Living Education Retreat
Experience the Beauty and Depth of a Living Education
The Living Education Retreat (LER) is an annual weekend event that focuses on the philosophy of Charlotte Mason. People from all over the world gather to consider a living education through deep discussions, shared meals, outdoor activities, beautiful worship, and inspiring presentations. This is truly a sacred retreat. We want it to refresh and revive your heart, soul, and mind so we practice the CM philosophy throughout by scheduling time for pondering, processing, and playing. We see the LER as an offering from our hearts because we feel God has called us to share with you from our deep and rich experience – a gift of time and love. Come and see with us!
2025 Living Education Retreat
July 10-12, 2025
Join us for a weekend of Charlotte Mason inspiration on picturesque Lake Koronis, Minnesota.
LER Plenary Speakers
Nancy Kelly
Vitality as the Hidden Force of a Charlotte Mason Education
Stories that Last:
The Influence of Learning from
Lives Well-Lived
Leah Boden
Amy Fiedler
The Other Side of All Doubt:
A Well-Worn Path of Knowing
Trusting the Method:
Faith, Reason, and Responsibility in the Charlotte Mason Way
Art Middlekauff
Life should be all living, and not merely a tedious passing of time; not all doing or all feeling or all thinking—the strain would be too great—but, all living; that is to say, we should be in touch wherever we go, whatever we hear, whatever we see, with some manner of vital interest.
~ Charlotte Mason ~
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost to attend the LER?
Registration is $250/person, $200 for spouses, and $225 for teens. This includes 6 meals. Lodging ranges from $125 for a hotel room to $35-45 for dorm room and camping options.
What time does the retreat begin?
Registration opens at 12:30 on Thursday in the Tabernacle lobby. The optional pre-retreat session begins at 1:30. The retreat officially begins with the evening meal on Thursday at 5:30.
What if I have a special dietary request?
Koronis Ministries will accommodate guests who require gluten-free meals. If you have other dietary needs that would necessitate bringing your own food, there are refrigerators in the lodging spaces available for guests to use.