We seek to provide contemplative opportunities for people of all faith traditions and all walks of life to step back from the hectic pace of life and reconnect to their Source.
We help people from all walks of life step back from daily distractions to reconnect with God or the Divine (however they define Source) through a wide variety of programs, spiritual direction, and reflections. We invite you to explore this website thoroughly to get a sense of who we are and all we have to offer.
If you’re not sure if a program is right for you, please call us at 512-276-2649 or fill out this contact form on the website. Someone will get back to you promptly to help you discern the ideal entry point into Eremos.
Step away from your daily routine to experience a contemplative exploration of our relationship with this sacred planet we call home. “Time in nature” is often the number one way people de-stress and feel closer to God.
Come experience a sense of shalom and time of rest and restoration, as we learn about a path and practices that can create a framework for increasing wholeness and peace in our lives in this 2.5-hour workshop.
Immerse Yourself in the Wisdom of Poetry of the Season and Pen the Words Your Soul Longs to Share at this Time. A Quarterly Gathering that invites poetry to help us connect more fully to the seasons. How can poetry help us attend to and articulate our experience of each season and the concerns of the time? Drop below the surface of events to listen for personal meaning and feeling.
Join us for an opportunity to connect with, reflect upon, and rest in the beauty and wisdom of nature at Cedarbrake Renewal Center. Let time in silence and nature combined with contemplative explorations offered by Dianna and Joe refresh you in body, mind, and spirit.
Led by trusted facilitators, each group will support experiencing and reflecting upon Warren’s stories, theological perspective, and wisdom gained in community. Please join us!
Whether you’re new to mindfulness or an experienced practitioner, come be in community as we engage the gift of mindfulness meditation to find peace in these troubled times.
This somatic writing day workshop blends body awareness, writing, and contemplative movement to cultivate the wholeness and completeness that is the root of shalom.
Eremos Summer Interlude Series 2022 Join us for our six free 60-minute programs. Step away from your daily routine to experience a contemplative exploration of our relationship with this sacred planet we call home. “Time in nature” is often the number one way people de-stress and feel closer to God. Join us for as many […]
“Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. Just look and listen.” –Eckhart Tolle Free Weekly 30-Minute Pause for Busy People Begins Thursday, August 18th 12:30pm Central to 1:00pm With busy people like you in mind, this weekly Quiet Pause includes a brief guided meditation or poem and image for reflection, then 20 minutes of […]
The word Shalom is rich in meaning. The word speaks of peace, wholeness, well-being, joining of opposites, completeness, restoration, fullness, and tranquility. We long for these in our strife-torn nation and world. We recognize the deep need for wholeness of ourselves, our nation, our globe, and our planet. Yet the very things we long for […]
Eremos Summer Interlude Series 2022 Join us for our six free 60-minute programs. Step away from your daily routine to experience a contemplative exploration of our relationship with this sacred planet we call home. “Time in nature” is often the number one way people de-stress and feel closer to God. Join us for as many […]
“Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. Just look and listen.” –Eckhart Tolle Free Weekly 30-Minute Pause for Busy People Begins Thursday, August 18th 12:30pm Central to 1:00pm With busy people like you in mind, this weekly Quiet Pause includes a brief guided meditation or poem and image for reflection, then 20 minutes of […]
“Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. Just look and listen.” –Eckhart Tolle Free Weekly 30-Minute Pause for Busy People Begins Thursday, August 18th 12:30pm Central to 1:00pm With busy people like you in mind, this weekly Quiet Pause includes a brief guided meditation or poem and image for reflection, then 20 minutes of […]
“Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. Just look and listen.” –Eckhart Tolle Free Weekly 30-Minute Pause for Busy People Begins Thursday, August 18th 12:30pm Central to 1:00pm With […]
Three Tuesday Evenings in September Parker Palmer says “Writing is an unfolding of what’s going on inside me as I talk to myself on a pad of paper or a […]
Poetry is not only dream and vision; it is the skeleton architecture of our lives. It lays the foundations for a future of change, a bridge across our fears of […]
“Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. Just look and listen.” –Eckhart Tolle Free Weekly 30-Minute Pause for Busy People Begins Thursday, August 18th 12:30pm Central to 1:00pm With […]
