Inner Transformation: Be Present at Every Moment
With Anne Sussman and Diana Schlobohm
April 9 - 14, 2026
RETREAT BY INVITED PRESENTER
Beloved meditation teacher Anne Sussman returns to the Dharmakaya Center with two sequential programs:
APRIL 9-11: Changing Aging for Women 50ish and Beyond
APRIL 11-14: Journey Within Silent Retreat
Attending both provides a rare opportunity to spend six days under Anne’s loving guidance, learning how to shed stress and self-judgement, and be present with every moment of joy in life.
“Anne was nothing short of extraordinary—insightful, authentic, and approachable (and funny). Her gentle guidance helped us navigate the inner journey with wisdom and care. Each day was beautifully structured, yet spacious enough to allow for personal reflection. By the end of the retreat, I felt a profound sense of renewal, clarity, and inner peace. It was a revelatory experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking stillness, self-discovery, and a deeper connection to the present moment.”
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
CHANGING AGING FOR WOMEN 50ish and BEYOND
As Women, we are often defined by our roles in relation to others: mother, wife, daughter. But many of those roles begin to change as we age. When these external ways of defining ourselves begin to shift, spiritual practice can help uncover what we know to be true, that our soul is eternal. Let’s age with grace, joy and resilience, even in the face of the change that inevitably comes. These three days are an opportunity to connect, dive deep, and find that the best is yet to come.
JOURNEY WITHIN SILENT RETREAT
Designed for both serious meditators and those new to silent retreats, these four days incorporate a range of meditation techniques. You will have the opportunity to go deeply inward, strengthen your connection to the deepest part of who you are—which is the greatest gift of spending time in silence, away from the distractions of the world and the bombardment of the news and stress of living in our current climate.
Find the peace and stillness that you may be searching for outside yourself and realize it is and always has been within!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Intimate setting with personal access to the teacher
- Interactive sessions with question and answer periods
- Shamatha 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 paths, flora and fauna
OPEN TO ALL
There are no prerequisites for this program; it is appropriate for all women 50 years and beyond (men may attend the Silent Retreat). Come alone or bring a friend.
SCHEDULE
(subject to change)
Thursday, April 9
| 3:00 PM | Check in begins |
| 4:00 PM | Welcome and Introduction |
| Initial Discussion | |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
| 7:15-9:15 PM | Evening Program |
| Guided Meditation | |
| Gentle Yoga |
Friday, April 10
| 7:30-8:00 AM | Morning Salutations and Meditation, optional |
| 8:00-8:45 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00-11:00 AM | Morning Learning and Meditation |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30-3:00 PM | Afternoon Learning and Meditation |
| 3:30-4:45 PM | Gentle Yoga |
| 4:45-6:00 PM | Personal Reflection |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
| 7:30-8:15 PM | Evening Learning and Meditation |
Saturday, April 11
| 7:30-8:00 AM | Morning Salutations and Meditation, optional |
| 8:00-8:45 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00-10:30 AM | Vision Boards |
| 10:30-11:00 AM | Gentle Yoga |
| 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | Sharing Circle |
| Closing Circle | |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 5:30 PM | Overview of Silent Retreat |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner With Conversation |
| 7:15-9:15 PM | Discussion prior to entering Noble Silence |
| Silence Begins | |
| Guided Meditation | |
| Gentle and Restorative Yoga |
Sunday, April 12 – Monday, April 13
| 7:30-8:00 AM | Morning Salutations and Meditation, optional |
| 8:00-8:45 AM | Breakfast, Eating Meditation |
| 9:00-10:30 AM | Morning Learning and Meditation |
| 10:30 AM-12:00 PM | Personal Reflection Time |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30-3:00 PM | Afternoon Learning and Meditation |
| 3:30-4:45 PM | Gentle and Restorative Yoga |
| 4:45-6:00 PM | Personal Reflection |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
| 7:30-8:30PM | Evening Learning and Meditation |
Tuesday, April 14
| 7:30-8:00 AM | Morning Salutations and Meditation, optional |
| 8:00-8:45 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00-10:30 AM | Silence Ends, Sharing Circle |
| 10:30-11:00 AM | Yoga |
| 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | Q&A |
| Closing Circle | |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch with conversation |
| 1:00 PM | Checkout and Departure |
Teachers
Anne Sussman is a certified Mindfulness and Meditation Instructor. She helps her students create a fluency in mindfulness, empowers individuals to be compassionate listeners, and shares techniques for living in high vitality. Anne has been practicing meditation since 2009 and has seen first-hand the transformative qualities of mindfulness. She is the founder of the Mindfulness Meeting Place, a virtual studio that meets students wherever they are, helping them develop a calm mind, focused attention and greater well-being. A 2015 graduate of the McLean Meditation Institute, and a certified trainer of the MMI-Mindful program, Anne offers instruction to individuals, small groups,…
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As an experienced restorative yoga teacher, I believe in the profound healing power of stillness. My approach is rooted in the understanding that rest is not a luxury—it’s a necessity for physical, emotional, and spiritual well being. Before graduating from my 200-hour yoga teacher training, I taught pilates for 10 years. I create spaces that are quiet, peaceful, and nurturing, where everyone is welcomed just as they are. Using props, gentle cues, and breath awareness, I support my students in surrendering effort and releasing tension held deep within the nervous system. Restorative yoga is not about achieving a pose, but…
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