The PAX Fellowship Retreat

Join us for The 2026-2027 PAX Fellowship Connection + Contemplative Retreat

Start Date: Friday, August 28 at 4:30pm (local time)

End Date: Sunday, August 30 at 1:00pm (local time)

Location:
Franciscan Renewal Center
5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Just 20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. More images below.

The cost of The PAX Fellowship includes the in-person retreat in Scottsdale, Arizona. Fellows are responsible for their own travel arrangements to the retreat. Because the retreat is fully funded through PAX, tuition remains the same even if you are only able to join virtually.

Retreat Information

  • Lodging is included in the Retreat payment. Each participant will share a double-occupancy room (2 full size beds) with views of the pool, palm court, or mountain.

    AMENITIES INCLUDE:

    • Private bathroom

    • Individually controlled A/C

    • Soft pillows, blankets

    • Linens and towels

    • WiFi

    • Rooms for guests with special needs vary by request and availability

  • The following meals are covered within the retreat cost and will be provided at the retreat center:

    • August 28 - Dinner

    • August 29 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    • August 30 - Breakfast & Lunch

    Full, hot meals are served buffet-style in the Dining Room.

    Special dietary requirements may be indicated upon acceptance to the Fellowship.

    There will also be coffee, tea, and water across the Palm Court at your discretion.

    Please note that alcohol and alcohol consumption of any kind is not permitted.

  • Fellows are responsible for their own flights and ground transportation to the retreat center.

  • *Local Time

    August 28

    • 4:30 PM Arrive

    • 5:15 PM Welcome Reception

    • 6:00 PM Dinner

    • 7:00 PM Session 1

    • 8:45 PM Connection Activity

    August 29

    • 8:00 AM Breakfast

    • 9:30 - 11:00 AM Session 2

    • 12:00 PM Lunch

    • 1:30 - 3:00 PM Cohort Breakout

    • 3:00 - 6:00 PM Break / Free Time

    • 6:00 PM Dinner

    • 7:30 PM Evening Activity

    August 30

    • 8:00 AM Breakfast / Check Out

    • 9:30 - 11:00 AM Session 4

    • 12:00 PM Lunch

    • 1:00 PM Depart

  • CLOTHES

    Weather in Scottsdale, AZ in August is very hot, so dress accordingly. Shorts and short-sleeves are a good choice. All programming, lodging, and meals is indoors with air conditioning.

    • Comfortable Warm-Weather Clothes & Sandals/Shoes for sessions

    • Swimsuit for the pool during free time

    • Light jacket for the evenings

    TOILETRIES

    • Toothbrush, floss, toothpaste

    • Face wash & moisturizer

    • Body wash / shampoo / conditioner

    • Sun block

    • Hair dryer

    OTHER

    • Ear Plugs for sensitive sleepers

    • Bible + books to read for pleasure

    • Journal or notebook, pens or pencils

    • Earbuds or headphones for listening to music

    • Phone charger

    • Flashlight for evening exploration

    • Water bottle

    • Favorite snacks

  • We understand that there may be rare, extenuating circumstances that prevent someone from attending the retreat in person. That said, in-person attendance is a core part of the Fellowship experience and is expected of all Fellows unless truly unavoidable. Because the retreat is fully funded through PAX funding, tuition remains the same even if you are only able to join virtually.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

  • Drew Jackson is a poet and the author of God Speaks Through Wombs: Poems on God's Unexpected Coming; Touch the Earth: Poems on The Way; and Let Peace Reign. Previously a pastor in New York City, he currently serves as the Contemplative Instructor of PAX, and is the Director of Formation at the Center for Action and Contemplation. Drew lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Genay, and their two daughters. You can find him online at drewejackson.com

DREW JACKSON

  • Armando “Mondo” Canchola-Scott is an artist, photographer, longtime pastor, and faithful innovator aspiring to lead others toward peace, healing, and wholeness centered in Jesus. He is married to his BFF Salena and is a proud #girldad of his super dope daughter Selah. You can find him online at thechurchwehopefor.com

MONDO SCOTT

  • Tiffany Bluhm is a speaker, writer, and leader with more than fifteen years of experience in ministry and nonprofit leadership. She is the author of The Women We’ve Been Waiting For, Prey Tell, and other books and Bible studies. Her writing has been featured in Publishers Weekly, Sojourners, Red Letter Christians, the YouVersion Bible app, and more. Her public work is at the intersection of faith, justice, and culture. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two sons. You can find her online at tiffanybluhm.com

TIFFANY BLUHM