We, the organizers of this retreat, are peers on a path to quieting our minds and cultivating awareness, and we have found that meditating together in a group can bring an expanded level of awareness and appreciation.
Most of us have busy minds that keep us thinking about the past or planning for the future. In mindfulness, we practice resting in the peace and joy of this moment.
This weekend retreat combines meditation, Dharma talks, yoga, breathwork, mindful movement, and community practice. Whether you’re new to meditation or have an established practice, the weekend offers space to slow down, reconnect, and deepen your experience.
Total cost for this event $395
Most of us have busy minds that keep us thinking about the past or planning for the future. In mindfulness, we practice resting in the peace and joy of this moment.
This weekend retreat combines meditation, Dharma talks, yoga, breathwork, mindful movement, and community practice. Whether you’re new to meditation or have an established practice, the weekend offers space to slow down, reconnect, and deepen your experience.
Total cost for this event $395
Location
The Creative Campus
Goddard College
123 Pitkin Rd, Plainfield, VT 05667 USA
Goddard College
123 Pitkin Rd, Plainfield, VT 05667 USA
Date & Time
Friday October 9, 3:00 PM -
Sunday October 11, 1:00 PM
Sunday October 11, 1:00 PM
Location
The Creative Campus
Goddard College
123 Pitkin Rd, Plainfield, VT 05667 USA
Goddard College
123 Pitkin Rd, Plainfield, VT 05667 USA
Schedule
Friday
3:00-5:00 Arrival and settling in
5:00-6:00 Orientation and Introductions
6:00-7:00 Vegetarian Potluck Dinner (Soup & Bread will be provided by the retreat)
7:00-8:30 Restorative Breathwork Journey with Mike Miller
8:30-10:00 Tea and quiet community time
Saturday
(All Day Option to have a “Silent Saturday” Noble Silence observed the entire day)
5:15-5:45 Silent Meditation
6:00-6:30 Silent Walking Meditation
6:45-7:45 Yoga with Mary Streeter
8:00-9:00 Breakfast
9:00-10:00 Dharma Talk & Open Discussion
10:00-12:30 Functional Breathing & Somatic Breathwork Journey with Mike Miller
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:30 Cultivate Calm with Mary Streeter
2:30-5:00 Q & A with Zac Ipsa-Landa
5:00-6:00 Dinner
6:00-8:30 Community Dharma Talk and open discussion with Zach Ipsa-Landa
8:30-10:00 Tea and quiet community time
Sunday
6:15-6:45 Silent Meditation
7:00-7:30 Silent Walking Meditation
8:00-9:00 Breakfast
9:30-11:30 Sound healing and gentle yoga postures with Mary Streeter
12:00 Light Lunch
12:30 Clean Up/Leave
3:00-5:00 Arrival and settling in
5:00-6:00 Orientation and Introductions
6:00-7:00 Vegetarian Potluck Dinner (Soup & Bread will be provided by the retreat)
7:00-8:30 Restorative Breathwork Journey with Mike Miller
8:30-10:00 Tea and quiet community time
Saturday
(All Day Option to have a “Silent Saturday” Noble Silence observed the entire day)
5:15-5:45 Silent Meditation
6:00-6:30 Silent Walking Meditation
6:45-7:45 Yoga with Mary Streeter
8:00-9:00 Breakfast
9:00-10:00 Dharma Talk & Open Discussion
10:00-12:30 Functional Breathing & Somatic Breathwork Journey with Mike Miller
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:30 Cultivate Calm with Mary Streeter
2:30-5:00 Q & A with Zac Ipsa-Landa
5:00-6:00 Dinner
6:00-8:30 Community Dharma Talk and open discussion with Zach Ipsa-Landa
8:30-10:00 Tea and quiet community time
Sunday
6:15-6:45 Silent Meditation
7:00-7:30 Silent Walking Meditation
8:00-9:00 Breakfast
9:30-11:30 Sound healing and gentle yoga postures with Mary Streeter
12:00 Light Lunch
12:30 Clean Up/Leave
Restorative Breathwork Journey
This slower-paced session blends guided meditation, gentle functional breathing, and a calming soundscape to support relaxation and nervous system regulation. The practice emphasizes light, slow, nasal breathing and offers plenty of space for rest, reflection, and personal choice. Rather than trying to create a particular experience, we’ll practice creating the conditions where the body and mind can settle naturally.
Functional Breathing & Somatic Breathwork Journey
Join Mike for an experiential workshop exploring both functional breathing and somatic breathwork. We’ll begin with evidence-informed functional breathing practices to build awareness and regulation before transitioning into a guided somatic breathwork journey. Throughout the session, you’ll be invited to explore with curiosity, honoring your own pace and choosing the level of intensity that feels supportive for your nervous system.
Cultivate Calm
On Saturday in this mind/body class, Mary will help reset your nervous system to a place of calm and resilience. Using a blend of somatic practices, creative expression, breathwork/guided meditation and mindful reflection, we’ll guide you to soothe your nervous systems and reconnect with a deeper sense of ease.
Vibrational Upgrade
Mary will guide you in your journey home, to your true authentic self in present time, giving you tools and strategies to practice a high level of self-care and walk with focused, aligned intentions.
The workshop will include gentle yoga practice, meditation, guided imagery, and reflective journaling, all held in a sacred healing container that we will co-create.
This slower-paced session blends guided meditation, gentle functional breathing, and a calming soundscape to support relaxation and nervous system regulation. The practice emphasizes light, slow, nasal breathing and offers plenty of space for rest, reflection, and personal choice. Rather than trying to create a particular experience, we’ll practice creating the conditions where the body and mind can settle naturally.
