A three-day silent retreat led by Friar Bernard McGrath, from St Benedict’s Monastery, Arcadia (NSW), with a 2 day option as well.

“Be Still and know…
The Temple bell stops –
but the sound keeps coming
out of the flowers.”

Basho (1644-1694) tr. Robert Bly

This will be a deep silent retreat such as are held at our WCCM international centre for peace in Bonnevaux, France which “provide a rare opportunity to benefit from the sustained silence and
stillness of meditation over an extended period … these retreats offer a unique opportunity to join with other practitioners and go to a deeper and simpler place – together in solitude into the ‘great
silence“.

This silent retreat is offered for those who regularly practise meditation or those seeking to deepen their practice. It is a time to return to and honour the deep silence ever present in our being.
While the teaching for this retreat is based on Christian Meditation, those who practice others forms of meditation and contemplation, as well as experienced meditators from other traditions are most welcome. There will be a short input each morning, material for our reflection.

This silent retreat is for you if:
* you meditate regularly or have previous experience of meditation
* are seeking rest and replenishment
* are interested in deepening or reconnecting with your practice in a silent setting
* are inspired by spending time reconnecting with nature
* are willing to be challenged and be open to the healing experience of meditating with others

There will be an opportunity each day for you to meet with the retreat guide, to reflect on your experience in the silence and stillness of this ancient sacred place.

Cost: Packages from $390 – $585

Price includes all meals and accommodation in a private room, for 2 nights ($390) or 3 nights ($450)

NO. OF PARTICIPANTS Maximum of 5

ENQUIRIES: Judi Taylor taylor.judi@outlook.com