Pathways Retreat

What Pathways Retreat does

Pathways Retreat is a registered 501c3 nonprofit Christian spiritual retreat center located on 17 acres of restored woodland in Goshen, Indiana. The organization offers individual and group retreats, one-on-one and group spiritual direction, a structured weekly Rhythm of Prayer (Contemplative Sit, Lectio Divina, Centering Prayer, Praying with Creation, and Iona Healing Prayer), and ongoing cohort programs such as the Men's and Transitions Inner Soul Groups. Core physical assets include a Retreat House with multiple named rooms, a rustic cottage, a 2025 reclaimed-cedar Pavilion, two prayer labyrinths (Chartres-style Renewal and Cretan Walnut Grove), 2 miles of walking trails, and 14 acres enrolled in the Indiana DNR classified forest program supporting native plant and wildlife habitat restoration in partnership with DNR and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Four core staff operate the center, supported by donors, volunteers, and credentialed practitioners in the Pathways Transformational Network (PTN) created in 2024 to extend the ministry beyond the physical site through fiscal sponsorship and collegial support.

The business model is a suggested-donation pricing structure: cottage and lower-level retreat rooms at $20-70 per use, spiritual direction sessions at $60-90, group retreats at $17-40 per person with minimums, and Individual Retreat Passes (Monthly $420/12 days; Seasonal $140/4 days) introduced effective August 2024. An Accessibility Fund ensures no guest is turned away for inability to pay. Revenue is supplemented by tax-deductible charitable contributions via PayPal, stock transfers, and donor-advised funds, alongside broader community support from over 200 individuals, churches, and businesses who backed the 2016 expansion with the Community Foundation of Elkhart County. Distribution is direct-to-consumer, with outdoor spaces open without reservation during daylight hours and indoor retreats scheduled through staff-managed inquiry forms with manual confirmation; no e-commerce platform is in use. Reach is extended online via Zoom-based daily prayers and spiritual direction regardless of geography.

Name

Pathways Retreat

Legal name

Pathways Retreat, Inc.

Website

https://pathwaysretreat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pathways Retreat is a 501c3 nonprofit Christian spiritual retreat center in Goshen, Indiana, offering individual and group retreats, spiritual direction, and contemplative prayer programs on 17 acres of restored woodland, operating on a suggested donation model.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Goshen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a registered 501c3 nonprofit, Pathways accepts tax-deductible donations via PayPal, cash, check, donor advised funds, and stock transfers. Donations support the general ministry and accessibility fund.
2. Retreat Space Rentals: Suggested donation-based pricing for cottage and retreat house individual retreat spaces. Half-day $20-25, full-day $35-45, 24-hour cottage use $60-70. Group retreat spaces with per-person rates and minimums.
3. Spiritual Direction Services: Individual spiritual direction/companionship sessions at $60-90 per session. Inner Soul Groups at $70-90 per session. Spiritual Direction Groups at $30-50 per session. Accessibility Fund supports those unable to pay.
4. Individual Retreat Passes: Monthly Pass (12 day retreats) for $420 or Seasonal Pass (4 day retreats) for $140. Pass holders can gift retreat days to others.
5. Group Programs and Events: Inner Soul Groups (October 2026-June 2027) at $70 per session for Men's group, $80 per session for Transitions group. Guided retreat facilitation at $75/hour.
6. Gift Certificates: Gift certificates available for individual retreats, spiritual direction, workshops and events. Purchased via PayPal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pathways Retreat is a Christian contemplative retreat center that provides individual and group retreat space rentals, one-on-one spiritual direction, structured daily prayer practices, and group programs (Inner Soul Groups, Contemplative Circle) on 17 wooded acres in Goshen, Indiana. Services are delivered on a suggested-donation basis through a 501c3 nonprofit structure, supported by charitable contributions and an Accessibility Fund.

Product overview

Pathways Retreat is a spiritual retreat center offering a portfolio of services for rest, reflection, and renewal. Core offerings include spiritual direction/companionship, individual retreats (in cottage and lower level retreat rooms), and group retreats (in Retreat House and Pavilion). Supporting programs include Inner Soul Groups (Men's and Transitions), Contemplative Circle, daily prayer practices, and the Pathways Transformational Network. Outdoor spaces including meditation alcoves, prayer labyrinths, Tree of Hope, and Hammock Room are available free during daylight hours. The center operates on a suggested donation pricing model.

