Unhurried Living Retreat
Rest, refresh and replenish in Malibu, CA
January 25-28, 2027 or April 26-29, 2027
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.
Refreshment and refilling may feel like it's gone by the wayside as you have continued to serve your people and your work.
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 (morning and evening).
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 30 participants)
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
DATE: January 25-28, 2027 or April 26-29, 2027
COST: $585
Monday dinner at 6:00 p.m. through Thursday lunch, ending at 12:30 p.m.
The retreat fee covers actual retreat expenses only, including lodging, meals, and curriculum.
Lodging at Serra Retreat includes a private bedroom with vanity, sink, and linens, and a shared attached bathroom with one other guest.
One-day retreat
DATE: January 26, 2027 or April 27, 2027
COST: $150
Tuesday breakfast at 8:00 a.m. through the evening gathering, ending at 8:30 p.m.
The retreat fee covers actual retreat expenses only, including Serra day-use fees, meals, and curriculum.
NOTE: Your retreat fee covers the actual cost of your stay. If you’d like to support the ongoing ministry of Unhurried Living beyond that, you’ll have the option to add a donation when you register. We’re grateful for your generosity.
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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.
They lead PACE, a two-year formation journey that helps leaders live and lead from spiritual depth rather than depletion.
Both are trained spiritual directors, mentors, and coaches with more than 30 years of 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 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 speak about the genius of Jesus’ unhurried way. Connect at unhurriedliving.com.
