The world can get a little loud. Inside and out, we're bombarded with thoughts, opinions, judgments. We're processing the news, social media, struggling family and friends, and our own moods, hopes, challenges, and triumphs. We invite you to step out of the swirl and set it all down for a day.
Experienced teachers Carolyn & Karen offer gentle, supportive guidance throughout the retreat. Practicing in the company of like-minded folks from all walks of life, we'll spend the day in nourishing silence surrounded by the beauty of nature. You'll have time for rest, reflection, and restorative practice. Settle into the deep quiet of Being, rather than Doing. Connect with community, stillness, and yourself.
About One Day Retreats
Our One Day Retreats are an immersion into silent, continuous, teacher-led practice. During this day of practice, we'll ask you to be as quiet as possible and let go of entertainments and distractions for the day.
One Day Retreats are included in our 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindful Self-Compassion courses and offered for stand-alone sign up in the Retreats section of our website.
Everyone with some experience of mindfulness and meditation is welcome to try a One Day Retreat. It can be a powerful and important way to explore mindfulness and compassion more deeply. If you are totally new to meditation, this day may be a challenge; however, all are welcome. For some, "jumping in" is a great way to start.
Whether online or in-person, you will be guided in a sequence of meditation and mindfulness practices including: sitting meditation, the body scan, walking meditation (indoors and out!), gentle mindful yoga, and contemplative practices like the loving-kindness meditation.
In-Person Retreats:
A great virtue of in-person retreats is the possibilities that emerge from taking a quiet day totally away from your usual routine and environment. Plus we've found some lovely sites to host our retreats. Be sure to bring your lunch, a blanket, and yoga mat and/or meditation cushion if you have one. We are able to bring some extra yoga / meditation gear to share, and all of our retreat sites have comfortable chairs for sitting.
Online Retreats:
Online retreats are rich opportunity to integrate sustained mindfulness practice into your "regular" life at home. We do recommend having a conversation with the occupants of your home. While it's not reasonable to expect roommates, spouses, or children to be totally silent for a day because you'll be on retreat, sometimes a simple shift in routine to help you have a quieter, more protected space is possible.
SCHEDULE
Saturday March 21, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm PT
TEACHERS
COST
$165 - $250 (or $41 – $63/month) (sales tax included)
- Sliding scale: Choose what’s right for you.
- Payment plan option: 4-months, no-interest.
- Limited scholarships available: No need to apply; just choose a scholarship tuition during registration.
A well balanced day of meditation and movement. It helped me slow down and decreased my reactivity to my life. If you want to slow down and get in touch with your inner needs, this is for you.
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