Upcoming Gatherings

Join us, rain, snow or shine, as we venture out to the streets of downtown Englewood to hand out breakfast burritos and coffee to those who are experiencing homelessness.  We will start making burritos and coffee at our house at 8:00 a.m.  You come by at 8:00 for coffee and help in the preparations or meet us at our house at 9:00 to begin the adventure.  

Typically, we spend around 2 hours out on the streets, talking to and praying with anyone who desires us to do so as we hand out the BB & C.  It's definitely is a great way to spend a Saturday morning.  Contact Russ at 720-291-6039 or Twyla at 720-284-2703 if you are interested in joining us.

Join us, rain, snow or shine, as we venture out to the streets of downtown Englewood to hand out breakfast burritos and coffee to those who are experiencing homelessness.  We will start making burritos and coffee at our house at 8:00 a.m.  You come by at 8:00 for coffee and help in the preparations or meet us at our house at 9:00 to begin the adventure.  

Typically, we spend around 2 hours out on the streets, talking to and praying with anyone who desires us to do so as we hand out the BB & C.  It's definitely is a great way to spend a Saturday morning.  Contact Russ at 720-291-6039 or Twyla at 720-284-2703 if you are interested in joining us.

Join us, rain, snow or shine, as we venture out to the streets of downtown Englewood to hand out breakfast burritos and coffee to those who are experiencing homelessness.  We will start making burritos and coffee at our house at 8:00 a.m.  You come by at 8:00 for coffee and help in the preparations or meet us at our house at 9:00 to begin the adventure.  

Typically, we spend around 2 hours out on the streets, talking to and praying with anyone who desires us to do so as we hand out the BB & C.  It's definitely is a great way to spend a Saturday morning.  Contact Russ at 720-291-6039 or Twyla at 720-284-2703 if you are interested in joining us.

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Uncrowd my heart, O God, until silence speaks in your still small voice;  turn me from the hearing of words, 

and the making of words, and the confusion of much speaking,

 to listening, waiting, stillness, silence.

            -Thomas Merton

Please contact us if you would like us to customize a soul care day just for you, you and your spouse, or a small group of friends.

We will work with you to find the most ideal location, whether it be here in the Denver area or in the mountains.  We can make it a 4 hour time together or a bit longer, up to 6 hours.

Taking time away from the busyness of life to open ourselves to spending time with Jesus, to hear His voice, and to surrender ourselves to what He may have for us is what this day will be all about.  We will provide a meal, depending on the time that works best for you.  

Please email or text us to get your day scheduled.

russ.resotrationriverranch@gmail.com or 720-291-6039

twylasrrr@gmail.com  or 720-284-2703

Cost:  $25 per person

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet water, he refreshes my soul.- Psalm 23:1-3  

We're always open to schedule time to meet with you one on one, as couples, or a small group to show you the basics of fly fishing and/or to go fly fishing together.   A great way to have some fun, to fellowship, to care for our souls.  Contact Russ at 720-291-6039 or russ.restorationriverranch@gmail.com if you are interested in setting something up.  As always, we have all the fly fishing gear needed.

Come stay overnight on Friday, OR just come up for the day on Saturday. Location is a short 45 min. commute from the Denver metro area, minutes from Staunton State Park.  The accomodations are very nice and the setting is beautiful, including a large deck with amazing views.

Friday

Come up any time after 5:00 pm on Friday, and our time will include dinner, fellowship and games, and smores by the fire on the deck. 

Saturday 

We will start with breakfast burritos and coffee at 8:30 a.m. followed by a hike, lunch and an afternoon of rest and relaxation.

Lectio Divina Hike

On Saturday morning we will take a short but adventurous hike in Lower Lake Ranch, stopping along the way to meditate together on scripture together as we take in the beautiful views and peacefulness of Elk Creek.

Saturday Soul Care

After the hike, we will venture back to the Elk Falls home for lunch and a time to kick back and relax. Opportunity will be given to spend time alone, to engage in time on the prayer trail, to water color paint, to read, to pray, to journal, to fly fish, to take care of your soul however you choose.

Social time back at the cabin from 3 - 4:30

Rest and relax on the deck as cold drinks and snacks are served. Corn hole will also be set up.

Register or ask questions by contacting Russ 720-291-6039 or Twyla 720-284-2703 either by text or call.  Address provided when you register.

Suggested donation is $100 for overnight stay or $45 for just Saturday. Couples: $125 for overnight stay, $60 for just Saturday. But as always, your presence is most important so please don't let the suggested donation keep you from joining us.  Donate to attend a Gathering 

**All fy fishing equipment and water color supplies will be provided. There is a $30 fee per person to fly fish on private water that we have access to.

