Welcome to the May 2022 New Frontiers Retreat!
We’re looking forward to seeing you in Santa Barbara for our May 2022 retreat! You'll find below important information to help you prepare for our time together. Please don’t hesitate to contact our office at newfrontiers@westmont.edu or (805) 565-6230 with any questions.
Schedule for Retreat (May 16-19)
| 1-3pm | Check-in at the Global Leadership Center |
| 4pm | Welcome reception and opening comments |
| 5:30pm | Dinner |
| 7pm | Small groups |
| 7:30am | Centering prayer |
| 8am | Breakfast |
| 9am |
Workshop #1 |
| 10:15am |
Coffee break |
| 10:45am | Workshop #2 |
| 12:30pm |
Lunch |
| 2pm | Recreation downtown |
| 4:30pm | Return to Westmont |
| 5:30pm | Dinner |
| 7pm | Small groups |
| 8:30pm | Evening yoga |
| 6am | Cliff-top whale watching (optional) |
| 7:30am | Centering prayer |
| 8am | Breakfast |
| 9am | Workshop #3 |
| 10:30am | Workshop #4 downtown |
| 12pm | Lunch in Santa Barbara |
| 1pm | Return to Westmont |
| 2pm | Time for personal reflection |
| 4pm | Break with optional recreation/games |
| 6pm | Dinner |
| 7:15pm | Small groups |
| 6am | Low-tide beach walk (optional) |
| 7:30am | Centering prayer |
| 8am | Light breakfast |
| 8:30am | Worship |
| 10am | Brunch and closing remarks |
| 12pm |
Departure |
Before you arrive
Flying:
We encourage participants to fly into Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). New Frontiers staff will arrange for transportation between SBA and the Westmont campus. Please try to arrive at SBA around 1pm on Monday if you can. We recommend departing flights at 2pm or later.
You're of course welcome to build into your travel arrangements nearby activities, social visits, and so forth before or after our retreats. We just ask that you: A) commit to be with us, as far as travel schedules and life responsibilities permit, for the duration of the formal retreat, and B) cover any travel expenses above those necessary to bring you to the retreat (including additional airfare, ground transportation, lodging, food, and incidental costs). In the case that your expanded itinerary involves additional expense, we'd ask you to purchase plane tickets or other transportation yourself, and we'll reimburse you for the value of standard travel from your area to our retreat.
Driving:
Westmont is located at 955 La Paz Road. You will be staying in the Global Leadership Center, which is located on lower campus. Follow signs for the GLC, park wherever is convenient, and check-in at Keller Plaza.
You'll find a list of recommended items below. Linens (including pillow, sheets, blanket, and towel) will be provided.
Packing List:
- Mug and water bottle
- Sturdy, comfortable shoes for outdoor recreation such as hiking and extended walking
- Cozy clothes (Santa Barbara evenings can get chilly!)
- Beach/pool attire
- Beach/pool towel
- Yoga mat (if you'd like to join us for evening yoga; we'll provide mats for those traveling by plane)
What Covid-19 health and safety measures will be in place? (Updated April 10, 2022)
Westmont is committed to having robust Covid-19 health and safety measures in place and will comply with applicable county, state, and federal guidelines.
Face Coverings
At this time, Westmont does not require face coverings, nor does the county of Santa Barbara nor the state of California.
Housing
All participants will be housed in single rooms.