Upcoming Gatherings
Contact us to register or with questions
Russ at 720-291-6039 or click here to email russ.restorationriverranch@gmail.com
Twyla at 720-284-2703 or click here to email twylasrrr@gmail.com
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Soul care day.....with options - Saturday, June 21, 2025
9:00 a.m. until 2:00, or 6:00 or somewhere in between,
it depends on the option you choose :)
Join us for part of the day or a full day. In the morning we will offer guided spiritual practices which will include Lectio Divina Bible meditation, Listening/Journaling prayer and Daily Examen. If you decide that you would rather spend this time on your own in silence and solitude, perhaps walking the prayer trail, that’s great too. After lunch, you are free to head home or stay for the afternoon. For those of you who stay, you can choose to spend more time to enjoy time on this beautiful property, go on a short hike, head down to the lakes with Russ to fly fish or learn to fly fish, or merely hang out by the lakes. We will join back together at 4:30 for a time of fellowship, corn hole, refreshing drinks, wings and snacks. We will wrap things up at 6:00.
However you choose to spend your time, this day will be a refreshing treat for you.
In addition to the inside spaces, weather permitting, the 12 acre property offers many places to go to sit in the beauty of the mountains and trees that will surround you, including rocks that overlook the creek below where you can bask in the sun. As mentioned, there is a short prayer trail with benches and a prayer trail guide that many have found meaningful. Bring your Bible, sketch pad, journal or whatever you might want to have with you during your time alone with God. Other resources will also be available to help you with your time of solitude if you are interested in those. We also have everything you need to paint with water colors :)
Details:
Arrive between 8:45-9:00 a.m. for coffee/tea, cinnamon rolls, yogurt, granola & fruit.
Lunch together at 12:30. The home features a dining area with beautiful views for our lunch time together.
1:30 - 4:30 - Hike, fly fish, hang by the lake, hang out on the deck to read, watercolor paint or rest, nap in your hammock, walk the prayer trail or whatever you choose. You may leave any time after lunch if you prefer.
4:30 - Fellowship with games, snacks & drinks
6:00 - Out time together ends.
Suggested donation: $35/person Morning & lunch, $40/person for the full day. Additional $50 /person to fly fish on private water...but it's worth it. :)
Contact us either of us to sign up or with any questions.:
russ.resotrationriverranch@gmail.com or 720-291-6039
twylasrrr@gmail.com or 720-284-2703
Saturday, June 28, 2025
https://www.livingwayfellowship.org/events-2-1/soul-care-day-june-28
July 11 & 12, 2025
More details to come soon, but this will be all about stepping away from the busyness and demands of life, to spend time quieting your soul and to spend time with the Father, individually and in community. Also, opportunity will be given to learn to fly fish (optional) in a relaxed environment at beautiful venue.
Tentative schedule -
Friday, July 11
2:00- 3:00 Arrival between - A time to settle
3:00 - 5:00 Brief guided time of preparation and opportunity for time alone with God.
5:00 - 6:00 - Head to the lake for fly fishing instruction or if not interested in fly fishing, to chill by the lake or
at the cabin.
8:30 - Fireside fellowship
Saturday, July 12
Awake - 8:30 - Coffee/Tea quiet time
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 Lectio Divina scripture meditation together as a group
10:00 Options -
-Guided listening prayer / journaling prayer
-walk the prayer trail
-Be creative - water color paint, write poetry
-Read / journal
-Go for walk, sit on a rock overlooking the creek, sit by the creek.
-Pray together with someone
-Whatever else you'd iike to do
12:30 Lunch
1:30 More fly fishing or go for a hike or nap :) or ???
4:00 Happy hour - a time of fellowship and fun together
6:00 Our time together ends
Suggested donation: $125/person. Add $50/person for those who wish to fly fish (Guest fees for private venue)
July 19, 2025
https://www.livingwayfellowship.org/events-2-1/soul-care-day-july-19
Private fly fishing "lessons" and/or fly fishing outing
Let's schdule it!
We have access to private water, offering both lake and small creek fishing opportunites. The venue is beautiful.We're always open to schedule time to meet with you one on one, as couples, or a small group to show you the basics of fly fishing and/or to go fly fishing together. A great way to have some fun, to fellowship, to care for our souls. Contact Russ at 720-291-6039 or russ.restorationriverranch@gmail.com if you have questions or are interested in setting something up. As always, we have all the fly fishing gear needed and no fishing license is require.
Past Gatherings
Start the new year with us...
Prayer, Fasting & Soul Care Weekend
January 10-12, 2025
Sorry...this gathering is full.
Let’s spend this weekend together, early in January, to slow down after a busy holiday season, to listen for what God might have to say to each of us as we reflect on 2024 and to look ahead to 2025. We will have a good balance of time alone and meaningful time together. This will definitely be a time to care for your soul.
Arrive at 5 p.m on Friday. Light dinner together at 5:30 after which the food fast begins.
Saturday morning coffee and juice will be available.
Saturday evening we will break our fast by celebrating communion together followed by a celebratory dinner..
Brunch on Sunday morning.before departing at 11 a.m.
We will stay a beautiful mountain home located at 11612 S. Elk Creek Road in Pine, CO which is about a 45-50 minute drive from most Denver locations. If a food fast is not your thing, you may choose a different type of fast. However, only light snacks (yogurt, granola, fruit, etc) will be available for you on Saturday before dinner. Feel free to bring your own items to eat during that time.
Many resources will be available for you to help you spend your time alone if you desire them. Our time together will be spent in prayer and reflection.
We are excited to step into the new year together with you.
Reach out to Russ - 720-291-6039 or Twyla - 720-284-2703 with questions or to sign up.
Suggested donation is $75/person or $125/couple.
Denver Street School staff Soul Care morning / Staff meeting & Lunch
Monday, January 6, 2025
Saturday, January 4, 2025 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join us, rain, snow or shine, as we venture out to the streets of downtown Englewood to hand out breakfast burritos and coffee to those who are experiencing homelessness. We will start making burritos and coffee at our house at 8:00 a.m. You come by at 8:00 for coffee and help in the preparations or meet us at our house at 9:00 to begin the adventure.
