Go deeper.

Contemplative encounters for contemporary seekers

HELD IN CALGARY, EDMONTON & BEYOND

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You crave more depth.

Deeper meaning, deeper silence, deeper conversations. You're not alone in that longing. You can find the others.

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Portrait of spiritual director Liz Rees in a denim jacket and colourful striped scarf, leaning against a tree trunk on a snowy winter day

Welcome, I'm Liz.

I guide contemplative experiences that lead us home to our mystical depths.

I have a New Monastic orientation: a contemporary mindset of radical inclusion, rooted in the deep well of silent surrender. I am a Centering Prayer guide, a Deeptime leader, an edge-walker pulled inward and onward, allured by the Divine.

Entering our sacred depths opens our eyes to see the sacred depths in others and the world. Look at the night sky and see it as a mirror of your own infinity. Let’s open the deeper journey.

MORE ABOUT ME
MORE ABOUT ME

There is space here

  • Hand-drawn cream eight-point star icon — a decorative element symbolising guidance on the spiritual path

    as you stand on the edges of tradition

  • Hand-drawn cream sparkle icon with surrounding rays, evoking presence and contemplative clarity

    as you’re beckoned by the Great Silence

  • Hand-drawn cream sun icon with radiating rays — a decorative element representing inner light and awakening

    as you feel called to a sacred journey

  • Hand-drawn cream compass-star icon with rays — symbolising inner direction and discernment

    as you seek the kindred spirits

Ways to gather

MONTHLY

New Monastic Saturdays

Saturday afternoon sessions to deepen our silence and connection as we create community together.

WEEKLY

Wisdom Journey

A Monday evening gathering — wisdom for the contemplative journey, silent Centering Prayer, and sacred community.

RETREAT

Silent Retreats

Themed silent retreats rooted in the Centering Prayer tradition. The next is a week-long experience in July.

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  • “Liz has a special gift of being tender, real, deep and playful all at once!  She is a wise elder, mentor and spiritual guide and deeply committed to her service in this realm.  I am truly grateful for her, and what she has created.”

    Judy in Calgary

  • “Liz continues on a decades long intentional spiritual journey, affirmed by her engaged and deep presence.  She skillfully brings alive the richness of Contemplative Wisdom traditions, past and present, to awaken us to the sacredness all around us; challenging and encouraging us to engage courageously in our spiritual contemporary lives.”

    Heather in Edmonton

  • “I love how well Liz reminds and invites and encourages us to listen deeply and engage with the heart.”

    -Retreat participant, Edmonton

  • “A much appreciated guide on the contemplative journey.”

    -Retreat participant, Edmonton

  • “Liz is a gifted retreat leader.”

    Retreat participant, Edmonton

Let love alone speak.

- Thomas Keating

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