn more about Lea Slaton

