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Institute | Annual Fallow Retreat in Cambridge, England

Dates: Tues May 13-Fri May 16, 2025 Location: Cambridge, UK. All group sessions held at Jesus College. Joined by the Goldenwood staff, Board, and Deans, this unique 3-day experience represents an annual rhythm of the Goldenwood Institute. 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.… Read More »Institute | Annual Fallow Retreat in Cambridge, England

Trellis | Knowing Yourself (A Two-Week Listening Journey)

As the busy holiday season draws near, many will feel the familiar rush and bustle that has driven our lives all year. Our fast-paced, productivity-obsessed culture leaves little time for rest and reflection. Into this default state of hurried living, the Trellis program offers an alternative – a chance to rediscover the ancient spiritual discipline of wintering through slowing down, listening within, and exploring our inner lives. This December, Trellis… Read More »Trellis | Knowing Yourself (A Two-Week Listening Journey)

Trellis | Listening for God (A Two-Week Listening Journey)

Our misconceptions of God can keep us from experiencing the incredible privileges of divine communion with Father, Son, and Spirit. Despite the ultimate mystery of who God is (how can the finite truly know the infinite?), the gospel is that this Triune God eagerly calls to us as both friend and child. The (optional) accompanying text for this TRELLIS will be Dallas Willard’s Hearing God. This is a rich text as… Read More »Trellis | Listening for God (A Two-Week Listening Journey)

Trellis | Reviving Calling (A Two-Week Listening Journey)

For some, the idea of discerning one’s call is synonymous with finding the right job, but the Biblical notion of calling is much grander.  God’s calling engages the whole of our lives and was never meant to be isolated to one small aspect of it.  When we open ourselves up to God’s lead, we can’t simply pick and choose which elements we follow and which we ignore.  For this reason,… Read More »Trellis | Reviving Calling (A Two-Week Listening Journey)

TRELLIS: The Calling of Hope

We have a God who is familiar with darkness. Imagine, before the divine fiat, “Let there be light,” God was in the darkness of what was formless and empty. Perhaps the Bible starts off this way because God wants His people to know that He is no stranger to the darkness found in this world. He wants us to know that He speaks into that darkness to create light and… Read More »TRELLIS: The Calling of Hope

Listening Changes Everything

We asked participants from across the country: “How has your experience with Goldenwood expanded your vision for your work or changed your approach to your calling?”  What we heard was that listening changes everything.  “Through contemplative community that repeatedly and steadily centers its gaze on me and my journey, Goldenwood has profoundly helped me to discern and steward my deepest and truest self, fostered the courage I’ve needed to bring forth that… Read More »Listening Changes Everything

A beautifully lit room, filled with community, feasting and listening together

Institute Peek Recap: An Audacious Vision for Work Revived by Love

Last month, we gathered from around the country to experience a sneak peek of the Goldenwood Institute. The day was filled with enlivening community and stimulating conversation, setting forth a bold and expansive vision for how the gospel can transform the future of work. The Goldenwood Institute envisions a world where work is not just a means of earning a living, but a creative and fulfilling expression of our humanity.… Read More »Institute Peek Recap: An Audacious Vision for Work Revived by Love

Legacy and Hope – Event Recap

Last night, we were honored to host two long-time friends of Goldenwood, Philanthropist Richard Leong and Spiritual Advisor and Advocate Lourine Clark. The evening began with Richard sharing about his journey coming to faith later in life and the unfolding of a growing desire to leave a godly legacy for generations to come. He emphasized the foundation of his generosity–that our wealth ultimately is from God and belongs to God… Read More »Legacy and Hope – Event Recap

Sandra McCracken in concert

An Evening of Story and Song with Sandra McCracken

Come for an intimate evening featuring Sandra and hear the new vision she’s been developing alongside Goldenwood to nurture a generative community of singer-songwriters through rhythms of listening and rest, leading to a holistic fruitfulness that is deeper and more lasting for the good of both the artist and the world, ultimately changing the way of making. She will perform and invite us into song, and share stories from her… Read More »An Evening of Story and Song with Sandra McCracken

Friends talking around a table

Goldenwood After-Work | Oct 2023

Goldenwood is committed to cultivating generative connections to see work revived by love. Join us every month to hear about new work emerging in the community and enjoy collaborative conversations that spur each other on in hope. Beverages and light snacks provided.  Get home in time for dinner, or meet someone new and grab a bite together on your way out. New things rise up in community…