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Physicians' Discipleship Retreat

February 25-28, 2027

Retreat Dates:

About the Retreat

Plans are underway for the 2027 Physicians’ Discipleship Retreat, now in its fourth decade.

This gathering at Glen Eyrie, from Thursday evening to Sunday morning, February 25-28, 2027, is a slow-paced retreat for physicians and their spouses and singles. It focuses on generational and biblical discipleship, strengthening relationships with God, family, and others, rather than being a medical conference.

The Retreat’s beautiful setting highlights God’s creative and imaginative power. Past attendees
have found a restful pace that encourages deepening relationships with the Lord and others.
Tired of constant activity? Need time to pause, think, and rest alone or with your spouse and
God? Want to engage in prayer about upcoming deep decisions regarding faith, life, and
discipleship, even with other Christ-following physicians? Interested in re-examining Matthew
28:18-20 in the context of real life in today’s world? This retreat may provide the space and
means to address these questions.

The three evenings are spent together worshiping the Lord in song and teaching from God’s Word. Friday and Saturday mornings have smaller practical workshops and small groups. Friday afternoon is free (yes, free — when was the last time you had a scheduled afternoon with
nothing to do?). And Saturday afternoon is set aside for some hours of solitude with the Lord, which many previous attendees have found to be their highlight of the weekend.

Come join others in deepening one’s love for Jesus and following Him.
If you have any thoughts or questions, e-mail John Dietrich, MD, at: Jdidandmd2@mac.com.
NOTE: Scholarships are available for physicians-in-training (medical school, residency, and
fellowship). For scholarship information, please email:

annajdietrich@gmail.com

Event Dates

February 25-28, 2027

Castle West Wing Queen Rooms

  • Price is before tax
  • Price assumes 1 person in the hotel room
  • Double occupancy price is $1,168 (or $584 each)
  • Price includes 3 nights’ lodging, 8 meals and all conference materials.
  • These are Queen bed rooms located in the Castle West Wing. Due to a major castle renovation, these 6 rooms are the only castle rooms available during this time. All meetings and meals are in the Castle.

Eagle's Nest or Pink House King Rooms

  • Price is before tax
  • Price assumes 1 person in the hotel room
  • Double occupancy price is $1,198 (or $599 each)
  • Price includes 3 nights’ lodging, 8 meals and all conference materials.
  • These are King bed rooms located in the Pink House or Eagle’s Nest Lodge. All meetings and meals are in the Castle.

Big Horn Lodge Rooms

  • Price is before tax
  • Price assumes 1 person in the hotel room
  • Double occupancy price is $970 (or $485 each)
    Price includes 3 nights’ lodging, 8 meals and all conference materials.
  • These are standard lodge rooms with 2 queen beds, located in the Big Horn Lodge, a 5 minute walk from the Castle. All meetings and meals are in the Castle.

Commuter Registration

  • Price is before tax
  • This is for an attendee who will not stay overnight at Glen Eyrie
  • Price includes 8 meals, all sessions, and all conference materials.
  • All meetings and meals are in the Castle.

To Make a Reservation by phone, call 719-265-7050

2026 Keynote Speaker: Craig Parker

Craig Parker is the City Director for the Navigators in Boston, giving oversight to numerous staff and volunteer leaders ministering among college students, among internationals, among prisoners, and in neighborhoods and churches — all with a focus on life-to-life
discipleship.

Craig has worked for the Navigators for 45 years, including military and collegiate staff assignments in Virginia, Germany, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. He served as campus director at Dartmouth College for 17 years, and as campus director at Boston University for 7 years. Craig is a founding board member and former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Lwala Community Alliance, a health care initiative with over 1300 employees offering clinical care and public health awareness among 400,000 people in Western Kenya. Craig has also engaged in community development in Honduras, Croatia, Morocco, Mexico, and in 9 US cities.

Since 2017 Craig has been serving inmates in county and state facilities in Massachusetts. He hosts an international virtual microchurch on incarceration and injustice, and has been working at building a coalition of churches to serve inmates and their families in greater Boston.

Craig and Nancy have four children, eleven grandchildren and worship at Highrock Church in Arlington, Massachusetts.

FAQ

Our property is over 700 acres and contains 8 miles of hiking trails. Depending on where you are staying, you should be prepared to do lots of walking. Our weather can be unpredictable, so pack layers. Attire for the retreat is casual, and don’t forget your Bible!
Glen Eyrie Programs require payment in full at the time of reservation. Reservations cancelled or rescheduled at least 14 days prior to the start date will be charged a 10% fee. Reservations cancelled or rescheduled within 14 days of the start date will be charged a 50% fee. Reservations cancelled within 3 days of the event date will be charged the full amount.
Our property contains 95 guest rooms in 7 different lodges, including our historic Castle. None of our rooms have TV’s, although free wi-fi is available throughout the property. Rooms contain coffee makers, but no microwaves or refrigerators. They are available for guest use in the common areas of each lodge. To see pictures of our Castle and Lodge rooms, visit our web page Gleneyrie.org/Lodging

Please notify us of any allergies or dietary needs in advance. Our Food & Beverage team can accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian diets with advance notice. We are not a gluten-free certified kitchen, and cross-contamination may occur.

No Childcare is provided for this retreat. However, moms with nursing babies may attend. Please make a note in your reservation so we may accommodate you.

"It really was a retreat and not a conference. There was time to be still, time to think and process. I appreciated the leisurely pace and met some great people."
- 2025 retreat attendee