Dec 4 2022 - Dec 11 2022

Silent Meditation Retreat in Ontario ( 5 or 7 nights)

Silent Stillness

Whether you are in need of some space to think and reflect or are looking to nurture yourself in a spiritual and peaceful environment, this silent retreat provides the setting to return to yourself.

Take this opportunity to enter into the stillness of silence.  It is a wonderful way to reconnect with your inner wisdom and sort out the mental chatter of daily life.  Time in silence helps you to feel revitalized by taking a break from communication and turn attention inwards.

There is no religious focus on this retreat. People from all paths and all walks of life come on retreat and benefit from the shared practice. You could be Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu, Atheist, Agnostic or anything in between!  In silence we can recognize our similarities as beings of love, desiring peace.

Do you wonder what the heck you do on a silent retreat – isn’t it boring?  Isn’t it difficult to be quiet? Yes, and no. With the silence comes clarity of thought, motivation and attention.  Without distractions of communication, electronics and media you can focus on your own thoughts, become more self-aware and grow a little more.

What are the benefits of being in silence?

Revitalize with fresh energy and deeply rest
Connect more deeply with your spiritual self, deepen or start your own practice
Access your own inner voice – gain insights and more clarity on life’s decisions, situations
Spend time in nature and reconnect to the natural world
Clear blocks and open yourself up to greater creativity and inspiration.

You will have the opportunity to meet other retreatants at the beginning of the retreat and we will go into the silence after dinner on the first day.  Ways to communicate if necessary will be explained with the initial orientation session after arrival.

No experience is necessary

Private meetings are available with Liz during the retreat.  You will have a sign up sheet available to book a time that suits you. The meetings generally last from 20 to 30 minutes, and there are no formalities. You may bring a question you would like to share, or you may come just to be together in silence and see what comes up.

No experience is necessary.  The initial orientation session will provide an opportunity to ask any questions you may have and to explore various ways to sit comfortably using a chair, cushion etc.

Work meditation is a daily period of shared work to take care of the daily stuff of life:  washing dishes, preparing food, sweeping the floor, cleaning the washrooms, weeding the gardens.  As we take responsibility for a task, we have another opportunity to become more aware of our inner dialogue.

We also offer our Silent Meditation Retreat in April (over Easter Weekend) and May.  

What to Expect this Weekend

We will spend time with the following activities:

Meditate – sitting, walking, eating & working are all forms of meditation
Personal practice of movement such as yoga which is done in silence and without instruction
Read spiritually uplifting books
Enjoy natural beauty  – walk from the Centre through forest trails
Connect with others in a deeper way – through shared experience without talking about it
Be nurtured by friendly staff and supportive teacher
Rest, recuperate and have time for reflection & napping
Enjoy delicious, organic vegetarian meals to nourish your body

RETREAT SCHEDULE

Sunday 4th December
5:30pm
Dinner
7-9pm
Orientation, opening talk, & sitting
9pm
Tea & fruit
Other Days
6:30-7:30am
Sitting
7:30-10am
Breakfast, work meditation, and break
10am-12pm
Sitting, walking and a talk by Liz
12-2pm
Lunch and break
2-4:30pm
Group inquiry followed by open exercise period
4:30-5pm
Sitting
5-7pm
Dinner and break
7-8pm
Sitting and private meetings
8:30pm
Tea and fruit
Departure Day
6:30am-12pm
Same schedule as previous days
12pm
Lunch - Depart at your leisure

Meet Your Facilitator

Liz Frost

Liz Frost MA Ed, RP, is a certified yoga teacher, mindfulness coach and psychotherapist. She was introduced to meditation in the early 90’s and found yoga as a form of meditation. With a foundation in meditation and somatic based psychotherapy, she incorporates mindfulness into yoga practice. She is the owner of Sugar Ridge and devotes her time and energy to making the world a more peaceful place.

Liz Frost, M.A. Ed, RP

Book Your Retreat

Sunday December 4
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Sunday December 11
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Tuition

This retreat allows for a flexible retreat duration to suit your schedule and needs.  Everyone starts on the same day, Sunday Dec 6th and departures are silent to allow those staying longer to deepen their practice without distractions of new folks joining in.

5 night stay:  Sunday Dec 5 – 10 semi-private accommodation $1,630 + HST, Private $1,895 + HST

7 night stay:  Sunday Dec 5 – 12 semi-private accommodation  $1,895 + HST, Private $2,195 + HST

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Shared - Cabin will be shared with up to 3 other guests of the same gender. If you are booking for just yourself, depending on the retreat, we will match you with other guests of the same gender.

Semi-private - Cabin will be shared with the 1 other person you are registering with. If booking alone, we will try to match you with someone of the same gender.

Private - Cabin for one person, not sharing with others.

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The Centre

Welcome to Sugar Ridge! It is our mission to provide a space for you to be nourished in body, mind and soul. From completely silent to dip your toe, testing mindfulness, we have what you’re looking for!

Please Note: This Retreat has now finished. See our upcoming retreats here.