Join Us in Inverness, CA: A Retreat for the Hidden Parts of You
Hey friends,
I want to tell you about something special that my wife, Alex, is offering this June. It’s a retreat—not in the abstract, “go off and get your act together” sense, but in the deep, soul-nourishing sense of stepping into sacred space… and remembering who you really are.
Alex has spent years helping people uncover their natural gifts—whether they’re students, creatives, executives, or anyone in the midst of figuring out what’s next. She recently co-authored Your Hidden Genius and even appeared on the Tamron Hall Show with celebrity chef Carla Hall to talk about the power of knowing your unique aptitudes. (Alex is the one in the black shirt.)
While her work is usually rooted in the professional world, this retreat is something she’s dreamed about for a long time—a chance to explore the more spiritual side of vocational discernment, in a setting that invites depth, honesty, and transformation.
It’s happening June 6–7, 2025 at St. Columba’s Retreat House, tucked into the redwoods above Tomales Bay in Inverness, CA. If you’ve never been to that part of the world—just north of San Francisco—it’s… otherworldly. A true “thin place,” as the Celts would say. The kind of place where the veil feels a little lighter, where something more eternal has a chance to get through.
This place holds deep meaning for me. St. Columba’s is where I was ordained in 2023. It’s also the home of my dear friend and one of my most beloved mentors, Fr. Vincent Pizzuto—a scholar of Christian mysticism and a quiet force in the contemplative Christian movement. His leadership and community there played a major role in shaping my own ministry. During seminary, my family and I would make pilgrimages out there every couple of months, just to be in the space, to worship, to breathe (and yes, to drink and laugh with Fr. Vincent and his hubby, Fernando). It’s that kind of place.
Alex will be guiding participants through her work based on her book Your Hidden Genius. It’s all about discovering and reclaiming the parts of ourselves that may have gone underground—those innate aptitudes and gifts we carry that are often overlooked in the hustle of life. The weekend will include soulful conversation, reflection, time in nature, and a lot of heart.
Also: amazing food (prepared by her mom, Jeanne, who is a legit Northern California culinary gem - see her in action below), cozy fireside conversations, and that kind of quiet you can only find when you get far enough away from cell reception.
And here’s something else that makes retreats like this so powerful: it’s not just the scheduled workshops or the stillness that heals—it’s the in-between moments. The kismet. The sacred coincidences. Like when you run into someone while making tea in the communal kitchen and end up in a conversation that cracks something open. Or when you're wandering the meditative outdoor Stations of the Cross and someone joins you, silently or with a word that lands right where you need it. These chance encounters are often where the real transformation happens. The Spirit moves beautifully in the gaps.
I’ll be there too, quietly in the background—holding space, pouring coffee, maybe leading a contemplative pause or two. This is Alex’s show, and it’s going to be beautiful.
If your soul is tugging at your sleeve lately…
If you’ve been feeling a bit disoriented or unsure of your next chapter…
If you just need to breathe more deeply, to be in a space where you can hear yourself again—this might be the invitation.
You can see Alex’s post about it here, but here’s the important info…
Early bird pricing ended May 4th, but I still may be able to get you in! Because you’re with me, you also get an additional (drumroll, please…) 20% off!
Along The Way Pricing:
$695 $506 - Single Occupancy Room
$595 $426 - Shared Rooms - shared with one person
$395 $316 - Full retreat, no room/with meals
$295 $236 - Full retreat, no room/no meals
Space is intentionally limited.
Hope to see you there.
With grace,
Jonas
Jonas, I love how you lift Alex up and share her wins! This is phenomenal! Congratulations to her, and wOW to her appearing on the Tamron show! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