Apr 25-27: The Blessing Way of the Aramaic Jesus (Dubuque, IA)

The Blessing Way of the Aramaic Jesus

A Residential Retreat with Neil Douglas-Klotz

When:  

Friday-Sunday, April 25-27, 2025

Where:  

Shalom Spirituality Center in Dubuque, Iowa

An introduction to the spiritual practice and contemplative prayer of Jesus viewed through the lens of his native Aramaic language. Including meditation, chanting, body prayer, walking meditation, contemplative prayer, and Dances of Universal Peace.

To learn more about the retreat, where it will be located, what's included, and to register, click here. Below are alternate lodgings and useful travel logistics. 

Lodging Beyond Shalom

• Four Mounds Inn - https://www.fourmounds.org/
  
• Hotel Julien - https://hoteljuliendubuque.com/
• Hilton Garden Inn Downtown
• Redstone Inn & Suites
• Holiday Inn Express
• Richard’s House B&B - https://www.therichardshouse.com/

Travel

By Air

• Closest Airport: Dubuque has a Regional Airport (DBQ) with daily service to/from Chicago's O'Hare (ORD) via Denver Air Connection with interline ticketing and baggage transfer agreements with American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. Service starts November 4, 2024.
• Major Airports and distance from Dubuque, IA. Note Rideshare matching is available below.
• Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP) is 246 miles, approx. 4-5 hours
• Chicago O’Hare (ORD) is 162 miles, approx. 2.5-3 hours
• Des Moines Intl (DSM) is 206 miles, approx. 3-4 hours
• Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Eastern Iowa Airport - Regional, CID) is 82 miles, approx. 1.5-2 hours
• Moline, Illinois (Quad Cities Intl Airport, MLI) is 81 miles, approx. 1.25-2 hours

By Bus

Greyhound does provide service to Dubuque, Iowa. More details at https://www.greyhound.com/bus/dubuque-ia.

By Rideshare

Tammy has graciously offered to match riders with available drivers from the airport or bus station to Shalom Center. Whether you need a ride or are willing to offer one, please contact: guildtammy@gmail.com.

Moving Around Dubuque

• Cab Services: 
• Bell Cab: (563) 542-7900
• Go Cab: (563) 400-6444
• Green Cab: (563) 495-4444
• Uber and Lyft also available