A special retreat for those needing deep rest and time for quiet reflection in the support of community. 

🌿 Retreat Details:

Dates: Join us Wednesday, May 21 through Sunday, May 25

Location: Trout Lake Abbey

Located in the shadow of Mount Adams, Trout Lake Abbey is a unique retreat center established as a collaboration by two friends with deep spiritual traditions - one Buddhist and the other Druid. For 18 years, spiritual seekers have followed these two friends in retreating on this precious land. We will gather for a few days together to enjoy basking in the quiet valley, walking the labyrinth and contemplating the many faces of Buddha that inhabit the Abbey. 

Why Choose Our Yoga & Meditation Contemplative Retreat?

Our time together will be contemplative in nature but we will also have time for community connection, journaling, moving, laughing, and eating healing foods prepared by our dear caterer, Sam Switzer. Bring a good book, a craft project, puzzle or other quiet activity. Also bring an open mind and heart.

Limited to 15 participants. 

Partial Scholarships available. Please inquire by emailing Joanna.

Sliding scale pricing is meant to make this retreat more financially accessible to those for whom funds are limited. If you have the means to do so, please consider paying the higher price in order to support others in their retreat. 

Pricing:

• Camp (RV, Van, Camper or Tent - No hookups): $600-$900

• Dorm (Four people/shared bath): $800-$1100 per person

• Double Occupancy (Shared Bath): $900-$1200

• Single Occupancy (Shared Bath): $1000-$1300

• Deluxe room with private bath: For one person $1600-$2000; Double Occupancy $1100-$1400 (shared King bed). 

• For those willing to sleep on the floor in a meditation hut, please see the camping prices above. 

How to book:

It greatly helps us when participants register early. To incentivize and reward early registration, we will increase prices by $125 per person after April 1. 

To hold your spot, please email Joanna to arrange a 50% non-refundable deposit. The remaining balance due can be divided into three monthly payments

All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Purchase trip insurance to protect yourself in case of emergency cancellation.

Please contact Joanna to select and book your room by emailing her at [email protected] or by filling out the form at the bottom of this page. Need a roommate? We can probably match you with another lovely person!

Reserve Your Spot Now!

Spaces for our Contemplative Retreat are limited, so don't miss out on this special retreat for those needing deep rest and time for quiet reflection in the support of community.

What’s Included:

• Yoga and Meditation Daily

• All meals Wednesday dinner through Sunday breakfast - Vegetarian (with eggs and dairy). Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Prepared with love by Samantha Switzer of Spreading Roots Catering. 

• Guided Group activities: Creative Writing/Journaling, Coaching, Q&A

• Access to Trout Lake Abbey grounds

What’s Not Included:

• Transportation to Trout Lake

More details!

About Trout Lake Abbey:

Founded by a Druid Priest and a Buddhist Monk 18 years ago, Trout Lake Abbey is located in Trout Lake in South Central Washington. Accommodations are simple, yet comfortable. The Farmhouse provides a cozy space to curl up with a book. Eight small meditation huts provide private, quiet space to deepen your meditation practice. A beautiful studio with an open view of Mount Adams will generously hold our group meditation practices. To learn more about Trout Lake Abbey, click here. 

As with all retreats with Joanna, everything is optional - regard each activity on the schedule as an invitation. 

Tentative Daily Itinerary

6:30-7:15am Meditation: Guided, silent, seated and walking meditation

7:30-8:45am Yoga and Somatic Movement (All Levels and Abilities Welcome)

9:00am Breakfast

10:30am Group activity - Writing/Journaling, Coaching, Q&A time

1:00 Lunch

2:30-4:30 Quiet reflection and rest

4:45-6:00 - Restorative and Gentle Yoga

6:15 Dinner

7:15 -8:30 Meditation: Metta/LovingKindness Guided Meditation

8:30pm - Q&A and Community Connection