Telluride Pastors, Teachers, and Leaders Retreat

A Christian Contemplative Retreat for Rest, Renewal, and Return

Rest and Renewal through contemplative practices while immersed in the majestic San Juan Mountains.

Return refreshed and with contemplative practices and tools to incorporate into your life, ministry, and congregation.

When

June 7–11, 2026, in beautiful Telluride, Colorado
 Beginning the evening of June 7th
Concluding the morning of June 11th

Registration

Register Here

Registration $750 – Register before April 1st for a reduced rate of $700. Early registrations are also eligible for payment plans split over 2 or 3 payments.

Registration includes:

  • Four nights (June 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th) at Hotel Telluride https://thehoteltelluride.com/
  • Catered lunch on June 8th, 9th, and 10th
  • All retreat sessions and guided practices at Christ Church Telluride. Walking distance from the Hotel Telluride.

This retreat is made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer. The grant helps make this experience accessible. Four nights at Hotel Telluride alone typically cost over $1,500. Learn more about the Trust for the Meditation Process here: www.trustformeditation.org

Description

Participants will retreat for rest and renewal through silence, nature, and contemplative practice in the breathtaking mountain setting of Telluride, Colorado.

This retreat offers:

  • Training in contemplative practices
  • Practical tools for incorporating contemplative spirituality into churches and denominational contexts
  • Guided outdoor contemplative practices and mindfulness walks

There will be intentional rhythms of silence and community. The retreat will also offer opportunities and spaciousness to explore the many walking trails, views, and magic of Telluride. Local presenter Greg Durham and host Peter Traben Haas will offer tips and guidance on where to go and what to do during free time. 

Participants will leave renewed in spirit and equipped to return to their ministries with depth, groundedness, and practical contemplative tools.

Presenters

Gregory Cash Durham is a dad, writer, minister, and retreat leader based in Telluride, CO, and Austin, TX. He is the founder of the contemplative spiritual community Contemplation In The City, and a founding member of the arts-centered church Life In The City, both in Austin. He received his education at Hunter College (NYC), Université de Paris (France), and St. Stephen’s University (Canada), but is most proud of being a 2022 graduate of Richard Rohr’s Living School at the Center for Action and Contemplation. He writes about the Christian mystics at lifeinthecity.substack.com and modern contemplative spiritual life at contemplationinthecity.substack.com.

Adam Luedtke is a pastor, spiritual director, and curator of contemplative spaces in Lincoln, NE. Since 2016, Adam has been the Director and Pastor of Contemplate Lincoln, a Christian contemplative community in Lincoln, NE. In 2020, Adam founded the Contemplative Cathedral, an online contemplative community and platform. In 2021, Adam co-founded the Contemplative Community Creators Network (3CN), a collective of leaders and community creators in the Christian Contemplative Tradition. In addition, Adam leads retreats for clergy, Christian denominations, churches, and individuals. Adam has a PhD in Psychology, an MA in Transpersonal Studies, and a BA in Psychology and Religious Studies. As well as certifications in transformational coaching and spiritual direction. Adam is a practitioner of meditation and centering prayer and a teacher of spiritual practices, Christian mysticism, and Christian contemplation. 

Learn more at https://contemplatelincoln.org or check out the Contemplative Cathedral at community.contemplatelincoln.org 

About Our Host 

Christ Presbyterian Church

Christ Presbyterian Church is a progressive and inclusive Christian community in Telluride that honors each person’s unique spiritual journey.

Organized in 1889, it was the first church established in Telluride. Located one block off Colorado Avenue, the church is surrounded by historic homes and mountain beauty.

The church grounds include contemplative gardens and a labyrinth registered with the International Labyrinth Society. The sanctuary windows open toward the surrounding mountains, and the space reflects the warmth and welcome of the congregation.

Learn more at christpresbyterianchurchtelluride.com.

Rev. Dr. Peter Traben Haas

Rev. Dr. Peter Traben Haas is an ordained Teaching Pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA) with over 25 years of ministry experience. He earned degrees from Moody Bible Institute, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Peter is the author of multiple contemplative works, including Contemplative Church and contributions to Paraclete Press’s Centering Prayers series.

He serves as Pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church in Telluride and is a respected Centering Prayer retreat leader and guest teacher.

Draft Retreat Schedule

June 7th Sunday Evening (Arrival Day)
  • 7:00pm: Opening Practice and Altar Building
June 8th – 10th Monday – Wednesday
  • 9:00am – 11:00am: Morning Practice & Workshop
  • 11:00am – 1:00pm: Lunch
  • 1:00pm – 2:30pm: Afternoon Workshop
  • 2:30pm – 6:30pm: Open Time and Dinner
  • 7:00pm – 8:30pm: Community Discussion, Conversation, and Evening Practice
  • 8:30pm: Sunset in Telluride. See the Alpine Glow from Sanctuary and the Mountain Top Viewing on St. Sophia Gondola
June 11th Thursday (Departure Day)
  • 9:00am – 10:30am: Closing Practice