Making space to be filled, body and soul.
“The man who is wise, therefore, will see his life as more like a reservoir than a canal. The canal simultaneously pours out what it receives; the reservoir retains the water till it is filled, then discharges the overflow without loss to itself ... You too must learn to await this fullness before pouring out your gifts, do not try to be more generous than God.”
— Bernard of Clairvaux
As a spiritual leader you’re entrusted with making space for people’s most sacred work of growth and connection to God.
How often do you receive this kind of space yourself?
During our time together, you can…
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Get honest about what’s draining you.
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Identify your desires and sink deeper into your call.
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Make a plan to incorporate life-giving rhythms into your fall.
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Enjoy a fresh, nourishing, seasonal meal and snacks.
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Receive enneagram guidance and experience group spiritual direction.
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Meet a new community of women who get it.
Meet Your Facilitators
Bonni Mace
Bonni is an enneagram and formation teacher and coach. She’s always been drawn to the church and ministry life. Before beginning her coaching business, Bonni worked for 9.5 years as a Communications Leader at a large Maryland church. Her experience there showed her how demanding and fulfilling life as a woman in ministry can be.
Bonni is married, has 2 young boys who are 9 & 5 years old, and serves as a deacon at her local church.
Jeannie Rose Barksdale
Jeannie Rose is a lawyer and spiritual director in-training.
The Details
Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
Time: 9am to 3pm
Location: The Garden Patio at Rock Creek Sanctuary in NW Washington DC
Who: Ministry Leaders, Pastors, Spiritual Directors, Chaplains, Female Soul-Care Leaders of any kind!
What’s Included: lunch, snacks, a structured day of listening, connecting, and rest
Total Spaces Available: 10
Rain date will be Friday, September 26, 2025.
This fall, before busy back to school and church holiday activities fill your schedule, you are invited to fill your cup. Facilitators Jeannie Rose Barksdale and Bonni Mace will set a table where you can feast, literally and figuratively, meeting God in a time set apart to tend to your soul in a gentle and joyful way.
Drawing on your facilitators' backgrounds as a spiritual director and enneagram coach, we’ll take time to sink deeper roots into your call, get honest about what’s draining you, and make a plan of action to incorporate life-giving rhythms based on who you are. You’ll share this life-giving day with an intimate group of women who know what it’s like to give their lives to others, and have space to share stories and encouragement.
You can expect some time in a group, some time alone with God, and a nourishing seasonal lunch and snacks.
Only 10 Spaces Available
Only 10 Spaces Available
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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The cost is $75 which will help us cover meals and preparation. We have a scholarship price of $30 for those who find cost prohibitive.
Want to sponsor someone? Choose the $100 price point to help us cover the cost.
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Bonni & Jeannie Rose are both highly sensitive to those who have food restrictions. Please indicate your food allergies/preferences when you sign up and we will be sure to accommodate you.
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Rock Creek Sanctuary is also a retreat center with one overnight availability reserved for a retreat guest. Indicate your need for an overnight space and Jeannie Rose will be in touch.
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Need this info from JRB
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Nope, but it will be helpful if you do! Take a free test here or grab a typing session from Bonni here. Use discount code RESERVOIR to get 25% off as a registered guest.
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You should definitely come! Some of the hardest working women in ministry environments are volunteers. Here’s a suggestion: see if your church will sponsor you as a thank you for all you do!