Established in 2014

In 2014, 24 women bravely said “yes” to the first Refine, without knowing exactly what they were showing up for. It was one of those moments in time that leaves a forever-mark on one’s life, and a moment from which every other moment seems to be born. We may not have known what exactly that weekend would be like, but God had a plan.

Every Refine since then has been its own unique experience. This special weekend is an active and evolving experience. Every year the theme and offerings are a little different. God always surprises us with the ways He is present with us in the midst of the weekend.

Refine sets a table for creative women. Many of our attendees are artists in their own right, who work in a variety of mediums. Refine is a generous space for those of us who think in metaphors, color, images, and song. Refine is a place where those of us who live straddling the story-world of our imaginations and the concrete world beneath our actual feet, find community amongst other makers. 

The women who find their way to Refine come hungry for rest and to be filled, and this is where our vision and the world's needs meet.

Refine is a space for rest and growth. Refine {the retreat} balances plenty of reflective, contemplative rest time, with rich workshops designed to both instruct and inspire. 

Refine {the retreat} is so much more than a weekend away.  Refine is a place for worship, rest and reflection, as well as a place for healing, spiritual direction and renewal. It is a place for creative exercises, inspiration, and instruction. 

Refine is an open-door invitation to discover the abundance of God. 

We look forward to seeing you on retreat.