Consecrate Rest Retreat
A one-day retreat for Christian women who are tired of carrying so much, ready to identify what’s been holding them back, and longing to experience breakthrough and the kind of rest that restores more than their bodies.
God’s Mountain · Travelers Rest, SC
Spots are limited. Registration closes November 8 at 11:59 PM.
I see you. You’re the one who remembers what everyone needs, keeps everything moving, and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks. You give so much of yourself to your family, your work, your ministry, and the people who depend on you. And somewhere along the way, you’ve become exhausted from trying to keep up with it all.
And in the middle of all those responsibilities, Jesus is inviting you to come away with Him. Not because you’ve finally finished everything on your list or earned a moment to rest, but because He knows what your soul needs.
To sit on a mountain without a list of things to accomplish or people to take care of, and allow Him to minister to the places in your heart that need His attention.
This day was set apart for you.
Let me ask you something…
Are you so used to being the one everyone depends on that taking care of yourself feels less important than taking care of everyone else?
And even when you finally have a moment to sit down, does your mind keep running through everything that still needs to get done?
Have you ever taken a day off, watched a movie, scrolled your phone, or even treated yourself to a little pampering, only to realize you still feel just as exhausted?
Do you find it hard to rest without feeling guilty, like there’s always something more important you should be doing?
Do you long to spend more time with Jesus, but find yourself giving Him whatever time is left after everything else is taken care of?
Or wish you could just get away from all the noise long enough to hear what He’s saying to you?
Because sometimes what we need isn’t another day off or a little more sleep. We need time with Jesus to address what’s been weighing on our hearts, renew our minds, and learn how to rest without feeling like everything depends on us.
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The Heart Behind This Day
In 2 Kings 4, we read about a widow who was facing an impossible situation. When she cried out to Elisha for help, he asked her what she had in her house. Her answer? Just a little oil.
He instructed her to gather empty vessels, go inside, shut the door, and begin pouring. And as she obeyed, God miraculously multiplied the oil until every vessel was filled.
I love this picture of what happens when we bring what we have before the Lord and trust Him to provide what we cannot produce ourselves.
That’s part of the heart behind the Consecrated Rest Retreat.
To set aside a day where we intentionally make room for Jesus, bring Him the places in our lives that need His attention, and allow Him to do what only He can do.
Not another day of trying harder, doing more, or feeling like we have to make something happen, but a day set apart to be with Him.
Be still
Lay aside the distractions, responsibilities, and constant demands on your attention so you can be fully present with Jesus.
Hear from Jesus
Make room to listen to His voice, identify what’s been holding you back, and replace lies with the truth He’s speaking to your heart.
Be restored
Bring the burdens, hurts, and places of weariness before Jesus, allowing Him to minister to your heart and restore your soul.
Walk out filled
Return home with renewed perspective, greater peace, and practical ways to carry what God has shown you into your everyday life.
An Invitation to Rest with Jesus
Imagine arriving at God’s Mountain, knowing that for the next several hours, there’s nothing you need to organize, prepare, or take care of for anyone else.
You can put your phone away, take in the beauty of the mountains, worship, pray, and spend time with Jesus without watching the clock or thinking about where you need to be next.
And if there are things weighing on your heart, things you’ve been trying to figure out, fears you’ve been carrying, or areas where you’ve been striving to make everything work, you can bring those things to Him, too.
You don’t have to come with everything figured out. You don’t have to make anything happen.
Just come ready to spend time with Jesus and allow Him to meet you right where you are.
A Day Set Apart, With Room to Breathe
Worship
Time to turn your attention fully to Jesus through worship. No rushing, no agenda to accomplish. Just an opportunity to be in His presence and receive from Him.
Teaching & Interactive Workshop
Biblical teaching that invites you to participate, not just listen. Through guided exercises and reflection, we’ll identify the lies and limiting beliefs that have been keeping you from true rest, and you’ll learn to renew your mind with God’s truth.
Guided Breakthrough
I’ll lead you through guided prayer and breakthrough times to bring those lies, burdens, and hurts to Jesus, replace them with truth, and experience what He wants to do in your heart.
Quiet Time on the Mountain
Time alone with Jesus and your journal on God’s Mountain, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, with space to reflect, pray, and write what He’s showing you.
Lunch and Refreshments
Lunch, snacks, and refreshments are provided, so there’s nothing to plan or prepare. For once, someone is taking care of you.
So often, you’re the one pouring out.
