Next week, our Cohort will gather together in beautiful North Carolina—and we can hardly wait to see you face to face! We’re already holding you in prayer as you prepare to step into this sacred time.

Final Preparations

During our retreat, we’ll be refraining from technology and alcohol. These simple boundaries—our other Pop-up Rules—are designed to help create space for rest, connection, and encounter. Before we arrive, please take a moment to review them. We’ll also send emergency contact numbers before the retreat since we’ll be “unplugged.”

Important notes:

• Please turn in your answers to the Reflection Questions by Wednesday, September 3rd.

• Be sure to review the Packing List so you’re ready for all we have planned.

• If you’re unable to attend the first Knowledge of God retreat in September, please reach out to us as soon as possible.

Early Reports from the Pre-Work

• "Thanks. The God is Love | A Self-Guided Reflection blew my mind! God is the source of transformation. Our part is to offer ourselves in ways that enable God to do the transforming work of grace."
• "This spiritual direction thing is cool. I was heard. I was helped in sifting what God is saying to me. I was able to feel God's love for me."

We love hearing how God is already stirring hearts—and we’re so looking forward to what’s to come.

If you have any questions between now and then, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re with you and for you.

Grace to you,

Chuck Gschwend

The Eden Project

Co-Founder and Director of Eden Lead