The Byways
The Oasis Byway
The Oasis Byway is a Catholic women’s weekend of renewal inspired by the retreat traditions and theology of the body of our man, St. John Paul II. Step away from the noise of daily life and enter a space of rest, prayer, and outdoor adventure — be refreshed in body, mind, and spirit. All ages (and nursing babies) welcome!
Arrival: 4pm Friday, October 10th
Day 1: Friday
Welcome to the Ozarks!
Meet all your new best friends and camp sisters
Figure out how to set up your tents together
Dive into JPII’s Theology of the Body
Campfire chats at the site
Stargazing, Lord permitting
Day 2: Saturday
Enjoy the sunrise and the sounds of birds greeting you
Group hike with guided meditation
Delicious campfire meals
More Theology of the Body
Free time to wonder and wander
Sisterhood and singing around the campfire
Day 3: Sunday
Mass (not in the wilderness, unfortunately - yet!)
Final exhortation
Pack up your gear
Fun conclusion and phone number exchange
Departure: 12pm Sunday, October 12th
Food provided. Tents available for $15. Contact us at info@viriditasbyways.com with questions or for more information. Follow us on instagram for updates on future retreats!
The Flourishing Byway
The Flourishing Byway invites mothers to enter more fully into the connection between their motherhood and the Paschal Mystery. Through prayer, reflection, time with our Eucharistic Lord, and spending time outdoors, discover the peace and confidence of becoming the mother God has created you to be.
The Verdant Byway
The Verdant Byway draws inspiration from St. Hildegard of Bingen’s vision of "viriditas" — the greening life of the soul. Through nature, prayer, and creativity, this retreat invites you to deepen your sense of spiritual vitality and wonder.