Three days, one journey
Once you've made the slow country drive down the 4.5-mile gravel road, where you will have left your troubles and worries behind, you will be primed for an exceptional experience.
A Como retreatant“Life-affirming and life-giving experience whether you are a new or seasoned Christian. I was filled with a new and deeper awareness of the Holy Spirit.”
A time to quiet the “white noise” of modern life, enjoy God's brushstrokes, and focus on the gift of sacred tranquility.
Upon arrival at Como, you will have time to settle into your private room and unwind. Take a moment to explore. Chances are you'll feel drawn to the banks of the Mississippi River, just a brief walk away from your room. Later, you'll meet fellow retreatants at the welcome gathering and dinner.
For the next two days you will rest in the silent flow of a monastic atmosphere. There will be times for listening and learning, then refreshment and rest. Each day you will walk through short, thought-provoking teachings, with plenty of time to process through contemplation, prayer, and journaling. Nature walks offer opportunities for contemplation while soaking up the natural surroundings.
How a retreat unfolds
Gather at the landing
You'll be guided to a rustic cabin or a beautifully appointed room in the home. Once settled, a gathering in the Parlor is held for introductions and a property tour. Then a fish fry — a southern tradition — overlooking the sunset on the Mississippi, followed by a time of music and worship in the chapel. You will receive an introduction to the lecture series, and silence begins. Retire at will.
Let Him speak to you
Wake up to freshly brewed coffee in the kitchen and a morning prayer devotional. The day is punctuated with instruction and ample time for relaxation, meditation, journaling, and hiking.
Break the silence
Much like the day before — except that mid-afternoon we break silence together and discuss what you garnered during your time at the retreat, before returning home.
A private room, a quiet porch
Guests stay either in a beautifully appointed room in the 1890 home or in your own rustic private cabin under the trees. Meals are shared together; the Parlor is where the first gathering happens, before silence begins.
Rooms in the home
Private rooms in the restored 1890 home, with tall windows looking out over the grounds toward the river.
Rustic private cabins under the trees
Your own cabin, set back among the trees — plain, warm, and yours alone for the hours between sessions.
The Library
An active lending library — shelves of devotional books and quiet corners to read in, open to you throughout the retreat. Take one, leave one. If you have Christian books you no longer need, the Library gladly accepts them.
The Parlor
Where you'll gather on arrival for introductions and the property tour, before the retreat settles into quiet.
Porches and rockers
Most of a retreat happens here — a chair, a view, and nowhere in particular to be.
The chapel
A short walk from the home, open all day and all night for whoever needs it.
The blacksmith shop on the river
Open to the water on the banks of the Mississippi — where the fish fry happens, and the best seat for a sunset.
The 10 Stepping Stones to a Closer Relationship with Christ
Como's foundational curriculum — The 10 Stepping Stones to a Closer Relationship with Christ — was created exclusively for Como by Pastor Daniel Dyer. Ten Biblically based stepping stones lead you into a deeper, more intimate encounter with your Creator.
Listening and learning
Short, thought-provoking teachings through the day, each followed by time to reflect on what you've just heard.
Contemplation and journaling
Unhurried space to process, pray, and write — the part of a retreat most people say they needed most.
Nature walks
Trails through the Tunica Hills and the riverbank — birdsong, crunching leaves, and the hum of barges.
Set Apart: Daily Living in a Fallen World
Como's newest teaching series, written by Pastor Daniel Dyer, takes up the question that follows every encounter with God: how do you live it out once you're home? Over three days of silence, Set Apart walks through what it means to belong to Christ while living, working, and raising a family in a world that pulls the other way.
Each retreat page names which curriculum it follows.
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Ministry Partner Retreats
Alongside our own retreats, Como opens its home, cabins, chapel, and grounds to churches, Bible study groups, and Christian institutions who want to hold their own retreat or conference here. We call these groups our Ministry Partners. Groups are vetted, and must be Christian and Biblically based.
