Frequently Asked Questions

In contrast to the typical fifty-minute hour, the intensive counseling approach is structured to achieve both rapid and lasting results by providing two to three hours of daily counseling over a five- to ten-day period. The depth and complexity of issues are addressed without the disruption of work schedules, family obligations, or other personal responsibilities. QuietWaters’ clients are able to go deep and stay focused, sustaining the intensity to accomplish the changes they long to make. Obstacles are removed that often hinder the change process as clients are prone to remobilize defensive structures and repeat dysfunctional patterns between weekly sessions. There is a higher level of concentration and personal contemplation on core issues. In the midst of these benefits, leaders finally get the time they need to hear from God as individuals and as couples. The transformational effects of the intensive approach are often comparable to at least six months of weekly traditional counseling.

Yes, Intensives and Retreats are available to couples.

The sessions are usually in the morning, Monday through Friday, and meals are shared with the Host Couple and other guests. The rest of the time in the afternoons, evenings, and weekend between a two-week Intensive is free time. The counselors do give certain assignments to work on throughout your time at the Retreat, but there will still be plenty of time for you to rest, read, hike, and take a trip to town or the mountains. The counselors recommend a good balance of reflection, study, and recreational activities. Here are a few ideas:

The QuietWaters Retreat Center: There are many places throughout the Retreat for family discussions, lounging around in your robe and slippers (bring those both with you) while you read and rest including the Pikes Peak Library, the Mt. Evans Drawing Room with its gas fireplace, the lower level recreation area with a large flat screen television and fireplace, and winged backed chairs in the kitchen next to the fireplace. Or you can retreat to your own private bedroom for solitude. The fitness center at the Retreat Center is available for you to use, as well as a hot tub just a few steps out the back door. You will enjoy lovely mountain views and abundant Colorado sunshine from the large deck. Many enjoy walking on the rural road around the Retreat. An outstanding feature of the Retreat is the prayer garden with its three-tiered fountain and fire pit. You can wander on the sidewalks that lead to several patios where you can relax or have a quiet time of prayer.

While there is not typically a waiting list, the months of April through August and October tend to be our busiest times of the year. Most of our Counseling Intensives and Spiritual Formation Retreats are scheduled 2 to 4 weeks in advance while Sabbatical Counseling Intensives are normally scheduled 6 to 8 months in advance.

Teletherapy is offered without limitation to those within Colorado where our licenses are held. On a case-by-case basis we will seek to provide this service to those out of the state of Colorado based on approved interstate and interjurisdictional privileges. For further information contact our office to verify our availability.

Telehealth Benefits

• Has been shown to be effective in treating individuals, couples, families, and groups for a variety of presenting problems.
• Works well within various therapeutic modalities.
• Can help people obtain services when normally they could not.
• Busy professionals can access with more ease.
• Parents with no childcare or with busy schedules can obtain services.
• Treatment can happen quicker in many cases using telehealth. (early intervention)
• Privacy reduces stigma.
  Flexibility of scheduling.
• Rates are cheaper due to not having travel, Retreat Center expenses.

All of your sessions will occur at the Retreat Center in the privacy of the Pikes Peak Library or the Mt. Evans Drawing Room both of which are comfortable, roomy and beautifully decorated to make you feel safe and relaxed. These rooms also have white noise machines for added privacy.

Yes, a Host Couple will prepare and serve your meals. All meals are provided for a one-week Intensive. For a two-week Intensive, all meals are provided except a few meals on the weekend between a two-week Intensive (Saturday lunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast and lunch).

Yes, laundry facilities including soap, etc. are available at the Retreat for you to use.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available.

We do recommend that you rent a car if possible because the Retreat is fairly isolated and transportation will not be provided to you while you are there. However, if you are flying to Denver and are not able to rent a car, we can help arrange for transportation to and from the airport. The drive from the airport to the QuietWaters Retreat takes about forty-five minutes.

Denver’s weather can be unpredictable, especially in the winter, so we recommend bringing layers. In the winter, the temperature could be into the 70’s or below freezing and snowing so it would be best to be prepared for both. Make sure you bring your swimsuit if you would like to enjoy the hot tub and workout clothes if you’d like to take advantage of the fitness equipment.

The City of Denver is at an altitude of 5,280 feet, and the Retreat Center is at 5,869 feet above sea level. If you are arriving from a lower altitude, we highly recommend that you drink more than your usual amount of water while here. Bottled water is always available. Altitude sickness usually begins after 2-3 days if your water intake is limited.