Silent retreats at Rolling Meadows offer a spiritually focused process of transformation for serious practitioners to expand consciousness, self-awareness, and deepen healing at a 100 acre secluded retreat center in the pristine hills of coastal Maine.  These retreats are guided by Patricia and Surya, who bring 35 years of teaching experience, which they have integrated from their shared passion for self-transformation. 

The small group meditation, breathwork and yoga retreats are intimate with space for 11 participants and offer experiential and reflective time with sessions including meditation, classic yoga asana, yin and restorative yoga, movement meditation, yoga nidra, breathwork, psycho-spiritual processes, writing, silence and communing with the natural world. 

In this supportive environment, away from the demands of daily routines, light is shed on habitual patterns of behavior, time is given to digest life experience, and space open to recognize the ease and peace of our True Nature.

Scheduled silent meditation and yoga retreats are offered from May through November in a New England retreat center on 100 acres of walking trails, fields, gardens and a spring-fed pond.  The expansive views create a feeling of opennesss while the intimate atmosphere provides a backdrop for turning within.  

These meditation and yoga retreats offer a rare opportunity of shared silence, except during the sessions when questions and discussion may occur.  The silent community creates a supportive environment for opening to inner silence, allowing the body and mind to quiet while being aware of conditioned beliefs and the ever available presence of our True Nature.

USA Today, Boston.com, Travel & Leisure.com, Time Out.com, NerdWallet.com and Outside Magazine have rated Rolling Meadows Retreat one of the top ten places to take a retreat.

Retreats are available on scheduled dates only which are listed on our calendar page here.

Patricia’s (Sunyata’s) book, Sustenance, is available here

Testimonials

“There aren’t enough words tell you how extraordinary my retreat experience was with you last week.  Suffice it to say, it was life-changing.” Participant from Massachusetts

“I will never forget this wonderful experience.  The environment lent itself to honest self-reflection.” Participant from Vancouver

“The retreat couldn’t have been better…  When the chitter-chatter of voices and of the word on the page goes away you are left with the utter vibrancy of everything… It was one of the loveliest and simplest weeks of my life, for sure.”  Participant from California

“Just thought you might like to know that your retreat had a major impact on me.  I am still meditating every day as well as doing yoga.  I have found a deeper perspective and strength to deal with the various demands of my life.. your food has changed the way I eat.” Participant from North Carolina

“This retreat was life changing and I owe it to ALL of you for creating such a safe space to be myself.”   Participant from Massachusetts

“Much thanks from the bottom of my heart for your spiritual guidance and hospitality in sharing/opening your home.  My heart has been opened and warmed by both of you…. Rolling Meadows is truly a hidden gem and one that I am fortunate to have found.”  Participant from Florida

“I wanted to let you know that I enjoyed every single moment of my time and that you have developed an amazing retreat space. I know it must take a lot of work and energy, but you’ve done it beautifully. Every space invited peaceful solitude… It was life -changing.. ” Participant from Maine

“I am so glad I had the opportunity to experience my first meditation and yoga retreat with you at Rolling Meadows.  It was life changing for me… Your home and property are beautiful and you made me fell welcomed…Thank you for introducing me to so many different strategies and methods for helping me on my journey.”
Participant from New Brunswick, Canada

The retreat I took last year completely changed my life.  I learned invaluable lessons of acceptance, love, and peace. After struggling for a very long time, I finally felt understanding. Many people have asked where the shift originated, and I always pinpoint it at your retreat. I am so grateful for the time i spent at Rolling Meadows.
Participant from Portland, Maine

For a page with information on “Why take a Retreat” click here.

“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built.” ~ Rumi

Please note that retreats are offered only on the dates listed on the Calendar Page.

To receive occasional (4 or 5 times a year) e-mail notices of scheduled events please go to this page.