Name: Weekend Retreat for Black Women
Start: 2026-05-22
End: 2026-05-24
Location: Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center

"So Be It! See To It" - Imaginative Examen of Self with Octavia E. Butler and St. Ignatius

“God is Change, And in the end, God prevails. But meanwhile… Kindness eases Change. Love quiets fear. And a sweet and powerful Positive obsession Blunts pain, Diverts rage, And engages each of us In the greatest, The most intense Of our chosen struggles”

Pause. Routine. Presence. Join Bee at Peace for a prayerful weekend with Octavia Butler and St. Ignatius, inviting retreatants to explore the Examen and Imaginative Prayer as they discover God's presence.

The cost is $350 which covers costs for a 2-night retreat with a private room & bath, all meals, and guided reflections throughout the weekend.

The minimum required contribution is $175. We are flexible with the payment arrangements for this retreat. You can call the office at 404 255 0503 if you want to set up payment in installments. Please note that we cannot reserve your space in the interim. Thank you for your understanding.

About Lauren Morton

Upon graduating from Emory University and earning her master’s from The George Washington University, Lauren Morton began a career in hospital management and worked her way up through a series of leadership positions at Tenet Healthcare. Despite her success in the field, strong familial roots and deep reflection steered her toward more intimate grassroots community work. She is the Education Outreach Manager for Clark Scholars and Dean’s Scholars Program at Georgia Tech in the College of Engineering. Lauren is co-Founder/Executive Director of Bee at Peace, Inc. an organization that centers on peace, stillness, and connection for Black women. She is the Chair of the Mission and Identity Committee and Board Member at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center. Lauren also serves on the board at Neranenah (formerly the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival). Lauren is currently a doctoral student at Garrett-Evangelical Seminary in Spiritual Direction. Her research interests are the gifts of Ignatian Spirituality to accompany emerging adults and marginalized communities.