JOIN us for a weekend of self care

The cost to join us this October 13-15th in Galveston, TX is $600 per person.

**There is a $200 deposit to hold your spot and accommodations of your choice required at time of booking.  Full balance is due on or before October 1, 2023. Space is limited to 8 women.

This includes:

• Accommodations for 2 nights in a stunning beachfront property with private beach access
• Welcome gift
• Organic meals & snacks
• Welcome cocktail party & dinner
• Daily yoga classes
• Women's Circle
• Receiving & Releasing Ceremonies
• Conscious community
• Time to get grounded, unwind, & reconnect

If you need to cancel, refunds will be granted but ONLY if your spot is filled (not guaranteed). By paying the balance, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions. 

This stunning beachfront property, located on a stretch of beach with restricted vehicle access, has fabulous views of the ocean and private beach access.  

Main floor has an inviting open floor plan with living area, dining area, bar, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. There is also a large deck with chairs in both shaded covered areas and open sunny areas. 

Each woman will get her own single bed.  Beds are chosen on a first come-first serve basis.

Exact address will be provided closer to the retreat weekend.

*Space is limited to 8 women.

No.  We will have one 5-hour chunk of silent time on Saturday (see the schedule for details).

Attending your first silent retreat can be quiet intimidating.  Going from never spending any time away from your phone, let alone in silence, to being expected to be silent for an entire retreat can be like drinking from a fire hose.  I am a firm believer in lowering the barrier of entry for these types of practices.  The more people who try, the more people that can benefit from a meditative and mindful practice, such as silence.

This smaller time frame for practicing silence is meant to be an introduction to the practice.  Just enough for you to try it out and notice the changes you experience in that time.

Retreats with an element of silence can be incredibly transformative. 

They offer you a safe place to step back from the demands of everyday living so you can further explore the healing and stress reducing benefits of meditative practice. 

The focus of the practice is to help you become more mindful through guided self-reflection. Through this rigorous practice, you’ll become more aware of your experiences moment to moment. Even taking a bite of bread or a single breath becomes an experience worth exploring. 

Cultivating mindfulness in this kind of setting can help you be more present in all aspects in your life. It helps you develop a sense of gratitude, appreciation, and awareness for everything you might have taken for granted before. Additionally, many people find that it’s rewarding to completely unplug from technology, social media, popular culture, and other distractions. 

•  Meditation 
  • Seated 
  • Walking 
• Mindful movement 
• Mindful activity 
• Journaling 
• Spend time in nature (we will be staying right on the beach!)
• Painting/drawing/creating 
• What brings you joy, ease, flow? Be creative!

 1. Let go of your expectations 

Allow yourself to surrender instead to what is and to go with the flow. Trust that you’ll receive guidance for navigating the challenges that arise throughout this journey. 

2. Pack comfortable clothing 

Avoid tight or constrictive clothing that can restrict your movement or cut off circulation. The best clothes to wear are those which can easily be layered as the temperature changes, as well as appropriate footwear and outdoor clothing to brave the elements. 

3. Start your digital detox before hand 

It’s usually common practice for retreats to ban cell phones and other electronic devices. 

To cut yourself off from your phone and other gadgets cold turkey might result in some anxiety and stress. To avoid this, give yourself several weeks to prepare. 

Get used to not checking messages, emails, and social media threads. Stop checking the news, surfing the web, and mindlessly browsing. 

Begin to start going out without your phone and leaving it in another room. 

Cutting out smartphones is a lot harder than you think. Give yourself at least one month of detoxing prior to going on your meditation retreat. 

4. Practice sitting in meditation 

In silent meditation retreats, sitting for extended periods of time is part of daily practice and can be very uncomfortable if you aren’t used to it. 

Several weeks before your retreat, get in the habit of sitting cross legged, either directly on the floor or with the help of a meditation seat. 

This practice will help you prepare yourself for meditation and also try out various benches, cushions, zafus and zabutons, mats, and accessories. These meditation tools will help you make the process much more comfortable and ergonomic. 

5. Bring your own meditation gear 

If you’ve been training on a particular bench or cushion and are comfortable sitting, bring it with you. 

Reducing the number of physical distractions you face throughout this journey will make it easier to focus on your practice. 

Each body reacts differently to hours spent sitting, so find a position and the accessories you need to make it comfortable for you. 

6. Befriend silence 

As the old saying goes “silence is golden”. 

But without sufficient practice, being in silence can also feel isolating, lonely, and stressful. 

Before you surround yourself with silence for an extended period of time, gently ease into it. 

Spend time in advance of your retreat exploring silence at home. If your house is generally quite loud, try some noise cancelling headphones and really give yourself an opportunity to invite quiet into your life. 

(Be sure to also turn off all electronic devices. Putting them on silent doesn’t count!) 

7. Practice journaling 

Journaling is a great way to express your thoughts, emotions, and creativity. It’s also beneficial in the sense that it allows you to document the streams of thoughts that enter your mind and see how they vary throughout the duration of your stay. 

Use your journal practice to become aware of how different triggers affect your mood. Take time to explore how you feel at different parts of the day. 

8. Embrace solitude 

Although most retreats are done in group settings, the focus of your practice will be on yourself. 

And yes, this inward journey of self-exploration can at times be a very lonely experience. 

If you’re used to always having people around and ample distraction, begin to search out quiet solitary activities in advance of the meditation retreat. 

Taking walks by yourself and sitting silently on a park bench just watching the world can be a beneficial exercise. It forces you to stay quiet and simply become aware of your surroundings without getting attached to anything. 

9. Get your home in order 

Do yourself a favor and get your home organized before you head out to your silent retreat. 

Clean up and create a mindful living space. 

Make your place feel fresh and inviting for your return. Retreats can be exhausting, both mentally and physically and you will be grateful returning to an orderly home.