spring meditation retreat
Silent Meditation Retreat 2025
Friday, May 16 – Sunday, May 18, 2025
at the Won Dharma Center Claverack, New York
“Sitting still is a way of falling in love with the world and everything in it.”
– Pico Iyer
Nourish your mind, body and soul with this incredible weekend experience!
Our world is a noisy, busy place. Our nervous systems often operate on overload. What we all can use is some peace and quiet. Time to disconnect, process, relax, and reset. Join us for this incredible weekend of inner connection and self-care! The weekend will be filled with opportunities to experience the healing power of nature, explore and deepen your meditation practice, enjoy some much-needed quiet, completely unplug, eat delicious and nutritious food, move your body, and boost your physical and emotional well-being. It is a rare and unique opportunity to completely unplug from all the noise of the world so you can reconnect to yourself, your joy, and your inner peace.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Space is limited for this retreat and booking fast.
Please reserve your spot today!
Have questions about Silent Meditation Retreats?
Check out our FAQ where we answer the most frequently asked questions about retreat. And feel free to reach out to us with any additional questions you may have at [email protected].
RETREAT FAQretreat location
Won Dharma Center
Conveniently located in a rural setting near New York City and Boston, the Won Dharma Center is set on 426 acres in Claverack in upstate New York, overlooking the Hudson Valley and the Catskill Mountains. Surrounded by wooded foothills with a nearby brook, the retreat center is a serene natural setting for contemplation and renewal. A green community designed with sensitivity to nature and issues of Sustainable Design, the center consists of eco-friendly buildings designed to provide a tranquil and meditative atmosphere. The Won Dharma Center won the 2010 Design Award from Faith & Form / IFRAA International Awards Program for Religious Art and Architecture.
Find more information about the Won Dharma Center HERE
Coming from out of town? Find more information on how to get to the retreat center HERE
meet your retreat guides
Cheryl Vigder Brause
Cindy Olsen
retreat schedule…
This is an overview of our retreat schedule for our Spring 2025 Meditation Retreat, which is subject to change.
Friday
- 3:00 – 5:30 pm: Guest Check-in
- 6:00 – 6:45 pm: Welcome Dinner
- 7:15 – 8:00 pm : Welcome Session & Orientation
- 8:00 – 9:00 pm: Evening Meditation, Instruction & Yoga Nidra
- Noble Silence begins
Saturday
- 7:15 am: Optional Morning Meditation
- 8:00 – 8:45 am: Silent Breakfast
- 9:00 – 9:45 am : Dharma Talk and Morning Meditation
- 10:00 – 12:00 pm: Forest Bathing
- 12:00 – 12:45 pm: Silent Lunch
- 1:30 – 3:00 pm: Dharma Talk and Meditation Session
- 3:30 – 5:30 pm: Free time to hike, rest, practice yoga
- 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Mindfulness Based Gentle Yoga
- 6:00 – 6:45 pm: Silent Dinner
- 7:00 – 7:30 pm: Evening Dharma Talk & Program
Sunday
- 7:15 AM – 8:00 AM – Optional Morning Meditation or Morning Yoga
- 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM – Silent Breakfast
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Morning Program
- 10:00 AM – 12 PM – Closing Circle
- 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM – Closing Lunch
- 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Guest Check Out
Participants are asked to enter Noble Silence from Friday evening to Sunday morning. This gives each participant the opportunity to sink deeply into mindfulness practice, being truly present where you are, with your experience. Each session is guided by the retreat leaders. There will be time throughout the weekend for Q & A and discussion with the retreat leaders. You will be supported and guided through this truly unique and transformative experience!
If you would like to attend but need financial assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected].
retreat rates per person
retreat pricing:
Single Occupancy: $1495
Double Occupancy: $1195
Quad Occupancy: $895
rates include:
- 2 nights accommodation (Friday and Saturday night)
- All meals – Friday dinner through Sunday lunch, delicious farm to table food
- Tea, coffee and snacks throughout the retreat
- All yoga, meditation, talks, guided outdoor hikes, and daily activities included
book now
registration now open!
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space is limited for this retreat