One Day Silent Retreats for those working in Health and Social Care 2026

• 17th January Lead: Julia Ronder
• 25th April Lead: Nina Dhiman
• 11th July Lead: Lizzie Hopthrow
• 10th October Lead: Lorraine Millard

All retreats are organised by the Kent Group of the Janki Foundation in the beautiful countryside setting of The Quiet View, near Canterbury. During the silent time, you can walk in the beautiful Quiet View Gardens, spend time in the yurt, on the labyrinth, under the shelter, or reflecting in any of the meditation spaces. The time is yours. We will then come out of silence for the last half hour of the retreat to share our experiences.

Who is it for?
The retreats are for those working or who have worked in health and/or social care, ideally with previous experience of participating in a silent retreat.

How do I book?
Click the orange 'Tickets' button on the right hand side, and you will be able to choose from a range of dates available. This will take you to a brief form and to give a donation to The Quiet View in order to confirm your place. If you are unable to attend and give more than two week's notice, your donation will be returned to you minus the ticketing fee. This money goes directly to The Quiet View to maintain the spaces and allow for these spiritual gatherings to take place. The facilitators take no payment for leading these retreats.

If you have any questions about booking or participating, please email [email protected] and we'll be happy to help!

We look forward to welcoming you to the Quiet View.

Dr Julia Ronder is a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist with over 30 years' experience in both the NHS and private sector. She is also the co-ordinator of the Kent group of the Janki Foundation, and a certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher, helping others to learn to manage emotions and develop inner resilience. Julia’s special interests are assessing childhood trauma, ADHD, leadership with integrity and preventing burnout in healthcare.

Revd Lizzie Hopthrow is the Director of The Quiet View, a labyrinth trainer, and author. Following a career as a hospice Chaplain, Lizzie created The Quiet View, a sacred sanctuary in Kingston near Canterbury alongside her husband John. Lizzie fosters an atmosphere of solace and peace for visitors of all backgrounds, integrating Transpersonal psychology and spiritual insight.

Lorraine Millard is an experienced integrative and Transpersonal psychotherapist, supervisor, and trainer. As the Mindfulness Lead at the University of Kent, she has conducted over 250 mindfulness courses and authored two books on mindfulness and well-being. Lorraine’s passion lies in promoting personal growth and contentment through therapy, emphasising the importance of addressing life's challenges while cultivating fulfilment.

Nina Dhiman is a Clinical Psychologist, Mindfulness and Yoga Teacher and worked for over 15 years in NHS mental health services. She deeply values the benefits that compassion and mindfulness offer in supporting a holistic sense of wellbeing for the individual and wider community. For several years Nina has taught with Kent based charity, Tenterden Mindfulness, as well as working independently.

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