Step away from the noise of daily life and return to the quiet wisdom within. The Silence & Writing Retreat is part of our Rest + Reconnect series—a sanctuary designed to help you unwind, reflect, and realign before the new year.
Life is busy, and in the rush of daily responsibilities, it’s easy to forget the one thing you need most: rest. Rest is not a luxury; it’s the foundation for clear thinking, emotional balance, and sustainable productivity. Over four days in the tranquil countryside, you’re invited into a different pace—one where time slows down, your to-do list loosens its grip, and your only focus is you.
At SEED Lodge, you’ll be gently guided into silence through Kundalini yoga, pranayama (breathwork), guided meditation, and simple nervous-system-informed practices that help you slow down and settle from the inside out. As your body softens and your breath deepens, the mind begins to quiet. From this place of stillness, we turn to the written word. Reflective writing prompts and guided journaling sessions support you in integrating the year that has passed, examining the different areas of your life, and beginning to vision what you want to cultivate in the year ahead.
This retreat is also a complete digital detox. Upon arrival, you’ll be asked to hand in your electronic devices—creating a rare opportunity to experience time without interruption or distraction. The peaceful rhythm of the countryside, nourishing seasonal meals, the warmth of the lodge, and the quiet companionship of others on the same path all invite you to turn your gaze inwards more deeply than you have in a long time.
If you’ve been running on empty, this retreat is an invitation to stop. You’re encouraged to engage in the art of not doing: to rest deeply, to be cared for, and to remember what it feels like to simply be. There is nothing to perform and nothing to prove. You can join every session or choose to sleep, walk, write, or sit quietly with tea. Silence, space, warm meals, soft beds, forest air, and unstructured time help you return to yourself at a pace that feels right for you.
Because this retreat is held near the winter solstice, it naturally leans toward themes of deep listening, introspection, and resetting. Everything is designed to create predictability and ease—so your system can finally relax.
Sample Schedule (this is a guideline only)
Thursday — Arrival & Settling In
Arrivals from 4:00pm
Light dinner
Opening Circle: Kundalini Yoga + Gong Bath
Optional sauna
Silence begins after the evening session
Friday & Saturday — Deepening Into Silence
5:30–7:00am Optional early movement & meditation
7:00am Sauna available, forest walks, quiet morning
9:30–11:30am Kundalini Yoga + Breathwork for nervous system support
12:00pm Lunch + spacious free time
Afternoon Art-making, herbal medicine making, snowshoeing, writing, or rest
Optional add-ons: massage, sound healing
4:30pm Dinner
7:00pm Gentle yoga, yoga nidra, or sound bath
Silence lifts on Saturday evening
Sunday — Integration & Closing
9:00–11:00am Final Kundalini yoga + breathwork session & closing circle
11:00–12:00pm Light lunch & departure
What You’ll Experience
Daily guided silence and meditation practices to help you deepen into silence
Kundalini yoga + pranayama sessions (breathing)
Reflective writing prompts and journaling
Spacious unstructured time for rest and personal reflection
Nourishing meals made with care that support your body’s detox process and herbal medicine supports for your nervous system
Access to the wood-fired sauna, forest trails, and cozy common areas
Optional therapeutic treatments (massage, sound work)
A complete digital detox so you can truly reset
All activities are optional. You’re invited to move at your own pace and listen to what your body needs.
The Benefits of Silence
Silence isn’t empty—it’s clarifying. When distraction falls away, a different kind of knowing appears. Many guests experience:
relief from chronic stress and overthinking
renewed emotional clarity
restored energy
deeper connection to intuition
increased creativity and insight
spiritual nourishment (in whatever form that means to you)
simple, genuine rest
This retreat is non-religious and open to people of all backgrounds.
A Supportive Environment
If questions, concerns, or emotions arise during the retreat, you can write them down and pass them to Esther or request a brief check-in. You don’t need any meditation or yoga experience; everything is guided, clear, and accessible.
Most importantly, this retreat gives you space to slow down, think, feel, rest, and listen—in ways that simply aren’t possible in daily life.
