Early registration is now open!
Join Celeste for an in person retreat on Cortes Island at Hollyhock Retreat Center in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and deepen your practice within this secluded setting in nature. Hollyhock offers fresh healthy meals, bodywork, a hot tub, access to gorgeous woods and is also located on the Salish sea. More information below…
During this silent meditation retreat, we will focus on practices that calm the mind and awaken the heart to support the deepening of insight and inner freedom here and now, in our lives just as they are.
A silent meditation retreat offers us the unique conditions to allow the mind and heart to settle more deeply, facilitating a renewed sense of connection with our own bodies, hearts, and minds.
The structure of this Insight Meditation retreat includes two guided meditations a day in a beautiful and tranquil setting as well as silent sitting and walking meditation practice and time in nature.
In the mornings we’ll practice with the four foundations of mindfulness and in the afternoons, there will be a guided meditation focused on awakening the boundless heart and restoring a sense of calm and tranquility. Throughout our days together we’ll deepen continuity of mindfulness in community as we move between silent sitting meditation periods and walking meditation or mindful movement.
Each day there will be a Dharma talk to support our embodied understanding as well as small group meetings with the teacher for personalized instruction and support, with time for rest and enjoying nature and all that Hollyhock has to offer. Our daily schedule will also support those who may wish to attend the optional yoga or tai chi classes at Hollyhock.
"I enjoyed the combination of teachings, guided meditations, and solo time. The retreat was also structured so well, with each day building on the next, strengthening our mindfulness muscle." - Past participant
*Please note for American students considering registering, the Canadian dollar is approximately 30% less than the American dollar.
