Unhurried Living Spring Retreat
Rest, refresh and replenish in Malibu, CA
May 18-21, 2026
Busy Calendar...Unhurried Soul
Many of us find ourselves beyond tired. Perhaps you've been in a long stretch of stress and overwhelm that has weighed you down.Ā
Refreshment and refilling may feel like it's gone by the wayside as you have continued to serve your people and your work.
Ā Enjoy beauty, rest, seasoned mentoring and connection with God and community on the sunny Southern California coastline.
Come and Enjoy
Interactive teaching sessions with Alan & Gem Fadling.
Deep rest and refreshment in a beautiful Malibu retreat space.
Guided unhurried time with God (solitude and silence).
Informal conversations around meals with a like-hearted community.
Inspiring Stations of the Cross, prayer labyrinth, and benches with staggering views.
(Limited to 25 participants)
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Testimonials
The Unhurried Living retreat was a perfect balance of rest, relaxation, guided time with God, and learning session content. Three days felt like five, yet I did not feel bored or busy. I left equipped with exercises, notes and materials to prepare me to bring what I learned back to the hustle and bustle of real life. I will definitely repeat this retreat. (Bethany Acuna, Jersey Mike’s Franchisee)
Alan and Gem were both inspirational and practical. I am walking away from my time with them both refreshed by God’s presence and equipped for my next season of ministry.The retreat was the perfect mix of scripture, stories, activities and time alone with God. Alan and Gem skillfully led me into the restful presence of our loving father. (Heather Johnson, Missional Communities Coordinator, Bridgeway Church)
In the course of our gathering, discussions, and unhurried time with God, I have been captured by a new vision of leadership and the joy and delight of work that is the fruit of unhurried communion with God. (Chris DeHaan, Pastor, The Vineyard Christian Community)
Alan and Gem’s Unhurried Living retreats create space: space to learn, space to listen to myself, and space to listen to God. I leave with every space in my heart filled with God’s love. (The Rev. Elizabeth A. Felt, Senior Pastor, Advent Lutheran Church)
A retreat with Alan and Gem is a spacious time, a truly unhurried pace of spending time with God and in community. The invitation to long stretches of solitude is a gift, and their teaching provides just enough structure to make the time alone rich and profitable. (Maria Henderson, Spiritual Director)
Pricing & Schedule
TWO OPTIONS:
Four-day retreat COST: $495
DATE: May 18-21, 2026
(from 5/18 Breakfast at 8:00am to 5/21 Lunch ending 12:30pm) This covers only actual retreat expenses (lodging, meals, curriculum).
One-day retreat COST: $125
DATE: May 19, 2026
(Tuesday, 8:00am Breakfast through evening meeting ending at 8:30pm) This covers only actual retreat expenses (meals, curriculum).
In either case, your are charged no more than actual costs.
NOTE: An OPTIONAL DONATION to Unhurried Living may be added with your payment.
Lodging at Serra includes: private bedroom with vanity, sink and linens; shared attached bathroom with one other person.
SCHEDULE
Retreat begins with dinner at 6:00pm on Monday and concludes with a 12:30pm lunch on Thursday. Each day there will be morning and evening gatherings. There will be lots of space and time for rest and reflection.
Alan & Gem Fadling
Alan and Gem Fadling are the founders of Unhurried Living, Inc., a Christian non-profit that trains leaders to rest deeper, live fuller and lead better. Gem and Alan are both trained spiritual directors, mentors, and coaches with more than 30 yearsā€™ experience at the intersection of spiritual formation and leadership.
Alan is the award-winning author of five books including An Unhurried Life, An Unhurried Leader and A Non-Anxious Life. Gem is the author of Hold That Thought and the co-author of What Does Your Soul Love? Together, they host the Unhurried Living Podcast.
The Fadlings coach and train individuals, groups, and leadership teams, and they love to speak about the genius of Jesusā€™ unhurried way.
