What to Bring on a Hineni Retreat

Pack for comfort and come ready to settle in. Our retreats are casual, with room for quiet prayer, walks outdoors, shared meals, and time to rest. A few familiar things can help you feel at home.

Stay Cozy Inside

The ranch house is kept cool, so bring a sweatshirt, sweater, or light jacket, even when it’s warm outside. A favorite lap blanket is especially nice during prayer sessions or while reading.

Pack comfortable clothes, slippers or house shoes for the hardwood floors, and your favorite sleeping pillow if you would enjoy having it.

For Prayer and Reflection

Bring your Bible, a journal, and a pen. A watch can help you keep track of gathering times while leaving your phone tucked away.

You are also welcome to bring poetry, a sketchbook, a camera, or a musical instrument for personal creative time.

For Time Outdoors

The ranch offers space to walk, listen, and enjoy God’s creation. Bring:

• Closed-toe walking shoes or boots suitable for trails, tall grass, and stickers.

• A hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and insect repellent.

• A rain jacket or umbrella and layers suited to the forecast.

• A small bag for carrying your journal and water.

• An outdoor sitting blanket or towel.

Check the weather before leaving home so you can enjoy the grounds comfortably.

Personal Essentials

Remember your toiletries, prescription medications, and any allergy or headache remedies you regularly use.

Bring a favorite mug or reusable drink container. We provide meals, coffee, iced tea, and water, along with Keurig coffee pods and assorted creamers. You are welcome to bring preferred creamer, coffee pods, tea bags, or a favorite snack. We provide a refrigerator for anything you want to keep cool.

Please let our team know about food allergies or dietary needs before your retreat.

Come as You Are

You do not need special clothes, previous retreat experience, or a plan for what God should do with the weekend.

Come with whatever this season holds. We look forward to welcoming you, sharing a meal, and making room together to rest in God’s presence.