Men's SRF Silent Retreat
Schedule

The practice of silence allows one to interiorize the mind. Thus silence is maintained at meals and throughout the retreat. There will be a brief social period at the beginning and end of the weekend. All group meals and events are in the upstairs room of the Estate House.

Friday
4:00-8:00 PM Check in
6:30 Social Dinner, available until 7:30 PM
8:15 Welcome and Orientation
8:30-9:30 Meditation & Chanting
9:30-10:00 Group Affirmations

Saturday
5:30-6:30 AM Rise and shine (awake and ready!)
7:00 Energization Exercises, outside*
7:20-8:20 Meditation
8:30 Light breakfast and free time
10:00 - 12:00 Long Meditation
12:30 Lunch and free time
1:30 - 3:30 Free time, optional Silent Beach Walk or Old Growth Hike*
4:00 Inspirational Service
5:00 Energization Exercises, outside*
5:20 - 6:20 Meditation
6:30 Supper
8:00 - 9:30 Chanting and meditation
9:30 - 10:00 Group Affirmations

Sunday
5:30-6:30 AM Rise and shine (awake and ready!)
7:00 Energization Exercises, outside
7:20-8:20 Meditation
8:30 Light breakfast
9:00-10:00 Long meditation optional
10:00-10:45 Meditation
11:00 - 12:00 Reading Service
12:30 Social lunch
1:30 Closing ceremony, outside*
2:30 Retreat ends, optional hike*

*outdoor activites will be adjusted depending on the weather

NOTE: If you can only attend Saturday the fee is $15 plus $10 per meal. Please use contact on the registration page to pre-arrange.