Fall Women's Retreat

You are invited to come away to Olmsted this fall and immerse yourself in rich study and seeking with a cohort of other powerful Christian women. Olmsted's women's retreats offer inspirational speaking, encouraging group discussions, quiet time with God, opportunities to enjoy stillness and nature, and Christian hospitality that will make you feel welcome and cared for. Come and attend to your mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

Sisters on the Faith Journey: Biblical Women and Us

All of us are on a faith journey, yearning to come closer to God and to one another. This retreat will focus on the stories of women in the Bible and how their journeys connect with our own journeys. The ancient accounts of faithful women long ago will inspire us to nurture and attend to our faith lives in this current time. This will be an opportunity to listen deeply to God’s word and one another’s voices in a relaxed, welcoming space that will include Bible Study, fellowship, worship, creative free time and rest.

Retreat Leader

Rev. Alyce Weaver Dunn

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Rev. Alyce Weaver Dunn is an ordained Elder who has served 37 years in full time ministry in the Western PA Conference of the United Methodist Church. She received a B.S. in Music Therapy from Slippery Rock University (1984) and a M.Div. from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (1988). She has served the following ministry appointments: Rochester: First Associate (1988-1994); Connoquenessing/Renfrew (1994-2003); Brackenridge: Trinity (2003-2010); Johnstown District Superintendent (2010-2018); and WPAUMC Director of Connectional Ministries (2018-present). She currently has the following denominational responsibilities: Chair of the WPA General and Jurisdictional Conference Delegation (2019-present); WPA Clergy representative to the NEJ Committee on Episcopacy; and United Methodist Communications Board of Directors (2016-present). Alyce is a trained Clergy Coach who is part of the faculty of The Academy of Artful Leadership through Holmes Coaching and has led several coaching cohorts for female clergy. For 30 years (1990-2019), Alyce served as Dean of Music, Art and Creative Drama camp for youth ages 12-17 at Wesley Woods. Alyce has been married to the Rev. Keith A. Dunn for 37 years. Together they enjoy walking, hiking, traveling and are avid fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pirates and Steelers! In her spare time, Alyce loves to play the piano, bake, and read.

October 19-21, 2025

$250/person

Event Information

  • Event starts with dinner on Sunday and concludes with lunch on Tuesday. Check-in is in Groves Lodge between 3 and 5pm on Sunday.
  • Pricing includes two-nights stay (private hotel style room with linens), six meals, and course tuition. Discount available for those willing to select or be assigned a roommate. Please contact Olmsted for commuter rates. 
  • Register online, print and mail the registration form, or call to register at (814) 945-6512