Three Tuesday Evenings in September Parker Palmer says “Writing is an unfolding of what’s going on inside me as I talk to myself on a pad of paper or a […]
“Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. Just look and listen.” –Eckhart Tolle Free Weekly 30-Minute Pause for Busy People Begins Thursday, August 18th 12:30pm Central to 1:00pm With busy people like you in mind, this weekly Quiet Pause includes a brief guided meditation or poem and image for reflection, then 20 minutes of […]
“No more wars, no more bloodshed. Peace unto you. Shalom, salaam, forever.” — Menachem Begin Drawn to the Hebrew word Shalom for its broader definition of peace, Eremos seeks to support people in responding to the uncertainty and challenges in our lives with the inward sense of completeness or wholeness shalom offers. As we embody […]
Finding Peace, Clarity, and Rest with Dianna Amorde & Joe Barry September 23rd-25th Cedarbrake Renewal Center, Belton, TX “I love the natural world, what I call creation. When I view […]
Three Tuesday Evenings in September Parker Palmer says “Writing is an unfolding of what’s going on inside me as I talk to myself on a pad of paper or a […]
“Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. Just look and listen.” –Eckhart Tolle Free Weekly 30-Minute Pause for Busy People Begins Thursday, August 18th 12:30pm Central to 1:00pm With […]
“Finding the Eremos community was finding part of who I am to be in the world. From reading the newsletter, to participating in programs, retreats, ongoing groups, and even as a board member, Eremos is the challenge that keeps me awake and supports me as I work to live as a spiritual being in this physical body and world.”
– Founding Friend of Eremos
With the pandemic entering its third year and continuing divisiveness in our country, many are struggling to stay rooted in hope and the strength of their faith – however they define it. As a contemplative community, Eremos is blessed to have access to wise souls with spiritual practices to help them come back to center* when the anxieties, fears, and tribulations of these times threaten to overwhelm them.
Our intention in sharing these short videos is for them to inspire or remind you of simple spiritual practices or meditative reflections that can guide you back to center. May you feel the support of our contemplative community without walls as you view each offering.
To be contemplative is to enter a quiet in which every aspect of our humanness becomes still in response to the stillness within God, the Divine, or however you define the Source of all that is.
In the spaciousness created within the Eremos community, you are gently invited to behold the Mystery of God. As you rest in moments of silence in community, burdens are lightened, clarity comes, and compassion for yourself and others is reawakened.
Whether you choose to accept our invitation via spiritual direction, a workshop, retreat or monthly on-going small group, you are welcome here.
Experience the benefits of connecting to and exploring your relationship with the Divine in the company of a small group of fellow travelers on the contemplative path. You’re welcome to join one or more of the following groups.
This on-going Eremos offering provides an opportunity to explore the rich tradition of Benedictine spirituality as a way to enrich the spiritual depth and meaning of our lives and as a guide to everyday living.
Experience the simple, profound gifts that the spaciousness in this ‘time out’ can give you. Whether it’s to be present to God’s love and call, to hear your inner wisdom, or to rest your weary spirit in quiet company, come and be awhile.
Our men’s 90-minute gatherings offer an atmosphere of confidentiality, trust and acceptance where men can find a sense of mutual accountability in a regular time dedicated to community and contemplative practice.
With busy people like you in mind, this weekly Quiet Pause includes a brief guided meditation or poem and image for reflection, then 20 minutes of silence in community, and closes with an inspiring message to take with you as you re-enter your day.
We invite you to be part of the legacy for the future of this spiritual oasis that is Eremos and welcome your financial support.
Are you looking to discern “with eyes to see” what you’re being called to next in your life, relationships, or work? Discover if Spiritual Direction is Right for You.
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“How I wish I could attend all of the programs! Each one has touched my soul and speaks to me where I am at that moment. I always feel better when I leave.” –Eremos Program Attendee
Whether it’s a road block, an unexpected change that moves you away from a treasured goal, or a voluntary change in plans, how might you embrace the possibility that this is “where the learning begins”?
Like some in our community, you may be dealing with some serious stuff at home or are feeling overwhelmed with anxiety about the future of our country and plane
In his book, What The Mystics Know, Fr. Richard Rohr writes about contemplation and prayer in the chapter “Contemplation Means Practicing Heaven Now.”