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Products and services

• Individual Spiritual Direction / Companionship One-on-one confidential spiritual direction sessions exploring the spiritual aspect of being human and attending to movements of God or the Divine in one's life. Offered at $60-90 per session with first exploratory meeting free; in-person and virtual options. Available to individuals seeking ongoing spiritual accompaniment.
• Cottage Individual Retreat Individual retreat space in a rustic cottage in the woods with propane stove, desk, bed, and screened porch (no running water or electricity). Available by appointment at suggested donation rates of $20-25 half day, $35-45 full day, $60-70 for 24-hour use.
• Lower Level Retreat Rooms Three individual retreat rooms (Serenity, Courage, Wisdom) located in the lower level of the Retreat House, each with desk and reclining chair. Available by appointment at suggested donation rates of $20-25 half day, $35-45 full day.
• Group Retreat House Rental Day retreat facility offering multiple spaces including Gratitude room, Legacy House, lower level rooms, and upper level spaces for groups. Whole Retreat House rentals at $25/person (half day, $125 min) or $40/person (full day, $200 min); Pavilion $17-30/person.
• Pavilion Group Rental Outdoor sheltered space for groups, completed in 2025 and built primarily from reclaimed cedar. Available at $17/person (half day, $75 min) or $30/person (full day, $150 min). Includes tables, chairs, and tableware for up to 24 people.
• Pathways Transformational Network (PTN) Community of credentialed practitioners offering transformational modalities aligned with Pathways' mission, created in 2024 to extend ministry beyond physical space through collegial groups, administrative support, space access, and fiscal sponsorship. Approximately 500+ network members.
• Transitions Inner Soul Group Monthly contemplative group for 6 adults focusing on life transitions and liminal spaces, meeting September 2026 - May 2027. Facilitated by Karla Minter. Pricing $80 per session ($640 total for 8 sessions).
• Men's Inner Soul Group Monthly contemplative group for 4-6 men meeting Saturdays 9am-3pm, October 2026 - June 2027. Facilitated by Brian Roots. Pricing $70 per session for 8 sessions.
• Contemplative Circle Weekly gathering on Sundays 11am-12:30pm using teaching, guided meditation, centering prayer, silence and Quaker sharing format.
• Daily Prayers Program Weekly prayer practices held online via Zoom and in-person: Contemplative Sit (Tuesdays 8-8:30am), Lectio Divina (Wednesdays 8-8:30am), Centering Prayer (Thursdays 8-8:30am), Praying with Creation (Fridays), and Iona Healing Prayer (third Wednesday monthly).
• Individual Retreat Passes Subscription-based retreat access for individuals. Monthly Pass ($420) includes 12 day retreats in cottage or lower level retreat house room; Seasonal Pass ($140) includes 4 day retreats. Pass holders can gift retreat days to others.
• Guided Retreat Facilitation Custom facilitation of retreats by Pathways staff at $75/hour, available to groups seeking structured contemplative guidance for their retreat experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Created through support from over 200 individuals, churches, and businesses
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for ecological restoration of 14 acres enrolled in DNR classified forest program. Three objectives: restore native plants, establish wildlife habitat, and create space for rest/reflection/renewal for people. Annual restoration activities coordinated with DNR guidelines.
• US Fish and Wildlife ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering with DNR and US Fish and Wildlife Service to meet land restoration objectives. Technical guidance and support for wildlife habitat establishment on Pathways property.
• City of GoshenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteve Thomas provides contract tree care services for City of Goshen, specializing in training young trees with structural pruning. Represents cross-organizational relationship around urban forestry.
• Mennonite MenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteve Thomas serves as national director for Mennonite Men, leading campaign to plant one million trees to help restore the Earth. Extends Pathways' creation care mission nationally.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

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Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights11 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Pathways-Retreat-112690018762959
• Instagraminstagram.com/pathways.retreat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pathways-retreat-inc

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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