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The Journey Home Retreat

La Palmilla

The Journey Home Retreat is a two-night retreat designed to deepen your connection with God, yourself, and others.

Prioritize a few days away and we’ll help you experience more of what you were designed for in Eden.

When

January 26-28, 2026

 

Plan to arrive on the first day for registration and a welcome reception by 3:00pm. The first session will begin promptly at 4:00pm.  Plan to stay until our hard stop at 12:30pm on the final day of our retreat. 

 

Your retreat journey will begin one month before the start of the retreat through our curated pre-work. We encourage you to set aside a hour a week to engage deeply with God through your pre-work. 

 

Where

La Palmilla is a boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Glen Rose, TX.
The address is: 1626 S FM-200, Nemo, TX 76070

The closest airport is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

Investment

The Journey Home is a generous investment into your relationship with God.

 

  • $1,000 per person for Single Occupancy
  • $700 per person for Double Occupancy
  • Early Registration Discount of $100 off thru October 30th, 2026. Use code SAVE100.

Each person must complete a registration form, even if you are attending with someone else. If you are willing to share a room but don’t have a roommate, we can pair you with someone else at the Double Occupancy rate.

Your investment into the Journey Home Retreat includes:

  • Lodging
  • Meals and daily refreshments 
  • Curated pre-work 
  • Retreat Guide grounded in scripture
  • Guided practice

We’re all trying to get back to a home we’ve never been. The Journey Home Retreat will start you on a journey back to the relational habitat you were made for.

Your Retreat Facilitators:

Chuck Gschwend

Chuck Gschwend
Director of Spiritual Formation

A trial attorney, pastor, and trained spiritual director, Chuck is a seasoned retreat leader and is passionate about helping God’s people feel more at home in the love of God. Chuck is now an empty-nester living in Weatherford, Texas with his wife Lindy. They have three adult children.

 

 

Chuck has earned his JD, University of Arkansas School of Law; MABS Dallas Theological Seminary; Certificate in Spiritual Direction, LTI’s Selah program, affiliated with Gordon-Conwell Seminary.

Melissa Miller
Women's Lead Director

With over 30 years of experience in discipleship, Melissa has dedicated her life to helping others grow in their relationship with Jesus and understanding His love. As a long-time staff member at her church, she has a deep understanding of the challenges and joys of church leadership. Melissa is committed to fostering a culture of strong, Christ-centered leadership both within the church and in the broader community. She resides in Dallas, Texas.

 

 

MA Counseling , Amberton University, DMin Talbot Seminary (in progress).

Nic Hill
Eden Retreat Facilitator

Nic Hill is a dedicated husband of 14 years and a proud father of four children. He is the Spiritual Formations Pastor at Solid Rock Church in Fort Worth, Texas, where he passionately guides and supports individuals on their spiritual journeys. 

 

Nic holds a Master of Arts in Christian Education and Biblical Counseling from Southwestern Theological Seminary and is a member of the Association of Biblical Counselors. 

The Journey Home Retreat is a safe place to lay aside your responsibilities at home and work to simply be souls before God. The reality for all of us is that even when we are in a healthy season, we long for more, relationally.

During The Journey Home Retreat you’ll experience:

  • Safe retreat environment conducive for souls (which are very shy) to open up to more of God’s love
  • A reformation of your own emotional image of God
  • Resources that will deepen all your relationships
  • Guided practices to help you live more at home in the love of God
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