Sound-Bath Healing, Yoga, Energy Movements,
Inspiring Talk, QiGong
Relax Deeply, Balance your Mind & Emotions,
Replenish your Energy
Bring a Serenity Pause in the Busyness of your Life,
Calm your Overactive Mind
Connect to your Body
| Date | October 2026 - Exact date TBA |
| Times | 9:00 am to 5:15 pm |
| Location | Residence on the West River |
| Cost | $265 |
| Questions? | Contact us |
No previous experience is needed for this Daylong Retreat.
CAs Available
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Retreat Location: In a residence on the West River in Maryland. Click on the images to enlarge them.
Why a Retreat?
- To train your brain to follow your conscious directions instead of being on automatic.
- To step out of the complexity and busyness of your life.
- To listen deeply to your body, heart and mind, and let them relax.
- To notice your automatic habits, your triggers & cravings and what to so with it.
- To open your heart and mind and see the ways in which you create unnecessary worries and challenges in your life.
- To deepen your self awareness.
- To listen to your emotions.
- To understand how to be in harmony with the realities of your life.
- To access the superconscious mind by going into the silence and listening to the still small voice within.
- To witness what is going on inside you, and experience the present moment with no judgment, accepting what is.
- To experience your body calm down, your awareness sharpen, the mind clear, and space opening up for insight and understanding to develop.
- To let go of your habitual thinking patterns.
- To explore our path to inner freedom, joy and a peaceful heart.
- To receive mindfulness training
- To engage in breathing practices
- To engage in meaningful discussions during sharing times
~ The quieter you become, the more you can hear ~
Ram Dass
Who is this retreat for?
- Perfect for business professionals
- Ideal for mindfulness beginners
- Excellent for experienced mindfulness practitioners who would like
to deepen their practice - Perfect for those who want to find calmness, and feel refreshed and renewed
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What sets this retreat apart from other retreats?
- The location at the serene West River.
- The mindfulness component conducive to self reflection and calming your brain.
- Monica, with over two decades as a holistic coach, will guide you warmly in developing self-compassion, self-kindness and heartfulness. She will also support you by connecting neurological underpinnings to the mindfulness practices of this retreat.
- Sound Healing
- Qi Gong Practice
- Yoga
- The opportunity to engage in fertile discussions
Quiet the mind and the soul will speak ~ Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati
In our Retreat there will be moments of silence,
and moments in which you will be encouraged to share comments, thoughts and experiences.
Sound Healing: Mia Moon, Reike Master, will lead us into a deeply restorative sound healing experience. 
Through the sacred vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and intuitive sound, you’ll be guided into a meditative state where the body can release tension, the mind can quiet, and the spirit can realign, allowing the healing frequencies to clear energy blocks, restore balance, and awaken inner peace.
Sheng Zhen – QiGong: Jill Penaloza -LCPAT, ATR-BC, CGP – teaches Sheng Zhen, a system of movement and non-movement with ties to the ancient practice of qigong, an internal healing art. Jill studied with world renowned teachers Master Li Junfeng and Master Li Jing. Those who practice Sheng Zhen experience the revitalizing of mind and body as the heart begins to open, and enhanced sense of well-being.
Prior to her corporate work and private practice, Jill was a mental health staff clinician at Strong Memorial Hospital and a group program director at Genesee Hospital in Rochester, New York. She has worked with non-profit and private organizations across the United States and presented and taught at AACC Women’s Institute, Maryland Psychological Association, Rochester NY City School District, CHADD Maryland, and the Washington DC Department of Corrections.
The Format
This retreat will combine the fertile atmosphere of mindfulness with extensive time
- to enjoy self reflection and guidance on how to meet our emotions with compassion
- to experience the deepest calm brought by Sound Healing
- to engage in a Qi Gong Practice to elevate your energy
- to enjoy a mindfulness talk with time for Q&A periods
- to enjoy a profound relaxing experience with a Yoga Nidra Practice
- to engage in meaningful discussions that will raise your awareness
- for both guided and silent meditations
- for mindful eating
- for rest periods
- for mindful walking outside on the beautiful grounds, and quiet time in nature.
- There will be moments when we will encourage everyone to maintain silence as a way to get to know yourself better.
- There will be moments when you will be encouraged to participate in enlightening conversations.
- Through the retreat you may discover that you always have a choice. You can live each moment either with inattention, fear and judgment or with awareness, curiosity and kindness.
What to Expect
- You’ll enjoy grounding & reflective guided meditations, flow into many different mindfulness practices throughout the day in which you can enjoy the scenic grounds, enjoy a mindfulness talk and discussions, and wrap up with a reflective Q&A.
- We’ll provide a light salad for lunch, but you are welcome to bring your own lunch. We’ll provide water and tea to keep you refreshed.
- We will be silent during different times of the day to encourage self reflection. After the talks, a period of Q&A will follow, and sharing comments and experiences will be welcome.
- The retreat will be over at 5:15 pm.
Why Should I Take a Retreat if I Live Alone?
- Being in a retreat gives you the opportunity to specifically set aside a time to train your brain to see clearly without the distractions available at home.
- No more scrolling through social media or raiding the fridge to avoid tough feelings—this is your chance to pause and reflect
No phone. No emails. Just you and the present moment.
- On retreat, you will learn how to face your emotions instead of running away from them. You will be guided on how to deal with whatever comes up in the moment.
- A daylong retreat gives you the opportunity to set an intention for the day, and engage in mindfulness practices along with a community of people working towards the same goal: bringing mindfulness to their lives.
- The energy of all the people on retreat is powerful, inspiring and conducive to realizing our goals.
Who will lead this retreat?
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If you are out of town and you’d like to stay overnight in beautiful Annapolis, there are many wonderful historical inns, bed & breakfast and hotels
Spaces are limited—secure your spot today and give yourself the gift of silence.
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Refund policy
We offer a 60% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours prior to the day of the retreat.
We are unable to offer refunds after that. Alternatively, you can use your registration fee for a future daylong retreat within the next year.
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