A Stoic Retreat - Learn & Practice Stoicism

Schedule

Sun May 31 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

New Acropolis Chicago | Chicago, IL

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Escape the chaos and practice Stoicism with like-minded folks diving deep into Stoic ideas and mindful living.
About this Event

Join Us for A Stoic Retreat!

Escape the chaos and dive into the calm with our in-person A Stoic Retreat. Spend the day exploring timeless wisdom, practicing mindfulness, and connecting with like-minded people. It's all about learning how to stay balanced, calm, and centered—Stoic style.

Come as you are, bring an open mind, and leave feeling refreshed and inspired!

"People look for retreats for themselves—in the country, by the coast, or in the hills. There is nowhere that a person can find a more peaceful and trouble-free retreat than in his own mind…

So constantly give yourself this retreat, and renew yourself.” —Marcus Aurelius

Are you new to Stoicism and curious about how it can transform your everyday life?
Or are you already a practicing Stoic seeking deeper insight, additional guidance, and a community of like-minded individuals?

Join us for a one-day Stoic Retreat in Chicago, where we will explore:

  • A short introduction to the Stoics
  • Core principles of Stoic philosophy
  • How to use Stoicism to improve decision-making (the hegemonikon and the role of “indifferents”)
  • Living in alignment with your true self—clarifying your “sphere of influence”
  • The retreat will integrate frontal teaching, individual reflections, group discussions, and practical exercises that demonstrate how to bring the ideas into practice.

🗓 Date & Time: Sunday, May 31st, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🥗 Includes a light lunch
📍 Location: 4001 N. Ravenswood Ave. Suite 204B, Chicago IL 60613

Cost: $75 (Earlybird Discount: $60)

Instructor: Gilad Sommer, director of New Acropolis Chicago - school of Philosophy, author of Above All, Be Good: The Story of the Stoics and Their Teachings, and a practicing philosopher for over 20 years.


Don't miss out on this transformative experience!

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New Acropolis Chicago, 4001 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, United States

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