a center of contemplative life

(Eh-RAY-moes)
Greek word meaning solitary place, quiet place, desert place

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.

Welcome to Eremos,
a contemplative community without walls

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.

Upcoming Workshops

Tuesday, June 13th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Poetry Of The Season with Beverly Voss

Join one of our passionate-about-poetry experienced facilitators to hear poetry and wise quotes that offer insight into the season and what is alive in our community at the time. Sessions include experiencing poetry, time for personal reflection, and an invitation to write and share.

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Poetry of the Season: SUMMER
Tuesday evening, June 13th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Central with Beverly Voss
$ 25.00
14 available
Poetry of the Season: FALL
Tuesday evening, September 12th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Central with Julie Bowman
$ 25.00
15 available
Poetry of the Season: WINTER
Tuesday evening, December 12th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Central with Bill Jeffers
$ 25.00
15 available
FOUR 90-MINUTE FACILITATED SESSIONS, BEGINNING JUNE

Eremos Book Reflection: Recipes for a Sacred Life by Rivvy Neshama

Journey with us for four weeks in June as we explore Rivvy Neshama’s recipes (short essays divided into ten sections or themes) for a sacred life. As we read and discuss them, inspiration and clarity about our personal recipes are sure to arise.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 24TH, 9:30AM TO NOON

Discovering Your Recipes for a Sacred Life

Whether you’re ready to pass on this wisdom to loved ones, or wanting more inspiration, join us for a morning exploring how we define and delight in what makes a sacred life. Leave with a unique list of “recipes” you’ve created and collected from your peers to enrich your life and to pass on to loved ones. Join us!

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Discovering Your Recipes for a Sacred Life with Jeanne Guy
Saturday, June 24th 9:30am to Noon St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
$ 50.00
19 available
Saturday, August 19th, 9:30am to Noon

The Enneagram & Your Unique Path to Joy with Rev. Nancy McCranie

Drawing on her experience studying and teaching the Enneagram for over ten years, Nancy will help us understand how each personality type usually goes about seeking joy in suboptimal ways and how to turn our attention to a better path. When we better understand the path to joy that’s best for us, we can compassionately re-direct our energy toward more fulfilling and joyful experiences.

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The Enneagram & Your Unique Path to Joy With Rev. Nancy McCranie
Saturday, August 19th, 9:30am - Noon, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Austin, TX (Includes FREE Thursday, August 17th, 6:30pm to 7:30pm Central, Zoom Call to learn about or refresh your memory about the nine personality types of the Enneagram.)
$ 50.00
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Upcoming Events

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A Quiet Pause

Eremos 3005 South Lamar Blvd. Ste. D109, #71, Austin, United States

A Quiet Pause... “Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. Just look and listen.” –Eckhart Tolle Free Weekly 30-Minute Pause for Busy People Every Thursday, 12:30pm Central to 1:00pm […]

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Summer Book Reflection

3355 Bee Cave Road Ste 101, West Lake Hills, TX, United States

Eremos Summer Book Reflection Recipes for a Sacred Life: True Stories and a Few Miracles By Rivvy Neshama“Life is sacred—for everyone, not just monks and mystics. But to feel it […]

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Summer Book Reflection

3355 Bee Cave Road Ste 101, West Lake Hills, TX, United States

Eremos Summer Book Reflection Recipes for a Sacred Life: True Stories and a Few Miracles By Rivvy Neshama“Life is sacred—for everyone, not just monks and mystics. But to feel it […]

$50.00 – $80.00
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A Quiet Pause

Eremos 3005 South Lamar Blvd. Ste. D109, #71, Austin, United States

A Quiet Pause... “Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. Just look and listen.” –Eckhart Tolle Free Weekly 30-Minute Pause for Busy People Every Thursday, 12:30pm Central to 1:00pm […]

Recurring

Summer Book Reflection

3355 Bee Cave Road Ste 101, West Lake Hills, TX, United States

Eremos Summer Book Reflection Recipes for a Sacred Life: True Stories and a Few Miracles By Rivvy Neshama“Life is sacred—for everyone, not just monks and mystics. But to feel it […]

$50.00 – $80.00

Poetry of the Season: Summer

Virtual, via Zoom

Immerse Yourself in the Poetry of Each Season, Pen the Words Your Soul Longs to Share, and Enter into Each Season More Attentive to Its Gifts. Poetry in community gives […]

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Summer Book Reflection

3355 Bee Cave Road Ste 101, West Lake Hills, TX, United States

Eremos Summer Book Reflection Recipes for a Sacred Life: True Stories and a Few Miracles By Rivvy Neshama“Life is sacred—for everyone, not just monks and mystics. But to feel it […]

$50.00 – $80.00
Recurring

A Quiet Pause

Eremos 3005 South Lamar Blvd. Ste. D109, #71, Austin, United States

A Quiet Pause... “Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. Just look and listen.” –Eckhart Tolle Free Weekly 30-Minute Pause for Busy People Every Thursday, 12:30pm Central to 1:00pm […]

Recurring

Summer Book Reflection

3355 Bee Cave Road Ste 101, West Lake Hills, TX, United States

Eremos Summer Book Reflection Recipes for a Sacred Life: True Stories and a Few Miracles By Rivvy Neshama“Life is sacred—for everyone, not just monks and mystics. But to feel it […]

$50.00 – $80.00

“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

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CONTEMPLATIVE RECORDINGS

Being with the Divine Series

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The Five Questions: Spiritually Seeking A Meaningful Life With Rabbi Rami Shapiro

Featuring Rabbi Rami Shapiro

The Restoration of Joy:
Spiritual Healing for Batterd Souls

Featuring Flint Sparks

Light of Day: A Conversation with Jan Richardson

Featuring Jan Richardson and Rev. Dr. Mona West

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REFLECTIONS & CONTEMPLATIONS

Returning to Center in These Challenging Times

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.

Focusing on Nature with Julie Bowman

Inspiration and Synchronicity with Cathey Capers

God Meets us in Silence with Sharon Dunn

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.

WHO WE ARE

New to Contemplation?

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.

We invite you to step back from the busyness of life. Spaciousness, clarity, connection, and peace are just a few of the gifts that await you in our contemplative community without walls.

MONTHLY CONTEMPLATIVE GROUPS

Exploring your relationship with the Divine…

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.

Benedict’s Way An Exploration Of A Way Of Being In The World
MEETS THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH VIA ZOOM

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.

Contemplative Mornings with Leslie Wagner
MEETS LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY OTHER MONTH IN PERSON

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.

Contemplative Men’s Group
MEETS VIRTUALLY ON THE THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH

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.

Morning Retreat
A Quiet Pause: Free Weekly 30-Minute Pause for Busy People
MEETS VIRTUALLY EACH THURSDAY AT 12:30PM CENTRAL

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.

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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

EREMOS BLOG

Reflections

When Calmness Comes…

If a “moment of silence is the highest honor we can pay someone,” perhaps we need to honor ourselves and each other this way now, while we’re alive.

Unknowable Depths…

How much larger might our world be though, if we could shift from fear to curiosity and wonder?

Be Yourself

With graduations coming up, a quote about the importance of being yourself reminded me of the great commencement speeches given over the years.

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