A Day of Silence with Rene & Bala

Sunday, October 20th

Come for a day of restorative silence in nature with seated meditation, a silent mountain hike and sound bath at the closing circle.

Join community members Rene Eder and Bala for a day of healing transformation at the "Day of Silence" retreat at Just Love Forest.

Watch the Zoom chat with Bala and Rene

This gathering is designed to help you explore the power of silence and meditation, providing a deeper connection to self, nature, and the present moment. Through guided meditations, a mountain hike, and a serene sound experience, this retreat offers the unique benefits of silence for reducing stress, enhancing self-awareness, and fostering inner peace. Join us for a day of stillness, rejuvenation, and community connection.

Day of Silence: A Day Retreat at Just Love Forest

Date: Sunday, October 20th

Time: 10 am - 6 pm

Price: $199 (includes all activities and a plant-based lunch)

Join us for a unique opportunity to embrace the beauty and benefits of silence amidst the natural sanctuary of Just Love Forest. Our Day of Silence retreat is designed to help participants disconnect from the distractions of daily life and reconnect with their inner selves through nature, meditation, and movement.

This special day will feature guided seated meditations, a hike to Bhakti Mountain Summit, a sound experience in our yurt, and freshly foraged herbal tea to ground you in gratitude. It’s an invitation to deeply immerse yourself in the silence of nature while engaging with a supportive group.

Retreat Highlights:

- Guided Silent Meditations: Experience silence in the yurt, on the summit, and throughout your day in the forest.

- Mountain Summit Hike: Journey to Bhakti Mountain Summit, pausing for reflection along the way.

- Sound Experience and Foraged Tea: Break the silence with a transformative sound experience and enjoy freshly foraged tea.

Schedule:

- 10 am: Meet at the designated meeting point.

- 10:30 am: Welcome, tour, and opening circle.

- 11:30 am: Seated silent meditation.

- 12:30 pm: Hike to Bhakti Mountain Summit.

- 2:00 pm: Summit seated silent meditation.

- 2:30 pm: Mountain Summit Lunch and rest.

- 4:00 pm: Hike back down.

- 5:00 pm: Gather in the yurt for meditation, sound experience, and breaking the silence.

- 5:30 pm: Foraged tea, gratitude, closing circle, and group photo.

- 6 pm: Departure.

SLIDING SCALE PAYMENT

We’ll be offering payment for this experience on a sliding scale basis to help in offering access for everyone. After registering below, you’ll be taken to a payment page where you can choose your amount. Tax will be added at checkout.

  • Forest Day Retreat Standard Rate: $199 This is the recommended rate, allowing us to provide certified guides, while helping us to steward and protect our 716 acre nature preserve.

  • Forest Day Retreat Sustainer Rate: $250 This is the recommended rate for those who can help support this work and allow us to pay it forward to others.

  • Forest Day Retreat It’s All Good Rate: $125 This is gratefully accepted from those who need community support financially at this time.

  • Special Member Rate: $100 This is for up to three members of Just Love Forest on a first come, first served basis: www.justloveforest.com/membership

  • Please have each individual register separately. We look forward to seeing you in the forest!

    Feel free to email bala@justloveforest.com with questions or for more information.

Meet your guide, Rene eder

Watch the Zoom chat with Bala & Rene about this event

“I discovered yoga over 20 years ago. Little did I know that it would change me from the inside out. What began as a physical practice to reduce stress expanded into a new way of living.

I began reading all I could about the practice and in 2008, took my first Yoga Teacher Training course. Within 6 months after completion, I took the leap and began teaching yoga and meditation full time.

I continued to practice, study and teach various types of yoga: Bikram, Baptiste-inspired power yoga, Anusara, Sivananda, Ashtanga and Life Power. I completed more Yoga Teacher Training courses to improve my teaching skills.

Now, I'm inspired to share the practice by writing books, leading retreats and facilitating Yoga Teacher Training programs. I hope you will practice with me!”