Institute Retreat | Annual Fallow in Cambridge, England
2026-05-12 15:00 - 2026-05-15 12:00 (America/New_York) | Jesus College, Jesus Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8BL, United Kingdom
When: Tue, May 12 (arrive between 3 and 5pm) – Fri, May 15 (end 12:00pm), 2026
Location: Cambridge, UK. All group sessions held at Jesus College.
Joined by the Goldenwood staff, Board, and Deans, this unique 4-day experience represents an annual rhythm of the Goldenwood Institute. Enjoy highlights and photos from 2024: “Slowing Down, Cultivating Community, Enlivening Work”
What is a Fallow Retreat?

The essence of a fallow retreat lies in embracing the inherent value of rest and recognizing that seasons of non-productivity can be essential for long-term growth and sustainability. Inspired by the agricultural practice of allowing land to lie fallow and rest, our hope is for you to experience a deep sense of replenishment, inspiration, and reawakening, ultimately leading to greater productivity, creativity, and spiritual vitality in the seasons to come.
Goldenwood is committed to creating this space and time annually to remember what we’ve forgotten about who we are, what we’ve been created for, and who we are becoming.
Why Fallow?

For the “over”worked (those who find themselves in seasons of great responsibility and limited margin): fallowing increases your capacity towards greater fruitfulness.
For the “under”worked (those in seasons of transition, underemployment, or retirement): fallowing opens up space for the soil to be tilled, for new seeds to be planted for future realities yet to be seen.

Included in your cost:

Three nights lodging in clean, simple rooms on the beautiful grounds of Jesus College. (Single, double, or family occupancy available.)
Breakfast each morning onsite for those lodging at Jesus College
1-2 group meals, including celebratory culminating group dinner onsite at Jesus College
Guidance for times of spiritual reflection and renewal, individually and communally led by David Kim and Amilee Watkins
Stimulating morning conversations with members of the Goldenwood Leadership Team, including singer-songwriter Sandra McCracken Nicholson, and poet and professor Shann Ray
An insider’s conversation on Haejin and Mako Fujimura’s new book Beauty X Justice.
Multimedia conversation and performance from honored guest, Theologian and Musician Jeremy Begbie

2026 Rates:

Individual (1 room, Single occupancy, private bath): $1950 onsite / $1150 offsite {Collective Members: $1650 / $1000}
Couple (1 room with 1 bed, Double occupancy, private bath): $2700 onsite / $1950 offsite {Collective Members: $2300 / $1700}

A non-refundable deposit of 1/3 your total amount is required upon registration to secure your spot, with the remaining balance due by Mar 30th. Rooms at Jesus College are available on a first come first serve basis.*
*For offsite lodging alternatives: Check out the University Arms Hotel (a Marriott Bonvoy hotel) or the Hilton Cambridge City Center for those who may have & wish to book with points. The Fellows House by Hilton, The Varsity Hotel, and Arundel House Hotel are also within close walking distance from Jesus college. There may be other lower-priced accommodations in the area as well. See booking.com to explore current rates and proximity (including helpful walking estimates!) to Jesus College.
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INTERESTED? Space is limited for this retreat. Please register below. We look forward to returning to Cambridge and invite you to fallow with us!
Updated Travel Note as of Feb 2025: All visitors traveling to the UK now need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). While this should be fairly painless and can be done digitally, it does require an extra step before traveling. Here is the guidance on how to apply.

Inside the GreenHouse: Cultivating Seeds of Hope
2026-06-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
What happens when people create space to listen deeply for God’s voice, tend the seeds that have been planted, and cultivate hopeful imagination for the future?
For the past six months, fifteen “Gardeners” have gathered inside the GreenHouse—a community dedicated to slowing down, discerning God’s invitations, and nurturing the seeds He has planted in their lives, work, communities, and imaginations. Through spiritual rhythms, communal discernment, coaching, and shared practices of attentiveness, they have been learning to notice what is emerging and to cultivate it with faithfulness.
Now, we invite you inside…

At this year’s culminating event, eight Gardeners will share the stories of the seeds they have been tending—ideas, callings, ventures, questions, and hopes that have taken shape through this journey. You’ll hear how God has been at work beneath the surface, what has emerged through this season of listening and cultivation, and where these ideas may be heading next.
Date: Thursday, June 11
Time: 7-8:30p EST
Location: Zoom (RSVP HERE to receive link)
This evening is more than a series of presentations. It is a communal gathering designed to spark imagination, conversation, and connection. Together we’ll explore what it means to participate together in God’s renewing work in the world through dialogue and opportunities to engage directly with our Gardeners. Bring your questions, your curiosity, your wisdom, and your encouragement as we create space for meaningful exchange and connection.
Come celebrate what has been growing inside the GreenHouse—and help us imagine what could flourish next.

