The Journey Home Retreat

La Palmilla

The Journey Home Retreat is a two-night retreat designed to deepen your connection with God, yourself, and others.

Prioritize a few days away and we’ll help you experience more of what you were designed for in Eden.

When

October 19-21, 2026

 

Plan to arrive on the first day for registration and a welcome reception by 3:00pm. The first session will begin promptly at 4:00pm.  Plan to stay until our hard stop at 12:30pm on the final day of our retreat. 

Your retreat journey will begin one month before the start of the retreat through our curated pre-work. We encourage you to set aside a hour a week to engage deeply with God through your pre-work. 

 

 

Where

La Palmilla is a boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Glen Rose, TX.
The address is: 1626 S FM-200, Nemo, TX 76070

The closest airport is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

 

Investment

The Journey Home is a generous investment into your relationship with God.

Registration is priced per person, not per room. 

  • $1,000 per person for Single Occupancy | A private room to yourself. Choose this if you’re attending alone and want your own space.
  • $700 per person for Double Occupancy | A discounted rate for two people sharing a room, most often a spouse or friend. We can also pair you with someone of the same gender to secure this rate. This is what each participant pays, not a total price for the room. ($700×2=$1,400)

Each person must complete a registration form and make payment.

Your investment into the Journey Home Retreat includes:

  • Lodging
  • Meals and daily refreshments 
  • Curated pre-work 
  • Retreat Guide grounded in scripture
  • Guided practice
 

Once registered, we’ll begin sharing retreat details about 30 days out, so stay tuned!

We’re all trying to get back to a home we’ve never been. The Journey Home Retreat will start you on a journey back to the relational habitat you were made for.

Your Retreat Facilitators:

Nathan Wagnon
Eden Project CEO

A theologian, military officer, and pastor, Nathan has led well in diverse environments over the past two decades. He developed the God Image Diagnostic Assessment, which is central to Eden’s process of raising awareness as we (re)train leaders. Nathan and his wife Margaret have four children.

 

Nathan has earned his ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary and his DMin from Talbot Seminary.

Chuck Gschwend
Director of Eden Lead and Co-Founder

A trial attorney, pastor, and trained spiritual director, Chuck is a seasoned retreat leader and is passionate about helping God’s people feel more at home in the love of God. Chuck is now an empty-nester living in Weatherford, Texas with his wife Lindy. They have three adult children.

 

Chuck has earned his JD, University of Arkansas School of Law; MABS Dallas Theological Seminary; Certificate in Spiritual Direction, LTI’s Selah program, affiliated with Gordon-Conwell Seminary.

Melissa Miller
Eden Project Facilitator

With over 30 years of experience in discipleship, Melissa has dedicated her life to helping others grow in their relationship with Jesus and understanding His love. As a long-time former staff member at her church, she has a deep understanding of the challenges and joys of church leadership. Melissa has recently opened a private counseling practice of soul care to help individuals find hope and healing in the extravagant love of God. Melissa is committed to fostering a culture of strong, Christ-centered leadership both within the church and in the broader community. She resides in Dallas, Texas.

 

MA Counseling , Amberton University, DMin Talbot Seminary (in progress).

The Journey Home Retreat is a safe place to lay aside your responsibilities at home and work to simply be souls before God. The reality for all of us is that even when we are in a healthy season, we long for more, relationally.

During The Journey Home Retreat you’ll experience:

  • Safe retreat environment conducive for souls (which are very shy) to open up to more of God’s love
  • A reformation of your own emotional image of God
  • Resources that will deepen all your relationships
  • Guided practices to help you live more at home in the love of God
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