When to retreat

Sure, there are vacations.
A vacation can be a way to distance yourself from your stressors.

Then, there are also organizational “retreats” where decision makers get together to discuss issues. Some business retreats even offer open bars and exotic locations.

And then…, within the world of mindfulness there is a very different thing:a silent mindfulness retreat.

And then within the world of mindfulness there is a very different thing:
a silent mindfulness retreat.

Mindfulness retreat facilities create a proper boundary for participants to have dedicated meditation time away from home. But this is not an escape, it is no get-away, and it is sober. A mindfulness retreat is time and space to be alone with what’s really happening inside yourself.

It’s the best way I know to clear one’s head.

A partner organization called Calmer Choice sent me an invitation. They are hosting a winter mindfulness retreat on Cape Cod. The participants will be high school teachers and parents from the high schools they serve. This retreat weekend is geared towards adult beginners who have not done an extended period of silence before.

Are you interested?

Their director has extended the invitation to our Mindful Boston community. And I’d love to bring a crew down to the Craigville retreat center to join them!

Retreat Details:

• What: A Silent Mindfulness Retreat

• When: Friday Dec. 13th thru Sun. Dec. 15th, 2024

• Where: Craigville Retreat Center (Centerville, MA, Cape Cod)

• Price:

  • $350 Supported teachers and low income

  • $425 Sustainer: employed individual working outside of the public school system. This rate reflects the true cost of delivering this retreat.

  • $500 Supporter

• Who Should Attend:

  This retreat is open to any adult (18+).
  The program will be suitable for all levels of practice experience and basic introductions to all practices will be included throughout.
  Comfort with sitting for periods of time (up to 45 minutes) will be helpful.

  We particularly welcome all educators, parents, and those working directly with children. 

See their website for more details, or jump right in to the registration form.

Once you have registered, reply to let me know, and we can talk about car pooling and other studio logistics.

I hope you can make it!

-Gena Bean