This live-out retreat, held during the day on a peaceful property in Valla, was created to fill a gap in the Coffs region for an authentic, silent retreat experience that nourishes and energizes.
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A Deep Rest Retreat typically runs between 3 to 10 days, depending on demand. You can check the website for upcoming retreat dates and durations.
Yes. Ideally, participants maintain silence throughout the retreat. Silence helps us drop beneath the repetitive chatter of the mind, creating space for deeper awareness and healing. Limited necessary communication may occur, but the intention is to remain as quiet as possible.
Yes. Two nourishing meals are provided each day—breakfast and lunch. To help keep retreat costs accessible, participants are asked to contribute some time during the day to help with simple tasks such as dishwashing. This is offered in the spirit of seva—selfless service. If you wish to eat in the evening you will need to have something prepared at home.
We begin with a one-hour morning meditation upon arrival, followed by gentle movement exercises. After breakfast, the day flows through alternating periods of sitting or lying down meditation and walking meditation, with guidance, stories, and occasional dialogue throughout.
Weather permitting, an afternoon silent meditative walk through the surrounding landscape is offered.
Each day closes with a talk, Q&A, and a guided loving-kindness (metta) meditation. Throughout the retreat, I’ll share practical tools and techniques to help you stay grounded and navigate moments when the mind becomes agitated.