Summer Fallow Retreat
2026-07-23 16:30 - 2026-07-25 11:45 | Lancaster, PA
We’re heading back to Lancaster for our summer listening retreat! This carefully curated weekend of rest includes times alone and times together, designed to give you the space to slow down and the structure to process the rapidly moving pieces of your life. The primary goal of our seasonal retreats is to help you discern God’s voice above all other voices in your life, empowering you to confidently move forward in your calling.
Our annual retreat rhythm each summer is a FALLOW RETREAT: We have 44 hours to put on pause all external pressures, deadlines, and expectations and allow yourself to lay fallow. This means intentional un-productivity and instead allowing yourself the time to do the things that you enjoy, things that normally get pushed aside or that you would feel guilty doing because of all of life’s exigencies. This weekend is a balcony moment, a chance to step out of your regular routines of busy-ness and intentionally practice inactivity to restore the unseen places of our lives.
Just as the flourishing of a tree is dependent upon the health of its roots and soil, so too are work and spirituality interconnected and interdependent. Spirituality is the root system from which our work arises. Our hope for each retreat experience is that your inner spirit might be expanded with new hope, reviving your work with love.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

Thur July 23, 4:30-9:30p: Arrival Hour and Welcome Dinner, check-in available anytime after 4pm.
Fri July 24, 8:30a-9:30p: Entire Sabbath day as structured by you with recommended guidance provided. Includes a visit to Lancaster’s historic Central Market.
Sat July 25, 8:30a-11:45a: Morning Listening and Stillness, departure before lunch.

COST: Choose your Tier – A Pricing Model Rooted in Generosity & Relationship
At Goldenwood, we believe in a gift economy—where our work and giving is not transactional but part of a relational and generative system. Like a root network, where some trees bear more fruit in one season and others in another, this pricing approach allows for a shared ecosystem of flourishing—some contribute more so that others may receive, and all are sustained together.
Our tiered pricing model reflects this, allowing participants to contribute at a level that aligns with their capacity while supporting the mission to see work revived by love. We invite you to participate in a way that reflects your own season and capacity.
1. Full Value (Sustainable Tier) – $475 + accommodations
Reflects the true cost and value—while balancing affordability—including the unseen work that makes this a meaningful and transformative experience. Includes meals, retreat sessions & materials. Does not include lodging; see info below.
2. Covering Costs (Supported Tier) – $375 + accommodations
Covers only the essentials—venues, facilitators, meals, materials—ensuring the program is financially viable. Includes meals, retreat sessions & materials. Does not include lodging; see info below.
3. Generative Giving – $575 (or choose amount) + accommodations
Goes beyond covering costs, helping make our programs accessible to others and investing in the long-term flourishing of this work. Includes meals, retreat sessions & materials. Does not include lodging; see info below.

Overnight Accommodations

All participants will stay in our retreat housing, either on site or at a nearby Airbnb. During registration you will have the option to secure either a single occupancy room (@ $276 for 2 nights) or shared / double occupancy room (@ $138 for 2 nights), based on your preference and availability. If attending as a couple, please register each person individually, with both selecting the shared / double occupancy room option. Please email info@goldenwoodnyc.org if you have any questions.
REGISTRATION: Due to the limited space available and uniqueness of lodging arrangements, please email us to confirm your spot and we’ll send you the link.
*Your retreat registration includes two breakfasts, two dinners, and one lunch, plenteous beverages and snacks, and all retreat materials. Additional costs for those staying offsite at an Airbnb (we have 2 nearby homes on hold that can be shared) or local hotel (book your own room at the Doubletree by Hilton Lancaster).

Getting there: Lancaster (LNC) is accessible either by car or by train via Amtrak from NY Penn Station (NYP) or Newark International Airport (EWR). The retreat venue is approx. 20 min drive from the Lancaster Train Station. Ubers are available. Feel free to email us for any transportation assistance.
This is our regular location for Goldenwood’s Summer Listening Retreats; we will provide you with guided recommendations to help you craft a weekend of stillness and quiet.