Get in touch to talk about dates and cost, and let your church know that Como is available. Como is not a wedding venue.
Ask About DatesWhat the silence does
31 reflections from the men and women who have spent three days in the silence at Como.
Life-affirming and life-giving experience whether you are a new or seasoned Christian. I was filled with a new and deeper awareness of the Holy Spirit.
This weekend has totally brought me closer to my savior. Thank you for the opportunity to attend the retreat and I pray many more will take advantage.
The personal experience is one I will always remember. I love outside and the grounds, it is where I have always felt closest to my Lord and Savior. Thank you for this place to come and reach a closer walk.
From the moment I got here, I was already looking forward to coming back next year. Como is the geological center of my spiritual universe. I feel close to the Lord here more than I do anywhere else.
This retreat has helped me realize the importance of forgiveness and ways I can approach God to release me from this sin.
I found a renewed commitment to seeking God's word in my everyday life.
Beyond expectations! Very timely for my spiritual journey and needs!
My favorite things were the sisterhood, the peaceful home and grounds, and the short guided sessions throughout the day.
Today I leave Como Retreat recentered, refreshed, renewed, and reminded that I am God's child and I am loved.
Como is such a very special experience. The property was amazing. You can feel God's presence and be surrounded by his beautiful creation. The sessions were very informative. I enjoyed the fact that we had a meditation time right after to reflect on what we had just heard. Will definitely come back.
I loved having the opportunity to commune with God in nature.
I didn't know the Holy Spirit, nor did I know he lived in my spirit. He has gifted me with His wonderful fruits. All I do is ask! I did not have any idea of His presence. Now I have all of God in my spirit — my cup overflows. This was made possible only because I attended this very moving and memorable spiritual retreat.
Como Retreat weekend brought life to Scripture. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are tangible, their presence so much more experiential.
I feel refreshed and mind decluttered. My heart is open for the Holy Spirit to fill.
Peaceful setting away from distractions.
Only an extreme personal conflict would keep me from returning.
It was a weekend that I will not forget for the rest of my life.
The content of teaching is rich and anointed.
Como is one of those anointed places where I have sensed the presence of God. The atmosphere at Como, the focus on the Word of God in reverence, in the gatherings I have experienced there, is life changing.
Beginning that evening, the quiet would only be broken by daily lessons, bird calls, crunching leaves, and the low chugging hum of the barges along the river.
My experience during Como Retreat was as though I had put my life on airplane mode.
Anointed property. A space where His presence oozes out of every nook and cranny.
Very, very beautiful property. Well maintained. My cabin had everything it needed. Caretakers and Mr. Charlie were very friendly. Loved the main house and library too. It really is a beautiful and peaceful property. I felt the quiet was enough for me to realign my focus on God and what He is speaking in my life.
I love the disconnect from technology. I love the peacefulness of the property and the cabin I was in … it was the quietness I needed to connect with God … the staff was so accommodating. I could actually live there forever.
Sweet workers, genuine people and clearly doing the Lord’s work.
I was honored and blessed by the kindness and generosity of Mr. Charlie. I could truly hear his heart for carrying his words of wisdom into the next generation. I could also sense that Kami absolutely adores him and respects these characteristics I just described. Their love for Jesus and desire to serve others through humble generosity is so evident.
May this stunning property continue to bless those who encounter Jesus there.
It was so clean and peaceful. I loved the attention to detail on the property. I could tell they put a lot of thought and love into hosting.
The retreat property is absolutely gorgeous. The accommodations were very nice and comfortable. There is a beautiful peace on the property.
I felt like I was on sacred ground the entire weekend. The entire space is absolutely gorgeous. I could feel the history and the love all over that place.
The accommodations were great; the hospitality was greater. Kami is the sweetest. I would love to come back and volunteer or help out in the future. Thank you for allowing us to share your space.
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