Eremos provides contemplative opportunities for people of all faith traditions and walks of life to step back from the hectic pace of life to remember their connection to the Divine or the Source of all that is.

EREMOS

(eh-ray-mos)
Greek word meaning solitary place, quiet place, desert place

Since 1996, Eremos has sought to provide contemplative opportunities for people of all faith traditions and all walks of life to step back from the busyness of life to remember or reconnect to their Source.

In those moments when you seek solitude, silence, connection or intimacy within your life, you are living in Eremos (quiet stillness) of your heart. Spaciousness, clarity, connection, and peace are just a few of the gifts that await you in our contemplative community without walls.

Whether you join us for a quiet pause on a busy Thursday, visit one of our ongoing groups, or attend a program, Eremos has offerings to meet you where you are.

Our History

1992:

Jean Springer arrived in Austin, Texas with a dream of providing a space within Austin in which people could be invited to listen to the Spirit dwelling within each of them and within the lives they live.

1995:

On retreat with a group of women called “Sisters of Diversity” the thought of becoming a non-profit organization was surfaced and from this conversation an Organizational Committee was formed to explore this vision.

1996:

We incorporated Eremos with a four-member Board of Directors and received our status as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

2016:

Eremos celebrated its 20th anniversary, giving thanks for all of the men and women who have supported our mission through the years and have been part of this growing community.

2018:

Our founder and Spiritual Amma, Jean Springer, passed away on February 20th, 2018.

2018:

April 2nd, 2018, Eremos moved out of its home for over 20 years into its new office in Westlake Hills, TX.

2020:

With the arrival of the pandemic, Eremos quickly pivoted to Zoom offerings. This transition enabled us to expand our community beyond our Central Texas home.

2021:

Eremos continues to evolve, expand our contemplative support nationally, and thrive, as we celebrate our 25th anniversary!

2024:

Post-pandemic, new patterns of engagement have arrived, so we have decided to not renew our lease for office space. Staff now work from home. This change didn’t slow us down, as we hosted two outstanding events: 1. Leading Celtic Christian author and speaker John Philip Newell joined us in collaboration with Abiding Love for Everything is Sacred; and, 2) Internationally respected poet and facilitator Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer joined us on Zoom early in the year and spent the day with us in the Fall for Thriving Today.

2025:

Eremos hosted Poetry as Healer, a full day event featuring six breakout sessions and two keynote sessions.

2026:

Eremos celebrates our 30^th Anniversary–30 Years of Light and looks forward to what the next 30 years will bring!