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The Guest House
42 Masonic Street
Rockland, Maine 04841
207-594-1232
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"This being human is a guest house." - Rumi

Custom-designed retreats for people seeking deep rest to restore their spiritual core
  • Come alone for a personalized retreat
  • Share a retreat with a friend, partner or small group
  • Join a facilitated small group retreat

My mission is to create a space in which you can restore your core, the unique place in each of us where boundaries fall away and human and sacred intermingle. Your core is more than your personality, professional identity, religious beliefs or personal history. It is revealed when you have time for deep rest and reflection. I hold a container of space and time that is safe and hospitable to your inner spiritual home.

Joan L. Smith, Keeper of the House

I will listen,
and together with you,
plan a retreat for your body,
mind and soul;
companion your inner journey as needed;
provide homecooked meals;
guide your outer exploration
of coast & town;
schedule appointments with local practitioners;
and hold a still place for you.
 

All who are on a spiritual path are welcome here. We are connected by our desire for relationship with the sacred and enriched by the differences of our search. Shared inquiry is welcome, but not necessary. Shared contemplative time, either total silence or meditative reading, is available but not required. You are free to let your core inform your spiritual needs while you are here.