Downtown Wheaton Summer Wellness Retreat

This immersive experience blends yoga, mindful walking, nourishing community time, and restorative sound experiences, with an optional evening gathering at the bandshell concert series for those who wish to continue the experience together.

Participants begin with a grounding yoga and intention-setting session that supports gentle arrival into the retreat experience. Through breathwork, accessible movement, and guided reflection, the opening session establishes a calm and welcoming environment where each participant can step away from daily demands and reconnect with personal intention.

The Downtown Wheaton Summer Wellness Retreat is an afternoon immersion designed to invite presence, connection, and seasonal renewal in the heart of the community. Set within the walkable rhythm of downtown Wheaton, this retreat blends mindful movement, reflective practice, nourishing community time, and sound-based relaxation to create a complete day of integration and restoration.

Midway through the afternoon, the retreat moves into a relaxed community lunch experience under the Hale Street tents. Heavy appetizers and tea are provided, and participants have time to enjoy seasonal outdoor dining while connecting in conversation. This portion of the retreat is intentionally spacious, allowing relationships to deepen naturally and offering time for anyone who wishes to order additional menu items at their own pace. The shared meal serves as an extension of the retreat practice, reinforcing the sense of sangha and community support that is central to the day.

Following lunch, participants return to the practice space for a closing sound bath designed to support integration and deep relaxation. While resting comfortably, guests experience the soothing tones of singing bowls and resonant instruments, allowing the nervous system to settle and the reflections of the day to gently integrate.

The Downtown Wheaton Summer Wellness Retreat is designed to be welcoming to both new and returning participants. Whether attending for personal restoration, connection with others, or a seasonal pause for reflection, guests are invited to experience a thoughtfully guided afternoon that balances structure and ease while honoring the shared container of community practice.

After the retreat concludes, participants are warmly invited to continue the evening together by attending the free community bandshell concert nearby. This optional gathering offers a joyful closing to the retreat experience and reflects the intention of the day: mindful practice woven seamlessly into the life of the community.

Info: Gentle yoga, breathwork, and reflective journaling to begin the retreat with clarity and presence.

Info: To support a calm and connected retreat experience, our group will walk together to and from Hale Street during the scheduled transition periods. Participants who need to arrive late or depart early are warmly asked to do so during these designated transition windows whenever possible. This helps protect the shared container of our sangha community, allowing each practice session to begin and conclude with steadiness,

Info: Heavy appetizers and tea will be served for retreat participants at Moveable Feast + Company. Guests will have ample time to order additional items à la carte if desired while enjoying relaxed outdoor seating and seasonal downtown Wheaton ambiance.

Info: To support a calm and connected retreat experience, our group will walk together to and from Hale Street during the scheduled transition periods. Participants who need to arrive late or depart early are warmly asked to do so during these designated transition windows whenever possible. This helps protect the shared container of our sangha community, allowing each practice session to begin and conclude with steadiness,

Info: Participants will rest comfortably while immersed in a calming sound bath experience designed to support relaxation, reflection, and gentle integration of the day’s practices.

Info: Participants who wish are warmly invited to continue the evening together in sangha with a group walk to the Memorial Park Bandshell for the Thursday summer concert series, subject to seasonal scheduling and weather conditions. Participants are warmly invited to continue the evening together by attending the free community bandshell concert. No tickets are required, and guests are welcome to bring a lawn chair or blanket for comfortable seating.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Edge Yoga School, 130 West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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