Typically, we spend around 2 hours out on the streets, talking to and praying with anyone who desires us to do so as we hand out the BB & C. It's definitely is a great way to spend a Saturday morning. Contact Russ at 720-291-6039 or Twyla at 720-284-2703 if you are interested in joining us.
Past Gatherings in 2024
Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join us, rain, snow or shine, as we venture out to the streets of downtown Englewood to hand out breakfast burritos and coffee to those who are experiencing homelessness. We will start making burritos and coffee at our house at 8:00 a.m. You come by at 8:00 for coffee and help in the preparations or meet us at our house at 9:00 to begin the adventure.
Typically, we spend around 2 hours out on the streets, talking to and praying with anyone who desires us to do so as we hand out the BB & C. It's definitely is a great way to spend a Saturday morning. Contact Russ at 720-291-6039 or Twyla at 720-284-2703 if you are interested in joining us.
Anticipating Christmas....fun and soul care
December 6 & 7, 2024
Details coming soon, but you will be welcome to arrive on Friday evening for dinner, followed by a time of praying together, and ending with games. Saturday will include breakfast, scripture meditation and a time for silence and solitude. After that we will have a light lunch, followed by making Christmas cookies, water coloring painting, making rustic benches, or hanging Christmas lights. If the snow is right, we will make a small sledding hill or build forts for a snowball fight. Yes this is for adults!
Contact Russ at 720-291-6039 or Twyla at 720-284-2703 to reserve your spot!!
Saturday, Nov. 23. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join us, rain, snow or shine, as we venture out to the streets of downtown Englewood to hand out breakfast burritos and coffee to those who are experiencing homelessness. We will start making burritos and coffee at our house at 8:00 a.m. You come by at 8:00 for coffee and help in the preparations or meet us at our house at 9:00 to begin the adventure.
Typically, we spend around 2 hours out on the streets, talking to and praying with anyone who desires us to do so as we hand out the BB & C. It's definitely is a great way to spend a Saturday morning. Contact Russ at 720-291-6039 or Twyla at 720-284-2703 if you are interested in joining us.
Step Away Soul Care Saturday
November 2, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
"Jesus knew that something would happen in solitude that would not happen in the midst of a busy day."
From the book Solo: Creating Space with God by Stephen W Smith and Peter M Ivey
God is already speaking to you deep within. Are you able to hear His still small voice? Are distractions and busyness making this difficult?
You are invited to spend a Saturday morning, at a beautiful and sacred space in the mountains, approximately 45 min. from the metro area (5 min. from Staunton State Park), to escape the busyness of your life to spend time with God. This will be a gathering for those who desire a time of solitude, to hear God speak, and to be refreshed. A friend once said, “Silence and solitude is where we discover that God alone is enough.”
You are welcome to arrive between 9:00 -9:30 a.m., to grab some coffee and a cinnamon roll, yogurt, granola and fruit. At 9:45 you are free to begin your time of solitude and escape to one of the many places the property offers, either inside or outside, to spend time alone with God. If you choose, you can join us for a time of reading scripture using the practice, lectio divina before entering into a time to escape all distractions so that you can spend time alone with the Father, to be fully present with Him.
In addition to the inside spaces, weather permitting, the 12 acre property offers many places to go to sit in the beauty of the mountains and trees that will surround you, including rocks that overlook the creek below where you can bask in the sun. There is a short prayer trail with benches and a prayer trail guide that many have found meaningful. Bring your Bible, sketch pad, journal or whatever you might want to have with you during your time alone with God. Other resources will also be available to help you with your time alone with God if you are interested in those. We also have everything you need to paint with water colors :)
We will reconvene together at noon to have lunch together. The home features a dining area with beautiful views for our lunch time together. You will be free to leave around 1:00 to head back to town, or earlier if you so choose.
Please pray about attending and if you feel led to join us, please sign up simply by emailing or texting either Russ or Twyla by Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024:
russ.resotrationriverranch@gmail.com or 720-291-6039
twylasrrr@gmail.com or 720-284-2703
Cost: $25 per person or $40 for a couple - Pay on the day of the gathering or click here to pay now : Pay to attend a Gathering
*Please do not let the cost keep you from attending. We will cover it for you if that would be helpful.
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet water, he refreshes my soul.- Psalm 23:1-3
Soul Care Day for the staff of Safe Places for Women
Oct. 25, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Safe Places for Women website - Safe housing, healing, and life-changing resources for victims of sex trafficking
Soul Care Day for Rescued Women from Safe Places For Women
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024
Soul Care Day for Staff of Safe Places For Women
October, 2024
Would you be willing to donate so that we can make this a cost free day for this beautiful ministry?
See below for details.
Twyla has been a part of this ministry since March and it has been on her heart to offer a couple soul care days, one for just staff and one for the women who are currently in the program. This is such a beautiful ministry, offering women who have been trafficked and suffering from so much past trauma, the opportunity for healing and a vision for a new future. Twyla has had oppportunity to pray with these women on Thursday mornings. This time has been a time for healing for some of them and also a time of deep blessing for Twyla and she comes alongside and cares for the souls of these broken and hurting new friends.
We will be offering both days at no cost to this important ministry as we want their funds to be used for caring for these precious daughters of the KIng. We plan to offer two spiritual directors/Splankna trained therapists to support the women during the time of soul care. If you would be willing to donate to help us offset the cost for these days, we would be blessed. Click here to donate and be sure to specify that your donation is for "Safe Places for Women Soul Care". Donate to support RRR hosting Safe Places for Women
Here is a link to Safe Places for Women website: https://safeplacesforwomen.org/
Thank you so much.
Fly fishing Fridays 2024 - See below
Friday, Oct. 4 - North Fork of South Platte at Pine Valley Ranch
Friday, Sept. 20 - North Fork of South Platte at Pine Valley Ranch
Friday, Sept. 6 - Cheesman Canyon
Personalized Soul Care Day
Let's find a day that works for you
Uncrowd my heart, O God, until silence speaks in your still small voice; turn me from the hearing of words,
and the making of words, and the confusion of much speaking,
to listening, waiting, stillness, silence.