Functional Breathing & Somatic Breathwork Journey
Join Mike for an experiential workshop exploring both functional breathing and somatic breathwork. We’ll begin with evidence-informed functional breathing practices to build awareness and regulation before transitioning into a guided somatic breathwork journey. Throughout the session, you’ll be invited to explore with curiosity, honoring your own pace and choosing the level of intensity that feels supportive for your nervous system.
Cultivate Calm
On Saturday in this mind/body class, Mary will help reset your nervous system to a place of calm and resilience. Using a blend of somatic practices, creative expression, breathwork/guided meditation and mindful reflection, we’ll guide you to soothe your nervous systems and reconnect with a deeper sense of ease.
Vibrational Upgrade
Mary will guide you in your journey home, to your true authentic self in present time, giving you tools and strategies to practice a high level of self-care and walk with focused, aligned intentions.
The workshop will include gentle yoga practice, meditation, guided imagery, and reflective journaling, all held in a sacred healing container that we will co-create.
WHAT TO BRING
Warm outdoor and sleeping clothes will be needed. Bathrooms will be shared, we recommend you bring shower shoes. More information below regarding accommodations.
Bring a sitting cushion if you have one, chairs will be provided during group meditation. If you choose to participate in yoga, please bring your own yoga mat and accessories. Limited yoga mats will be available to borrow.
Warm outdoor and sleeping clothes will be needed. Bathrooms will be shared, we recommend you bring shower shoes. More information below regarding accommodations.
Bring a sitting cushion if you have one, chairs will be provided during group meditation. If you choose to participate in yoga, please bring your own yoga mat and accessories. Limited yoga mats will be available to borrow.
MEALS
All meals are lovingly prepared by volunteer staff. Food is light and nutritious vegetarian fare that may include dairy and eggs. Food is served buffet-style. Coffee and tea are available all day. While we will try to have a variety of foods suitable for those with sensitivities to gluten and dairy, if you have special dietary needs you may wish to bring some or all your own food. All are welcome to bring snacks and other items to supplement the provided fare; note that refrigerator space in the kitchen is limited. Alcohol is not permitted.
SILENCE
Many retreats are done in silence. Being silent in a group setting allow us to practice focusing our attention without the distraction of making conversation. We will request silence during some parts of the weekend, such as during walking and sitting meditation and during parts of some meals. However, this weekend is also about connecting with others, and we hope that you’ll make new friends during your stay.
Some retreat residents may choose to participate for a part or for the entirety of the retreat in silence. We ask that all participants respect that choice and provide all silent participants with the space and privacy they desire.
ACCOMODATIONS
The Creative Campus at Goddard is a portion of the campus of the former Goddard College. The campus offers private bedrooms and shared bathrooms. Bedrooms are small and sparce, often only large enough for a single bed and dresser. Beds are often twin size, however there are some full-size beds as well. Bedding will be provided. Please bring your own towel for bathing.
PAYMENT
$395 per person includes all meals and a private bedroom in one of the many dorm buildings on the 195-acre campus. Credit card payment is required at time of registration. Up to (4) tickets can be purchased in a single transaction. If you do not have access to a credit card, or if you wish to pay with an alternative method, please email [email protected] and we will arrange another form of payment.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
If you require financial assistance, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know what your ability to pay is. If we are able, we will offer partial scholarships.
REFUND POLICY
A full refund, minus a $50 processing fee, is available if canceled by September 9, 2026.
50% refund, minus a $50 processing fee, is available if canceled by September 25, 2026
No refund after September 25, 2026
CONTACT US
If you have any additional questions, please send us a message and we would be happy to get in touch with you. [email protected]
All meals are lovingly prepared by volunteer staff. Food is light and nutritious vegetarian fare that may include dairy and eggs. Food is served buffet-style. Coffee and tea are available all day. While we will try to have a variety of foods suitable for those with sensitivities to gluten and dairy, if you have special dietary needs you may wish to bring some or all your own food. All are welcome to bring snacks and other items to supplement the provided fare; note that refrigerator space in the kitchen is limited. Alcohol is not permitted.
SILENCE
Many retreats are done in silence. Being silent in a group setting allow us to practice focusing our attention without the distraction of making conversation. We will request silence during some parts of the weekend, such as during walking and sitting meditation and during parts of some meals. However, this weekend is also about connecting with others, and we hope that you’ll make new friends during your stay.
Some retreat residents may choose to participate for a part or for the entirety of the retreat in silence. We ask that all participants respect that choice and provide all silent participants with the space and privacy they desire.
ACCOMODATIONS
The Creative Campus at Goddard is a portion of the campus of the former Goddard College. The campus offers private bedrooms and shared bathrooms. Bedrooms are small and sparce, often only large enough for a single bed and dresser. Beds are often twin size, however there are some full-size beds as well. Bedding will be provided. Please bring your own towel for bathing.
PAYMENT
$395 per person includes all meals and a private bedroom in one of the many dorm buildings on the 195-acre campus. Credit card payment is required at time of registration. Up to (4) tickets can be purchased in a single transaction. If you do not have access to a credit card, or if you wish to pay with an alternative method, please email [email protected] and we will arrange another form of payment.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
If you require financial assistance, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know what your ability to pay is. If we are able, we will offer partial scholarships.
REFUND POLICY
A full refund, minus a $50 processing fee, is available if canceled by September 9, 2026.
50% refund, minus a $50 processing fee, is available if canceled by September 25, 2026
No refund after September 25, 2026
CONTACT US
If you have any additional questions, please send us a message and we would be happy to get in touch with you. [email protected]
We look forward to hosting you!