Soul of a Pastor Retreat
For CRC/RCA Pastors & Ministry Leaders
JULY 19 - 23, 2027
ARKANSAS RIVER | Colorado
$1,650 / person
Ministry moves fast. Between sermon preparation, pastoral care, staff leadership, family life, and the steady needs of your congregation, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s happening within your own soul. You keep leading, serving, and showing up for others—even as your connection with God, yourself, and the people who matter most can quietly begin to drift. Sometimes you need to step out of the current long enough to notice what’s happening beneath the surface.
SOUL OF A PASTOR is an invitation to do just that—to step away from the demands of ministry, slow the pace, and pay attention to what God may be saying to YOU. Through intentional teaching, guided reflection, honest conversation with other pastors, time outdoors, and plenty of room to breathe, you’ll have space to reconnect with God, gain perspective on your life and leadership, and consider your season ahead.
Booking Your Retreat
Your time away matters. Reserve your spot today!
Your retreat fee is $1,650.
This includes your accommodations, all meals, fishing guides and equipment, and your retreat guidebook.
A 50% deposit at registration reserves your spot, with the remaining balance due 30 days before your retreat begins.
Once you register, we’ll send everything you need to prepare for your time with Altar—including travel details, fishing license information, a packing list, and other helpful retreat information.
Guests are responsible for travel arrangements and expenses to and from the lodge.
Before registering, please take a moment to review our Cancellation Policy.
The Accommodations
4 nights/3 days lodging in beautiful Buena Vista, Colorado–the perfect setting for quiet reflection set in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. All meals provided by our in-house chef including hearty breakfasts, great lunches on the stream, and delicious home-cooked dinners around the table together.
The Retreat
An Altar retreat is a unique blend of rest, intentionality and adventure. You will engage retreat materials, take part in teaching sessions with Altar's team, enjoy great conversations and return to your 'home waters' equipped for the next season of your life and leadership.
The Fishing & Adventure
Your retreat includes 3 days of professionally guided fishing and unforgettable time on the water, led by our trusted outfitters at Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting & Adventure Company.
You'll wade and float the Arkansas River, experiencing the energy of Class III rapids through Brown's Canyon, and spend a day hiking to high alpine lakes–casting into deep blue waters for Grayling. Each experience is designed to both challenge and inspire.
All gear (as needed) and guide fees are included, and all skill levels are welcome!
Arkansas River
The majestic Rocky Mountains set the scene for our time together. Float fishing and wading on the gold medal waters of the Arkansas River for brown and rainbow trout and hiking to an alpine lake above 12,000 ft. elevation for cutthroats are just a few of the adventures that await.
More Than A Retreat...
"As a church leader, my soul was more tired than I realized. The unique combination of fly fishing, fellowship, food and faith talks began to refuel my heart and soul. The length of the trip was long enough for refreshment, but short enough to allow me to take the step of faith to free up my calendar."
~ Kevin | Soul of a Pastor
“The fellowship, food, and fishing were fantastic, altogether offering a life changing, transformational experience.."
~ John | Soul of a Man
"I haven’t had an experience like that in my entire life and won’t ever forget it. "
~ Eric | Soul of a Pastor
"With all the demands on my time and attention, I hadn’t realized how depleted I was, or how often I wasn’t showing up fully present. Altar opened my eyes to the need to pause, rest, and recharge. It was an “aha” moment for me..."
~ Gregory | Soul of a Leader
"This retreat was nothing short of awesome! Connecting with other leaders that face some of the same challenges as I do was very valuable and the coaching we received was tremendous. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to hit the reset button and improve their relationship with God, while becoming a better leader."
~ Aaron | Soul of a Leader