Into your family, your work, your ministry, and everyone who counts on you.
And when you return home, those responsibilities aren’t going to disappear. There will still be people who need you, decisions to make, and things that require your attention.
But what if you could return to those same responsibilities without carrying the same pressure?
What if you could recognize when you’re slipping back into striving, give yourself permission to rest without guilt, and learn to trust Jesus with the things you’ve been trying to control?
That’s my prayer for you. Not just that you’ll enjoy a beautiful day away, but that what Jesus begins in your heart will continue changing the way you live long after the retreat is over.
Your Retreat Space
Welcome to God’s Mountain
Nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Travelers Rest, South Carolina, God’s Mountain offers a beautiful setting for our day together.
With peaceful mountain views, inviting gathering spaces, and places to spend time outdoors, it’s a wonderful location for worship, fellowship, prayer, and personal time with Jesus.
Take a look around. This is where we’ll gather for the Consecrated Rest Retreat.
God’s Mountain Is a Place to Slow All the Way Down
There’s something special about gathering in a place surrounded by God’s creation.
Throughout the day, we’ll have space to worship and learn together, share a meal, enjoy conversation with other women, and spend personal time with Jesus.
You’ll have opportunities to step outside, take in the mountain views, find a place to sit with your journal, or simply enjoy being outdoors.
And while there will be meaningful moments together as a group, there will also be time for you to be alone with the Lord.
Whether you come with a friend or arrive knowing no one, my prayer is that you’ll feel welcomed, cared for, and free to participate without pressure to share more than you’re comfortable sharing.
I’m looking forward to welcoming you to God’s Mountain!
Everything Is Taken Care Of
From the moment you arrive, my heart is for you to feel welcomed and cared for. We’ve planned the details so you can enjoy the day without worrying about what you need to bring, prepare, or organize.
Your Consecrated Rest Retreat registration includes:
- A full day at God’s Mountain, from 9 AM to 3 PM
- Interactive teaching, guided breakthrough, and times of prayer and reflection
- Personal time alone on the mountain with Jesus and your journal
- Lunch and refreshments throughout the day
- A copy of The Rested Life: How to slow down, release the weight and renew your mind, body and spirit with God to use during the retreat and take home
- A Healing & Truth Journal for your personal time with Jesus
- Time for fellowship with other Christian women
A day set apart to renew your mind, experience breakthrough, and spend time with Jesus.
Payment Options Available
Pay in full or choose a payment plan through Klarna or Afterpay at checkout.
Space is limited to keep our gathering personal.
Registration closes November 8 at 11:59 PM, or when all spots are filled.
Save My SpotYour registration reserves your place at the Consecrated Rest Retreat. Additional details will be emailed to you before the event.
Is This Day for You?
You don’t have to be completely burned out or at the end of your rope to recognize that something needs to change.
The Consecrated Rest Retreat is for you if…
- You’re the woman everyone can count on, but you’ve gotten so used to being needed that you struggle to recognize your own limits.
- You love Jesus and want to grow closer to Him, but your time with Him often gets pushed aside by everything else demanding your attention.
- You put a lot of pressure on yourself to get things right, keep everyone happy, or make sure nothing falls apart.
- You struggle to rest because slowing down brings feelings of guilt, anxiety, or the nagging thought that you should be doing something productive.
- You’re beginning to recognize that some of the pressure you live under isn’t coming from your responsibilities alone, but from what you’ve come to believe about yourself and what’s expected of you.
- You’re ready to make room for Jesus to address those things in your heart and teach you a different way to live.
You don’t need to have it all figured out before you come.
Just a willingness to set aside the day, spend time with Jesus, and allow Him to show you what He wants to address in your heart.
Hi, I’m Kathryn.
I’m a Christian life coach, author, speaker, and host of the Freed to Lead Podcast. I’m also a Certified Mental Health Coach and Elite Certified Kingdom Life Coach. Before stepping away to be home with my family full-time in 2020, I spent 10 years serving on staff in church ministry.
I’m passionate about helping women identify and break free from the limiting beliefs and internal patterns that have been holding them back from living confidently in their calling and identity in Christ.
What we believe shapes how we think, how we see ourselves, and ultimately how we live. And when those beliefs are rooted in fear, lies, or past experiences rather than God’s truth, they can keep us living in patterns that rob us of the freedom Jesus died for us to have. That’s why I’m so passionate about the renewing of our minds that Paul talks about in Romans 12:2. Because real transformation isn’t just about changing what we do. It begins with allowing God to change what we believe.