Springtime in Colorado!!!

You know what that means? Soul care day at Staunton State Park!!

On Saturday, May 18, arrive between 7:45 and 8:00 for coffee and a pastry.  We will also quickly make a sandwich lunch to take with us before we depart at 8:30 to head to Staunton State Park.  Once we get into to the park, we will begin to slow things down and prepare our hearts and souls for the day ahead.  We will take time to surrender our cares and concerns for the day to be fully present to whatever God might have for us. We will then hike 2.5 miles to Elk Falls Pond where will have opportunity to fly fish for brook trout or if you're not interested in fishing, you can hike farther to Elk Falls, or chill at the lake.  It's really beautiful.  We will gather together again at noon to eat lunch followed by a time of lectio divina in a beautiful meadow.  After some time of sitting with God, we will hike back down and return to the cabin. Our goal is to return around 3:00 for a cold or warm beverage, some snacks and corn hole.  We will conclude our time together around 4:30. 

Location:  11612 S Elk Creek Road, Pine, CO  (near Staunton State Park)

Cost: Donation of $30 or $50 for a couple/family if you are able but your presence is most important.

 Pay to attend a Gathering 

    *Please do not let the cost keep you from attending.  We will cover it for you if that would be helpful.

If you choose to fish, you will need to purchase a Colorado fishing license (One day license is $16.00)

Text Russ at 720-291-6039 with questions or to register.

4/20 in Colorado. . .

You know what that means? Fly fishing soul care day!!

The Plan:  April 20th, arrive at 8:00 for coffee, breakfast burritos and a time of fellowship. Soon to follow will be a time of preparation for our day of soul care and fly fishing, including making sandwiches and packing a lunch (everything will be provided). Before we head out to fly fish together, we will do a lectio divina Bible reading together. Then, we will venture out to fly fish together. We will return to around 4:00 for a cold beverage, some snacks and corn hole, followed by grilled burgers on the deck. It will be a great way to spend a Saturday!

Location:  11612 S Elk Creek Road, Pine, CO  (near Staunton State Park)

Fish on Elk Creek for some brook trout and Lower Lake Ranch lakes for bigger trout.

Cost: $75 donation if you are able but your presence is most important. Pay to attend a Gathering 

    *Please do not let the cost keep you from attending.  We will cover it for you if that would be helpful.

Text Russ at 720-291-6039 with questions or to register.

"Jesus knew that something would happen in solitude that would not happen in the midst of a busy day." 

From the book Solo: Creating Space with God by Stephen W Smith and Peter M Ivey

God is already speaking to you deep within. Are you able to hear His still small voice?  Are distractions and busyness making this difficult?

You are invited to spend a Saturday morning, at a beautiful and sacred space in the mountains, approximately 45 min. from the metro area (5 min. from Staunton State Park), to escape the busyness of your life to spend time with God.  This will be a gathering for those who desire a time of solitude, to hear God speak, and to be refreshed.  A friend once said, “Silence and solitude is where we discover that God alone is enough.”

You are welcome to arrive between 9:00 -9:30 a.m., to grab some coffee and a cinnamon roll, yogurt, granola and fruit.  At 9:45 you are free to begin your time of solitude and escape to one of the many places the property offers, either inside or outside, to spend time alone with God.  If you choose, you can join us for a time of reading scripture using the practice, lectio divina before entering into a time to escape all distractions so that you can spend time alone with the Father, to be fully present with Him.  

In addition to the inside spaces, weather permitting, the 12 acre property offers many places to go to sit in the beauty of the mountains and trees that will surround you, including rocks that overlook the creek below where you can bask in the sun.  There is a short prayer trail with benches and a prayer trail guide that many have found meaningful.  Bring your Bible, sketch pad, journal or whatever you might want to have with you during your time alone with God.  Other resources will also be available to help you with your time alone with God if you are interested in those. We also have everything you need to paint with water colors :) 

We will reconvene together at noon to have lunch together.  The home features a dining area with beautiful views for our lunch time together.  You will be free to leave around 1:00 to head back to town, or earlier if you so choose. 

Please pray about attending and if you feel led to join us, please sign up simply by emailing or texting either Russ or Twyla by Tuesday, April 2, 2024: 

russ.resotrationriverranch@gmail.com or 720-291-6039

twylasrrr@gmail.com  or 720-284-2703

Cost: $25 per person or $40 for a couple - Pay on the day of the gathering or click here to pay now : Pay to attend a Gathering 

       *Please do not let the cost keep you from attending.  We will cover it for you if that would be helpful.

