WELCOME
“Step out of the traffic! Take a long, loving look at me, your High God, above politics, above everything.”
Psalm 46:10 The Message
RETREAT • REFRESH • RESTORE
Welcome to The Lydia Group and Starrette Farm Retreat. The Lydia Group is a coalition of individuals and organizations who seek to create space for God to nurture growth and strengthen souls toward vibrant spiritual wholeness. We do this through retreats, resources, and relationships.
JOIN US ON RETREAT
The Retreat House, situated on 25 acres in Statesville, NC, is a place of natural beauty, welcoming quiet and spiritual sustenance. In addition to the retreats and programs offered by The Lydia Group, we also welcome churches, organizations, and other ecumenical groups who seek a beautiful setting to conduct their own group/board/leadership meetings.
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
Do you need a place to slow down and take a break from the hectic pace of life? A place to get something done — or do nothing at all? We offer a variety of retreats and programs in support of fanning the flame of spiritual growth. One-on-one spiritual direction, monthly silent retreats, and deeper journey experiences create sacred space to connect with God and gain clarity and direction for your life, your business, and your soul.
STARRETTE FARM RETREAT
Affectionately called “The Farm,” this beautiful private homestead (est. 1888) spans 25 acres of rolling woodland and walking trails, only five minutes off the I-40 and I-77 intersection in Statesville, NC. Awaiting you are paths, a labyrinth, pond, special spots for resting, journaling, community gathering, and more await you. The retreat house (built in 2005) and property is rented on a limited basis for gatherings of 30 or less. We welcome your rental inquiry for your next small group or board retreat. Call Nancy at (336) 971-7275.
DEEPER JOURNEYS
Because we know that real growth occurs over time with others, we invite you to investigate two Deeper Journey one-year programs in spiritual formation in community. In partnership with The Lydia Group retreat ministry, we aim to create a transformational environment of prayer, learning, and formation devoted to rediscovering our faith as a way of life as we journey toward becoming fully alive in Christ — the people and leaders God created us to be.
“The way to spiritual wholeness lies in an increasingly faithful response to the One whose purpose shapes our path, whose grace redeems our detours, whose power liberates us from crippling bondages of the prior journey and whose transforming presence meets us at each turn in the road.”