Finding Peace in a World of Turmoil
An Immersive Retreat
February 7-9, 2025
Middletown, VA
Join us for an immersive practice retreat designed to open our hearts, clear our minds, and reconnect us to the compassion and goodness that reside at our center.
In our current world, it’s easy to feel disconnected—disconnected from ourselves, from each other, and from the deeper sense of peace that resides within. The extreme polarization and uncertainty that we're experiencing around us can leave us overwhelmed, anxious, and exhausted, with little energy to nourish our hearts and spirits. ​This retreat is an invitation to slow down, to breathe deeply, to meet our emotions with compassion, and to open our heart to the profound love and stillness that resides beneath the surface. Together, we'll embark on a journey of healing, where we can reconnect with our innermost self and the peace and compassion that is our birthright.
​Practices for Peace
In this retreat, we'll engage with tools and techniques that allow us to stay anchored in calm, no matter how stormy the outer world may seem. Throughout the weekend, we'll access a deep sense of presence that allows us to meet whatever arises with clarity, compassion, and grace. Through the ancient practices of meditation, compassion, and the heart opening practices of chanting and prayer, we’ll reconnect to the living, breathing experience of peace.
Experience the Healing Power of Community
When we come together with shared intention and practice, the energy of the group becomes a powerful catalyst for healing and growth. In the supportive environment of this retreat, you’ll join a community of like-minded individuals who are also seeking to generate more peace, compassion, and kindness in their lives. The collective energy of this gathering will amplify your personal transformation and remind you that you are never truly alone on this journey.
Being Peace-agents in our world
Peace and love are powerful forces of transformation—both for ourselves and for the world around us.
When we experience true peace within, it radiates outward and impacts everyone around us. As we cultivate inner stillness and compassion, our inner transformation doesn’t just benefit our own well-being—it has the potential to create ripples of healing and profound peace and connection in the world.​ Peace is contagious. When we embody peace, we inspire those around us to do the same. When we practice kindness, empathy, and understanding—especially in moments of conflict or discomfort—we become part of a greater movement toward collective healing, equipped to contribute to a more peaceful, compassionate world.
SPACE IS LIMITED to the first 25 participants who sign up.
We expect this retreat to fill quickly, please register soon to reserve your spot!​​​​​​​​​​
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"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Retreat Components
𓆩♡𓆪 Guided Meditations to quiet the mind and cultivate a deep state of inner stillness and peace.
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𓆩♡𓆪 Compassion Practices to soften your heart and create healing connections with yourself and others.
𓆩♡𓆪 Community Connection with others who share an intention towards greater peace & understanding.
𓆩♡𓆪 Healing Rituals to release emotions & open the heart.
𓆩♡𓆪 Kirtan & Chanting Practices to elevate your spirit, using the power of sound and sacred music to connect you with yourself, others, and the Great Mystery.
𓆩♡𓆪 Prayer and Intention-setting to tap into a higher source of wisdom, strength, and guidance as you move through life's uncertainties with grace and clarity.
𓆩♡𓆪 Self-Reflection through journaling and guided exercises, enabling you to explore your personal journey, and deepen your connection to yourself and others.
A Sacred Pause
This retreat will immerse you in a supportive, nurturing environment, where you can step away from the distractions of daily life and deepen your practice of being in the present moment. Whether you are seeking peace in the face of personal struggles, calm amidst the chaos of the world, or simply want to reconnect with your inner refuge, this retreat offers the space, practices and community to support you.
Join us, as we discover how to find peace in a world of turmoil, and explore how that peace can be a powerful force of transformation, not only for ourselves, but for our loved ones, our communities, our workplaces, and the greater world.
“Whether this is the first day of the Apocalypse or the first day of the Golden Age, the work remains the same…to love each other and ease as much suffering as possible.”
-Ram Dass
Retreat Facilitators
Retreat Location & Accommodation Options
Our retreat will take place at a retreat home in the Shenandoah Valley. There are two options for retreat accommodations.
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Option One: The site can hold a small group of participants in communal/bunk-style lodging. Participants onsite will have shared bedrooms and bathrooms across two buildings.
Option Two: Nearby lodging off-site
Once we reach capacity at the site, or if you wish to have your own room, bathroom and privacy, you can book a room at the charming and historic Wayside Inn in Middletown, VA (7 minutes away) or the Fairfield Inn in Strasburg (15m away).
Logistical Information
Retreat Dates
February 7th-February 9th
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Times
Retreat begins 7pm Friday 2/7.
Retreat ends 4pm Sunday 2/9.
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Location
Approximately 90 minutes from Washington DC and 75 minutes from Dulles International Airport
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​​Carpool
For those traveling from the DC area we recommend carpooling if possible.​
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Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
https://www.flydulles.com/​​
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Tuition and Registration ​
$695-- includes meals, and communal/bunk-style lodging onsite.
$595 -- includes meals. Participants are responsible for arranging their own lodging nearby.