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet water, he refreshes my soul.- Psalm 23:1-3  

"Jesus knew that something would happen in solitude that would not happen in the midst of a busy day." 

From the book Solo: Creating Space with God by Stephen W Smith and Peter M Ivey

God is already speaking to you deep within. Are you too busy or distracted to hear His still small voice?

You are invited to spend a Saturday morning, at a beautiful and sacred space in the mountains, approximately 45 min. from the metro area (5 min. from Staunton State Park), to escape the busyness of your life to spend time with God.  This will be a gathering for those who desire a time of solitude, to hear God speak, and to be refreshed.  A friend once said, “Silence and solitude is where we discover that God alone is enough.”

You are welcome to arrive between 9:00 -9:30 a.m., to grab some coffee and a cinnamon roll, yogurt, granola and fruit.  At 9:45 we will guide the group through a time of preparation for this day, followed by a time of reading scripture using the practice, lectio divina .  At approximately 10:30, we will enter into a time of solitude, giving you the opportunity to escape all distractions so that you can spend time alone with the Father, to be fully present with Him.  We have created spaces inside the home for you to spend your time.  Weather permitting, the 12 acre property offers many places to go to sit in the beauty of the mountains and trees that will surround you, including rocks that overlook the creek below where you can bask in the sun.  There is a short prayer trail with benches and a prayer trail guide that many have found meaningful.  Bring your Bible, sketch pad, journal or whatever you might want to have with you during your time alone with God.  We also have everything you need to paint with water colors :) 

We will reconvene together at noon to have lunch together.  The home features a dining area with beautiful views for our lunch time together.  You will be free to leave around 1:00 to head back to town, or earlier if you so choose. 

Please pray about attending and if you feel led to join us, please sign up simply by emailing or texting either Russ or Twyla by Wednesday, January 17, 2024: 

russ.resotrationriverranch@gmail.com or 720-291-6039

twylasrrr@gmail.com  or 720-284-2703

Cost:  $30 per person  - Pay on the day of the gathering or click here to pay now : Pay to attend a Gathering 

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet water, he refreshes my soul.- Psalm 23:1-3  

Restoration River Ranch invites you to join us for an overnight stay at a beautiful mountain home to participate in an intentional time to meet with God using the spiritual discipline of fasting and prayer.  This discipline is new to us, but we are feeling led to step into it, along with a small group of others, to position ourselves to be hungry for the deep awareness of His presence.  

Why fast?  Marjorie Thompson in her book Soul Feast, suggests: “Combined with prayer, it is a potent means of making ourselves available to the cleansing, restoring, empowering grace of God.”  As we’ve prayed about this gathering, it seems the desire is to first move from the busyness of our lives to a place of rest and release, from control and self-indulgence to surrender and abstinence, into confession and finally into a place of complete openness to hear the voice of our Father speak into our true identity as His beloved children.

“Fasting makes me vulnerable and reminds me of my frailty.  It leads me to remember that if I am not fed I will die…Standing before God hungry, I suddenly know who I am.  I am one who is poor, called to be rich in a way that the world does not understand.  I am one who is empty, called to be filled with the fullness of God.  I am one who is hungry, called to taste all the goodness that can be mine in Christ.” - Macrina Wiederkehr

Details:

This will be a food fast, but also a fast from a connection to the internet and perhaps if you decide, a fast from your phone entirely.  The desire is giving up in order to receive.  This will be a partial 24 hour fast, meaning, we start the fast after dinner on Friday night, have coffee & juice available on Saturday morning, and share in communion late afternoon followed by a celebratory dinner together on Saturday evening.

We will provide structure for this 24 hour time, but also allow for meaningful time of personal reflection, prayer and meditation.  The accommodations are very nice and we will limit the size of this gathering to six total attendees (including Twyla and Russ) to ensure comfortable sleeping arrangements.  Bedding, towels and toiletries are provided.  

We do encourage you to bring along a journal, your Bible and perhaps other reading.  

There is no cost to attend.  

Please let us know if you are interested in attending and/or if you have any questions by 

Feb. 10, 2023.  Email us at: russ.restorationriverranch@gmail.com or twylasrrr@gmail.com .

Schedule

Friday

5:45 -Dinner together on Friday evening (likely soup and salad) as a time of fellowship and getting acquainted.

7:00 - Watch a short video together called “Godspeed” to set the tone for us to slow down and surrender our busy minds.  

