To retreat or not to retreat? The confirmation was somewhat comical, but obvious nonetheless. The header on the conference site announced the theme of Breathe 2010:
Selah- Pause and Listen
I guess it may be time to live up to my name, lol.
 

Praying Hands in Garden of the Gods, I think that's the right rock formation. Copyright 2010 Sensory BIble Experiences.
 
No joke. Apparenty there have been three other conferences, but I just found out about Breathe this year. The price was right and no air fare was involved, the fridge was stocked and the house in mostly-clean order. The timing could not have been better. Producing an event like Infuse 2010 is great fun, but is challenging. My brain was checking out long before I pulled out of my driveway for the "just right" drive south.
 

Panoramic view of a valley in Garden of the Gods.
Copyright 2010, Sensory Bible Experiences.
 
The breathtaking views of Garden of the Gods (see handy image above) beckoned to me from the road leadig up to Glen Eyrie. I needed this. What followed was one of the most enjoyable retreats my soul has enjoyed to date. In this economy, that is a very good thing. The worship was moving and intimate, the workshops informative and engaging, and I met several new brothers and sisters in the Lord with creative tendencies and better yet- most are local to the area!! It took me a whole day just to let the adrenaline drain from my brain and veins. In fact, I ended up staying an extra day. Oh yeah, it was what the Heavenly Doctor ordered. One of the highlights was singing several part harmony under a night sky with some of my new family. We shared our struggles, blessings, answers to prayer and how the retreat had inspired us.
 
 
Pike's Peak with gratuitous spot. Copyright 2010 Sensory Bible Experiences.
 
Now I want to go back for Via Affirmativa, another conference there in August. Yes, I'll make time. Some things can't wait that long again because a creative brain is a terrible thing to wear out.  Stay tuned for the review or better yet, join us there! Until then, don't forget to pause and listen to His still, quiet voice in your spirit. I promise to take my camera and actually show you what Glen Eyrie Castle and Grounds look like this time. A camera phone just won't do for this kind of beauty!