Rest. Simplicity. Connection.
God has given us the gift of rest. When you pull away for a deeper refreshing it helps to nurture your soul.
The flexibility and simplicity of this retreat setup gives each person their personal time and space to rest with their own rhythm, with connection opportunities in a group SitAWhile.
Shaunelle, Your SitAWhile Retreat Host
17th March
Come away, settle in
Hotel checkin from 1pm
Settle in
Explore the area
4:30pm Connect Café
7pm Dinner
18th March
Rest, Nurture
Hotel Breakfast
10:30am SitAWhile (Hotel meeting room)
12pm Silent moment (Chapel next door)
SitAWhile options in your own rhythm
4:30pm Connect Café
7pm Dinner
19th March
Return recharged
Hotel Breakfast
10:00am SitAWhile
Hotel checkout
The Return
Explore the area
Can you find these spots in the area? Take 3 photos when you do!
- Take a selfie at the spot
- Replicate the exact angle of the image
- Take it from your preferred angle
Retreat starts in
This retreat is for you
You are being intentional in pulling away for me time
You are often in constant giving mode and need some me time
You need space to think
You need space to write
You would like time to pause and listen to your heart and God
You know you need to pull away for deep reflection
People are constantly looking to you and you need a break
You could do with pause time alongside others also doing the same
The Retreat Hotel
Park-Hotel Inseli, Inselistrasse 6
CH-8590 Romanshorn
Book via email [email protected]; or phone +41 (0)71 466 88 88 and mention SitAWhile Retreat with Shaunelle to get the special rates
Handpicked for us, this hotel is directly on the shores of Lake Constance in the idyllic port of Romanshorn (Webcam)
Special hotel rates
Single Room: CHF 110.00 per night / including breakfast
Double Room: CHF 180.00 per night / including breakfast
Half board option available at CHF 45.00 per person (4 course menu)
+City tax CHF 2.50 per person / per night not included in the room rate
Each person must book directly with the hotel via email or phone as soon as possible, mention SitAWhile Retreat with Shaunelle to get these rates.
Note: Residents of Switzerland may opt to purchase a HotelCard for 99CHF per year. This gives you discounts on participating hotels in Switzerland, including the Park-Hotel Inseli. For guests who would like to take this option, this is my referral link that will give you 50CHF off an annual subscription and 10-50% discount on many hotels in Switzerland thereafter.
Getting There
By Train: The 4hr journey from Geneva, 1hr from Zurich will give you time to unwind en route, with beautiful scenes to take you to the Romanshorn station. Search from your location to ROMANSHORN here on SBB.
By Car: Approximately 4 hours, however on a Friday this may take considerably longer if leaving in the afternoon. Parking is available at the hotel.
Tip #1: Buying a Supersaver day pass starts from 39CHF up to 54CHF for a one way with the Swiss Half Card. Having a half card will get you discounts on train journeys in Switzerland thereafter.
Tip #2: You get the BEST rates when purchased early.
Retreat Contribution
To help defray the costs of putting this retreat together, please make a contribution using any one of the options below. A suggested amount is around 70CHF/EUR/USD.
- Contribute via credit card here
- SitAWhile BuyMeACoffee page
- Contribute with PayPal
- TWINT to my mobile
Kindly note that retreat contributions are not refundable.
Checklist [updated 15/3]
- Have you registered? REGISTRATION CLOSED
- Have you booked your hotel?
- Have you made your retreat contribution?
- Have you booked your train ticket or got the driving directions?
- Send a voice note, to confirm the above.
- Have you checked the weather and packed appropriately (including comfortable shoes for walking)? Suggestions:
- Journal, Bible, Books, ‘Spa-wear’
Click the arrow to have a quiet moment here
Click to play as I invite you to relax and unwind while this music is playing in the background.
Whatever cares are trying to linger in your mind, write it down, set it aside and look up. Look up because all things are possible because with God.
Pull away and SitAWhile in a quiet space that brings calm so you can look ahead with clarity and courage.
SitAWhile Retreat is brought to you by Shaunelle Harris Drake. Shaunelle delights in pouring her heart into creating an experience that helps intentional leaders set time aside for self care. She has a particular interest in serving those who are in stressful situations and invites you into this quiet space with her relaxing piano music and guided reflections.