The ACSTA's annual S.P.I.C.E. (Sharing Purpose in Catholic Education) Retreat brings together members of the Catholic school communities to collaborate and explore current issues in Catholic education.
Featured for Catholic School Teachers, Catholic School Staff, Curriculum Leaders, Catholic Trustees, Parents, Parish Priests, and Religious Leaders.
2025 SPICE Retreat
Thursday, May 1st - Sunday, May 4th
Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge
1 Centennial Drive, Kananaskis Village, Alberta T0L 2H0 Canada Phone: 403/591-7711 / Map and Directions
Join us for a transformative retreat journey in 2025, as we embrace the Jubilee theme through scripture, reflection, and community!
The ACSTA's annual S.P.I.C.E. (Sharing Purpose in Catholic Education) Retreat brings together members of the Catholic school communities to collaborate and explore current issues in Catholic education.
S.P.I.C.E is featured for Catholic School Teachers, Catholic School Staff, Curriculum Leaders, Catholic Trustees, Parents, Parish Priests, and Religious Leaders.
Led by David Wells, this year’s retreat centers on the profound messages of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes, guiding us to deepen our faith, trust in God’s providence, and live as hopeful missionaries.
S.P.I.C.E will conclude with a collaborative and Spirit-led discernment session, culminating in reflections on hope as our foundation, inheritance, and legacy.
Let us gather to rest, renew, and journey together in hope, inspired by God’s Word and guided by the insights of Spes non Confundit.
2025 SPICE Program Poster Attend SPICE for Credit!
REGISTER HERE
Registration Fee: $930.00 (GST exempt)
The fee includes registration, materials and meals (Accommodation is not included)
ACSTA must receive all registrations no later than Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Invoice/Payments: The registration fee can be paid via e-transfer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), or a check can be mailed to ACSTA, Suite #205, 9940 - 106 Street, Edmonton AB T5K 2N2. If you have any further questions about the payments, please call 780-484-6209 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. All payments must be received prior to the Retreat. Thank you.
Music: If you play a musical instrument, please bring it to the Retreat and join in the daily celebrations and social get-togethers.
Please note: This is a working Retreat; all components of the program (daytime and evening) are an integral part of the Retreat and are designed to build community among the Retreat participants. Therefore, bringing spouses and other family members who are not registered is not encouraged.
Due to health regulations, Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge does not allow pets in any gathering and eating areas (this includes the Gold/Silver Room, Bronze Room, Convention Lobby, Walker Room, Champion Room, Rockies Room, Sinclair Room, Conference Boardroom, and Pocaterra Room). Please respect other participants' comfort and those who have allergies. https://lodgeatkananaskis.com/stay/pet-policy/
If your registration confirmation email does not arrive in your inbox, please check your spam or junk email folder.
Cancellations: The Registration fee is non-refundable; however, replacement names will be accepted.
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Accommodation
We kindly request that you book your hotel accommodations only after completing your registration. This process will allow ACSTA to manage the room block effectively and ensure availability for all registered participants.
A room block is reserved by the ACSTA for SPICE from Thursday, May 1 - Sunday, 4, 2025. The registration fee for the Retreat does not include accommodation. You are responsible for booking and paying for your own accommodation directly with the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge.
To ensure a smooth and organized process, we will be monitoring the room block and verifying that bookings are made in accordance with your registration. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us facilitate these arrangements.
Occupancy for Single, Double, Lofts and upgrades are available. If you are sharing a room with another registrant(s), you are personally responsible for any arrangements for the room and charges.
You can enhance your stay with Marriott Bonvoy Points. For more information, please visit https://www.marriott.com/loyalty.mi
To book your room, the following are available:
- In-house reservations team at 1-833-440-1964 or 587-328-6223
- Marriott reservations at 1-888-236-2427
- Book your group rate online for Spice 2025
All reservations must be accompanied by a first-night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. The hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by one of the above methods.
(Start Date: Thursday, May 01, 2025 - End Date: Sunday, May 04, 2025)
Your special group rate (Start Date: Thursday, May 01, 2025 - End Date: Sunday, May 04, 2025): Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection for $237.00 CAD - $337.00 CAD per night.
Cut-Off Date: Reservations by attendees must be received on or before Wednesday, April 2, 2025, for SPICE.
