Saturday, July 27, 2024 - Friday, August 2, 2024
Location: Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center in Fremont, Ohio (map)

This certification program is designed to equip seasoned spiritual directors to serve as professional retreat directors within a retreat setting.  This Directed Retreat Practicum is a contemplative experience for you, the spiritual director, and is designed to deepen your inner formation and relationship with God. Throughout the practicum you will be supervised individually by experienced spiritual direction supervisors as well as peer supervision, as you accompany two retreatants. 

 The practicum consists of:

  • Directing two retreatants through daily individual sessions of 45-60 minutes

  • One hour of individual supervision each day


  • Two hours of peer group supervision each day

Prerequisites for Practicum Applicants:

  • Graduate of Wellstreams or other Spiritual Direction Training program


  • Have an ongoing spiritual direction practice for a minimum of three years with two or more directees


  • Have experienced spiritual direction in 5-to-8-day silent directed retreat

 Comments from past interns:

It was a week of sharpening my skills as a spiritual director and deepening my own relationship with God.  As I sat with my directees I had a clearer sense of God partnering with me and a growing awareness of my own inner movements and areas of unfreedom.  Most of all I savored God’s healing presence through the mysterious art of spiritual direction.”   ~Margot

I do not have words to express the depth of my gratitude for this experience. It has been one of the profound times of my life that I will cherish forever. ~ John

Practicum Fee: $1,300

A $250 non-refundable deposit secures your registration; full payment is due by June 1.

*50% refund for cancellations before July 1. After July 1, we are unable to offer refunds. Fee includes private room, all meals, and daily spiritual supervision/training. CANCELLATION Policy

Soon after registration you will receive an email application and be contacted for one-on-one discernment.

If you have any questions, or concerns, please contact Debbie Brenneman

Register Here

Our Lady of the Pines is nestled in 63 acres of pine forest.  Amenities include a prayer labyrinth, a winding walk through the Stations of the Cross, creative art room, library, and for an additional fee, an on-sight massage is available per reservation.  Visit Our Lady of the Pines @ www.pinesretreat.org.