Silent Meditation Day Retreats  

"The welcome, kindness, and consideration shown to all – sounds simple, doesn’t it? We were in very safe hands." Deborah 

 

"I had a very restorative time and was guided to some things I found a challenge. Thank you very much." Anne. 

 

"The Retreat was nicely pitched to make it accessible for people of any faith, group or none. The teaching, especially about language could be embraced by all, with lessons and tools to use in every day life." Steve. 

 

 

"You have it down to a fine art. Everyone is catered for with care and compassion. Nourishment for the body and the soul. I enjoyed the community tasks -that help share the load - you can’t beat chopping vegetables." Linda. 

 

"Awesome! just meditation and teachings from start to finish. No stocking fillers like Yoga or Chi gone. It was great. Fabulous content delivered in a very simple and accessible way – from one northern or to another! The food was amazing too."😊 James 

 

"The silence always allows me to hear and notice myself." Barrie 

 

"For someone who catches onto theory very well, it has been an absolute privilege to have the space to practice and to have such masterful teaching." Dharini 

 

"Suryacitta and Gaynor – genuine, lovely, kind, attentive, mindful and very knowledgeable people." Roger 

 

"It’s difficult to put into words, but as someone who practices and teaches Mindfulness, it seems very necessary. It’s not about getting something out of it or becoming better - but seeing those thoughts and seeing the immeasurable hold that thinking as over us. Seeing that in evermore unfolding ways, this week, as allowed for so much releasing in many ways. thank you." Anonymous 

 

"Brilliant as always, I had lots of questions and they were all answered without me even asking! I always fail at ease and welcome on your retreats and feel a better going home and for that I will always be grateful". Barrie 

 

"There has been a beautiful atmosphere conducive to spiritual exploration, both inner and outside in the gorgeous gardens and local woods. I felt very spoilt." Tullie 

 

"The simplicity of the teaching. So many are making it so complicated. It is simple and there is profound freedom in letting go of striving and just simply sitting with what is. It’s been wonderfully helpful these past three years to be able to stop and remind myself to let life be as it is." Susan. 

 

"I loved the structure and sticking to the times. I knew exactly when and where I needed to be. The flexibility also, no rigid rules to adhere to, just respecting our our autonomy and ability to be grown-ups. Loved it." Amanda. 

 

"I love the teachings, simple and effective and thought-provoking. The food was beautiful thank you Gaynor for lovingly preparing,knowing what we needed and serving such delicious food." Carolina. 

 

"What fun chores have become! It’s amazing what I’ve discovered about myself doing these little jobs in silence! "Sharon 

 

"As always Surya teaching is a perfectly placed filled with wisdom, clarity and humour. The retreat was brilliant, the team allowing the space for people to meet themselves with love, honesty and openness. I was able to spend time deepening my practice in a supportive environment with kindred souls." Sarah 

 

"I started the retreat looking into pool A soaking up the rich natural surroundings, and found the space to work at a much deeper level withtpool B." Anne 

 

"I’ve come to the retreat in a bit of a confused state amidst a lot of upheaval happening in my life. I’m still in the same state but I feel a lot of softness, openness and acceptance of how things are. This is what I want to work on. I thought the group was wonderful, the teaching insightful and spot-on to where I needed to go. The retreat was beautifully put together. The rooms, the food, all very thoughtful and caring." Thank you 

 

"Last year I commented that I’d found more questions and answers and I worked on some of the more important ones over the year. This year I simply found the stillness and the sitting very beneficial and powerful. As a result I now view the questions as simply heightened curiosity and issues make more sence from this perspective and from a puzzled “must work this out“ perspective. I’ve rediscovered that keeping my meditation more simple is more effective than if I overcomplicate it. So thanks a million for another stimulating and transformative week." Peter 

 

"I found the simplicity of practice we experienced helped me to stay balanced through the following weeks." Kirsty