REGISTRATION ENDS November 4th!

You are invited to slow down and “unplug“, releasing and settling in to the present moment - coming home to ourselves. In this spacious and caring setting and community I will be offering support and wisdom of mindfulness, compassion-based practices and guidance, awakening and deepening connection and care to ourselves and the world around us. 

On both Nov. 11th, 9am-430pm, and Nov. 12th, 9am-330pm, teachings and gentle guidance in mindfulness and compassion-based practices will be tailored for both those who are new to mindfulness and those who have experience with these practices.

A variety of sitting, laying down, walking, and gentle movement practices will be offered throughout the retreat. There will also be opportunities to explore and walk on the surrounding trails, enjoying the beautiful and natural landscape as a part of these connecting and restorative practices. Care will be taken and offered to support diversity of experiences and needs throughout the retreat.

For a deepening retreat experience, you can add the second retreat day OR you can choose to just attend the second retreat day on November 12th only, with guided practices, reflective writing, and movement practice opportunities, including some practice with "noble silence" in the middle of the day. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to meet with me, individually, where I can offer additional support and guidance as desired or needed.

Location: This retreat will be held in a spacious and bright retreat space overlooking gardens at Holy Wisdom Monastery, located on 130 acres of beautifully restored prairie and woods. In this setting, you can experience connection to the beauty and care of the natural world, including opportunities for walking on trails and contemplative practice in this beautiful landscape.

Holy Wisdom offers healthy, fresh meals prepared by their executive chef, with some of the food grown in the monastery’s large vegetable garden.  Lunch is included and will be served to retreat participants each day, where participants can eat in spacious indoor and outdoor dining areas. Dietary restrictions will be accommodated. 

Coffee and tea will be available throughout the day and we have access to a full kitchen with a refrigerator if you wish to bring any additional snacks. 

The retreat packages include either 1 or 2 days of mindfulness teaching, guided practices, and healthy, fresh lunch prepared each day by Holy Wisdom's executive chef. 

3 Retreat Package Options

1) Daylong Retreat on Nov. 11th

2) Daylong Retreat on Nov. 11th AND Daylong Retreat on Nov. 12th 

3) Daylong Retreat on Nov. 12th (only)

Friday, Nov. 11th Retreat Day (tentative schedule)

9am-930am Welcome and Orientation

930am-1130am Mindfulness and Compassion-Based teachings with guided practices and reflections (including sitting, laying down, and movement-based practices)

1130-1pm Lunch and free time (e.g., walking on trails or indoor spaces, self-guided practice for restoration and nourishment)

1pm-3pm* Mindfulness and Compassion-Based teachings with guided practices and reflections (*break offered half-way through)

3pm-4pm Choice of writing practice, dyad and/or small group dialogue practices

4pm-430pm Closing Practice and Intention Setting

Saturday, Nov. 12th, Retreat Day (tentative schedule) - 

During the middle of this retreat day, following the morning practice, participants will be invited to practice "noble silence" for a couple of hours while continuing to be offered guided practices. Individual one-on-one discussion/support by teacher will also be offered, as well as options for dyad and small group dialogue toward end of the day. 

9am - 10am - Participants will be introduced to the format of this retreat day, including what "noble silence" is and potential benefits from this practice. They will be invited to share their intentions for the day in community, and explore any thoughts, concerns, questions they have about the practice with silence. 

10am-1130am -  Mindfulness practices - walking practice, gentle movement and body-based practices

1130am-130pm - 2 hours of "noble silence," including silent mindful eating practice, movement, and reflective writing (e.g., walking on trails or indoor spaces, writing/reflective prompts offered for practice)

*option to schedule a brief one-on-one meeting with teacher during this time. 

130pm-230pm - Embodied practices for "coming home to ourselves," including compassion-based practices and restorative practice. 

230pm-330pm Closing practice, with options for dyad and/or group reflective facilitated dialogue supporting community and connections. 

Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat, blanket, and meditation cushion/pillow, if they have these items. If you do not, please let us know and we will provide these supports.

For the safety and protection of all guests, we request that all participants are fully vaccinated and have a negative Covid-19 test 72 hours before the retreat start date. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns regarding precautions. 

If a participant is symptomatic and/or has a positive Covid-19 test 5 days or less before the retreat, they are asked to stay home and will be offered a full refund. Thank you for understanding that these precautions are offered to insure as safe and comfortable retreat experience as possible. 

Payment is required in full to reserve your spot.

Refunds available up to two weeks prior to the retreat, no refunds thereafter, unless if symptomatic or positive for Covid-19 5 days or less prior to the retreat.

Please plan to arrive at The Holy Wisdom Monastery Retreat Center & Guesthouse, located on 130 acres of beautifully restored prairie and woods, 4200 County Road M, Middleton WI 53562   between 8:45 - 9:15am on the retreat day(s) for which you registered.