3 Day Silent Retreat ~ May 18 - 20
Our May Silent Retreat arrives at an incredibly beautiful time of year. More flowers are blooming each day and the warming earth says, "Yes!" beneath every step that thanks the ground. We gather together with new and old friends to navigate through the challenges of silent practice, and we all benefit so, so deeply. Experience shows us that these retreats are true health care, and they support us to live as we wish to be in more of our everyday lives.
You'll experience meditation (both sitting and walking), yoga asana, Breema: The Art of Being Present, playfulness, delicious and vital vegetarian meals, time in nature and more... Some classes will be held outside weather-permitting, and free time is included to enjoy the property. Dave and Alana Pratt will lead the retreat, and they ask that you read all of the details below if you are interested in attending. The itinerary is also posted at the bottom of this page.
Details
Registration/Payment: You must register for this retreat in advance and the rates before tax are $435 for a single room/$355 shared room (two people), $355 per person for camping and $475 for one person lodging in the pond cabin. (Contact us for rates if you have two people who wish to stay in the pond cabin.) Rates include everything mentioned in the paragraph above; lodging, classes and meals.
To register, you will need to follow these two steps: Click here to fill out our online registration and then return to this page and Click this link to pay your $100 deposit. You can pay the remaining balance at the end of the retreat with cash, check or credit card. (Note that credit card payments will include a 2.75% service fee.)
Attendance: Your full participation in this retreat supports you yourself and the rest of the group. We ask that everyone join us for the entire retreat. Please be seated in the classroom five minutes prior to the start of each session.
Silence: Participants will observe silence throughout the retreat. There will be one or two exceptions to this, and clear guidelines will be given at those times.
Meditation: Most meditation periods will include sitting and walking meditation. The forms we will use are easy to follow and will include guidance as needed.
Meals: Meals will be vegetarian with an emphasis on organic and local ingredients. Both vegan and gluten-free options will be offered at each meal. With registration, you will have an opportunity to let us know of any food sensitivities or concerns.
What to bring: Meditation Cushions and yoga mats will be provided, but, if you have your own, please do bring them.
Overnight Lodging:
1.) Some participants can be lodged at True Nature. Lodging onsite is offered first-come, first-serve and includes our rustic cabin by the pond, bedrooms in the house and camping.
2. ) For those who prefer to stay offsite, the rate for this retreat is $275, plus tax. There are numerous inns, bed and breakfasts and cabins very nearby to True Nature. We suggest Hotel Millersburg, Zincks, The Barn Inn, Tranquil Acres, Ferngully Creek Cabins, Cricket Hill Cabins, Mrs. Miller's Cabins and the Comfort Inn. The Barn Inn is only about 1/4 of a mile away from True Nature and makes for a nice walk along our quiet country road. For a more complete listing, email or call us.
Silent Retreat Itinerary
Friday, May 18
8:45 - 9:00 a.m. Arrival
9:30 Opening Circle
10:00 - 12:00 Meditation (Sitting and Walking)
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch Break
1:30 - 3:00 Breema
3:00 - 5:00 Meditation with Gentle Yoga Practice
Free Time
7:00 Dinner
7:30 - 9:00 Evening Practice
Saturday, May 19
6:30 - 8:00 Yoga
8:15 - 9:15 Breakfast
9:30 - 12:00 Meditation & Breema
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch Break
1:30 - 3:00 Breema
3:00 - 4:30 Meditation (Sitting and Walking)
Free time
6:30 Dinner
7:30 - 8:30 Evening Activity
Sunday, May 20
6:30 - 8:00 Yoga
8:15 - 9:15 Breakfast
9:30 - 12:00 Meditation and Breema
12:00 - 2:00 Lunch Break
2:00 - 3:00 Meditation
3:00 - 4:00 Breema
4:00 Closing
