Silent Retreat is a signature offering for Amethyst and is a gift we give ourselves to restore peace and clarity. Retreats are offered each year, typically in the Spring and Fall. Each retreat day is designed to move you gradually through a process which builds a quiet mind, peace and clarity. The world is noisy, sometimes toxic and it’s not always possible to easily pull ourselves up. Over time, stress manifests into too much thinking, excess doing, anger, anxiety, depression and low energy.
Don’t worry if you’ve never tried a silent retreat. The day is well organized, and Karen and Don Kovacs will guide the way. You will move easily through four facilitated group sessions alternated with three of your own personal retreat times, each lasting about 60 minutes. You will be silent for the day.
Silent Retreats in 2023:
We have three separate one-day Silent Retreats scheduled for October, 2023: Please register for only one retreat day.
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Retreat Time: 10:30am – 5pm
Location: The Main House at Amethyst Retreat Center (44 Buffalo Creek Rd, Duncannon, PA). The Main House at Amethyst Retreat Center is located just 25 minutes north of Harrisburg PA. The retreat center offers 144 acres of natural beauty with numerous walking trails throughout the surrounding land, fields, and forests.
Cost including Lunch: By Donation – Requires online Registration to Attend via this link: SIGN UP NOW. You will receive confirmation by email when registration is complete. Donations to Amethyst Retreat Center are nonrefundable.
PLEASE NOTE: Retreat spots are limited for each retreat day and will be reserved on a first come, first served basis. These retreats fill up quickly. Please make sure you are committed to attending before you register. If an emergency does come up to keep you from attending, please email us at amethystretreatspace@gmail.com.
LUNCH: Lunch is included and is prepared with local, fresh, and organic foods when possible. Lunch options include Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten Free dishes. Special dietary needs can be accommodated but please email us at amethystretreatspace@gmail.com to explain your dietary sensitivities.
WHAT TO BRING (You must be preregistered to attend):
Your Journal
Refillable Water Bottle
Pillow and blanket to be used in the afternoon in one of our group sessions (leave this in the car when you arrive)
THE FACILITATORS: Karen Kovacs & Don Kovacs
Karen Kovacs has studied and practiced the Buddha’s teachings for more than 25 years. Karen is an experienced meditator and completed the first level of “The Sacred Path of the Warrior”, The Art of Being Human, Shambhala tradition. She has extensive experience with facilitating various types of meditation, Dharma talks and has co-facilitated Amethyst’s Silent Retreats for the past nine years.
Don Kovacs has his roots in Christianity and is currently a Quaker practicing silence as the path within. Don is an experienced meditator and has facilitated group meditation. Don has co-facilitated Amethyst’s Silent Retreats for the past nine years.
Together they bring the synergy of Eastern Wisdom and Western Love to this sacred retreat.