All of us experience a gap between the “already” and the “not yet;” the gap between dreams for our lives and our experienced reality, between our own lofty expectations and what God seems to be giving us (or not). We know what it is to desire happiness, worth, and fulfillment, but to sense those desires bend like a reed in the wind—sometimes towards God, sometimes away from Him...
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When we step into the longing, we remember that our desires offer trailheads to the Infinite, to God Himself. But a trailhead isn’t the same thing as a map. And it certainly isn’t the same thing as the path. It can point you in different directions— to canyons, valleys, or mountains. You have to choose the next step.
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This adventure to the Horizon-line of Heaven is the journey of a lifetime, and we seek to create a space here.
Space to walk together as pilgrims who are messy and lovely works in progress.
Space to feel the wind of the Spirit on our faces and long to follow where He leads.
WANT TO WALK WITH US?
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If you're an LGBTQ+ disciple on the way, striving to follow Christ in His Church, Eden Invitation is your movement. Come join us October 9th- 12th, 2025, on our Pilgrim Longing Retreat for incarnate fellowship, deep prayer, and a place to put your guard down for a while. We'll be enjoying a new midwest location just a couple hours outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro area.
To read more about this year's theme, visit the Pilgrim Longing Blog post.
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4 days and 3 nights at a cozy Midwest camp resort, meals included
Bunks in hotel-style rooms, with private baths, balconies, and a lake view
Dynamic communal prayer and Catholic sacraments
Space for solitude and quiet rejuvenation
Great hiking trails, canoe access, and frisbee golf courses
Family dinners and happy hours
The greatest talent show of your life
Talks on community and whole-person thriving
Spiritual guides on hand for advice and life chats
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| COST |
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$500 Retreat Participation + $50 (Optional) Round Trip Airport Shuttle
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Still unsure? Check out our retreat videos below to see what it's like!
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| REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 5TH |
​​​We deeply value each person's story, so the first step in everything we do here is a Story Call.
It's a chance for us to get to know each other and see if our spirituality is the right fit for you.
Click the button below if you would like to get connected.​
*There is a retreat cap at 120 participants. We will update this page if we are close to hitting the capacity and will maintain a waitlist as needed.
We seek to create space to receive and empower striving disciples with LGBTQ+ experiences, but we cannot do this alone.
Our Retreats would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors.
