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Winter Long Retreats
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Having taken the time out to learn meditation properly on retreat, and once we have some kind of home practice established, many ask us what’s next. If committed to your practice and willing to take longer periods of time out from daily life, then the answer could be to explore a longer retreat.
The venues we use for our retreats are a great opportunity for extended periods of practice.
That natural ambience and environment of the surrounding nature helps the practitioner settle and find inspiration.
It allows the student to really immerse themselves deeply in their practice.
This will appeal to those of you who are gaining confidence in your meditation
and seek the opportunity to go away for longer periods of undisturbed time.
Students can seek guidance from Burgs during their stay with the interviews offered at certain times,
either within a group or individual.
Schedule
Longer retreats are an incredible opportunity to deeply catch up with yourself and practice in an undistracted yet supported environment.
There will be a mixture of guided sessions by Burgs, and also sessions where you are left to meditate on your own, either with the group or in your own space.
Outside of the fixed meal times the schedule is adaptable depending on the retreat . There will be timetable which you can follow along with everyone else, but you are also free to respond to your needs as you get more connected to your own rhythm with your practice.
There won’t be any distractions for you whilst on retreat. So this does mean no technology, no communications with the outside world. There is an emergency number if needed to give to loved ones.
If you have specific questions about how we run our longer retreats please email us.
Who Is It For?
This retreat is the entry point for everyone who wishes to further deepen their meditation practice.
Applicants should have sat at least two AoM Level 1 Foundation retreats and one Foundations in Vipassana retreat with Burgs before applying.
A regular home practice is a must.
Some retreats allow for shorter or longer stays. Minimum stay is 2 weeks. Some retreats only allow for longer stays. Appropriate advice is given depending on your level of experience.
Please do email us if this is something that really calls out to you.
The timetable on long retreat can be unstructured at times and students learn a great deal about themselves whilst adjusting to this way of practice. Applicants should feel that they are willing to meditating outside of a wholly supported formal retreat scenario.
House Rules
The same rules apply as per our other retreats.
One day of the weekend is used to clean your rooms and communal areas, as well as doing general chores around the property to keep the retreat venue functioning properly for us.
Rotas will be made to help with kitchen duties during the retreat, such as helping prep food and washing up.
A team will be organised to lead the cooking during the retreat. You will not be asked to lead any cooking of meals.
One day of the weekend is left free so you can go for walks and relax as you wish.
Cost of Retreat
The cost of your retreat is broken into two parts:
1. Published prices cover the costs for your food and accommodation which go to the venue minus admin costs. Deposits are inclusive of the published prices.
None of this money goes to Burgs.
2. Donation to Burgs for the teachings he shares during the week. This amount is given at your discretion at the end of your retreat.
The venues we use have a range of rooms. Some may be shared en suite, others single rooms (limited availability). Dorm rooms may also be available dependant on the venue.
Please email us for all prices.
A deposit of is required to confirm your booking on this retreat. Without this we can not guarantee your place on retreat. Deposit amount and costs will be have been communicated already via email.
Please note that single rooms will be prioritised to those who are sick and working with an illness. Again please enquire during booking process. Please note these are very limited.
Donation to Burgs is not included in these costs are made before you leave at your discretion.