Seasons Within

Avila 711 Mason Road, Durham, NC, United States

Homecoming: An Autumn Immersion You're invited to join us for a day of celebrating the sensuous autumn season. With the intention of finding inner peace in these changing times, we'll come together to share in a day of mindful practices such as meditation, journal writing, labyrinth walks, and movement. We will focus on the richness […]

$35

Footsteps Ahead of Ours

Avila 711 Mason Road, Durham, NC, United States

A cultural review of the first occupants of Orange and Durham counties Join Beverly Scarlett for a transformative overnight retreat exploring the history of the land, water sources, and the first occupants of Orange and Durham counties, filled with live music, movement, and storytelling. Together, we’ll learn about the lives of Indigenous, Maroon, Slave, and […]

$249

Weathering the Storm: A Contemplative Retreat in the Manner of Friends

Avila 711 Mason Road, Durham, NC, United States

Join us for Weathering the Storm: A Contemplative Retreat in the Manner of Friends, October 24-26, 2025, at the Avila Center for Community Leadership in Durham, North Carolina. Together we will reflect upon the storms that we are now encountering, whether in our nation, community, or as individuals. Who might we become through the storm? What may be […]

$560

Calm in the Chaos

Avila 711 Mason Road, Durham, NC, United States

Lessons and Practices from the Works of Barbara Holmes Spend a beautiful fall day with clergy colleagues as we are led in learning about and experiencing spiritual practices from the late Rev. Dr. Barbara Holmes. The day will include large and small group conversations, spiritual practices, times of silence, and a nourishing lunch. Read about […]

$35

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