-Thomas Merton
Please contact us if you would like us to customize a soul care day just for you, you and your spouse, or a small group of friends.
We will work with you to find the most ideal location, whether it be here in the Denver area or in the mountains. We can make it a 4 hour time together or a bit longer, up to 6 hours.
Taking time away from the busyness of life to open ourselves to spending time with Jesus, to hear His voice, and to surrender ourselves to what He may have for us is what this day will be all about. We will provide a meal, depending on the time that works best for you.
Please email or text us to get your day scheduled.
russ.resotrationriverranch@gmail.com or 720-291-6039
twylasrrr@gmail.com or 720-284-2703
Cost: $25 per person
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet water, he refreshes my soul.- Psalm 23:1-3
Soul Care Fly Fishing Day
Let's find a day that works for you
You pick the date and we'll teach you how to fly fish on private water in a beautiful setting and customize a special day for you, including meals.
Consider making it a group outing or a couples day/evening learning to fly fish.
All fly fishing equipment provided and no fishing license required.
Cost: Donation of $75 or more per person (to cover cost of rod fee on private water)
Labor Day Weekend Soul Care
Hike, fish, laugh, eat and care for your soul
Friday August 30, any time after 5 pm until 4:30 on Saturday, August 31
OR
Just come up for the day on Saturday
8:30 - 4:30
Come stay overnight on Friday, OR just come up for the day on Saturday. Location is a short 45 min. commute from the Denver metro area, minutes from Staunton State Park. The accomodations are very nice and the setting is beautiful, including a large deck with amazing views.
Friday
Come up any time after 5:00 pm on Friday, and our time will include dinner, fellowship and games, and smores by the fire on the deck.
Saturday
We will start with breakfast burritos and coffee at 8:30 a.m. followed by a hike, lunch and an afternoon of rest and relaxation.
Lectio Divina Hike
On Saturday morning we will take a short but adventurous hike in Lower Lake Ranch, stopping along the way to meditate together on scripture together as we take in the beautiful views and peacefulness of Elk Creek.
Saturday Soul Care
After the hike, we will venture back to the Elk Falls home for lunch and a time to kick back and relax. Opportunity will be given to spend time alone, to engage in time on the prayer trail, to water color paint, to read, to pray, to journal, to fly fish, to take care of your soul however you choose.
Social time back at the cabin from 3 - 4:30
Rest and relax on the deck as cold drinks and snacks are served. Corn hole will also be set up.
Register or ask questions by contacting Russ 720-291-6039 or Twyla 720-284-2703 either by text or call. Address provided when you register.
Suggested donation is $100 for overnight stay or $45 for just Saturday. Couples: $125 for overnight stay, $60 for just Saturday. But as always, your presence is most important so please don't let the suggested donation keep you from joining us. Donate to attend a Gathering
**All fy fishing equipment and water color supplies will be provided. There is a $30 fee per person to fly fish on private water that we have access to.
Fly Fishing Soul Care Saturday
August 17, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
August in Colorado. . .
Perfect time for a Fly fishing soul care day!!
Saturday, August 17th, arrive at 8:00 for coffee, breakfast burritos and a time of fellowship. Before we head out to fly fish, we will do a lectio divina Bible reading together. Then, we will venture out to fly fish on the Lower Lake Ranch private lakes and the creek. We will return to have burgers for lunch. After lunch you are free to chill on the deck, play corn hole, or head back out to the water for more fishing. Our time together will wrap up at 4:00 but obviously you are free to leave earlier if you choose.
It will be a great way to spend a Saturday!
Location: 11612 S Elk Creek Road, Pine, CO (near Staunton State Park)
Fish on Elk Creek for some brook trout and Lower Lake Ranch lakes for bigger trout.
Cost: $75 donation if you are able but your presence is most important. Pay to attend a Gathering
*Please do not let the cost keep you from attending. We will cover it for you if that would be helpful.
Text Russ at 720-291-6039 with questions or to register.
Fly Fishing Soul Care Saturday
July 13, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
7/13 in Colorado. . .
Perfect time for a Fly fishing soul care day!!
Saturday, July 13th, arrive at 8:00 for coffee, breakfast burritos and a time of fellowship. Before we head out to fly fish, we will do a lectio divina Bible reading together. Then, we will venture out to fly fish on the Lower Lake Ranch private lakes and the creek. We will return to have burgers for lunch. After lunch you are free to chill on the deck, play corn hole, or head back out to the water for more fishing. Our time together will wrap up at 4:00 but obviously you are free to leave earlier if you choose.
It will be a great way to spend a Saturday!
Location: 11612 S Elk Creek Road, Pine, CO (near Staunton State Park)
Fish on Elk Creek for some brook trout and Lower Lake Ranch lakes for bigger trout.
Cost: $75 donation if you are able but your presence is most important. Pay to attend a Gathering
*Please do not let the cost keep you from attending. We will cover it for you if that would be helpful.
Text Russ at 720-291-6039 with questions or to register.
Step Away Soul Care Saturday
June 8, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
"Jesus knew that something would happen in solitude that would not happen in the midst of a busy day."
From the book Solo: Creating Space with God by Stephen W Smith and Peter M Ivey
God is already speaking to you deep within. Are you able to hear His still small voice? Are distractions and busyness making this difficult?
You are invited to spend a Saturday morning, at a beautiful and sacred space in the mountains, approximately 45 min. from the metro area (5 min. from Staunton State Park), to escape the busyness of your life to spend time with God. This will be a gathering for those who desire a time of solitude, to hear God speak, and to be refreshed. A friend once said, “Silence and solitude is where we discover that God alone is enough.”
You are welcome to arrive between 9:00 -9:30 a.m., to grab some coffee and a cinnamon roll, yogurt, granola and fruit. At 9:45 you are free to begin your time of solitude and escape to one of the many places the property offers, either inside or outside, to spend time alone with God. If you choose, you can join us for a time of reading scripture using the practice, lectio divina before entering into a time to escape all distractions so that you can spend time alone with the Father, to be fully present with Him.