Goldenwood Intensive
2026-08-26 14:00 - 2026-08-28 14:00
Step into a multi-day immersive experience crafted by Goldenwood to deepen your spiritual attentiveness, awaken your imagination, and reframe your vision of work. Rooted in the gospel and infused with practices of contemplative stillness, systems thinking, and experiential learning, this intensive invites you into a sacred space where pain and exhaustion become a portal to wisdom and calling.
Through embodied exercises, Scripture-based imaginative prayer, and vocationally formative frameworks, you’ll encounter a new way of seeing—God, yourself, your work, and the world. Whether you’re a leader, artist, entrepreneur, or pastor, this intensive offers not just tools but a spiritual ecosystem for hope-filled transformation. Come and rediscover work as a redemptive, relational, and deeply human act. This is more than just a training; it’s an opportunity to connect deeply with God and like-minded individuals, fostering a collaborative spirit that will inspire and empower you to revive work with love.
See highlights from a prior year’s Intensive held in Greenville, SC here.

For those new to this conversation, this intensive provides an experience in an evolving approach to Faith and Work. As Tim Keller used to say, the gospel doesn’t make bad people good; it makes dead people alive. In the same vein, we believe this new approach to F&W needs to focus on how the gospel makes dead work alive—starting with a vibrant spiritual formation grounded in listening to the voice of God.
During this time, we will explore the following distinctive approach to Faith and Work that incorporates:

Defining and Cultivating Critical Spiritual Competencies
Engaging Dreams and Spiritual Imagination
Embodying Key Spiritual Practices and Experiential Learning
Introducing Systems and Relational Thinking
Incorporating Frameworks for Redemptive Action: CityGuilds, Greenhouse, Institute

COST:
Includes two nights lodging in private room with ensuite bath at the Erdman Center (Princeton Theological Seminary), all materials, and several group meals.

Early Bird (before Jul 15): $790
Regular (after Jul 15): $950
Teams of 3+: $750 per person before Jul 15, $910 after (email us for group discount code)

SCHEDULE:
Wednesday Aug 26
2:00p-5:00p – Session 1
5:00p-6:30p – Check in / break
6:30p – Dinner
Thursday Aug 27
9:00a-12:30p – Session 2
12:30p-2:30p – Lunch
2:30p-5:30p – Session 3
Evening event TBD
Friday Aug 28
9:00a-12:30p – Session 4
12:30p – Closing Lunch
2:00p – Depart
>> REGISTER HERE <<

Living Stones Leadership Lab 26-27 | Enlivening Emerging Managers
2026-09-25 - 2027-03-27
Registration for the Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 cohort will open soon. Please click here to express interest in the next cohort and receive updates when registration opens.
Rooted in Love. Growing in Wisdom. Leading with Impact.

Stepping Into Leadership, Grounded in Purpose
You’ve excelled in your craft—the engineer everyone relies on, the teacher people trust, the healthcare worker who carries responsibility, the nonprofit leader holding things together behind the scenes.
Then one day, someone says: “You should lead.”
Suddenly, new questions emerge: Am I ready? Can I lead others without losing myself in the process? How do I lead with both conviction and care?
The Living Stones Leadership Lab is a six-month, in-person leadership journey for emerging managers and team leaders navigating this pivotal transition.
Developed in collaboration with Ben Grizzle (Managing Director, Goldman Sachs) and Belinda Neal (Managing Director, Anthropic), LSLL combines leadership formation, spiritual attentiveness, mentorship, and peer community to help participants grow in clarity, courage, and wisdom as they step into leadership.
Leadership ability doesn’t arrive with a title—it is formed through practice, reflection, and relationship. Whether you are leading your first team, preparing for your next role, or seeking to grow as a manager, Living Stones offers a fellowship rooted in faith, grounded in wisdom, and shaped for this moment of transition.

What Last Year’s Fellows Shared
Participants consistently spoke about deep trust, spiritual clarity, honest reflection, and meaningful community.

We quickly were able to trust one another and got to a level of vulnerability that was really helpful.”
“It felt like the Holy Spirit really met us in each of our hot seats.”
“We’re just grateful that we got the opportunity to build trust with people in a city where it can feel like you don’t actually need to trust anybody.”
“The Lord used this cohort at exactly the right time in my life.

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A Glimpse Into Last Year’s Cohort
Conversations around vocation, leadership, trust, and spiritual attentiveness shaped last year’s inaugural gathering in New York City. Read the recap from last year’s kickoff gathering.

