
About this Event
Deepening Recovery 11th Step Silent Retreat
Looking to create a deeper connection with your HP? Curious about developing new prayer and meditation practices? Wanting to immerse yourself in healing silence? Join us for a three-day guided 11th Step Silent Retreat. This event is designed to help you deepen your recovery journey through silence, guided reflection, and meditation. Connect with 12-step fellow travelers in a peaceful and supportive environment. Take this opportunity to step away from the noise of daily life and focus on your spiritual growth. Whether you're new to silent retreat or have been practicing it for years, this retreat is open to all who are seeking a deeper connection with themselves and their higher power. Don't miss out on this chance to recharge and renew your recovery journey!
Day One
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Thursday 9/25
Host: Arrive
Info: Settle into your room and enjoy the peace!
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Welcome Meal
Host: Community Dining Room
Info: Our first meal will be a "talking meal" in the community dining room, which is in the main Monastery Building
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Session 1
Host: Orienting to the Gift of Silence
Info: Our main and optional sessions will all take place in the Retreat/Guest House Garden Room - Room 113.
🕑: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guided Meditation Session 1 (optional)
Host: Centering Prayer
Info: Meditation sessions are designed to introduce you to different approaches to listening to your higher power. All meditation sessions are optional - choose what you think might work for you! Optional Meditation Sessions will be held in the Garden Room (113) in the Retreat/Guest House.
Day Two
🕑: 07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Friday, September 26
Host: Breakfast in Silence
Info: Breakfasts will be self-serve, continental, in the first floor kitchen of the Retreat and Guest House. Serve yourself cereal, fruit, toast, coffee, tea and juice at your own pace. All breakfasts will be in silence.
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Guided Meditation Session 2 (optional)
Host: Buddhist Loving-Kindness Meditation
Info: Meditation sessions are designed to introduce you to different approaches to listening to your higher power. All meditation sessions are optional - choose what you think might work for you! Optional Meditation Sessions will be held in the Garden Room (113) in the Retreat/Guest House.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Retreat Session 2
Host: Making the Connection with your Higher Power
Info: Retreat Sessions will be held in the Garden Room in the Retreat and Guest House, room 113. All sessions will be silent, guided by the retreat leaders.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch in Silence
Info: Lunches during the retreat will be served buffet-style in the Community Dining Room in the Monastery. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals will be offered. Lunches will be silent meals.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Guided Meditation Session 3 (optional)
Host: Sa Ta Na Me
Info: Meditation sessions are designed to introduce you to different approaches to listening to your higher power. All meditation sessions are optional - choose what you think might work for you! Optional Meditation Sessions will be held in the Garden Room (113) in the Retreat/Guest House.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Retreat Session 3
Host: Two-way Prayer as 11th Step Practice
Info: Retreat Sessions will be held in the Garden Room in the Retreat and Guest House, room 113. All sessions will be silent, guided by the retreat leaders.
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Dinner in Silence
Info: Silent dinners during the retreat will be served buffet-style in the Community Dining Room in the Monastery. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals will be offered.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Retreat Session 4
Host: Releasing Old Ideas
Info: This Retreat Session will be held around the bonfire up the hill from the Retreat/Guest House. Dress warmly!
🕑: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guided Meditation Session 4 (optional)
Host: Lectio Divina
Info: Meditation sessions are designed to introduce you to different approaches to listening to your higher power. All meditation sessions are optional - choose what you think might work for you! Optional Meditation Sessions will be held in the Garden Room (113) in the Retreat/Guest House.
Day Three
🕑: 07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Breakfast in Silence
Info: Breakfasts will be self-serve, continental, in the first floor kitchen of the Retreat and Guest House. Serve yourself cereal, fruit, toast, coffee, tea and juice at your own pace. All breakfasts will be in silence.
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Guided Meditation Session 5 (optional)
Host: Chakra Balancing
Info: Meditation sessions are designed to introduce you to different approaches to listening to your higher power. All meditation sessions are optional - choose what you think might work for you! Optional Meditation Sessions will be held in the Garden Room (113) in the Retreat/Guest House.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Retreat Session 5
Host: Finding Higher Power Everywhere
Info: Retreat Sessions will be held in the Garden Room in the Retreat and Guest House, room 113. All sessions will be silent, guided by the retreat leaders.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch in Silence
Info: Lunches during the retreat will be served buffet-style in the Community Dining Room in the Monastery. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals will be offered. Lunches will be silent meals.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Guided Meditation Session 6 (optional)
Host: Praying with and For Others
Info: Meditation sessions are designed to introduce you to different approaches to listening to your higher power. All meditation sessions are optional - choose what you think might work for you! Optional Meditation Sessions will be held in the Garden Room (113) in the Retreat/Guest House.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Retreat Session 6
Host: Practicing a New Form of Detachment
Info: Retreat Sessions will be held in the Garden Room in the Retreat and Guest House, room 113. All sessions will be silent, guided by the retreat leaders.
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Dinner in Silence
Info: Silent dinners during the retreat will be served buffet-style in the Community Dining Room in the Monastery. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals will be offered.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Retreat Session 7
Host: Welcoming Your Future Self
Info: Retreat Sessions will be held in the Garden Room in the Retreat and Guest House, room 113. All sessions will be silent, guided by the retreat leaders.
Day Four
🕑: 07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Breakfast in Silence
Info: Breakfasts will be self-serve, continental, in the first floor kitchen of the Retreat and Guest House. Serve yourself cereal, fruit, toast, coffee, tea and juice at your own pace. All breakfasts will be in silence.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Retreat Session 7
Host: Closing Session (talking)
Info: Our closing session will be held in room 113. This session will be a talking session, giving all a chance to share what you have experienced and learned about yourself and your Higher Power during the time in silence.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Depart
Info: Check out time at the Monastery is 11 am. Plan to get packed during the break between breakfast and our closing session so that you can leave on time. Thanks for coming!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Holy Wisdom Monastery, 4200 County Highway M, Middleton, United States
USD 25.00 to USD 460.00