An Individually Guided Retreat or IGR is an experience of prayer over a period of several days. At Penhurst we don't have set lengths for IGRs so we can be more flexible with booking arrangements.
IGRs provide a slightly more structured avenue for listening to God and becoming more aware of his love and acceptance. The retreat 'guide' is not a counsellor but is there to be an open and accepting listener and companion on your journey.
Each IGR includes a daily personal meeting with a retreat guide, usually lasting up to 1 hour, to reflect on that day's prayer and offer guidelines and resources for the next day.
You would then set aside some time each day for prayer and reflection. As well as your personal time there would also be opportunities to join with others at morning and evening prayer. A silent IGR affords the best opportunity to totally focus on prayer and reflection but this is your choice and can be discussed with the retreat guide when you arrive.