What Fellows Can Expect

Kickoff In-City Retreat: Launch the fellowship through a dynamic in-person gathering in New York City featuring keynote talks, fireside conversations, and shared meals with senior leaders across industries – Friday, September 26 – Saturday, September 27, 2026
Bi-Weekly Cohort Meetings: Meet regularly in small peer cohorts of 8 emerging leaders from sectors such as finance, tech, healthcare, nonprofits, and education. Together, fellows workshop real leadership challenges, reflect honestly, and support one another’s growth throughout the journey.
Mentor Dinners: Share meals and conversation with experienced leaders who offer wisdom, perspective, and candid insight from their own leadership journeys – 3x gatherings throughout the fellowship
Devotional Journey & Spiritual Formation: Follow a guided devotional rhythm rooted in Scripture, reflection, and spiritual attentiveness—cultivating a deeper, more grounded approach to leadership amid the pace and pressures of city life.
Skills-Based Workshops & Fireside Chats: Develop practical leadership skills including delegation, strategic communication, feedback, conflict navigation, and vision-casting through interactive workshops and conversations with experienced practitioners.
Final Gathering — The Legacy Session: Conclude the fellowship by reflecting on the journey together, hearing from senior leaders about long-term impact and vocation, and celebrating the cohort’s growth and friendships – date TBD

What You’ll Gain

Practical Leadership Skills – Build essential management capabilities through workshops, mentorship, and real-time leadership practice.
Spiritual Attentiveness – Cultivate rhythms of listening, discernment, and reflection that deepen your awareness of God’s presence within your leadership and daily work.
Biblically-Rooted Vision for Leadership – Explore leadership through Scripture and thinkers like Augustine, learning to lead faithfully within complex systems while remaining rooted in eternal values.
Mentorship & Cross-Industry Perspective – Learn alongside peers and experienced leaders across finance, tech, healthcare, nonprofits, education, and beyond.
Cohort Community – Walk with a trusted group of peers navigating similar transitions, challenges, and questions of vocation and leadership.

Who Should Apply
This fellowship is designed for professionals who:

Are stepping into (or preparing for) their first or second management or team leadership role
Want to lead with greater clarity, integrity, and spiritual grounding
Are open to learning from peers across industries
Value a safe space for honest reflection and skill-building
Live in the Tri-State area and can travel for the various in-person weeknight and weekend gatherings (in & around Midtown Manhattan)

Logistics & Format

Location: In-person gatherings in NYC (venues TBD)
Timeline: 6 months (kicking off with in-city retreat 9/25-9/26
Cohorts: 4–5 groups of ~8 participants each
Cost: to be announced

Application Process

Step 1: Submit the Fellowship Application (to open soon)
Step 2: Acceptance Notification & Cohort Matching
Step 3: Prepare for the Kickoff In-City Retreat

Please click here to express interest in the next cohort and receive a notification when registration is open.
Questions? Email info@goldenwoodnyc.org with “Living Stones Leadership Lab” in the subject line.

Meet the Hosts
Ben Grizzle & Belinda Neal | Managing Directors
With decades of experience mentoring leaders on Wall Street and in ministry contexts, Ben and Belinda bring depth, wisdom, and a calling to form leaders who serve with conviction and clarity. Their vision: to cultivate the next generation of managers who lead with integrity and leave a lasting legacy.

David Kim | CEO and Co-Founder, Goldenwood

Over the past several decades, Rev. Dr. David Kim has trained, consulted, and counseled hundreds of leaders and organizations in developing a robust, meaningful integration of faith and work. David’s past experiences as VP of Faith and Work, Executive Director of the Center for Faith & Work, Director of the Gotham Fellowship, and editor of the NIV Faith and Work Bible have given him a breadth of exposure to the challenges of integrating faith and work. His expertise as a key thought-leader in the faith and work space has been well-established having addressed prominent institutions and churches around the world. David’s passion is to help people and organizations see the unseen realities that give rise to the world we create.
Goldenwood
Goldenwood cultivates spiritually attentive communities to envision work that is enlivened by hope and expresses the fullness of our humanity. A nonprofit organization, Goldenwood fosters life-giving spiritual rhythms through individual and communal programs, as well as unconventional organizational consulting. Their vision is to see work revived by love.

Life & Death in NYC 2026: Save the Date!
2026-11-07 09:30 - 19:00 | E91, 150 E 91st St, New York, NY, 10128
Save the date! Registration to open soon.
A one-day immersive summit exploring death, mortality and meaning as a path toward living more fully. We invite you to visit this recap page for a video, photos and description of Life & Death in NYC 2025, for a sense of what to expect this coming November.
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location: E91 | 150 E 91st St, New York, NY 10128
