Summer Silence: A Meditation Retreat | Aug 12 - 16, 2025
Join Carolyn Anne Budgell for a 5 day, 4 night retreat into silence, space and rest with a like-minded community. Amidst the towering trees and gentle forest paths on Vancouver Island, BC, our quiet retreat centre offers a space to step away from daily noise and reconnect with stillness. This retreat is designed for those seeking a pause, a greater appreciation for life’s simple moments and time to just be.
This retreat is for those with prior meditation experience.
Please complete the sign up form after completing your purchase. Dorms are female only.
Payment plans are available. Prices are in CAD. A detailed welcome email with all the retreat info will land in your inbox within 48 hours of purchase.
Join Carolyn Anne Budgell for a 5 day, 4 night retreat into silence, space and rest with a like-minded community. Amidst the towering trees and gentle forest paths on Vancouver Island, BC, our quiet retreat centre offers a space to step away from daily noise and reconnect with stillness. This retreat is designed for those seeking a pause, a greater appreciation for life’s simple moments and time to just be.
This retreat is for those with prior meditation experience.
Please complete the sign up form after completing your purchase. Dorms are female only.
Payment plans are available. Prices are in CAD. A detailed welcome email with all the retreat info will land in your inbox within 48 hours of purchase.
Join Carolyn Anne Budgell for a 5 day, 4 night retreat into silence, space and rest with a like-minded community. Amidst the towering trees and gentle forest paths on Vancouver Island, BC, our quiet retreat centre offers a space to step away from daily noise and reconnect with stillness. This retreat is designed for those seeking a pause, a greater appreciation for life’s simple moments and time to just be.
This retreat is for those with prior meditation experience.
Please complete the sign up form after completing your purchase. Dorms are female only.
Payment plans are available. Prices are in CAD. A detailed welcome email with all the retreat info will land in your inbox within 48 hours of purchase.
Our home:
A retreat like this requires a special space - one that is immersed into nature, with the simplest of dwellings and untouched natural surroundings. Welcome to the Earthspring Sanctuary Retreat Centre, located within a large protected nature sanctuary in the Highlands, near Victoria BC.
Just 30 minutes from the Victoria ferries and airport, Earthspring is a quiet area of forests, streams and open hilltops where individuals can find refuge and "come back home to themselves." The land offers an extensive trail network and outdoor spaces for contemplation and ceremonial gatherings from multiple traditions.
Cuisine by Marika Richoz:
Three nourishing meals are provided daily. With Marika's care, you will find yourself fully satiated with vegetarian dishes that will become part of the meditation practice. Mindfully eating and appreciating every last bit.
Accommodations:
Earthspring offers a variety of simple, yet comfortable accommodation options including self-contained cabins in a forested refuge, private rooms with ensuites and dorm spots. More room details can be found here.
Daily Schedule:
The retreat begins with an evening gathering before we transition into silence, allowing you to settle into the experience with intention and connection to others. Over the next several days, guided meditation sessions, dharma talks, silence, guided gentle yoga, self led walking meditations and opportunities for reflection provide the structure to deepen your practice. Though silence is maintained, there will be designated times for questions and one-on-one guidance.