In addition to the inside spaces, weather permitting, the 12 acre property offers many places to go to sit in the beauty of the mountains and trees that will surround you, including rocks that overlook the creek below where you can bask in the sun. There is a short prayer trail with benches and a prayer trail guide that many have found meaningful. Bring your Bible, sketch pad, journal or whatever you might want to have with you during your time alone with God. Other resources will also be available to help you with your time alone with God if you are interested in those. We also have everything you need to paint with water colors :)
We will reconvene together at noon to have lunch together. The home features a dining area with beautiful views for our lunch time together. You will be free to leave around 1:00 to head back to town, or earlier if you so choose.
Please pray about attending and if you feel led to join us, please sign up simply by emailing or texting either Russ or Twyla by Tuesday, June 4, 2024:
russ.resotrationriverranch@gmail.com or 720-291-6039
twylasrrr@gmail.com or 720-284-2703
Cost: $25 per person or $40 for a couple - Pay on the day of the gathering or click here to pay now : Pay to attend a Gathering
*Please do not let the cost keep you from attending. We will cover it for you if that would be helpful.
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet water, he refreshes my soul.- Psalm 23:1-3
Soul Care Saturday - Explore Staunton State Park
May 18, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Springtime in Colorado!!!
You know what that means? Soul care day at Staunton State Park!!
On Saturday, May 18, arrive between 7:45 and 8:00 for coffee and a pastry. We will also quickly make a sandwich lunch to take with us before we depart at 8:30 to head to Staunton State Park. Once we get into to the park, we will begin to slow things down and prepare our hearts and souls for the day ahead. We will take time to surrender our cares and concerns for the day to be fully present to whatever God might have for us. We will then hike 2.5 miles to Elk Falls Pond where will have opportunity to fly fish for brook trout or if you're not interested in fishing, you can hike farther to Elk Falls, or chill at the lake. It's really beautiful. We will gather together again at noon to eat lunch followed by a time of lectio divina in a beautiful meadow. After some time of sitting with God, we will hike back down and return to the cabin. Our goal is to return around 3:00 for a cold or warm beverage, some snacks and corn hole. We will conclude our time together around 4:30.
Location: 11612 S Elk Creek Road, Pine, CO (near Staunton State Park)
Cost: Donation of $30 or $50 for a couple/family if you are able but your presence is most important.
*Please do not let the cost keep you from attending. We will cover it for you if that would be helpful.
If you choose to fish, you will need to purchase a Colorado fishing license (One day license is $16.00)
Text Russ at 720-291-6039 with questions or to register.
May 13, June 3, June 10 and June 24
OR reach out to schedule a time that works for you
Interested in learning some of the basics of fly fishing? This is a great opportunity to start. We love fly fishing and would be eager to introduce you in a relaxed and fun environment. This is for men, women and kids!! No previous experience needed.
The plan is to gather at Ketring Park in Littleton to learn the basics. We will provide all fly rods and everything else needed to get you practicing. You will learn how to tie a fly onto your line, basic casting techniques, and an introduction to types of flies used on various water. We would love to have you join us! PLEASE reach out to Russ to sign up. I will only be heading out to Ketring Park if people sign up.
Location can be changed for attendee convenience.
Russ - 720-291-6039 or russ.restorationriverranch@gmail.com
Cost: Free
Fly Fishing Soul Care Saturday -Postponed due to weather
April 20, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or stay until after dinner
4/20 in Colorado. . .
You know what that means? Fly fishing soul care day!!
The Plan: April 20th, arrive at 8:00 for coffee, breakfast burritos and a time of fellowship. Soon to follow will be a time of preparation for our day of soul care and fly fishing, including making sandwiches and packing a lunch (everything will be provided). Before we head out to fly fish together, we will do a lectio divina Bible reading together. Then, we will venture out to fly fish together. We will return to around 4:00 for a cold beverage, some snacks and corn hole, followed by grilled burgers on the deck. It will be a great way to spend a Saturday!
Location: 11612 S Elk Creek Road, Pine, CO (near Staunton State Park)
Fish on Elk Creek for some brook trout and Lower Lake Ranch lakes for bigger trout.
Cost: $75 donation if you are able but your presence is most important. Pay to attend a Gathering
*Please do not let the cost keep you from attending. We will cover it for you if that would be helpful.
Text Russ at 720-291-6039 with questions or to register.
Step Away Soul Care Saturday
April 6, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
"Jesus knew that something would happen in solitude that would not happen in the midst of a busy day."
From the book Solo: Creating Space with God by Stephen W Smith and Peter M Ivey
God is already speaking to you deep within. Are you able to hear His still small voice? Are distractions and busyness making this difficult?
You are invited to spend a Saturday morning, at a beautiful and sacred space in the mountains, approximately 45 min. from the metro area (5 min. from Staunton State Park), to escape the busyness of your life to spend time with God. This will be a gathering for those who desire a time of solitude, to hear God speak, and to be refreshed. A friend once said, “Silence and solitude is where we discover that God alone is enough.”
You are welcome to arrive between 9:00 -9:30 a.m., to grab some coffee and a cinnamon roll, yogurt, granola and fruit. At 9:45 you are free to begin your time of solitude and escape to one of the many places the property offers, either inside or outside, to spend time alone with God. If you choose, you can join us for a time of reading scripture using the practice, lectio divina before entering into a time to escape all distractions so that you can spend time alone with the Father, to be fully present with Him.
In addition to the inside spaces, weather permitting, the 12 acre property offers many places to go to sit in the beauty of the mountains and trees that will surround you, including rocks that overlook the creek below where you can bask in the sun. There is a short prayer trail with benches and a prayer trail guide that many have found meaningful. Bring your Bible, sketch pad, journal or whatever you might want to have with you during your time alone with God. Other resources will also be available to help you with your time alone with God if you are interested in those. We also have everything you need to paint with water colors :)
We will reconvene together at noon to have lunch together. The home features a dining area with beautiful views for our lunch time together. You will be free to leave around 1:00 to head back to town, or earlier if you so choose.
