About the Retreat
Many people would benefit from a silent retreat, but may be intimidated by the rigorous schedule of some lineages. This is a space for people to taste the benefits of silence and meditation while feeling cared for in a gentle atmosphere. This retreat includes a variety of supportive practices, including formal meditation, but also accessible yoga, yoga nidra (guided yogic sleep), sound healing meditations, and self-care Ayurvedic practices.
This is a two-night residential retreat at the tidy and spacious Galilee Centre in Arnprior, Ontario. An easy drive from downtown Ottawa, the airport or train station. Every room is a private room.
“Wow - another magical retreat! Thank you so much for bringing your focus, energy and passion. I left feeling refreshed, with a clear mind and joyful heart. You truly have a gift, thank you for sharing it with us!”
Retreat Leaders
This retreat is facilitated by Kathryn Flynn with guest teaching from her Dad, Brian Gillespie. Brian will offer a dharma talk and meditation practice as well as a sound meditation.
Kathryn Anne Flynn
Kathryn Anne Flynn is recognized for an articulate and thoughtful voice in writing and teaching on yoga, Kathryn is known for weaving together philosophy, anatomy and Ayurveda, illuminating the complexities of these fields for practitioners and teachers alike. Kathryn is the founder of Intelligent Edge Yoga, an online yoga studio and podcast. She hosts regular events, workshops and retreats, as well as advanced yoga teacher training.
Brian Gillespie
Brian is a retired educator with 35+ years teaching experience and an enthusiastic volunteer and meditation teacher in his community. He leads meditation circles and sound meditations in Prince Edward County where he lives. He is passionate about the connection between spirituality and nature, and is an avid kayaker. His meditation and dharma teachings stems from a variety of traditions, including Vipassana traditions. He has retreated with Jack Kornfield and Sharon Salzberg.
Retreat Schedule
FRIDAY OCTOBER 14, 2022
2:00pm Opening Dharma Talk and Meditation (after this session we enter loving silence)
4:00pm Yoga (yoga room downstairs)
5:45pm Dinner
7:00pm Dharma Talk + Sound Healing Meditation (meditation hall on main floor)
SATURDAY OCTOBER 15, 2022
7:00am Morning Meditation (meditation hall on main floor)
8:00am Breakfast
9:30am Yoga (yoga room downstairs)
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Dharma Talk + Afternoon Meditation (meditation hall on main floor)
3 – 5pm Small Groups (posted to board, in library)
5:45pm Dinner
7:00pm Dharma Talk + Sound Healing
SUNDAY OCTOBER 16, 2022
7:00am Morning Meditation (meditation hall on main floor)
8:00am Breakfast
9:30am Yoga (yoga room downstairs)
11:00am Closing Talk (meditation hall on main floor)
12:00pm Lunch (optional)
Details & Booking
RATES
$295 +HST - covers all your material expenses, including meals and a private room.
This silent retreat is offered in the spirit of the Buddhist practice of dana - material expenses are covered by retreat participants, but teaching fees are offered at the end of the retreat at the discretion of the practitioner. This allows more people to participate in retreat and gives us the opportunity to practice truthfulness and generosity.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If circumstances arise that you need to cancel, please be in touch as soon as possible. If you cancel 4 or more weeks before a retreat begins, your registration fee will be refunded, less a $50 fee. If you cancel less than 4 weeks before a retreat begins, your registration fee will not be refunded. Cancellation fees are added to the scholarship fund, which defrays the cost for participants who have financial barriers to practice.
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Covid-19 protocol
For information on Galilee’s current protocols, please visit this site.