5 - 7 day Silent Residential Teacher-led

Mindfulness and Self-compassion Retreats

2021 Update:  After leading 2-3 residential weeklong silent retreats for the past 6 years at the Gainesville Retreat Center, FL and Pearlstone Retreat Center, MD, all residential retreats for 2021 have been cancelled due to the pandemic. Once retreats resume, they will be for fully vaccinated participants only, and in locations that provide well-ventilated retreat spaces and access to the outdoors, with preference to dedicated groups.

On-line 6-day retreat meeting MMTCP , MSC and MBSR teacher training requirements, July 2021.  This retreat was held via Zoom for a wonderful group of 30 participants in July 2021.

Watch here for details for the return of in-person retreats or write to Trish to get on the sign up list.  Trish is available for dedicated on-line retreats for your organization.

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 *These retreats have past.  Information is left on this site for general information as future retreats will follow a similar format*.

7-day Silent Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Retreat for Women in Gainesville, Florida

Friday, Dec 27, 2019 - Friday Jan 3, 2020

Gainesville Retreat Center

Led by Trish Magyari and assisted by Nancy Lasseter UF Integrative Health (see bios below)

THIS RETREAT IS FULL WITH A LONG WAITLIST.

6-day Silent Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Retreat for Women in Gainesville, Florida

Tuesday, January 14, 2020 - Monday Jan 20, 2020

Gainesville Retreat Center

Led by Trish Magyari and assisted by Nancy Lasseter UF Integrative Health (see bio below)

THIS RETREAT IS FULL with a waitlist.

These are teacher-led intensive silent retreats steeped in mindfulness and compassion practices. Structured with the rigor of an Insight Meditation retreat (sitting and walking meditatation, daily teaching talks, individual and group interviews) however the languaging and some practices will also be drawn specifically from Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR).  The philosophy of mindful self-compassion will be woven throughout the retreat in both what we are doing and how we are working with the retreat experience. Deepen your ability to be present with yourself just as you are, with kindness and care with expert guidance by experienced retreat leaders. Participants will also be nourished by a natural tropical environment and wholesome, vegetarian organic meals.  Body-oriented practices include mindful yoga, gentle chi-gong, and sense and savor walk in the tropic gardens offered once each per day. All gender-identified women are welcome!



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Mindfulness practitioners and teachers are invited to join us in these 6 and 7-day silent teacher-led retreats.

The all-inclusive fee includes:

• Teacher-led 6 and 7-day silent retreat with guided and silent sitting and walking meditation, mindful movement/gentle yoga/qigong, body scan, lovingkindness meditation, other compassion practices and teaching periods
• Individual and group inquiry sessions/interviews with the teacher to support and deepen your practice
• Intensive silence--Sharing will only be during the opening and closing circle and the group and individual interviews with the teacher
  
• Daily “Sense and Savor” walks in the tropic garden and opportunity to practice walking and seeing meditation in nature
  
• Lodging in comfortable rooms with new beds
• Three wholesome organic vegetarian meals a day; vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options available at each meal
• Daily "yogi-job" to practice everyday mindfulness skills of 20-30 minutes, ground in the present momemt and to keep the costs low
  
• Exclusive use of a retreat center dedicated to meditation and silent practice
• 120 acres of tropical gardens and trails to support your outdoor silent mindfulness practice
• Additional days for self-retreat or R&R are available by booking directly with GRC
• Fulfills the silent retreat requirement for professional training in MBSR and MBCT (through the UCSD MBPTI and Toronto MBCT training program); MSC (through the CMSC) and in mindfulness (through the MMTCP). For other mindfulness training programs, inquire for elgibility.
  

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The entire retreat is held in silence except for opening and closing on the first evening and last morning and teacher interviews.

Sample Daily Schedule for silent full days:

7:15am Mindful Gentle Yoga and Meditation

8am Breakfast - Mindful eating and daily yogi job/everyday mindfulness (generally 15 - 20 minutes)

9:30 - 12 Guided meditations (sitting, individual walking) and teaching on mindfulness and self-compassion

12:00pm Lunch mindful eating and self-guided silent practice time on the property/rest

2pm - 5pm Silent sitting and walking meditation; Gentle Chi Gong by Nancy (December 27 retreat, only); Group sense and savor walking/seeing meditation, outdoors; and Loving kindness and compassion meditations led by Trish.  Group and individual interviews will take place during this time on some days.

5 -6pm Self-guided silent practice time on the property/rest

6pm Dinner mindful eating and self-guided silent practice time on the property/rest

7:30 - 9:30pm Guided meditations (sitting, body scan, individual walking) and teaching on mindfulness and self-compassion

9:30pm End of guided program, meditation hall open all night for continued self-practice 

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December 27 - Jan 3 Retreat fees and schedule informaton: All-inclusive fees include all teaching, 7-nights accomodations, and three wholesome, organic meals a day--21 in total. (Scroll down for fees and specific information for the January 14-20 retreat). 

Early bird all-inclusive fees are $970 (double or triple room); $1295 (single);  $825 for bringing your own tent or own RV for 7 days. Fees increase by $150 after April 30, 2019. These fees *DO* include the teacher's fees/tuition, room and 3 meals a day.

Regular fees apply after April 30, 2019 for 7 days (non-early bird) all-incusive fees are $1120 double, $1445 single, $975 tent or own RV. 

To register: Choose your level of accomodations and pay either the $500 deposit or in full on the "to register page" by major credit card.  Once registered, you will recieve an email confirmation.  More information regarding the retreat and meal preferences, etc. will be sent out around Decmber 1st. 

Deposit due of $500 to hold your space or pay the early bird rate (which includes deposit) . All fees due by October 30th. Please note: In order to get the early bird rate you must PAY IN FULL by June 30th.