Please pray about attending and if you feel led to join us, please sign up simply by emailing or texting either Russ or Twyla by Tuesday, April 2, 2024:
russ.resotrationriverranch@gmail.com or 720-291-6039
twylasrrr@gmail.com or 720-284-2703
Cost: $25 per person or $40 for a couple - Pay on the day of the gathering or click here to pay now : Pay to attend a Gathering
*Please do not let the cost keep you from attending. We will cover it for you if that would be helpful.
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet water, he refreshes my soul.- Psalm 23:1-3
Step Away Soul Care Saturday - Cancelled due to snow
March 16, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
"Jesus knew that something would happen in solitude that would not happen in the midst of a busy day."
From the book Solo: Creating Space with God by Stephen W Smith and Peter M Ivey
God is already speaking to you deep within. Are you too busy or distracted to hear His still small voice?
You are invited to spend a Saturday morning, at a beautiful and sacred space in the mountains, approximately 45 min. from the metro area (5 min. from Staunton State Park), to escape the busyness of your life to spend time with God. This will be a gathering for those who desire a time of solitude, to hear God speak, and to be refreshed. A friend once said, “Silence and solitude is where we discover that God alone is enough.”
You are welcome to arrive between 9:00 -9:30 a.m., to grab some coffee and a cinnamon roll, yogurt, granola and fruit. At 9:45 we will guide the group through a time of preparation for this day, followed by a time of reading scripture using the practice, lectio divina . At approximately 10:30, we will enter into a time of solitude, giving you the opportunity to escape all distractions so that you can spend time alone with the Father, to be fully present with Him. We have created spaces inside the home for you to spend your time. Weather permitting, the 12 acre property offers many places to go to sit in the beauty of the mountains and trees that will surround you, including rocks that overlook the creek below where you can bask in the sun. There is a short prayer trail with benches and a prayer trail guide that many have found meaningful. Bring your Bible, sketch pad, journal or whatever you might want to have with you during your time alone with God. We also have everything you need to paint with water colors :)
We will reconvene together at noon to have lunch together. The home features a dining area with beautiful views for our lunch time together. You will be free to leave around 1:00 to head back to town, or earlier if you so choose.
Please pray about attending and if you feel led to join us, please sign up simply by emailing or texting either Russ or Twyla by Tuesday, March 12, 2024:
russ.resotrationriverranch@gmail.com or 720-291-6039
twylasrrr@gmail.com or 720-284-2703
Cost: $30 per person - Pay on the day of the gathering or click here to pay now : Pay to attend a Gathering
*Please do not let the cost keep you from attending. We will cover it for you if that would be helpful.
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet water, he refreshes my soul.- Psalm 23:1-3
Step Away Soul Care Saturday - Due to illness, we will reschedule
January 20, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
"Jesus knew that something would happen in solitude that would not happen in the midst of a busy day."
From the book Solo: Creating Space with God by Stephen W Smith and Peter M Ivey
God is already speaking to you deep within. Are you too busy or distracted to hear His still small voice?
You are invited to spend a Saturday morning, at a beautiful and sacred space in the mountains, approximately 45 min. from the metro area (5 min. from Staunton State Park), to escape the busyness of your life to spend time with God. This will be a gathering for those who desire a time of solitude, to hear God speak, and to be refreshed. A friend once said, “Silence and solitude is where we discover that God alone is enough.”
You are welcome to arrive between 9:00 -9:30 a.m., to grab some coffee and a cinnamon roll, yogurt, granola and fruit. At 9:45 we will guide the group through a time of preparation for this day, followed by a time of reading scripture using the practice, lectio divina . At approximately 10:30, we will enter into a time of solitude, giving you the opportunity to escape all distractions so that you can spend time alone with the Father, to be fully present with Him. We have created spaces inside the home for you to spend your time. Weather permitting, the 12 acre property offers many places to go to sit in the beauty of the mountains and trees that will surround you, including rocks that overlook the creek below where you can bask in the sun. There is a short prayer trail with benches and a prayer trail guide that many have found meaningful. Bring your Bible, sketch pad, journal or whatever you might want to have with you during your time alone with God. We also have everything you need to paint with water colors :)
We will reconvene together at noon to have lunch together. The home features a dining area with beautiful views for our lunch time together. You will be free to leave around 1:00 to head back to town, or earlier if you so choose.
Please pray about attending and if you feel led to join us, please sign up simply by emailing or texting either Russ or Twyla by Wednesday, January 17, 2024:
russ.resotrationriverranch@gmail.com or 720-291-6039
twylasrrr@gmail.com or 720-284-2703
Cost: $30 per person - Pay on the day of the gathering or click here to pay now : Pay to attend a Gathering
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet water, he refreshes my soul.- Psalm 23:1-3
Come sabbath with us at a nearby mountain home! - Cancelled due to snow
Sunday, Feb. 4 , 2024 Noon - 4:00 p.m.
"On the seventh day He rested and was refreshed." Exodus 31:17
Sabbath is an invitation to us from God to stop....to rest. In the book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. John Mark Comer writes: "But Sabbath is more than just a day; it's a way of being in the world. It's a spirit of restfulness that comes from abiding, from living in the Father's loving presence all week long." It is an invitation to experience rest deep in our hearts and souls. Taking time to be refreshed and renewed is a great practice. Ideally, this would become part of who we are, a rhythm of our lives. Let's start practicing together!!
A good question to ask as you begin your sabbath... "What would bring you life today?"
We invite you to join us for an afternoon of sabbath to take time to refresh together before the next busy week starts. We will provide lunch to get us started and then after that, a time to relax and enjoy whatever God has for you at the Elk Falls home. At around 3:00 p.m., we will offer coffee/tea and dessert.
Bring your journal, sketch book, a book to read and/or shoes to walk the prayer trail or hike around the property. We will have water color paint supplies and create space for you to just be.... doing whatever refreshes and restores you during your time of sabbath. Naps and games are an option as well. Ping pong anyone?
