We host meditation retreats all year! 
From completely silent to dip your toe, testing mindfulness,
we have what you’re looking for!

At Sugar Ridge, quality time means me time.

“A wise teacher, and a wise centre, needs to offer a whole range of skillful practices, because people come along at different stages of their inner development, with different temperaments, and with different sets of problems.”
-Jack Kornfield

Mindfulness has a host of physical benefits, and it causes people to become nicer, improves mood and concentration, and find joy in the littlest of things in life.  Who doesn’t need more of that?

There are hundreds of meditation techniques and many ways to improve mindfulness as you go about your day to day activities.  No need to sit cross-legged on the floor or have your mind be a blank slate.  Our retreats offer a sampling of many techniques so that you can see what works for you and let go of the rest. 

We offer a variety of retreat schedules and formats so you can choose what will work for your schedule and your comfort.  Some people are nervous to be in silence and want a more social retreat, whereas others want extended silence to work through a deeper issue.  Both are valuable and you may find them helpful at different times.

The following list of retreats categorizes them by type of retreat, length of stay and retreat content.

One Day Meditation Workshops

A longer getaway isn’t always possible, so we offer day-long workshops.
Usually, from 9 – 4ish and includes a yummy lunch. 

Here’s a list of those that have a focus on mindfulness and meditation:

	Art of Healing with Arrole Lawrence Tue, Feb 11
	Mindfulness Meditation: An Introduction  Wed, Feb 12
	Art of Healing with Arrole Lawrence Tue, Mar 10
	Yoga SPA Day: Soulful Prana Alignment Wed, Mar 11
	Lunch & Concert with Crystal Journey Sun, Mar 22
	Art of Healing with Arrole Lawrence Tue, Apr 7
	Mindfulness Meditation: An Introduction Thu, May 21
	Summer Solstice Yoga & Canoe Day Retreat Mon, Jun 22

                                                            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weekend Meditation Retreats 

	Restorative Yoga & Meditation Retreat with Liz Frost & Andrea Leplae                                       Fri, Jan 31 – Sun, Feb 2, 2020
	Mindful Eating, Yoga and Meditation Weekend Retreat with Liz Frost                                    Fri, Feb 21 – Sun, Feb 23, 2020
	Cozy Winter Retreat ~ A Gathering for Women               Fri, Feb 28 – Sun, Mar 1, 2020
	Mindful Self Compassion – A Weekend Retreat                       Fri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22, 2020
	Rebalance Weekend Retreat    Fri, Apr 17 – Sun, Apr 19, 2020
	Yoga and Meditation Retreat with Liz Frost                                    Fri, May 15 – Mon, May 18, 2020
	Yoga and Meditation: Address Your Stress Weekend Retreat   Fri, May 29 – Sun, May 31, 2020
	Thanksgiving Yoga and Meditation Retreat with Liz Frost Fri, Oct 9 – Mon, Oct 12, 2020
First Light Yoga and Meditation Retreat with Liz Frost     Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Nov 22, 2020 First Light Yoga and Meditation Retreat with Liz Frost     Fri, Nov 27 – Sun, Nov 29, 2020 First Light Yoga and Meditation Retreat with Liz Frost Fri, Dec 4 – Sun, Dec 6, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week Long Retreats

 

Longer retreats offer a deeper immersion into practice. Silent Week long retreats are held in September, December and over Easter every year.  Choose from 2 – 7 nights stay.  Everyone starts together at the beginning of the retreat and you leave after 2, 5 or 7 nights as you wish.  Being in silence isn’t oppressive, it’s a gift we give to ourselves and to each other.  Having precious time to think and reflect is a wonderful gift to yourself.  The schedule is the same every day, allowing you to rest into the format and observe yourself as you move through the day.  Noticing your reactions to moments can be fascinating, and it’s an opportunity for growth.  As you notice your reactions you build self-awareness

 

Upcoming Silent Retreats

 

 

Easter Silent Meditation Retreat- 3, 5 or 7 Nights

Thurs, April 9-Thur April 16, 2020

 

Silent Yoga and Meditation Retreat – 7 Night

Fri, May 8 – Fri, May 15, 2020

 

Know Yourself, Forget Yourself: A Silent Week with Liz

Sun, May 24 – Fri, May 29, 2020

 

 

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

This is a wonderful introduction to using meditation as a stress reduction technique. We offer it as a week-long intensive program. Side effects include inner peace, ditching stress, personal growth, mental calmness and improvement with mood. This week is offered three times a year with upcoming dates of:

Mindfulness – Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Week Retreat

Sun, Feb 2 – Fri, Feb 7, 2020

 

 

Create Your Escape!

This retreat is an opportunity for you to create whatever you need.  For some that may mean doing something different every day in the area and for others it can mean parking the car, and not going anywhere, or you can have a few days of both.  Park the car and chill for a couple days and then venture out to explore the area.. 

 

Family Day Getaway – 3 night stay

Fri, Feb 14 – Mon, Feb 17, 2020

 

March Break Getaway

Sun, Mar 15 – Fri, Mar 20, 2020

 

 

Summer Retreat with Beach Time – Escape the City!

Mon, Aug 3 – Fri, Aug 7, 2020

Summer Retreat with Yoga, Meditation & Beach Time – Escape the City!

Mon, Aug 10 – Fri, Aug 14, 2020

Summer Retreat with Yoga, Meditation & Beach Time – Escape the City!

Mon, Aug 17 – Fri, Aug 21, 2020

 

Autumn Retreat with Yoga, Meditation & Quiet Time – Escape the City!

Sun, Sep 13 – Thu, Sep 17, 2020

 

Winter Holiday Getaway

Fri, Dec 18 – Wed, Dec 23, 2020

Winter Holiday Getaway

Sat, Dec 26 – Sat, Jan 2, 2021

 

 

 

Meet Your Facilitator!

Liz Frost

Liz Frost, founder of Sugar Ridge shares mindfulness in every retreat she facilitates. Some have a bit more formal practice than others.  Often outdoor or offsite activities are included depending on the season or theme of the retreat.  Yoga is taught as a form of meditation, getting in tune with the physical body and noticing connections between emotion and mental states.