Journey Within: A Long Weekend of Silent Meditation

RETREAT BY INVITED PRESENTER

For many, the thought of a silent retreat provokes one question: Why? People find the concept intriguing, but are dubious that they would be able to sustain the silence. Yet, once they take the leap they discover the powerful benefits: a break from technology and the bombardment of sound, a retreat from busy lives, the respite of deep silence. Join us to reflect, get still, and listen to the voice of your Soul.

“This weekend allowed me to set aside all the distractions and numbing devices and truly tune in to myself. Anne is a thoughtful, wise, authentic and kind teacher. She makes meditation accessible with loving support. Practicing with her as my teacher has been life changing.”

STAY SAFE DURING COVID-19: Please read our COVID-19 Precautions & Preparations to understand our strategies, including limited class size to facilitate social distancing and ample teacher attention. We are committed to your health and safety.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This is an opportunity to shut out the world for the weekend and sink deep into yourself. No phones. No television. No work. No news. No distractions. Just the deep inner peace that can only arrive when the distractions disappear.

Throughout this weekend, as you practice “Noble Silence,” Anne guides you through a variety of meditation practices—seated meditation, walking meditation, mantra practice and other techniques. Each day includes a deep restorative yoga class with Jenny Hoffman; you are also encouraged to join the Center’s daily morning salutations and meditation. Between sessions there is ample personal time to walk the beautiful grounds, reflect, journal, and rest. Farm-to-table vegetarian cuisine is enjoyed in silence, as we practice mindful eating. The program concludes with time for Q & A as our silence ends after breakfast Sunday morning.

Please note: You will be asked to relinquish your cell phone before dinner Thursday night; it will be returned Sunday at noon. Please give loved ones the Center number in case of emergency.

The class will be limited to approximately 20 people; spots are expected to fill quickly.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Intimate setting with personal access to the teacher
• Question and answer period
• Shamatha, walking, mantra, and guided meditations
• Delicious all-vegetarian meals with locally sourced ingredients
• Option to extend stay on Personal Retreat
• Extensive library of dharma books
• Expansive wooded grounds with beautiful flora and fauna

OPEN TO ALL

There are no prerequisites for this program; it is appropriate for meditators at all levels and those simply interested in exploring the teachings.

SCHEDULE

(subject to change)

Thursday, April 11

Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13

Sunday, April 14