by Coracle | May 22, 2014 | Contemplative Life
After most group retreats at Corhaven and often personal retreats, we ask a few questions about people’s experiences and ideas. And we always ask “How did you meet God?”. The following replies are just a few taken from recent retreatants. Praise God that he meets...
by Coracle | Apr 16, 2014 | Contemplative Life, Creation
It’s safe to say that for me personally, a critical part of my spiritual formation earlier in life came through spending time alone with God, in nothing but nature, sleeping in a tent, with no other company except God and the wonders of creation and a constant...
by Coracle | Mar 17, 2014 | Contemplative Life
Laura Merzig Fabrycky wrote this blog originally for The Washington Institute, and asked if we can post it on our website. These are her reflections after co-leading the retreat on “Rhythms and Vocation: An Experiential Introduction to the Rule of St....
by Coracle | Feb 28, 2014 | Contemplative Life
This last weekend, Corhaven hosted a delightful retreat with The Washington Institute about “Rhythms and Vocation: An Experiential Introduction to the Rule of St. Benedict.” At the end of the day, the group shared in Eucharist with this simple recipe. Laura Fabrycky,...
by Coracle | Nov 16, 2013 | Coracle News
Some wonderful women who’ve recently come to Corhaven for retreats have blogged about what they experienced. Read reflections from Lori Smith and Sarah Klotz. We continue to be amazed and grateful for how God meets people here. It’s not what we...
by Coracle | Oct 27, 2013 | Justice and Mercy
When folks come out for group retreats at Corhaven, we often suggest that they bring a donation of food to offer to a ministry out here in Shenandoah County called “Luke’s Backpack”. What’s this all about? It’s a tragically common...
by Coracle | Sep 25, 2013 | Contemplative Life
Recently a man in his mid-30s (professional, deep Christian, father of four young children) came out to Corhaven from Arlington for a retreat, and met God. He was kind enough to put it into words. He had an experience that was uniquely his, but one that I’ve heard...
by Bill Haley | Jun 6, 2013 | Vocation
Eldon Stoffell has been a great friend to us for many years now, and a great blessing to Corhaven. Here he’s interviewed by The Washington Institute about his vocation as a painter, but even more so his vocation as a follower of Jesus. And there are some...
by Coracle | May 30, 2013 | Creation
Once again, the recent spring Field to Fork meal was remarkable, a feast for all the senses. Every time people come to Corhaven for an event, I feel a sense of relief. Finally I can meet the people I have been contacting for some time, and everyone has such an easy...
by Tara Haley | Apr 30, 2013 | Creation
Here is another recipe that people keep requesting: Kale Salad with Mustard Vinegar Dressing Kale and a mix of fresh salad greens(I’ve always uncluded spinach, arugula and escarole (all cold hardy greens) Pear, cut into 1/2-1inch pieces Feta Cheese...
by Tara Haley | Apr 8, 2013 | Creation
Here is a recipe served at our last retreat that seemed to be quite popular by virtue of its request to be posted. Smoky Chipotle Black Bean Chili with Roasted Butternut Squash over Rice Pilaf from The Fresh and Green Table by Susie Middleton Serves 6 For the chili: ...
by Bill Haley | Feb 22, 2013 | Creation, Justice and Mercy
Corhaven is a 17 acre slice of earth, given to our community to steward well for the purposes of God which includes stewarding well the land itself. Peter Harris is the founder and international director of A Rocha (their motto “Christians in Conservation”), a well...
by Tara Haley | Jan 17, 2013 | Creation
I’m sure you’ve heard anyone who gardens say that January and the arrival of seed catalogs is like a second Christmas. It’s no different for me as I page through my shiny magazines and get excited thinking and planning for another full year of 4...
by Tara Haley | Jan 17, 2013 | Creation
Many of you have suggested that I might include recipes from meals you have enjoyed while on retreat here at Corhaven. I’ve taken this advice to heart and am including a recipe served at our Advent Retreat this past December. Enjoy! __________________ Butternut...
by Bill Haley | Nov 21, 2012 | Contemplative Life
So what goes on at a retreat at Corhaven? Christine Lee Buchholz tells us in a great article for The Washington Institute. Better than that though, she invites us to experience the richness of silence, which is not the absence of noise, but rather space for God. You...
by Coracle | Oct 5, 2012 | Coracle News
The Field to Fork Fundraiser Dinner at Corhaven was a success! Everybody enjoyed themselves, and it could not have happened without Tara Haley, whom organized the evening, and many volunteers who helped make it possible. We spent time in fellowship with each other,...
by Bill Haley | Sep 21, 2012 | Contemplative Life
Right at the end of last year, the New York Times published an opinion article entitled “The Joy of Quiet”, by the well-known author Pico Iyer. He reflected on one of the deep ironies of our 3G, wi-fi, smart-phone, text-messaging, uber-connected age. The irony is...