The Elk Falls home is a beautiful space to sabbath and the property offers many places to retreat. It is 5 min. from Staunton State Park so it is close and an EASY commute from the Denver metro area.
You will be blessed!
Please pray about attending and if you feel led to join us, please sign up simply by emailing or texting either Russ or Twyla by Monday, January 29, 2024:
russ.resotrationriverranch@gmail.com or 720-291-6039
twylasrrr@gmail.com or 720-284-2703
Cost: $30 per person - Pay on the day of the gathering or click here to pay now : Pay to attend a Gathering
*Please do not let the cost keep you from attending. We will cover it for you if that would be helpful.
Sabbath Resources: https://www.practicingtheway.org/sabbath After opening this page, scroll down to find Recommended Resources.
Past Gatherings in 2023
Restoration River Ranch invites you to join us for an overnight stay at a beautiful mountain home to participate in an intentional time to meet with God using the spiritual discipline of fasting and prayer. This discipline is new to us, but we are feeling led to step into it, along with a small group of others, to position ourselves to be hungry for the deep awareness of His presence.
Why fast? Marjorie Thompson in her book Soul Feast, suggests: “Combined with prayer, it is a potent means of making ourselves available to the cleansing, restoring, empowering grace of God.” As we’ve prayed about this gathering, it seems the desire is to first move from the busyness of our lives to a place of rest and release, from control and self-indulgence to surrender and abstinence, into confession and finally into a place of complete openness to hear the voice of our Father speak into our true identity as His beloved children.
“Fasting makes me vulnerable and reminds me of my frailty. It leads me to remember that if I am not fed I will die…Standing before God hungry, I suddenly know who I am. I am one who is poor, called to be rich in a way that the world does not understand. I am one who is empty, called to be filled with the fullness of God. I am one who is hungry, called to taste all the goodness that can be mine in Christ.” - Macrina Wiederkehr
Details:
This will be a food fast, but also a fast from a connection to the internet and perhaps if you decide, a fast from your phone entirely. The desire is giving up in order to receive. This will be a partial 24 hour fast, meaning, we start the fast after dinner on Friday night, have coffee & juice available on Saturday morning, and share in communion late afternoon followed by a celebratory dinner together on Saturday evening.
We will provide structure for this 24 hour time, but also allow for meaningful time of personal reflection, prayer and meditation. The accommodations are very nice and we will limit the size of this gathering to six total attendees (including Twyla and Russ) to ensure comfortable sleeping arrangements. Bedding, towels and toiletries are provided.
We do encourage you to bring along a journal, your Bible and perhaps other reading.
There is no cost to attend.
Please let us know if you are interested in attending and/or if you have any questions by
Feb. 10, 2023. Email us at: russ.restorationriverranch@gmail.com or twylasrrr@gmail.com .
Schedule
Friday
5:45 -Dinner together on Friday evening (likely soup and salad) as a time of fellowship and getting acquainted.
7:00 - Watch a short video together called “Godspeed” to set the tone for us to slow down and surrender our busy minds.
7:45 - A time of sharing, worship and prayer.
9:00 - Retreat to our rooms for quiet alone time to reflect or pray or read and of course sleep.
Saturday
Coffee/juice available whenever you wake.
9:00 - Lectio Divina Bible reading together
9:30 - Guided time of preparation for personal confession
10:30- Time alone for reflection and prayer
11:30 - Worship together
Noon - Walk to the ponds (weather permitting)
1:00 - Time for:
-Being alone for reflection, journaling, prayer, reading or napping
-Walk the prayer trail
- Pray with someone
-Watercolor paint
3:00 Prayer, sharing & worship
Prepare for communion
4:30 Communion together
4:45 - Food prep for dinner
5:00 - Celebratory dinner - A time to celebrate God’s goodness together
7:00 - Depart
Men's Soul Care Saturday
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Men’s Soul Care Saturday - Saturday, March 18, 2023
Uncrowd my heart, O God, until silence speaks in your still small voice; turn me from the hearing of words,
and the making of words, and the confusion of much speaking,
to listening, waiting, stillness, silence.
-Thomas Merton
You are invited to spend a Saturday morning, at a beautiful and sacred space in the mountains, approximately 45 min. from the metro area (5 min. from Staunton State Park), to escape the busyness of your life to spend time with God. This will be a gathering of men who desire a time of silence and solitude, to hear God speak, and to be refreshed. A friend once said, “Silence and solitude is where we discover that God alone is enough.”
You are welcome to arrive between 8:00 - 8:30 a.m., to grab some coffee and a cinnamon roll, yogurt, granola and fruit. We will open with prayer and worship at 8:45, followed by a time of reading scripture using the lectio divina practice. At approximately 9:45, we will enter into a time of “silence and solitude”, giving you the opportunity to escape all distractions so that you can spend time alone with the Father. The 12 acre property offers many places to go to sit in the beauty of the mountains and trees that will surround you. There is a short prayer trail with benches and a prayer trail guide that many have found meaningful. Bring your Bible, sketch pad, journal or whatever you might want to have with you during your time alone with God.
We will reconvene together at noon to have lunch together. The home features a large deck with beautiful views for our lunch time together. You will be free to leave around 1:00 to head back to town, or earlier if you so choose.
Please pray about attending and if you feel led to join us, please sign up simply by emailing or texting Russ by Monday, March 13, 2023:
russ.resotrationriverranch@gmail.com or 720-291-6039
I will be limiting the number of men who can attend so that everyone will have enough space to be alone. There will be no cost to attend.
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet water, he refreshes my soul.- Psalm 23:1-3
Learn the basics of fly fishing so that when you join us on a fly fishing outing, you'll be all set. Obviously, you don't have to join us on an outing, but you're always invited. First one is Saturday, June 3 :) Fly fishing can be really fun, especially after you've spent some time learning. I also think it is a beautiful way to care for your soul. Ok...I'll move on to the details.
Time: Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 beginning May 31st (NOT ON JUNE 21). Must RSVP so we can plan accordingly
Where: It depends on the week but it will be in the Englewood/Littleton area, lIkely at Ketring Park in Littleton or along the Platte River. (another reason to RSVP)
What to bring: A great attitude and an anticipation for some fun and laughter. I'll provide all the fly fishing stuff. Feel free to bring your own if you have it.
