private meditation retreats
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Private Silent Meditation Retreats in Canada
Clear Sky Meditation Center’s Private Cabin Retreats:
- Relax in peaceful, natural surroundings and rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit;
- Develop or deepen your meditation practice;
- Option to receive structured support from an experienced guide;
- Enjoy a flexible rhythm to accommodate your individual practice;
- Feel held in the loving and supportive community of Clear Sky;
- Meditation books and materials available;
- 1-2 hours of mindful activity (Karma Yoga) to ground and provide balance;
- Choose the duration that is right for you, from three nights to three months;
- Scroll for more information and FAQs.
Meditate in the B.C. Rockies
Space to unwind and rediscover your true nature.
Whether this is your first retreat or one of many, we can help you create a retreat that supports your unfoldment.
25% off for retreats over 15-days. Contact us for details at contact@clearskycenter.org.
What to Expect on your Private Cabin Meditation Retreat
Choose this package if you…
- Have experience with meditation and already have a practice or are looking to establish a regular practice;
- Can comfortably meditate for at least 30-minutes;
- Welcome a balance of formal sitting meditation with optional mindful activities (Karma Yoga) such as gardening, harvesting or cleaning with your personal practice;
- You want to experience increased wellness, calm and rejuvenation by retreating in beautiful nature.
Private Silent Meditation Retreats are a solo experience. They are not for everyone. If you are not comfortable spending time alone, or if you’d prefer more support and connection with others, we recommend an online course, group retreat or our Three Month Intensive.
Orion Cabin
How do we support your meditation practice?
- A one-on-one orientation upon arrival and an exit-interview when you leave;
- Optional personal meditation guidance from a senior Clear Sky meditation teacher;
- To facilitate a deeper retreat, enjoy eating in silence;
- One-two hours per day of mindful activity (Karma Yoga). Learn more here;
- Meditation books and materials available;
- Feel held in the loving and supportive community of Clear Sky.
Food, Accommodation & Travel
- Three delicious locally sourced organic omnivore meals per day, mindfully prepared by meditators. We adjust for dietary needs upon request;
- Cabins equipped with heat, electricity, meditation cushions, slippers, carbon filtered spring water and a tea station. Please note the cabins do not have plumbing;
- Bathrooms and laundry in close proximity to the cabins;
- Orient yourself with the schedule below for arrival, departure and daily practice;
- Clear Sky is close to the US Border, Calgary, and Cranbrook International Airport.
Testimonials
FAQ
“Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.” -Zen Koan
Karma Yoga is the practice of bridging mindful awareness with your actions.
It is central to our practice at Clear Sky because we believe that bringing mindful awareness into our activities makes us more more clear, compassionate and effective at work, at home and in our relationships. And from there we can change the world!
Mindful Karma Yoga can include seasonal activities such as:
- General maintenance on the property (for example, chopping firewood or shovelling snow in the fall and winter);
- Gardening, weeding, and harvesting in our garden or food forest (spring & summer);
- Simple ironing or cleaning activities.
People often find this a supportive part of their day, particularly in a short retreat. They report feeling more energized and focussed when they go back to their formal practice.
We’re at 3567 Cockell Road, Bull River, B.C., Canada.
Getting here:
- 2 hour drive from Whitefish, MT;
- 4 hour drive from Calgary, AB;
- 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport (pickups available);
- Click here to see a map of our location.
- Clear Sky provides all bedding, pillows and towels.
- Please bring your personal toiletries, medications etc. We encourage you to use eco-friendly/biodegradable toiletries, as this keeps our septic system healthier. Refrain from using strongly scented or perfumed products during your time at the Center.
- Bring any specific meditation books, objects or tools that you use
- Each season brings its own qualities. For information regarding weather and climate please refer to this page.
- Note that Clear Sky has a small shop with some meditation books, meditation implements and limited personal toiletries available for purchase.
Mentoring is when an experienced meditator meets with you on a set schedule each day. It may include:
- Guidance on techniques and tools;
- Information on wisdom traditions and teachings;
- Direction to books from the Clear Sky library
questions and answers.
Guide Sessions are given freely by our Senior Residents and follows the practice of dana (pay-by-the-heart) which may be paid on registration or when onsite.