7:45 - A time of sharing, worship and prayer.

9:00 - Retreat to our rooms for quiet alone time to reflect or pray or read and of course sleep.

Saturday

Coffee/juice available whenever you wake.

9:00 - Lectio Divina Bible reading together

9:30  - Guided time of preparation for personal confession

10:30- Time alone for reflection and prayer

11:30 - Worship together

Noon - Walk to the ponds (weather permitting)

1:00 - Time for:

-Being alone for reflection, journaling, prayer, reading or napping

-Walk the prayer trail

- Pray with someone

-Watercolor paint

3:00 Prayer, sharing & worship

Prepare for communion

4:30  Communion together

4:45 - Food prep for dinner 

5:00 - Celebratory dinner -  A time to celebrate God’s goodness together

7:00 - Depart

*Recommended reading:  Soul Feast by Marjorie Thompson (Ch. 5 - The Practice of Self Discovery, Rediscovering the Fast)

Learn the basics of fly fishing so that when you join us on a fly fishing outing, you'll be all set.  Obviously, you don't have to join us on an outing, but you're always invited.  First one is Saturday, June 3 :)  Fly fishing can be really fun, especially after you've spent some time learning.  I also think it is a beautiful way to care for your soul.  Ok...I'll move on to the details.

Time: Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 beginning May 31st  (NOT ON JUNE 21).  Must RSVP so we can plan accordingly

Where: It depends on the week but it will be in the Englewood/Littleton area, lIkely at Ketring Park in Littleton or along the Platte River.  (another reason to RSVP)

What to bring: A great attitude and an anticipation for some fun and laughter.  I'll provide all the fly fishing stuff.  Feel free to bring your own if you have it.

Cost: There is no cost for these sessions :)

RSVP to Russ:  720-291-6039 or russ.restorationriverranch@gmail.com by Monday of the week you plan

to attend.

Maybe we can grab a beer afterwards!

Great follow-up outing if you went to the Fly Fishing 101 time on a Wednesday OR if you didn't and want to learn OR you just want to do some fly fishing.  I can tell you... it will be fun.... and worth it.   We'll start with a short time of fellowship, and setting the tone for the day, including intentionality to care for our souls.  Being in this beautiful setting, away from the busyness of life, will be a big piece of this...and of course, fly fishing.

Time: Meet us at the lake between 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. for some coffee and pastries.  We'll wrap things up by 3:00 p.m.

Where: Lakes located at Lower Lake Ranch, 11883 S Elk Creek Rd, Pine, CO 80470.  We will meet at the upper lake parking lot.

*Lunch possibly at 11612 S. Elk Creek Rd, Pine, CO 80470 (just 3 min. away), depending on the weather.

What to bring: A great attitude and an anticipation for soul care, fun and laughter.  We'll provide all the fly fishing stuff, but feel free to bring your own if you have it.  

Lunch:  We will provide lunch at the lakes, weather permitting, or head to the cabin for lunch.

Cost: No cost.  If you feel so inclined, a $50 donation to Restoration River Ranch to help offset costs would be warmly received. :) 

RSVP to Russ:  720-291-6039 or russ.restorationriverranch@gmail.com by the Thursday prior to the Saturday(s) you plan to attend.

Note:  Lower Lake Ranch is private water and all fishing is catch and release.  No Colorado fishing license is required.  We will be fishing on lakes, not a river.  

This will be a special time for sure.  We will spend time freeing our minds from all the consuming thoughts, underlying agendas, to do lists, and responsibilities of our existing schedules and be intentional about surrendering our time to "sit at the table" as we like to say at RRR. Taking time to accept the invite to sit at the table with the Trinity, to taste and see His goodness, and to listen to His voice so that we can be filled with a deep awareness of His presence and His love for us.  I can't wait.  Oh, and of course, we'll do some serious fly fishing.  It will be well worth your time.  Come join us.

Where: We'll be staying in 4 bedroom home in Silverthorne, CO, short walk to the Blue River

When:  Friday afternoon, Oct. 13 - depart Denver around 4:30  (Transportation from Denver provided) and return on Sunday afternoon, around 3:30 - 4:00.

Here's an overview:

Friday- Leave Denver around 4:30 to drive up to Silverthorne and settle in.  You will have time to chill for a bit before dinner, or grab a snack and head to the River for short time.  After dinner will have a little downtime to begin "the release of the stresses of life".  We will have a time to gather in fellowship and get honest obout our faith journeys and wrestle with questions about faith.  I can't wait!

