Bread of Life Camp Stevens Retreat
Formed in Love, Given for the World
Join St. Mary’s for a restorative weekend, Nov. 21–23, as we explore how God forms us like dough—through pressure, rising, waiting, and transformation—so our lives can become bread for the world. We’ll knead and bake together, worship with the loaves we’ve made, hike and stargaze, sing around the campfire, and enjoy unhurried time for prayer, crafts, and conversation.
Expect delicious, health-conscious meals (with gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and sugar-free options) and gentle, age-friendly activities that deepen community and faith. Friday dinner will be pizza from the wood-fired oven (preheating for Saturday’s baking); dough will rise overnight and be shaped in the morning. Optional Bread-Baking Kits from our chief breadmaker, Dave Myers, are available—just indicate interest at registration.
Come be renewed, “give us this day our daily bread,” and return home risen with hope.
Cost $200 per person (adults and kids over age 12)
$100 per first child; $50 per second, third and fourth child
No cost for children under the age of 2. Scholarships available. Please email Mother Hannah.
Families will be assigned one room. Individuals may be assigned a roommate.
$75 nonrefundable deposit due when you register. Full payment due by November 21.
Pay online or via check made out to "St. Mary's" with "Retreat" in the memo line. Checks can be mailed to: St. Mary's PO Box 491, Ramona, CA 92036 or dropped in the church offering plate.
There are two steps to registering.
Complete the form below and hit “Submit”
Click “Pay Online Here.” Calculate your payment based on the number of people you’re paying for and any scholarship monies you’re contributing.
Enter your registration amount.
Make sure the “2025 Camp Stevens Retreat” fund is selected.
Click Next and enter your payment information, and complete the payment.
Enjoy the confetti signaling a successful payment!