RETREAT
A PERIOD OR PLACE OF SECLUSION
FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PRAYER, MEDITATION, REST AND / OR RELAXATION.
A PERIOD OR PLACE OF SECLUSION
FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PRAYER, MEDITATION, REST AND / OR RELAXATION.
Why go on a Retreat?
A retreat is like a going on a pilgrimage; you separate yourself from home, family and all things mundane and familiar and journey into your inner-self to find a (re)connection between your physical self, your inner self and the universe (or Nature or God).
Khalwa, the word for retreat in Arabic - means seclusion or separation.
By disrupting one's daily routine, going on a retreat can open an imaginative space in the mind's eye, presenting a different world view.
It can be an intimate way of deepening one's powers of concentration and insight. A time of solitude or a community experience; in silence or in conversation with other like-minded seekers; a time for reflection, prayer or meditation. A time to let go of daily stress and problems by going away, alone or in a group to a secluded, rural and remote place.
At Himalayan Orchard we offer you a remote rural idyll at 2100 metres.
You have to be here to experience it.
A retreat is like a going on a pilgrimage; you separate yourself from home, family and all things mundane and familiar and journey into your inner-self to find a (re)connection between your physical self, your inner self and the universe (or Nature or God).
Khalwa, the word for retreat in Arabic - means seclusion or separation.
By disrupting one's daily routine, going on a retreat can open an imaginative space in the mind's eye, presenting a different world view.
It can be an intimate way of deepening one's powers of concentration and insight. A time of solitude or a community experience; in silence or in conversation with other like-minded seekers; a time for reflection, prayer or meditation. A time to let go of daily stress and problems by going away, alone or in a group to a secluded, rural and remote place.
At Himalayan Orchard we offer you a remote rural idyll at 2100 metres.
You have to be here to experience it.
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Yoga & Meditation Retreats
Our yogashala, set among pines, offers a space for stillness, breath, and renewal. We host a few curated retreats a year, and welcome guests for self-practice throughout the seasons. |
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Writer's Retreat
Writers are drawn here by the natural solitude, the rhythm of days, and the sense of being held by the landscape. Whether beginning a new project or finishing one, it’s a place to settle and write. |
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Art Retreat
The orchard and forest provide quiet and visual inspiration for painters and sketchers. Indoors, a lofty cedar-framed space becomes a studio for individual practice or shared exploration. |
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Poetry Residency
Poets are invited to read, write and reflect — alone or in company. Sunday evenings are often set aside for sharing a poem: your own, or a favourite, in the warmth of conversation and firelight. |
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