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Silent Retreat

 silent retreat

The novelist Arthur Miller once said, "It is rare for people to be asked the question which puts them squarely in front of themselves.” In a nutshell, this is the essence behind our silent retreat. It is not designed to be a temporary respite from busyness and noise but an opportunity to recalibrate and align with who you really are on the deepest level.

During the 1850s, Henry David Thoreau became the pioneer of western silence retreats publishing the account of his experience in his memoir, Walden.

As the pressures of modern life and the reach of technology grows, many of us feel overwhelmed by the bombardment of calls, texts, emails and social media. Constant connection and noise have led to the rise of what is known as a Digital Detox Retreat, where we crave to unplug and get away. When noise equates to stress, silence is peace. Shutting down communications can go a long way in helping restore equanimity.

Purposeful silence has become a burgeoning travel trend as people yearn to be in silent meditation.

Some of us find freedom in not talking to hearing anyone talk. Others pine for quiet with hotels designing noise-free zones, triple-paned glass and soundproof walls. Then there are those of us that want to be soothed by the sounds and images of nature, be it forest bathing or indulging in blue mind — the therapeutic benefits of spending time in or near water.

In 1986, Carlo Petrini protested the opening of a McDonald's restaurant in Rome that sparked the creation of the slow food movement. This cultural shift toward slowing down life's pace has created offshoots such as minimalism. Silent retreats are a way of countering time poverty. Silence lets us focus on inner calm rather than the outward trappings of daily life.

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  • Meditation Retreat Sydney

    What a wonderful little place to recenter! I was warmly welcomed and was shown to my cute little cabin that was warm, cute and cosy. Over the course of two days I gained so much clarity around my circumstances. It really confirmed how important it is to stay in alignment with who you are. If you need a break or help with the direction your life is going this is the place for you :)- Christina H.
  • Silent Meditation Retreat

    This retreat was exactly what I needed as someone at the start of their spiritual journey. My hosts were both so calming and knowledgeable. The round dwelling house is filled with heart warming art, books, cards and yoga/meditation items. I decided to switch off from the outside world to explore various teachings on my consciousness journey. The fresh wholesome food provided was delicious. I was given plenty of time to myself to soak everything in my own time. I will definitely be back for many of the other events and retreats available here. ~ Sage M
  • Silent Meditation Retreat Sydney

    This was my first retreat experience and I didn’t know much what expect. And it really was far beyond my expectations! After the retreat I feel more energised and with a sense of direction in my life. I feel loveable and in peace. Some learnings we get in life are priceless... And also, my bedroom was so cute, so comfy, had amazing view, birds singing, so inspiring… Everything so perfect! ~ Denise C
  • Blue Mountain Meditation Retreat

    The space is lovely and calming, and the information and guidance provided is tailored to you. It was just what I needed after feeling burnt out and exhausted. I now feel so much better. I'd highly recommend this retreat. ~ Vicki N

Silent Retreat Sydney

What is a Silent Wellness Retreat?

Imagine the opposite of a schoolie’s summer vacation on the Gold Coast.

A quiet retreat is an opportunity to experience the deep silence removed from outside noise, other people, screens and the chatter of our conscious mind.

They range in length depending on your time constraints and your readiness from longer periods of inner stillness.

Some people graduate from a weekend meditation retreat to tackle a Vipassana retreat, which is a 10 day silent retreat program offered around the world. Vipassana means "to see things as they really are.” Vipassana meditation offers self-transformation through self-observation. For those with little or no exposure to days of stillness and silence, this might be something to work towards to gain the most benefit.

Some silent retreats focus on 10 hours or more of dedicated meditation. Many incorporate yoga or walking meditation as a way of integrating the mind and body.

Silent Retreats

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complement silence with yoga, meditation and MINDFUL contemplation
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enjoy a quiet, cosy space designed for Reflection as well as WELLBEING
 
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NESTLED IN BUSHLAND, FIND TRANQUILITY WITHIN THE RETREAT SPACE AND OUTSIDE IT
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within walking distance of the healing Mini Ha Ha waterfall
 

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Blue Mountains Silent Retreat 

Program Outline

This retreat is designed for those wanting to deeply work with on issue of cultivating silence, mindfulness and greater presence.
Whereas a meditation retreat empties the mind, our focus is on bringing about greater presence.

While silence in and of itself is of inestimable value, it can be equally useful to differentiate the absence of sound from that of cultivating presence and tuning into your deeper self.

Different to a typical silent retreat, our depth work focus encourages you to explore what causes you to be distracted and evade your core values and authentic self. It gives equal focus to what is active in you and calling you to emerge.

Standard silent retreats serve to recharge a person. Our program endeavours to bring about a more transformative experience where you reevaluate your relationship with noise, technology, overstimulation and other impediments to inner work.

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One of our facilitators can work with you on a guided meditation or you can opt to have a self-guided session if you choose to maintain silence.

For those not wishing to do a purely silent retreat, we can work with you to create a program tailored to your needs.

An optional breathwork session can be undertaken to help you release bodily what has surfaced in you through the mind or feelings during your stay.
Energetic healing is also optional as is the opportunity to have spiritual counselling or a debrief at the end of each day.

Our Labyrinth activity offers a means of ritually letting go of that which no longer serves you.


Mindfulness colouring, drawing sacred geometry and journal exercises are available for those wanting to incorporate creativity and movement into their retreat, so too are yoga and musical instruments.

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We also offer a wealth of self-reflection activities where you can muse on themes such as relationships, your upbringing, life purpose, the foundations of wellbeing, spiritual development and many other areas. Workbooks with journalling questions are provided for this.

All the activities and treatments are included in your package except for massage, where an external masseuse comes to you. She needs notice so please let us know when you’re booking if you’d like this service.

Whether you’re seeking balance, relaxation, spiritual renewal, greater self-understanding or simplicity, you dictate the pace of your silent retreat.

Depending on the weather and your energy levels, you can use the morning or afternoon times to take in a nearby bushwalk to our local waterfall.

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Included in your package is an optional stand up paddleboarding session, mountain bike ride or bush walk at the end of day 1 of your program (weather permitting).

Cost: $590 for a 2 day silent retreat * $50 discount for a weekday program, $790 for a 3 day Silent Retreat Blue Mountains

Inclusions: Accommodation, meals, workbooks activities and optional counselling sessions. 

Location: Katoomba, Blue Mountains NSW

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Ideal for:

* Those new to spending time in silence and contemplation

* People wanting to digital detox and reboot

* Seekers and learners who are after an alternative to group work & talking therapy

* Those who have done standard silent retreats and are looking for something uniquely different

 Mindfulness retreat Sydney

Meditation is a process of lightening up, of trusting the basic goodness of what we have and who we are, and of realizing that any wisdom that exists, exists in what we already have. We can lead our life so as to become more awake to who we are and what we’re doing rather than trying to improve or change or get rid of who we are or what we’re doing. The key is to wake up, to become more alert, more inquisitive and curious about ourselves.
- Pema Chodron


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