Any retreat becomes the marriage of your chosen environment, with the level of receptivity that you bring to it and nurture on site. The Jesuit’s Sacred Heart retreat center just south of Denver is what the Irish refer to as a “thin place” – a sacred setting where you feel closer to God’s presence within the fully connected universe. Through its captivating landscape, inspired guides, and a focus on the inner life, Sacred Heart provides an authentic opportunity to quietly and completely reset oneself. For me, this renewal process came via a heartfelt story aroused by a centuries old painting, several simple kind gestures, a resonant prayer from Teilhard de Chardin, the full sensory experience of deer vibrantly running in the rain, reclaiming a peaceful prayer deck, and one truly timeless meditation of walking with Christ. It all still makes me smile deeply within, and I’m confident will continue to do so for many months to come.