Gris Gris is a charm used by voodoo practitioners to ward off evil spirits and call on the spirit of God to bring luck to those who wear it. This Lent, join a krewe of an intentional religious community seeking God and faith on the streets and through the history of New Orleans. Pray. Study. Reflect. Walk. Eat. Reflect some more.

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During Lent 2023, sojourners will journey to my hometown to discover and act upon tenets of faith while experiencing together one of the world's most dynamic cities. Engage "the city that care forgot" through the lens of scriptural salvation history while deepening your spiritual life and studying together within a spiritual community.

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This "NO Gris Gris" retreat costs $1850 per person or $3500 shared room/couple. Your registration includes all retreat materials; 5 community breakfasts; 3 community lunches; 2 community dinners; 5 nights in a New Orleans hotel; attraction admission; transportation to and from attractions; and an end-of-retreat concert.

Retreat participants are responsible for additional meals, transportation to and from airport/train station, and round-trip transportation to and from home port. 

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A $500 non-refundable deposit secures your registration.

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SINGLE registration LINK HERE! COUPLE/SHARED ROOM registration LINK HERE!

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Kevin's new book on New Orleans history and spirituality debuts during Lent 2023. Retreat participants will travel with the creative team to:

• create a spiritual community

• move through a guided retreat on the streets of New Orleans with Kevin and with spiritual director Sam Portaro

• test and comment upon book elements and spiritual exercises

• move through proofs and galleys and engage and share with the book's creative team

• be listed as "content consultant" in the book's thanks

• be invited to a book signing party for retreat participants when book debuts

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Participants should arrive in New Orleans by 4:00PM, Thursday, February 22, 2024. Return flights should depart after 2:00PM, Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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THE FINE PRINT (Dawlin')

• A $500 non-refundable security deposit per person reserves your space and must be received by December 1, 2023. It is non-refundable due to contractual agreements with hosting hotel.

  • The remaining balance is due February 1, 2024. You will be invoiced January 1, 2024 and are expected to pay Digital Monastics, LLC through Square.

• Retreat participants are responsible for additional meals, transportation to and from airport/train station, and round-trip transportation to and from home port. 

• Final retreat itinerary subject to change due to logistics but final retreat itinerary will be similar in spirit to itinerary shared above.

• Retreat participants will be asked to sign a standard media release as well as a non-disclosure agreement regarding access to copyrighted material.

• If the retreat is cancelled for any reason, your security deposit will be refunded.

• Participant cancellation forfeits security deposit.

• NOTE: Linking to Square to secure your reservation and pay your security deposit signifies agreement to "THE FINE PRINT."

• Let the good times roll.

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