Jan 1 2027 - Jan 3 2027

Resolution of Awareness Silent Weekend Retreat with Liz Frost

Begin the New Year with Awareness!

This weekend you can realign with your true self, set intentions that matter, and get a sense of what you want to do with this life.  Connect with what makes you happy and thrive in 2027.

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. In the stillness of silence you can reconnect with your inner wisdom and sort out the mental chatter of daily life, contemplate questions you may be avoiding or gain clarity of thought. Taking a break from communication is a gift we give each other on retreat.  No need for small talk or wondering what to say.  The silence isn’t heavy and punishing, it’s welcome and light.

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.

Without distractions of communication, electronics and media you can focus on your own thoughts, become more self-aware and grow a little more, developing equanimity with all the background noise of the environment, other people, physical sensations.

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 January 1.

Ways to communicate, if necessary, will be explained with the initila orientaton.

What are the benefits of being in silence?

Revitalize with fresh energy and deeply rest
Reduce stress
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.

No Experience is Necessary

No experience with meditation 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, or 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.

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 if you wish
Enjoy natural beauty  – celebrate the transition of the season and the beginning of hibernation
Connect with others in a deeper way – through shared experience without talking about it
Be nurtured by friendly staff and a supportive teacher
Rest, recuperate and begin the new year with intention
Enjoy delicious, organic vegetarian meals to nourish your body

RETREAT SCHEDULE

Friday, January 1
3 - 5 pm
Arrive and settle in to your cabin
5:30
Dinner
7:00
Meet in the studio for group orientation, opening talk, & sitting - silence begins after the initial orientation with plenty of time to ask questions
Saturday, January 2
6:30-7:30am
Sitting, walking meditation
7:30
Breakfast,
8:30
Work meditation - you will be assigned a task to embrace as part of your practice
9:30
Free time
10 -11:30
Meditation practice and guided journalling
12-2 pm
Lunch and break
2-3 pm
Meditation practice and guided journalling
5:30 pm
Dinner
7-8 pm
Sitting
Sunday, January 3
6:30-9:30am
Same morning schedule as Saturday - pack up your cabin as morning work meditation
9:30am
Meditation practice and guided journalling
10:30
Outdoor practice - mindful walking in the snow
11:30
Group discussion and silence ends
12:30 pm
Lunch - Mindful Eating
Depart at your leisure and stay as long as you wish to enjoy the ambiance and new friends.

Meet Your Facilitator

Liz Frost

Liz Frost MA Ed, RP (retired), is a certified yoga teacher and mindfulness coach. 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

Friday January 1
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Sunday January 3
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Tuition Rates are per Person

Retreat tuition includes all meals from Friday dinner until Sunday lunch, retreat sessions, and accommodation.

Shared (up to 4 people in a cabin)  $565 + HST
Semi-private (shared with 1 other person) accommodation $645 + HST
Private accommodation (a room all to yourself) $825 + HST

Some cabins have 2 rooms.

You may want to join us earlier for a mindful  New Year’s Eve  Dec 31, and Friday’s New Year’s Silent Day Resolution of Awareness

If you want to combine other events with theis weekend, give us a call and we can register you easily for multiple dates.
If you need help to register, or have some questions please call us 866-609-1793 or email [email protected] – We’d love to help you!

 

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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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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!

1st January: Resolution of Awareness Silent Weekend Retreat with Liz Frost