Growing up, I received messaging that I was unworthy of love unless I earned it. The unfortunate thing is, I never quite could. No matter how much I did or how good I tried to be, it just never felt enough. A belief system was shaped in me as I listened to the voice of the enemy whispering lies to me about my identity, value and worth from a very young age.
This belief system, led by fear of not being enough, drove my behaviors over the years. I took great pride in being a multi-tasker, carrying the load for everyone else, and making sure nothing fell. I was even applauded for being so busy as if it were a badge of honor or somehow made me more important.
Perfectionism, people pleasing and striving stole my peace and rest. Slowing down felt dangerous. Most nights, even restful sleep eluded me as my thoughts swirled listing the many things I needed to do or achieve somehow. These behaviors carried over into being a business owner.
Eventually, I burned out. The pressure to get everything right began showing up in my body through back pain, high blood pressure and panic attacks.
I finally cried out to the Lord, “It all feels so heavy. I can’t keep doing this.”
And I heard Him say, “Daughter, you’re carrying what was never meant to be yours. Stop striving and rest in Me.”
He began teaching me that I could do what He called me to do without striving to make it all happen myself. But it had to start with a time of rest and healing in my soul. I never understood what Paul meant when he said, “…strive to enter into the rest” in Hebrews 4:11, until then. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever said yes to in my life, and I’ve done hard things.
So, afraid and reluctant, I put everything I could on pause to spend time with Him. What I thought would be six weeks turned into six months of letting go, renewing my mind with truth, challenging the limiting beliefs, experiencing deep levels of deliverance and allowing Jesus to heal places in my heart I hadn’t even realized needed healing.
That season of consecrated rest changed my life.
And it’s why I created this retreat. I want to give you the opportunity to lay down what you’ve been carrying, spend uninterrupted time with Jesus, and experience the kind of rest that restores your soul and changes how you live when you return home.
Because I’ve learned that spending time with Jesus doesn’t take away from what He’s called us to do. It changes how we do it. We don’t have to live exhausted, striving to make everything happen in our own strength. We can learn to live, lead, and carry out our responsibilities from a place of rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! In fact, I expect several women will come on their own. You’ll have opportunities to connect with other women throughout the day, and you’ll also have personal time with Jesus. You don’t need to know anyone before you arrive.
As much as we love our little ones, this particular day is just for you, friend!
I know how hard it can be to step away when you’re used to being the one everyone needs. But that’s part of why I’ve created this retreat. For six hours, you get to lay down the responsibilities of caring for everyone else and simply enjoy being a daughter who is loved and cared for by her Father.
To protect that uninterrupted time for you and the other women attending, we’re unable to accommodate infants or children.
Bring your Bible and anything else you’d like to have during your personal time with Jesus. We’ll provide your book, journal, pens, tissues, lunch, and refreshments.
Since we’ll be in the mountains, I recommend bringing a light jacket and wearing comfortable shoes. Bug spray is a good idea, too!
No. There will be opportunities for prayer, reflection, and connection, but you won’t be required to share anything personal with the group. You can participate at a level you’re comfortable with.
Yes! A catered lunch, snacks, coffee, and water will be provided throughout the day.
God’s Mountain is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, near the Landrum and Travelers Rest area of South Carolina.
Once you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with everything you need to know, including the exact address, directions, parking information, and a few helpful reminders so you can arrive prepared.
Yes! You can pay the $97 registration fee in full or choose a payment plan through Klarna or Afterpay at checkout, subject to approval and availability.
Because seating is limited and arrangements are made in advance for each attendee, all registrations are non-refundable.
However, if something comes up and you’re unable to attend, I’ll mail your retreat materials to you so you can still enjoy them at home.
You’re welcome to arrive as early as 8:45 AM, but we ask no earlier than this as we are preparing and praying for you before you arrive.
We’ll be there until 3:00 PM, but you’re welcome to leave whenever you need to.
I’d Love to Welcome You to God’s Mountain!
Friend, I know there will always be another responsibility to take care of, another expense to consider, or another reason to put your own needs aside.
But I also know how much can change when we intentionally make room for Jesus to minister to our hearts.
My prayer is that this day will be an opportunity for you to hear His voice, receive what He wants to give you, and experience the kind of rest that reaches beyond your physical body.
I’ve been praying over this retreat and the women who will attend, and I would love for you to be one of them!
Save My SpotRegistration closes November 8 at 11:59 PM, and space is limited.