Silent Day Retreat

Name: Silent Day Retreat
Start: 2025-02-22T10:00:00+00:00
Location: Thurlaston Village Hall

Schedule

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 10:00 am

UTC+00:00

Location

Thurlaston Village Hall | Rugby, EN

This Silent Day retreat will start at 10.00am for registration and introductions followed by a pattern of 4 teachings/meditations interspersed with quiet time to journal, stretch, walk, etc. A light vegetarian lunch will be included which we will share together in continued silence (approx. 12.15pm) with a finish time of 4.00pm.
Refreshments and snacks will be on-hand throughout the day (including cake ! ). Please let me know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
This nourishing day of stillness will be held in the picturesque village of Thurlaston, near Rugby, Warwickshire in its Village Hall. For those travelling any distance, Thurlaston is less than a 20 minute taxi ride from Rugby Station;
2 minutes’ drive from the M45; with both Junction 20, M1 and Junction 1, M6 within a 30 minute drive. If you would like to stay overnight, there is accommodation available locally and I can provide more details at the time of booking, if required.
The space provided during the breaks between guided and silent formal meditations is perfect for self-reflection so please bring along a journal and pen. Chairs will be provided but if you would prefer to sit/lie on the floor then please also bring along a yoga mat or similar, together with cushions and blankets to make yourself comfortable.
The day gives you an opportunity to spend quality time in presence, noticing with neutrality all which arises and falls in companionable silence. This said, I will leave a selection of insightful books out for your perusal as reading in presence is as revealing as any informal meditation. Please be aware this will be a phone-free zone.
Getting out in the fresh air is also encouraged, whether it be a walking meditation around the small garden behind the Hall, taking time to walk around the pretty village. During the longer lunch break perhaps take a stroll to Draycote Water or discover the local Alpacas which are just a few minutes’ walk away. You may also wish to bring indoor and outdoor shoes if you are venturing further afield.
The day will be hosted by Sam Hall who started Mindfulness practice 10 years ago and has been teaching for 5 years, alongside offering Reiki Energy Healing and Voice Dialogue Facilitation. Check out reviews on Facebook and Google.
How to Book: Contact Sam (see below) and request a booking form which will be emailed to you. Payment of the £70 fee (fully inclusive of lunch and refreshments) can be paid by Cash, PayPal or Bank Transfer - all details of which will be detailed on the booking form.
Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 07730408247
Messenger: Samantha Hall