Retreat: Deerheart Sanctuary

You’re perched on a log and listening to the wings of a fly, the whisper of wind in the trees and a far off bird call. Shhh, be very, very quiet. We’re hunting inner peace.

Welcome to your silent retreat.

The surprising thing about silence is what you hear - the hum of world around you, your own body’s rhythm, your thoughts and then, your lack of thoughts.

Deerheart Sanctuary makes stillness effortless. Spend a morning in the silent meditation yurt, practice yoga or join in on Satsang. Heed the call of nature and take an afternoon to wander the wooded hiking trails or quietly contemplate the gurgle of the stream.

Not sure how to be silent?  It may seem like a strange thing to admit, but being quiet is in juxtaposition to how we live. Not to worry, Deerheart has regular retreat programs with guidance into the state of silence.

With practice, that running to-do list in your head, the inner-monologue of ‘should have saids’, the voice of doubt, will all be silenced.  All you’ll be left with is the here and now with no more worries than a bump on a log.

Not ready for total silent emersion? Dive into one of Deerheart’s other wellness programs. Learn new raw food recipes, take an improv comedy class, have some energy work done or relax with some healing bodywork.

At night, retire to your cozy caravan, bunk up with other retreatees in the main house or pitch a tent in the forest. Prepare your own meals or have Deerheart cater to your dietary needs - whatever your heart sings for.

And, if you can’t hear that song then just shhh and listen. 

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