Silent meditation retreat
Recharge and refresh #escapecitylife.
Reconnect with yourself in the healing surrounds of the Blue Mountains NSW.
Why join our silent meditation retreat?
It seems as if everything in the way we choose to live takes us away from ourselves. In a loud and distracting world with that feeling of being ‘too busy’, the noises, stress and anxiety.
This way of life then becomes our daily lived experience which we perceive as ‘normal’. But it’s not normal and neither are humans designed to live this way.
Our silent meditation retreat will kick start a new way forward where you live every day aware, connected and energised. A no-pressure environment in which you can fully relax and recharge.
Our silent meditation retreat caters for everyone; from beginners to regular meditators to those wanting a break from the hustle and noise of city life.
Break away from the distractions that keep us lingering on the shallow surfaces of the mind. The stillness of SILENCE is one way of getting there. And that’s the gift of this silent meditation retreat.
Play this video for a glimpse into our silent meditation retreat.
Shine a light on your inner self
Our do-able & accessible silent meditation retreat in the Blue Mountains NSW is a lot more diverse than you might think.
Our practice of meditation and its intention goes beyond relaxation. Observing your inner thought patterns can teach greater stress tolerance and emotional balance that lasts long after the retreat is over.
True stillness removes the pressure of outside influences, allowing you to examine what really brings joy and meaning to your life.
This retreat is an opportunity to seek out stillness (and silence) and learn some beautiful meditation and mindfulness tools. It’s a totally different experience to our Inner Joy program. And you’ll explore silence and meditation with your quiet introspection.
We’ll guide you through meditations, talk about what meditation can actually be (it’s not just about being seated and drawing within!) including walking meditation, mindfulness activities and through yoga and nature connection.
How a couple of days of meditation and silence can change you
Map your mental landscape and tap into your inner thoughts, emotions, memories and ideas.
- Calms the nervous system, builds immunity, promotes sleep and reduces blood pressure (PHYSICAL HEALTH).
- Softens the attitude, restores appreciation, creates mental clarity, develops contentment and opens creativity (MENTAL HEALTH).
- Dissolves fear, heals stress, develops compassion and builds better relationships (EMOTIONAL HEALTH).
- Experience of oneness, gain higher perspective, make better life choices, feel free, inner wisdom is readily available (SPIRITUAL HEALTH).
What makes our retreat unique?
🥗 Nourishing food
🌞 Serene surroundings
🌿 Nature walks
🧡 Inspiring program
✨ Pool access
🥰 Cosy rooms
What makes our retreat unique?
Nourishing
Food
Heart-warming and delicious vegetarian meals
Serene surroundings
Rooms with beautiful views of the Blue Mountains
Natural
Walks
Bush walks and trails for guests to explore
Inspiring
program
A range of activities to cater for everyone
Swim
facilities
Swim in our pool or a nearby waterfall
Boho-chic
style
Cosy rooms with a touch of boho-chic
About our Silent Meditation Retreat
The Silent Meditation Retreat is a journey for individuals & held in small retreat groups. We recommend couples participate in the Inner Joy retreat instead.
We hold the 2-Night weekend Silent Meditation Retreat every weekend. You’ll commence Friday at 5pm and finish up on your final day at 11am – giving you time to travel back home with some beautiful renewed insights into slowing down and having moments of stillness in everyday life.
Throughout your retreat, you will explore total silence for most of the program however there will be opportunities for some discussion and interaction too.
How the silent meditation retreat works
This Silent Meditation Retreat includes workshops, vegetarian meals and simple, twin-share accommodation with shared bathrooms in our Happy Buddha communal house.Â
This is a silent retreat which means we encourage you to experience introspection. Of course, if you need to speak to your facilitator or chef please do. Note: with any new challenge or experience there can be triggering moments so please take steps to always be kind to yourself.
For you to get the most from this experience, this retreat is strictly technology-free. For your peace of mind you will be able to provide loved ones with a contact phone number should they need to get in touch with you. Your phone and devices are to be handed in for safe keeping upon check-in.
Please note, we have a very friendly communal house cat so please note if you have allergies. Massages are available however there are limited 1-hour sessions ~ please enquire on your arrival.
Accommodation
The accommodation for Journey Into Stillness is in our retreat house, separate to the retreat centre. Our Happy Buddha House is a friendly communal space with newly renovated twin-share rooms. The bathrooms are clean, shared facilities. The kitchen is home-style where we’ll be preparing your nourishing, vegetarian meals.Â
Other communal areas include our lounge area with a toasty fire-place and a small dining room for meal time and for relaxing. Our beautiful yoga balcony, located next to the house, is our meditation and workshop space.
Silent Meditation Retreat package
For $649 per person, your weekend includes an inspiring program, nourishing vegetarian meals and twin-share room. Bathrooms are shared amenities.
Program overview
Arrival Day 1
4:00 pm – Check-in and settle in to your room.
5:45 pm – Welcoming Circle and short arrival meditation
6:45 pm – Dinner
7:45 pm – Meditation and Deep Relaxation Practice
9:00 pm – Total Silence and Sleep Time
Day 2
7:30 am – 9:00 am – Mindful Movements and Guided Seated Meditation
9:00 am – Breakfast
10:00 am – Sensory and Nature Meditation
1:00 pm – Lunch
3:00 pm – Facilitator’s Choice (Depending on your facilitator’s specialty, this may be a guided meditation, yoga nidra, sound meditation ~ what ever they choose, we know it will be heartfelt.)
5:15 pm – Yin Yoga
6:45 pm – Dinner
7:45 pm – Deep Listening Guided Meditation
9:00 pm – Free time in Total Silence
Final morning
7:30 am – 9:00 am Mindful Movement and Guided Seated Meditation
9:00 am – Breakfast
9:45 am – Sharing from the heart – Complete your journey with a Closing Circle!
11 am – Check Out
"EVERY DAY. EVERY MOMENT YOU CAN WORK ON YOUR MIND"
Happy Buddha Retreats offers unique, short-stay retreat experiences to unwind, gain clarity and 'get your happy back'. Located in Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains, we're just 90-minutes drive from Sydney, NSW.
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