Personal Retreat at Heartwood Mandala
Entering into a self-directed retreat allows you to design a program that best meets your needs and schedule alongside the daily activities of the community. This could be an intensive silent meditation retreat, or it could be a more gentle meditation program that incorporates reading and study, journaling, or other practices that nourish your spirit. You can choose to hold your retreat wholly in silence, or to mindfully engage with the residential community.
While you’re here, you’ll have access to our resident teacher for personal guidance.
What to Expect
Accommodations~
Rooms for self-directed retreatants are single, private rooms with a private bathroom.
You can practice in your room or in the Dharma hall. If you have access to a car, there are many beautiful hikes in the local area.
Meals~
Bring and prepare your own food or select add-on for Heartwood provided meals of self-serve breakfast, main mid-day meal, and light supper of soup/ salad.
Yogi Duties
Retreatants are responsible for keeping their room and bathroom clean, and for cleaning up after themselves in the kitchen. Retreatants may also offer about 1 1/2 hours per week of light work to the community in addition to cleaning prior to departure.
Application for Retreat
Retreat Payment
Used to pay for retreat once application is approved by Heartwood