Refund minus $100 is available if you cancel in writing before October 30th.

Click here to pay the deposit or the early-bird all inclusive fees. 

Retreat begins Friday December 27, 2019  - Registration will be from 3-5pm.  Dinner will be served around 6pm.  The first retreat session will begin around 6:45pm. Registrations will not be accepted for those unable to be on site by 6:00pm.

Retreat ends Friday January 3, 2020 with lunch from noon-1pm. The silent retreat portion will end with a closing circle at approx noon. A social lunch is included in your fee from noon - 1pm. Please plan to stay through noon if at all possible; plan for return flights no earlier than 4pm if flying from Orlando, Jacksonville or Tampa airports.

Keep scrolling below the January 14th retreat details for information about travel to GRC and more information about the center itself.

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January 14 -20 Retreat fees and schedule information: All-inclusive fees include all teaching, 6-nights accomodations, and three wholesome, organic meals a day--18 in total. 

Fees for 6 days: all-incusive fees are $1045 double, $1370 single, $900 tent or own RV. 

To register: Choose your level of accomodations and pay either the $500 deposit or in full on the "to register page" by major credit card.  You may also send the amount via Zelle electronic bank transfer to 443-939-0232. Once registered, you will recieve an email confirmation.  More information regarding the retreat and meal preferences, etc. will be sent out around December 1. 

Deposit of $500 in required now to hold your space. Please note that due to limited availability, only those paying in full are eligible to reserve a single room. A refund of your deposit minus $50 is available if you cancel in writing before November 15. 

Balance Due: All balances are due by November 15th, 2019.

Refund for those paid in full: minus $100 is available if you cancel in writing before November 15.

Click here to pay the deposit or the all inclusive fees. 

Retreat begins Tuesday January 14  - Registration will be between 3-5pm. A social dinner will be served at 6pm.  The first retreat session will begin around 6:45pm.  Registrations will not be accepted for those unable to plan to be on site by 6:00pm. See below for travel recommendations.

Retreat ends Monday January 20, 2020 with lunch. The silent retreat portion will end with a closing circle at approx noon. A social lunch is included in your fee from noon - 1pm. Please plan to stay through noon if at all possible. If staying for lunch, plan for return flights no earlier than 4pm if flying from Orlando, Jacksonville or Tampa airports.



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General Information for all retreats:

Travel to GRC: If you are flying into Orlando, Jacksonville or Tampa, please plan to arrive in FL by noon to include time from airports.  It is approx 2 hours to either JAX or Orlando airports and slightly longer to Tampa.  Airport-to-airport transport or directly to the GRC is available by airport shuttle companies from all major airports. The Gainesville airport, Gainesville bus station, and Amtrak shuttle stop are all approx 15 mins to the GRC. Downtown Gainesville is approx 10 minutes. Uber and Lyft are readily available from all these locations. If staying for lunch on the last day, plan for return flights no earlier than 4pm if flying from Orlando, Jacksonville or Tampa airports.

Please email Trish if you need more info in order to plan your travel (see Gainesville retreat center for basic information).  

 
Why this retreat center? I've chosen Gainesville Retreat Center for its light-filled and modern meditation hall; comfort in all seasons (heat and AC in all rooms); high quality fresh organic food with vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options at all meals; beautiful, natural setting with miles of hiking trails on the property; dedication to silent meditation retreats; and affordable cost. We'll be the only group on-site.  Everything about the center and the teaching will support your retreat and self-care.  Plus--winter in sunny Florida! 

Please note however that while the retreat center is a comfortable Mom and Pop facility, it is not a spa nor is it 5-star. Spa amenities like massage therapy are not available nor is there a large staff.  There is only one cook. Any cleaning that takes place during the retreat will be by us. Please make any special requirements or requests known well in advance so we can best advise you on how much they can be accomodated.  If you need to eat a very special diet that can't be accomodated by vegetarian, vegan, dairy free or gluten-free options, you may need to bring some of your own food and refridgeration will be supplied. Attendees will need to take responsibility for last minute requests or bring what they need (such as the need for a particular tea, hand soap or lotion).

Note: These silent retreats are *not* appropriate for those in a current mental health crisis, those with unresolved trauma or with serious untreated or unregulated mental health conditions.  It is an excellent option for serious mindfulness and/or self-compassion practitioners; those with previous silent retreat experience; MBSR or MSC graduates; or those in a mindfulness or self-compassion teaching training track. Please contact Trish if you are not sure whether this retreat is right for you at this time. 

This silent teacher-led retreat satisfies the retreat requirement for MBSR, MSC and MMTCP teacher training. 

About the teachers:

 Trish Magyari and Nancy at the conclusion of leading their 5-day silent mindfulness and self-compassion retreat at Gainesville Retreat Center, January 2017,  The 2019 winter retreat will be their third annual residential retreat offering as a teaching team. 

Led by:  Trish Magyari, MS, LCPC, RYT-200, Insight Meditation teacher with IMCW, founding teacher Baltimore sangha; Certified MSC teacher; Certified MBSR teacher and mentor; MMTCP Mentor;  yoga teacher; and experienced retreat leader.  For a more complete bio, click here.

Assisted by: Nancy Lasseter, Ed.S., LMHC,  Senior MBSR and QiGong Instructor, Wellness Educator,  UF Health - Integrative Medicine.  Nancy has sat many silent retreats and will be assisting with the afternoon QiGong, and the walking/seeing meditations.


See http://gainesvilleretreatcenter.com/ for more information about the venue only.  Registration is through trishmagyari.com (this weekbsite) only, on the "to register" page.

Contact Trish at 443-939-0232 or trish@trishmagyari.com for more information or any registration questions.

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