Silent Retreats at Amethyst
Upcoming Silent Retreats:
Now booking: June 13-16
Save the date, booking to be open later: October 17-20
This year we have partnered with Divine Grace Yoga to bring two Silent Retreat Weekend to Amethyst. Silence begins on Friday evening and continues until Monday. There is a “soft closing” on Sunday evening for those who cannot join us until Monday. The sample schedule is below.
The practices in silence are open to all seekers, regardless of tradition, and is held in sacred and safe space with respect for all.
Don’t worry if you’ve never tried a silent retreat. The day is well organized, and our facilitators will guide the way!
Daily Schedule
Mornings:
-- Wakeup (5:30am)
-- Satsang (meditation, kirtan, dharma talk)
-- Yoga Class
-- Brunch (vegetarian)
Afternoons (varies):
- Tea & Dharma Talk
- Yoga Class (gentle)
- Walking Meditation at Labyrinth
-- Spiritual Counseling with Swami
-- Seva
Evenings:
-- Dinner (vegetarian)
-- Peace Chanting
-- Satsang (meditation, kirtan, dharma talk)
-- Lights out
Arriving at the Retreat: Late afternoon on the first day. Usually 3pm to 5pm.
Departing from the Retreat: Sunday evening or Monday by noon
Why Silence?
Silence is peace. In a world that seems to become ever more complex and busy, it is important to take time to turn within and experience silence. There is no better cure than what ails us than to be silent, and yet we do not know how to be truly silent. This retreat is designed to help you re-discover the sacred silence within and to connect profoundly with your authentic self.
Full Details
Meals- Simple, vegan food will be provided. Friday Evening is Potluck and participants will be able to designate an item to bring after signu up process is complete. Light snacks and tea will be available throughout the day.
Sleeping Arrangements- Dormitory style sleeping by gender. Participants bring their own pillow, blankets, towel and toiletries. A fitted bed sheet will be provided. Camping is also an option
Seva- Opportunities for seva (self-less service) will be available throughout the weekend. We will discuss on Friday night and ask for volunteers. Sharing seva together is an essential aspect of the retreat weekend to deepen our yogic awareness and practices,
Divine Grace Yoga- Meet Swami Sankarananda Saraswati (pictured above). Swami is a simple pilgrim of peace and a servant of God in our path of awakening to the One Truth. Living much of his adult life as a businessman in the tech industry, he realized the selfish pursuits were meaningless and through grace came to the pursuit of God, or highest Self. Having given up his old life, he dedicated his new life to service of this Self in all. More info on Swami here and more details on this style of silent retreat here.
Pricing- $185 for indoor accommodations all weekend. $160 for Camping option. Choose “Pay it forward” Pricing- $220 to help cover operational costs and help those needing financial support. Please reach out at Amethystretreatcenter@gmail.com if pricing is excluding you from attending.
Space is limited, so book early if you can ✨🤗. Excited to share this experience with you.
