by Abigail Whitehouse | May 29, 2015 | Contemplative Life
“Singing Bowl” by Malcolm Guite Begin the song exactly where you are, Remain within the world of which you’re made. Call nothing common in the earth or air, Accept it all and let it be for good. Start with the very breath you breathe in now, This moment’s pulse, this...
by Sarah Kohrs | May 27, 2015 | Creation, Justice and Mercy
As we gathered up the tools, rain splattered the tarp, stretched tightly across the tools on the Haley’s farm truck. Rain doused the orange flames, which sizzled and popped among the remaining embers of the burn pile. Rain drenched like a cleansing shower as I took...
by Bill Haley | May 21, 2015 | Contemplative Life
The most consistent prayer I offer when people come out for a few hours or a day or overnight at Corhaven is, “God, please help them to encounter your love, your deep deep love for them”, and we try to facilitate that in any way we can. One of the reasons why this...
by Bill Haley | May 8, 2015 | Contemplative Life
Do you want to grow spiritually? Of course you do. We all do. And God wants us to as well, and will help. But what does spiritual growth actually mean? What’s the goal actually? And most importantly, how do I get there? These are all questions that we’re going to take...
by Coracle | May 5, 2015 | Justice and Mercy
Clearing the Slave Cemetery at Corhaven Saturday May 16, 12.30pm-4.30pm This month we’ve marked the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War and then the assassination of Abraham Lincoln a few days later. Lincoln himself interpreted that bloody war in part as...
by Coracle | Apr 13, 2015 | Contemplative Life
[Some people have gotten divine messages from Gabriel the Angel. Many of you have gotten emails from Gabriel Dodd, the Program Manager. I asked him to tell you a little bit more about himself. He did. – Bill] My name is Gabriel. I’m 26, a husband, and I have been the...
by Coracle | Jan 19, 2015 | Justice and Mercy
Notes from “Honoring the Forgotten” a first conversation about the slave cemetery at Corhaven held on January 16, 2015 (MLK Day Weekend) Corhaven is located at 2883 Quicksburg Road, Quicksburg VA 22847 Local residents of Shenandoah County and also the History Club of...
by Coracle | Dec 16, 2014 | Creation
Tara served an outstanding soup at the Advent Retreat this year. After several requests for the recipe, we are excited to share it with more people. It sounds good, and tastes delicious. Thank you Tara! Carrot Soup with Parmesan Crisps Serves 6 1 ounce...
by Bill Haley | Dec 9, 2014 | For the World, Justice and Mercy
I’ve been waiting five years for this. On the property of Corhaven, there is a slave cemetery dating from the mid-1800s. While we’ve quietly and prayerfully tended it, it’s time to really honor our brothers and sisters who lay there. This is no small feat, and one...
by Coracle | Oct 30, 2014 | Creation
In the past few weeks, we’ve had a steady stream of folks at Corhaven coming for retreats, or more specifically, coming to meet with God. And God met them! The tag-line describing Corhaven has been from the very beginning “A place to meet God–A place to be met by...
by Coracle | Sep 25, 2014 | Creation
The “Field to Fork” celebration was certainly that! And it was so meaningful to us to thank people for an amazing five years at Corhaven. Of course, not everyone we wanted to say thank you to personally were able to be there, but I still want you to...
by Coracle | Sep 18, 2014 | Creation
We want to thank God and you for five years at Corhaven! Even if you cannot come to the celebration this Saturday, we still want you to know how important your support has been to us. Tara is really out-doing herself this year, and has put together an oversized menu...
by Coracle | Aug 15, 2014 | Coracle News
School is coming, people are returning from summer trips, and that means everyone is running for home. With the addition to the Woodshop coming to a close as well, we are getting ready for people making Corhaven their temporary home: making peace and bonding with...
by Coracle | Aug 14, 2014 | Contemplative Life
We’re excited to offer some new opportunities for good fun and great conversation at Corhaven starting in September called “Movies with a Message.” In our day, one of the most powerful ways to tell stories, raise awareness, make a point, and spark...
by Coracle | Jul 29, 2014 | Creation
We’ve done these before, they’ve always been amazing. We’re doing it again on Saturday, September 20, and it’s going to be amazing! On that day we’ll offer our third “Field to Fork” experience, and this year we’re...
by Coracle | Jul 29, 2014 | Coracle News
Pictures do speak louder than words, so here is the building project update and I will let you determine how things are going at Corhaven…
by Coracle | Jul 3, 2014 | Coracle News
Impact- A forceful contact or influence. I think it is safe to say that the new addition to the woodshop at Corhaven has made an impact on the space. Dirt has been dug, concrete has been poured, and walls have been put up. The shape of the rectangular retreat...
by Coracle | Jun 23, 2014 | Coracle News
And so it’s begun! The addition to the Woodshop has been in progress for about a week now, and below we have a snap-shot from early in the progress. Please pray about this project and those involved to make it happen including donors and workers! Prayers also...
by Bill Haley | Jun 4, 2014 | Coracle News
Friends and fellow-pilgrims, we’ve heard your cries! And so, it seems, has God. He’s been providing wonderfully already, and now we need your help. If you’ve been out to Corhaven, you know the need. It’s the most consistent feedback we’ve received from...
by Tara Haley | May 26, 2014 | Creation
Rhubarb is coming, and it’s coming fast this year in the Corhaven Garden. Last weekend, during our Creation Care Retreat, retreatants made this recipe and a complete meal with fresh produce. In case you were not there, here is the recipe we used for this...
