Shine a light on your inner self
Retreat into silence. Return to what really matters.
In a world that’s always on, silence is a radical act of self-care.
Silence, simplicity and space to reconnect
Our Silent Meditation Retreat in the Blue Mountains is designed to help you pause, reset and reconnect — without pressure, performance or distraction.
Held every week at our peaceful Happy Buddha retreat house, this two-night experience includes guided meditation, mindfulness activities, gentle yoga and nourishing vegetarian meals. You’ll be gently supported by experienced facilitators as you explore inner stillness and map your mental landscape ~ all in a friendly, welcoming space.
Whether you’re seeking clarity, peace, or a digital detox, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to go within. No experience necessary. Just curiosity, openness and a willingness to be with yourself.
Through stillness and silence, you’ll learn simple but profound tools to return to your centre. Not just while you’re here, but long after you leave.
Silent Meditation Retreat
A 2-night tech-free retreat to help you find stillness and reconnect with yourself in silence.
Silent Meditation Retreat Sample Program
Access the most up-to-date version here.
Everything on the program is optional. You’re welcome to do as much or as little as you like. All activities and meals take place at our Blue Mountains Retreat Centre.
Arrival Day 1
4:00pm – Check-in & Sweet Treat
(Sorry, no earlier than 4pm)
5:45pm – Opening Circle (1h)
6:30pm – Final Check-in
6:45pm – Dinner
7:45pm – Evening Meditation (45min)
9:00pm – Reading, journalling and sleep
Day 2*
7:30am – Mindful Movement (90min)
9:00am – Breakfast
9:45am – Nature connection (1h)
1:00pm – Lunch
3:00pm – Facilitator’s Choice! (1hr)
4:00pm –Afternoon Treat
4:30pm – Yin Yoga (1h)
6:45pm – Dinner
7:45pm – Evening Meditation (45min)
9:00pm – Reading, journalling and sleep
Final Morning
7:30am – Mindful Movement (90min)
9:00am – Breakfast
9:45am – Closing Circle (45 mins)
11:00am – Check-out and farewell
*For longer retreat, the schedule of DAY 2 repeats with different workshops. It’ll be a surprise but we won’t disappoint 🙂
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“Absolutely loved this experience. I did the silent retreat (journey into stillness) and found it perfect. Facilitator Peter was amazing, beds so comfy, food was incredible. Coupled with toasty warm fires (winter), a beautiful mountains setting and an informative and well planned meditation program, I highly recommend you do this 2 day retreat. I came away so restored and with lots of tools and techniques to continue the journey at home.!”
Karen Eliff
How a couple of days of meditation and silence can change you
Map your mental landscape and tap into your inner thoughts, emotions, memories and ideas.
- Calms the nervous system, builds immunity, promotes sleep and reduces blood pressure (PHYSICAL HEALTH).
- Softens the attitude, restores appreciation, creates mental clarity, develops contentment and opens creativity (MENTAL HEALTH).
- Dissolves fear, heals stress, develops compassion and builds better relationships (EMOTIONAL HEALTH).
- Experience of oneness, gain higher perspective, make better life choices, feel free, inner wisdom is readily available (SPIRITUAL HEALTH).
How the silent meditation retreat works
This Silent Meditation Retreat is offered every weekend. It includes workshops, vegetarian meals and simple, twin-share accommodation with shared bathrooms in our Happy Buddha communal house.
This is a silent retreat which means we encourage you to experience introspection. Of course, if you need to speak to your facilitator or chef please do. Note: with any new challenge or experience there can be triggering moments so please take steps to always be kind to yourself.
We also encourage you to book this retreat as an individual, rather than with a friend or partner.
For you to get the most from this experience, this retreat is strictly technology-free. For your peace of mind, when you check in you will be provied a contact number should your loved ones need to get in contact with you. Your phone and devices are to be handed in for safe keeping at the beginning of the retreat.
Please note, we have a very friendly communal house cat so please note if you have allergies. Massages are available however there are limited 1-hour sessions ~ please enquire on your arrival.
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“I’ve done a few retreats now and have recently participated in the weekend silent retreat at Happy Buddha. I found it exactly as advertised. Facilitator was fantastic, skilled and knowledgeable. It was a well-balanced program, catering for the experience and needs of individuals. An excellent way to recharge and refresh. The staff were great, beautiful venue and setting and awesome food. I definitely recommend.”
Shane Cumberland
Accommodation
The accommodation for Journey Into Stillness is in our retreat house, separate to the retreat centre. Our Happy Buddha House is a friendly communal space with newly renovated twin-share rooms. The bathrooms are clean, shared facilities. The kitchen is home-style where we’ll be preparing your nourishing, vegetarian meals.
Other communal areas include our lounge area with a toasty fire-place and a small dining room for meal time and for relaxing. Our beautiful yoga balcony, located next to the house, is our meditation and workshop space.
Book now for the next Long Weekend!
3-Nights of Silent Meditation for $899pp
This retreat takes place in our communal retreat house, where our friendly resident cat also lives. You might spot them quietly padding around or napping in a sunny corner 🐈⬛