Journey Within Silent Retreat
With Anne Sussman and Diana Schlobohm
April 15 - 18, 2027
RETREAT BY INVITED PRESENTER
Profound peace comes from wordless silence. This retreat will explore “spiritual listening” with Noble Silence. There will be meditations and journaling, woods walks and mindful eating, and daily teachings, all within the embrace of silence.
“The concept of a silent retreat invited real fear—confirmation that I needed to take the leap. I will be forever thankful that I did...This retreat has ignited a change in me that no zen newsletter, meditation app, or therapy session could. I wish the same for you.”
DUAL PROGRAM: Pair with Anne’s program, Changing Aging for Women 50ish and Beyond, April 15-18, and save 15% off both programs if you register by January 31. REGISTER HERE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
You are besieged by noise. The outside world is filled with the clatter of phones, television, news, conversations, traffic, machines. And sometimes your internal world is even louder, as you ruminate about an email you sent ten minutes ago, an argument you had ten days ago, a bad financial decision you made ten years ago. Yet, quieting your mind is a challenge.
Let us provide the container—the ideal conditions—for you to sink deep within and break free from your mental chatter. With guided meditations and teachings, group practice, yoga, journaling, time in nature, and plenty of “down time,” we provide a relaxing, supportive, distraction-free atmosphere for your inner journey—which will foster a more present, calm, and balanced approach to life.
RETREAT CENTER HIGHLIGHTS
- Intimate setting with personal access to the teacher
- 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.
SCHEDULE
(subject to change)
Thursday, April 15
| 3:00 PM | Check in begins |
| 4:30 PM | Welcome and Introduction |
| 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 |
Friday, April 16 – Saturday, April 17
| 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 |
Sunday, April 18
| 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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