Daily Rhythm
Our life is a seamless flow of breath and song. >
By following a steady rhythm, we create a container for silence, service, and joy. We invite you to step out of the frantic pace of the world and into the gentle "Daily Beat" of the woods.
Daily Beat
8:00 AM — Morning Prayer
Chant and silence. No prayer on Monday mornings.
8:30 AM — Morning Circle
We ask: "How can we love the world today?"
9:00 AM — Sacred Exchange
4 hours of service as prayer. Start time is flexible.
12:00 PM — Midday Silence
3 hours of quiet.
3:00 PM — Silence Ends
Communication resumes.
6:00 PM — Shared Table
Dinner.
6:30 PM — Common Clean
Everyone pitches in.
7:00 PM — Evening Prayer
9:00 PM — Great Silence
Until 8:00 AM.
Notes 🕊️
Sacred Fridays: A day of stillness. Silence all day. No scheduled work.
Weekends: Work-free, though Sacred Exchange is open for those who wish to serve.
The Land: 250 acres of sanctuary & trails, and our Quartz Labyrinth are open all day.
Shared Table
Breakfast: After 8:00 AM prayer. A simple, self-serve start to the day.
Dinner: 6:00 PM. Our main communal meal.
The Spirit: We share what we have. Meals are simple, seasonal, and eaten in fellowship. At 6:30 PM, the "Common Clean" ensures the house is ready for evening prayer.
Ways to Join
For an Hour: Join us for 8:00 AM or 7:00 PM prayer.
For a Day: Walk the trails, use the labyrinth, and join a meal.
For a Week: Stay at Sophia House and immerse yourself in the life of the woods.
Longer: For those discerning a deeper season of residency or pilgrimage.