Entering into a self-directed retreat allows you to design a program that best meets your needs and schedule alongside the daily activities of the community. This could be an intensive silent meditation retreat, or it could be a more gentle meditation program that incorporates reading and study, yoga and other body work, fasting, journaling, or other practices that nourish your spirit. You can choose to hold your retreat wholly in silence, or to mindfully engage with the residential community and other retreatants.

While you’re here, you’ll have access to our resident teacher for personal guidance. You are expected to attend our weekly Dharma talks on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Accommodations~(are limited for the health and safety of all)
Rooms for self-directed retreatants are single, private rooms with a private bathroom.

You can practice in your room or in the Dharma hall. If you have access to a car, there are many beautiful hikes in the local area.

Meals~
Bring and prepare your own food or select add-on for Heartwood provided meals of self-serve breakfast, main mid-day meal, and light supper of soup/ salad.

Yogi Duties
Retreatants are responsible for keeping their room and bathroom clean, and for cleaning up after themselves in the kitchen. Retreatants may also offer about 1 1/2 hours per week of light work to the community.

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