Daylong Retreat
Mindfulness & Meditation
Exploring the Power of Self-Compassion
Relax Deeply, Balance your Mind & Emotions,
Access your Superconscious Mind,
Replenish your Energy
Bring a Serenity Pause in the Busyness of your Life,
Calm your Overactive Mind
| Date | May 17, 2025 |
| Times | 9:00 am to 5:15 pm |
| Location | Residence on the West River |
| Cost | Early Bird $235 After April 22, $265 |
| Questions? | Contact us |
No previous experience is needed for this Daylong Silent Retreat.
CAs Available
Limited Spots Available
Previous Retreats Testimonials
Early Bird before April 22, $235
After April 22, $265
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Looking for a day of peace and self-discovery?
Join us for a Daylong Retreat designed to help you reconnect with yourself.
Join us for a Daylong Retreat designed to help you reconnect with yourself.
Retreat Location:
In a residence on the West River in Maryland.
The photos below show the residence where the retreat will take place. Click on the images to enlarge them.
Why a Retreat?
Ever wonder what happens when you step away from life’s noise? A Mindfulness Retreat allows you
- 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
Previous Retreats Testimonials
What sets this retreat apart from other retreats?
- The location at the serene West River.
- The silent 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.
- The opportunity to engage in fertile discussions during the sharing times.
Quiet the mind and the soul will speak ~ Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati
In our Silent Retreat there will be moments of silence,
and moments in which you will be encouraged to share comments, thoughts and experiences.
The Format
This retreat will combine the fertile atmosphere of silence with extensive time
- to enjoy self reflection and guidance on how to meet our emotions with compassion
- to enjoy a mindfulness talk with time for Q&A periods
- 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 both inside and outside on the beautiful grounds, and quiet time in nature.
- There will be moments when we encourage participants 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.
- In silence, 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 Silent Retreat if I Live Alone?
- Being in a silent 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 and conducive to realizing our goals.
Who will lead this retreat?
Guided by Monica Jordan (M.Ed., MCMBT), this retreat offers a supportive space to explore mindfulness and a guided journey into stillness. Monica brings 25 years of mindfulness expertise to guide you with warmth, infinite support and wisdom. 
Previous Retreat Testimonials
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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To ensure the best experience, please register in advance—day-of sign-ups won’t be available.
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.
Join us on this Daylong Retreat. We would love to have you there
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