The COCI service team is requesting that event attendees please refrain from wearing perfume, aftershave, or bringing scented candles to our programs as we have some folks who are allergic and cannot enjoy the event. Thank you so much for your cooperation.
Going Inward: Autumn Rest and Renewal
September 27 - October 4
Benet House Reteat Center, Rock Island, Illinois
Registration for this event has been filled.
To be placed on a waiting list, please email Chris Frantsvog at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
This Intensive/Post-Intensive Retreat will consist of continuous periods of Centering Prayer from before sunrise until the dinner hour, with breaks for meals. Attendees may participate in as much prayer as they are called to. Short pauses for entering and leaving the silence will be offered every 30 minutes. This Grand Silence will be bracketed with teaching videos featuring Thomas Keating’s Spiritual Journey Series.
Veteran retreat leaders Chris Frantsvog and Paul Witmer look forward to hosting you for this journey into deep silence.
Please visit with Chris Frantsvog about prices, scholarships or restrictions you have:
(515) 306-1221 or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Location: Benet House Retreat Center, Rock Island, Illinois
Cost: $575 single includes all meals and private bathroom
$650 double occupancy (limited number of rooms available)
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