Enjoy scenes and dialogue from our Spring Noble Silence Meditation Retreat (SNSMR). Dialogue you say? When silence was the supposed subject matter? Yes. An exchange of ideas and channel of communication flowing with hope, joy, renewal and healing from our closing Talking Circle and beyond. All this after having spent a relatively short time period — Friday dinner to Sunday lunch — coupling time spent abiding on a special stretch of nature while working simultaneously at a spiritual practice birthed by nature itself, and practiced by people who relied on nature for their survival. We’re humbled by the power of the extraordinary form of Mindfulness and Spiritual Purification taught here, granting us the ability to ground and help people heal emotionally just where they need to be grounded and healed — within. And deeply.
“Beautiful place. Beautiful purpose. Beautiful people (and dogs!)” reported Lynne. “What a beautiful place, beautiful people and beautiful experience,” echoed Anna. “This retreat is so unique, personal, inclusive and welcoming. I am glad to be a part of it!” “So Much Peace. Thank you for this wonderful experience. The beauty of the property enhances the tranquility one finds here. Thank You!” “Many thanks! Very Healing Experience and a Wonderful Space.”
And finally Margaret with some thoughtful feedback that again both humbled and blew us away: “I just returned from a Noble Silence Retreat Weekend at The Higher Haven Retreat Center. I had an intention set for the weekend but little did I know that I would exceed that intention ten-fold. The meditations were deep and meaningful. The environment could not have been better. The garden, the pathways, the river, the woods were all perfect and beautiful. By the end of the weekend I felt completely transformed on a very deep spiritual level. I have a level of euphoria that has not left me. Paul is incredible. You can read his beautiful heart in his eyes. He shared so much about his experiences with indigenous people, Ceremonies and songs. He has ignited a desire in me to learn more about Native culture and traditions. He is a wonderful and motivating teacher. Many deep friendships were also forged over the weekend. I feel like I will be in touch with everyone from the retreat for a very long time. Whether you have been meditating for a long time or you are just starting out on your journey, The Higher Haven Retreat Center is the place to grow, learn and deepen your practice.”
On that note, after a busy Spring Retreat Season, we’ve had a few openings in this coming weekend’s Ceremonial overnight, while the latter half of June offers our breezy but informative Meditation + Mindfulness 101 Saturday June 25th class, as well as some openings for private lessons that can be simply scheduled by Contacting Us. We’ll be filling in the summer schedule and even setting dates into the Fall with some new offerings so stay tuned, stay strong, Until Then, Toksha.