Saturday - Morning time of silence and solitude followed by breakfast.  After breakfast we will venture out for the day to fish on the Colorado River (about a 30 -40 min drive)  We will do some fishing and have lunch together.  After lunch we will pause to share in a lectio divina reading and have some time to quiet ourselves to be fully present to God.  After some more fishing there, we will head back to Silverthorne for dinner. After dinner, we will continue our conversation, or if you choose, you can spend time alone.  It will be free time.

Sunday - Sabbath - morning will allow for a time of silence and solitude (or sleeping in) and then we will have breakfast together.  After breakfast, we will walk down to the river and share communion together.  We will pack some lunches, tidy up the place, pack up our things and fish for a short time, eat lunch along the river, possibly fish a bit more and then head back to Denver.  We should be back to Denver by 3:30 or 4:00.

Cost: $250/person includes all meals, transportation and 2 nights lodging at a place right next to the Blue River.  You will need to have a Colorado fishing license as well.  We will also provide any needed fly fishing equipment and supplies (except waders).

Please contact me at 720-291-6039 or russ.restorationriverranch@gmail to let me know you're joining us or if you have questions.

Restoration River Ranch invites you to join us for a 2 night stay at a beautiful mountain home to participate in an intentional time to meet with God using the spiritual discipline of fasting and prayer.  This discipline is new to us, but we are feeling led to step into it, along with a small group of others, to position ourselves to be hungry for the deep awareness of His presence.  

Why fast?  Marjorie Thompson in her book Soul Feast, suggests: “Combined with prayer, it is a potent means of making ourselves available to the cleansing, restoring, empowering grace of God.”  As we’ve prayed about this gathering, it seems the desire is to first move from the busyness of our lives to a place of rest and release, from control and self-indulgence to surrender and abstinence, into confession and finally into a place of complete openness to hear the voice of our Father speak into our true identity as His beloved children.

“Fasting makes me vulnerable and reminds me of my frailty.  It leads me to remember that if I am not fed I will die…Standing before God hungry, I suddenly know who I am.  I am one who is poor, called to be rich in a way that the world does not understand.  I am one who is empty, called to be filled with the fullness of God.  I am one who is hungry, called to taste all the goodness that can be mine in Christ.” - Macrina Wiederkehr

Details:

This will be a food fast, but also a fast from a connection to the internet and perhaps if you decide, a fast from your phone entirely.  The desire is giving up in order to receive.  You may start the fast whenever you desire on Friday but it begins for sure when you arrive at the retreat.  We will not have a meal on Friday evening.  We will have coffee & juice available on Saturday morning, and share in communion late afternoon followed by a celebratory dinner together on Saturday evening.

We will provide structure for this 24 hour time, but also allow for meaningful time of personal reflection, prayer and meditation.  The accommodations are very nice and we will limit the size of this gathering to ensure comfortable sleeping arrangements.  Bedding, towels and toiletries are provided.  

We do encourage you to bring along a journal, your Bible and perhaps other reading.  

Cost:  $50 per person  

Please let us know if you are interested in attending and/or if you have any questions by  Nov. 5, 2023.  Email us at: russ.restorationriverranch@gmail.com or twylasrrr@gmail.com .

Schedule

Friday

5:45 - Arrive... happy hour with no food or alcohol :)  Just a time to be happy, to settle in and get acquainted.

7:00 - A time of sharing, worship and prayer.

9:00 - Retreat to our rooms for quiet alone time to reflect or pray or read and of course sleep.

Saturday

Coffee/juice available whenever you wake.

9:00 - Lectio Divina Bible reading together

9:30  - Guided time of preparation for personal confession

10:30- Time alone for reflection and prayer

11:30 - Worship together

Noon - Walk to the ponds (weather permitting)

1:00 - Time for:

-Being alone for reflection, journaling, prayer, reading or napping

-Walk the prayer trail

-Pray with someone

-Watercolor paint

-Writing poetry or a story

3:00 Prayer, sharing & worship

Prepare for communion

4:30  Communion together

4:45 - Food prep for dinner 

5:00 - Celebratory dinner -  A time to celebrate God’s goodness together

7:00 - Fellowship

Sunday

6:45 a.m. Coffee and sunrise on the deck (optional)

7:15 a.m. Worship - However we choose

8:00ish Breakfast

9:30 - Pack tidy up the cabin

10:00 Depart

***Guests are free to leave any time after dinner on Saturday evening, but are welcome to stay through Sunday morning.

*Recommended reading:  Soul Feast by Marjorie Thompson (Ch. 5 - The Practice of Self Discovery, Rediscovering the Fast)