It’s almost time for your retreat

Here’s our packing list to help you prepare for your Refine {in a box} retreat at home.

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It’s almost time for your Refine {in a box} to arrive, which means it’s time to begin preparing for your retreat {at home}

(or wherever you’ve decided to to slip away to!)

After years of hosting, directing and attending retreats, our team has collected a list of items that are helpful to remember to have on hand during your retreat. The items you will need will of course, depend on the location you choose for your Refine {in a box} retreat, as well as your own requirements for comfort. You may need all, some or none of these things.

Personal Care:

  • Toiletries (all necessary personal care items, including: shampoo, conditioner, soap/shower gel deodorant, toothpaste/toothbrush etc.)

  • Make-up, hand mirror, and cleansing creams

  • Hair supplies and blow dryer

  • Lotion, lip balm

  • Vitamins and prescription medications

  • Earplugs

Clothing:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

  • Jacket or sweatshirt, hat and raincoat/poncho, coat and/or umbrella – (Don’t forget to check the weather when packing).

  • Jewelry and other accessories (or not! shedding some of these extras can be very freeing during your retreat time)

  • Pajamas

  • Robe

  • Slippers

  • Comfortable, casual clothing

Electronics

  • Camera

  • Cell Phone

  • Laptop

  • All necessary chargers for your devices

  • Air-pods / Headphones

(Of course, unplugging for the duration of your retreat is highly recommended. Consider putting your phone on “airplane mode” once you arrive and using your phone only for taking photos)

Extras

  • Bible

  • Journal**

  • Pen/pencil

  • book(s)

  • Art Journal / Materials

Food

  • Bottled water

  • Coffee or tea**, ( don’t forget the creamer and sugar, if needed)

  • Healthy snacks /A small indulgence ( a bit of chocolate, or fresh baked cookies)

  • Easy to prepare meals (consider cooking a couple of savory dishes ahead of time and bringing them along. Don’t forget to verify reheating options as well as food storage options in the facility where you choose to take your retreat)

  • Fresh fruit or Veggies for snacking on

Most Importantly

Inevitably, when we set time aside time for personal retreat, we often find ourselves facing feelings like anxiety, guilt, fear, hesitation and distraction. Whether you’ve carved out a few hours, or a couple of days for your retreat, these feelings can creep in and wear us out before we’ve ever set foot out the door. This kind of interference can be discouraging, but it’s completely normal. Keep going. Remember to breathe when your restlessness peaks, and trust that God is with you as your prepare. You are free to go on your retreat, just as you are. Come eager to meet with Jesus, and know that He is faithful and eager to spend that set-apart time with you!

From the moment you order your Refine {in a box}, we are praying for you.

**These items may be included in your Refine {in a box}.