
Silent Meditation Retreat 1-day
Retreat from the busyness of your life and experience the transformative benefits of being silent.
October 13th, 2023 | Muskoka, Ontario
November 10th, 2023 | Ancaster, Ontario
225 CDN | 165 USD
1-day Retreat (10:00am-3:00pm)
Find a stillness within that allows you to listen with your whole heart ♡
Melissa Bowers
Silent Meditation Retreat 1-day
Make time to unplug and reconnect with yourself in mind~body~heart and spirit. This retreat could be a day just for YOU, or invite your friends & family to experience a day of silent connection. Join me at one of the beautiful spaces I have selected and retreat from the busyness of your life.
Listen to the wind, it talks.
Listen to the silence, it speaks.
Listen to your heart, it knows.
Native American proverb
Courage My Heart
Breathe. Move. Meditate. Heal. Love.
All levels of yoga and meditation welcome ~ remember, yoga is a practice!
BREATHE WITH YOUR WHOLE HEART
Allow yourself to rest in the sacred heart space of silent connection and experience peace ♡ Melissa Bowers
DAILY FLOW Our typical retreat flow:
All practices are completely optional, take a break whenever you want, or maybe take a scenic walk around the retreat space and ground yourself in the natural beauty of Mother Earth.
DAY 1
9:45am-10:00am
Registration
10:00am-10:30am
Group Introductions & Optional Sharing
10:30am-12:00pm
Opening Circle
Spiritual Learning & Guided Meditation
12:00pm-1:00pm
Group Lunch: Mindful Eating
1:00pm-1:30pm
Walking Meditation (rain or shine, please dress for the weather)
1:30pm-1:45pm
Break
1:45pm-2:30pm
Afternoon Practice
Yin Yoga + Meditation
2:30pm-3:00pm
Setting Intentions & Closing Circle
What’s Included in Your 1-day Retreat
✔ Time to reconnect with yourself in mind~body~heart and spirit.
✔ Morning spiritual learning and guided meditation.
✔ Breathwork and meditation to bring your awareness into the present moment.
✔ A nutritious vegetarian lunch.
✔ Silent group practices including mindful eating, walking meditation, and self-care.
✔ Afternoon Yin Yoga + Meditation. All levels of yoga and meditation welcome ~ remember, yoga is a practice! Even if you are an absolute beginner, you will feel comfortable practicing mindful movements and gentle yoga.
✔ Mindfulness practices to integrate into your daily life.
Your Retreat Info
For more info on the retreats available, and surrounding areas:
October 13th, 2023 | Muskoka, Ontario
The address & info for this retreat will be provided upon booking.
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November 10th, 2023 | Ancaster, Ontario
Mount Mary Retreat Centre
437 Wilson St. East, Ancaster, Ontario L9G 3K4
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Your Retreat Cost
1-day Silent Meditation Retreat
Cost per person: 225 CDN | 165 USD
What to Bring with You: Yoga mat (some extras will be available), meditation cushion (optional), comfy snuggly clothing, blanket or shawl for your comfort, journal & pen, water.
Your Retreat Guide – Melissa Bowers
INSPIRATIONALIST
Certified Grief Educator. Wellbeing Mentor. Mindfulness Facilitator.
Meditation & Movement Teacher (Yin Yoga + Pilates).
Melissa Bowers is the founder of Courage My Heart and creator of the HeartCompass Method. Melissa is a meditation & movement teacher and grief educator supporting you to heal your heart and honour your grief with mindfulness and self-compassion practices. She teaches group and private classes, encouraging the mind~body~heart connection with breathwork, meditation-infused movement, and mindfulness.
Melissa is an Inspirationalist, devoted to helping you live a healthy, heartful, and inspired life ~ grow your courage, cultivate your resilience, find hope and create meaning, with a little magic along the way!
The Small Print
I am so excited to share this retreat with YOU! Once your Retreat Registration & payment have been received, I will be in touch by email with confirmation of your registration and to introduce myself. I will confirm your dietary requirements and answer any questions you might have. I will also provide you with a link to the Retreat Info (address/map/driving directions), and the Retreat Forms & Waivers to be completed, as well as a list of all the things you might want to bring with you. Also included will be additional FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions. I look forward to our journey together x
Retreat Forms & Waivers
The Retreat Forms & Waivers will be emailed to you upon booking. Please ensure the following are completed once you have booked your retreat, and BEFORE you pack your bags(!):
RETREAT REGISTRATION
✔ Should be completed when payment is made. You will receive a confirmation of your registration by email.
LIABILITY WAIVER
PHOTO / VIDEO IMAGE RELEASE
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Please do not make any travel arrangements before receiving confirmation of your registration.
We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance including cancellation and medical insurance to protect your investment.
*For international travel please make sure your passport is up-to-date, you have confirmed visa requirements, and you have booked travel insurance. Please also take any COVID / health requirements into account. For your safety and security, we do request that you email proof of travel insurance and a copy of your passport (international travel only).
CANCELLATION / COVID / TRANSFER POLICY
Our Cancellation / COVID / Transfer Policy is strict and firm. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance including cancellation and medical insurance to protect your investment.
Cancellation requests must be made by email to: Melissa@CourageMyHeart.com
For cancellation requests received with 31 days or more before the Retreat start date, a $500 deposit is non-refundable; the remainder of your payment will be refunded to you.
There are no cancellations with less than 30 days before the Retreat start date, you will forfeit ALL money rendered – you may transfer your booking to another person at any time.
In the event that travel is restricted or COVID / health requirements prevent running the Retreat in-person, the retreat will move to an online live format.
You may transfer your booking to another person at any time, please email Melissa@CourageMyHeart.com with the participant details.
If you have any questions, or require additional info please email: Melissa@CourageMyHeart.com

When I am silent, I fall into the place where everything is music.
Rumi
READY TO BOOK YOUR RETREAT?
Step 1:
Please make your retreat payment by e-transfer to: Melissa@CourageMyHeart.com
1-day Silent Meditation Retreat
Cost per person: 225 CDN | 165 USD
Please select your retreat date(s) on the Retreat Registration form.
*If you are registering for more than yourself, please indicate the total number of participants on the Retreat Registration form.
Step 2:
Once payment is made, please complete the Retreat Registration form below.
If you have any questions, or require additional info please email: Melissa@CourageMyHeart.com