Cost: There is no cost for these sessions :)
RSVP to Russ: 720-291-6039 or russ.restorationriverranch@gmail.com by Monday of the week you plan
to attend.
Maybe we can grab a beer afterwards!
Women's Soul Care Weekend- Friday - Sunday, June 23-25 (Sorry this gathering is full)
Come join Twyla and Wendy as they guide you through a weekend of caring for your soul. The venue is beautiful for time away from the busyness of life, giving you a place to spend time with God to refresh your soul. Saturday includes a hike in Staunton State Park with a time for a guided lectio divina on the trail. Opportunity will be given to spend time in silence and solitude on the property. The prayer trail on the property is another great way to spend time alone with God. Hands on activities & water coloring will be available for you too, if that is of interest. Relax on the decks and take in the beautiful views. It will be worth your time! Come join us.
When: Friday evening June 23, around 5:00 pm until noon on Sunday, June 25
Where: Elk Falls cabin near Staunton State Park
What to bring: Bible, journal, and what you need to stay for two nights, including clothing layers for the changing Colorado mountain weather.
Cost: Donations to Restoration River Ranch will be warmly welcomed
Questions or to sign up contact Twyla at 720-284-2703 or twylasrrr@gmail.com
This weekend will be limited to 6 women.
Great follow-up outing if you went to the Fly Fishing 101 time on a Wednesday OR if you didn't and want to learn OR you just want to do some fly fishing. I can tell you... it will be fun.... and worth it. We'll start with a short time of fellowship, and setting the tone for the day, including intentionality to care for our souls. Being in this beautiful setting, away from the busyness of life, will be a big piece of this...and of course, fly fishing.
Time: Meet us at the lake between 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. for some coffee and pastries. We'll wrap things up by 3:00 p.m.
Where: Lakes located at Lower Lake Ranch, 11883 S Elk Creek Rd, Pine, CO 80470. We will meet at the upper lake parking lot.
*Lunch possibly at 11612 S. Elk Creek Rd, Pine, CO 80470 (just 3 min. away), depending on the weather.
What to bring: A great attitude and an anticipation for soul care, fun and laughter. We'll provide all the fly fishing stuff, but feel free to bring your own if you have it.
Lunch: We will provide lunch at the lakes, weather permitting, or head to the cabin for lunch.
Cost: No cost. If you feel so inclined, a $50 donation to Restoration River Ranch to help offset costs would be warmly received. :)
RSVP to Russ: 720-291-6039 or russ.restorationriverranch@gmail.com by the Thursday prior to the Saturday(s) you plan to attend.
Note: Lower Lake Ranch is private water and all fishing is catch and release. No Colorado fishing license is required. We will be fishing on lakes, not a river.
Fly fishing/Soul care retreat - Sept. 22- 24, 2023 (Sorry, this retreat is full)
This will be our first fly fishing weekend retreat and it will be epic. We will spend time freeing our minds from all the consuming thoughts, underlying agendas, to do lists, and responsibilities of our existing schedules and be intentional about surrendering our time to "sit at the table" as we like to say at RRR. Taking time to accept the invite to sit at the table with the Trinity, to taste and see His goodness, and to listen to His voice so that we can be filled with a deep awareness of His presence and His love for us. I can't wait. Oh, and of course, we'll do some hiking and fly fishing. It will be well worth your time. Come join us.
Here's an overview:
Friday- Leave Denver midday and head up to the Elk Falls cabin and settle in. After a light lunch, we will have a little downtime to begin "the release of the stresses of life". The prayer trail is a great option but so are the many places on the property that will allow you time alone with God to surrender this weekend to Him. Next, we will head down to the lakes at Lower Lake Ranch and do some fly fishing and enjoy the beauty of that place. We will head back to the cabin for a delicious dinner, followed by some worship, prayer and a lectio divina (scripture reading).
Saturday - Morning time of silence and solitude followed by breakfast. After breakfast we will venture out for day to hike to a high mountain lake. We will do some fishing and have lunch together. Here too, we will do another lectio divina reading and have some time to quiet ourselves to be fully present to God. After hiking back we will play some corn hole and ping pong as dinner is prepared. After dinner, we will have a brief time of worship then, have a time of sharing (if you choose to) and prayer.
Sunday - Sabbath - morning will allow for a time of silence and solitude (or sleeping in) and then we will have breakfast together. After breakfast, we will walk down to the creek and share communion together. Following some free time to "Sabbath", we will each lunch, tidy up the place, pack up our things and head back to Denver.
Please contact me at 720-291-6039 or russ.restorationriverranch@gmail to let me know you're joining us or if you have questions.
Fly fishing/Soul care retreat - Oct 13-15, 2023 (only 1 spot left)
This will be a special time for sure. We will spend time freeing our minds from all the consuming thoughts, underlying agendas, to do lists, and responsibilities of our existing schedules and be intentional about surrendering our time to "sit at the table" as we like to say at RRR. Taking time to accept the invite to sit at the table with the Trinity, to taste and see His goodness, and to listen to His voice so that we can be filled with a deep awareness of His presence and His love for us. I can't wait. Oh, and of course, we'll do some serious fly fishing. It will be well worth your time. Come join us.
Where: We'll be staying in 4 bedroom home in Silverthorne, CO, short walk to the Blue River
When: Friday afternoon, Oct. 13 - depart Denver around 4:30 (Transportation from Denver provided) and return on Sunday afternoon, around 3:30 - 4:00.
Here's an overview:
Friday- Leave Denver around 4:30 to drive up to Silverthorne and settle in. You will have time to chill for a bit before dinner, or grab a snack and head to the River for short time. After dinner will have a little downtime to begin "the release of the stresses of life". We will have a time to gather in fellowship and get honest obout our faith journeys and wrestle with questions about faith. I can't wait!
Saturday - Morning time of silence and solitude followed by breakfast. After breakfast we will venture out for the day to fish on the Colorado River (about a 30 -40 min drive) We will do some fishing and have lunch together. After lunch we will pause to share in a lectio divina reading and have some time to quiet ourselves to be fully present to God. After some more fishing there, we will head back to Silverthorne for dinner. After dinner, we will continue our conversation, or if you choose, you can spend time alone. It will be free time.
Sunday - Sabbath - morning will allow for a time of silence and solitude (or sleeping in) and then we will have breakfast together. After breakfast, we will walk down to the river and share communion together. We will pack some lunches, tidy up the place, pack up our things and fish for a short time, eat lunch along the river, possibly fish a bit more and then head back to Denver. We should be back to Denver by 3:30 or 4:00.
Cost: $250/person includes all meals, transportation and 2 nights lodging at a place right next to the Blue River. You will need to have a Colorado fishing license as well. We will also provide any needed fly fishing equipment and supplies (except waders).
Please contact me at 720-291-6039 or russ.restorationriverranch@gmail to let me know you're joining us or if you have questions.
Soul Care Saturday on October 21, 2023
Uncrowd my heart, O God, until silence speaks in your still small voice; turn me from the hearing of words,
and the making of words, and the confusion of much speaking,
to listening, waiting, stillness, silence.
-Thomas Merton
You are invited to spend a Saturday morning, at a beautiful and sacred space in the mountains, approximately 45 min. from the metro area (5 min. from Staunton State Park), to escape the busyness of your life to spend time with God. This will be a gathering of men who desire a time of silence and solitude, to hear God speak, and to be refreshed. A friend once said, “Silence and solitude is where we discover that God alone is enough.”
You are welcome to arrive between 8:00 - 8:30 a.m., to grab some coffee and a cinnamon roll, yogurt, granola and fruit. We will open with prayer and worship at 8:45, followed by a time of reading scripture using the lectio divina practice. At approximately 9:45, we will enter into a time of “silence and solitude”, giving you the opportunity to escape all distractions so that you can spend time alone with the Father. The 12 acre property offers many places to go to sit in the beauty of the mountains and trees that will surround you. There is a short prayer trail with benches and a prayer trail guide that many have found meaningful. Also, you can walk down along the creek or walk down to the nearby lakes. Bring your Bible, sketch pad, journal or whatever you might want to have with you during your time alone with God.
We will reconvene together at noon to have lunch together. The home features a large deck with beautiful views for our lunch time together. You will be free to leave around 1:00 to head back to town, or earlier if you so choose.
Please pray about attending and if you feel led to join us, please sign up simply by emailing or texting either Russ or Twyla by Monday, Oct. 16, 2023:
russ.resotrationriverranch@gmail.com or 720-291-6039
twylasrrr@gmail.com or 720-284-2703
Cost: $25 per person
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet water, he refreshes my soul.- Psalm 23:1-3
Restoration River Ranch invites you to join us for a 2 night stay at a beautiful mountain home to participate in an intentional time to meet with God using the spiritual discipline of fasting and prayer. This discipline is new to us, but we are feeling led to step into it, along with a small group of others, to position ourselves to be hungry for the deep awareness of His presence.
Why fast? Marjorie Thompson in her book Soul Feast, suggests: “Combined with prayer, it is a potent means of making ourselves available to the cleansing, restoring, empowering grace of God.” As we’ve prayed about this gathering, it seems the desire is to first move from the busyness of our lives to a place of rest and release, from control and self-indulgence to surrender and abstinence, into confession and finally into a place of complete openness to hear the voice of our Father speak into our true identity as His beloved children.
“Fasting makes me vulnerable and reminds me of my frailty. It leads me to remember that if I am not fed I will die…Standing before God hungry, I suddenly know who I am. I am one who is poor, called to be rich in a way that the world does not understand. I am one who is empty, called to be filled with the fullness of God. I am one who is hungry, called to taste all the goodness that can be mine in Christ.” - Macrina Wiederkehr
Details:
This will be a food fast, but also a fast from a connection to the internet and perhaps if you decide, a fast from your phone entirely. The desire is giving up in order to receive. You may start the fast whenever you desire on Friday but it begins for sure when you arrive at the retreat. We will not have a meal on Friday evening. We will have coffee & juice available on Saturday morning, and share in communion late afternoon followed by a celebratory dinner together on Saturday evening.
We will provide structure for this 24 hour time, but also allow for meaningful time of personal reflection, prayer and meditation. The accommodations are very nice and we will limit the size of this gathering to ensure comfortable sleeping arrangements. Bedding, towels and toiletries are provided.
We do encourage you to bring along a journal, your Bible and perhaps other reading.
Cost: $50 per person
Please let us know if you are interested in attending and/or if you have any questions by Nov. 5, 2023. Email us at: russ.restorationriverranch@gmail.com or twylasrrr@gmail.com .
Schedule
Friday
5:45 - Arrive... happy hour with no food or alcohol :) Just a time to be happy, to settle in and get acquainted.
7:00 - A time of sharing, worship and prayer.
9:00 - Retreat to our rooms for quiet alone time to reflect or pray or read and of course sleep.
Saturday
Coffee/juice available whenever you wake.
9:00 - Lectio Divina Bible reading together
9:30 - Guided time of preparation for personal confession
10:30- Time alone for reflection and prayer
11:30 - Worship together
Noon - Walk to the ponds (weather permitting)
1:00 - Time for:
-Being alone for reflection, journaling, prayer, reading or napping
-Walk the prayer trail
-Pray with someone
-Watercolor paint
-Writing poetry or a story
3:00 Prayer, sharing & worship
Prepare for communion
4:30 Communion together
4:45 - Food prep for dinner
5:00 - Celebratory dinner - A time to celebrate God’s goodness together
7:00 - Fellowship
Sunday
6:45 a.m. Coffee and sunrise on the deck (optional)
7:15 a.m. Worship - However we choose
8:00ish Breakfast
9:30 - Pack tidy up the cabin
10:00 Depart
***Guests are free to leave any time after dinner on Saturday evening, but are welcome to stay through Sunday morning.
