In this  Silent Meditation, Breathwork and Yoga Retreat, through the practices of meditation, breathwork, yoga asana, yin yoga, pranayama, meditative movement, yoga nidra, breath work, restorative poses, self-inquiry, silence and free time in the natural world we have an opportunity to more clearly see and release the conditioning that does not serve us.  

“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and right doing there is a field.
I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about.”
-Rumi

As awareness increases, we naturally enhance our relationship with our True Self. We will leave the retreat with increased sensitivity to the “Field” Rumi speaks of so that we may bring this awareness into our daily lives, greeting whatever arises in our life more often from our natural state of Being rather than our conditioned egoic mind.

This retreat will be led by Surya.

More information about Surya can be found on Rolling Meadows website here

Find freedom from limiting habits…

The purpose of spiritual practice and teachings is to help us find freedom from the limiting habits, patterns, behaviors and beliefs we have absorbed from our culture and families so that we may live from our true self – our Sacred Self.  This retreat is designed for those people willing to let go of the past and step into the vast unknown, the only place that true transformation can occur.   The various practices offered will not always follow conventional, currently popular practices of yoga and/or meditation.  Participants should be prepared to explore various innovative and novel means of moving energy in the body/mind in order to increase their capacity for greater levels of awareness that exist beyond their conditioned and limited self. 

“Meditate on the Self as being
Vast as the Sky,
A body of energy
Extending forever in all directions.
In the embrace of infinite space,
Awaken to your True form,
Divine creative energy
Revealing Itself as you.” 
-Vignana Bhairava

Breathwork is a dynamic practice for releasing, purifying, healing and attuning with Source. Bridging the conscious and subconscious, conscious breathing is one of the quickest ways to personal transformation, enhanced well-being, and the direct heart-opening experience of Divine Love. It is a profound part of the process we offer in our retreats. Breathwork is primarily an experience of yourself in relation to your inner landscapes and the innate healing ability of your own breath and your own psyche. 

For more information about Breathwork click here and here

You may read more about the style of yoga taught by going here.

To learn more about silent retreats click here.

The retreat will have a maximum of 12 participants in double rooms. Each room has two beds and one bathroom. Willow will provide mats, blocks, cushions and blankets so no need to bring any. See pictures of Willow below.

Retreat Schedule, Registration and Other Information

To learn more about the daily schedule and details click here.

The fee for this retreat is $995

A $500 non refundable deposit holds your space and the balance is due September 3.

For more information and to register for this retreat, please visit Rolling Meadows Retreat here. Please check with Rolling Meadows' office manager, Mickey, before registering and making payment to make sure there is space in the retreat.

This retreat is for those seriously committed to the work of self-transformation. It is not a spa or vacation. The use of electronic devices is prohibited. Participants must place their cell phones and electronic devices in the retreat office the first night of the retreat and remain at the facility for the duration of the retreat. Everyone is asked to stay off computers and phones to allow for an undistracted experience and deeper connection with yourself. This also enhances  everyone’s experience. The combined intention of unplugging from technology in retreat is essential for the focused work of looking within. An emergency contact number will be provided to give to loved ones. 

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

Traveling to Willow

• By car: Willow is located in the small village of South Newfane VT about 25 minutes north of Brattleboro VT and 30 minutes northeast of Wilmington VT.

  • From Brattleboro, take Route 30 north about 9 miles. Go left on Depot Road where the West River and Rock River meet; travel 2 miles on Depot Road until you cross a small bridge over the Rock River; go left on Dover Road through the village of Williamsville; after passing through Williamsville you will cross a covered bridge. Willow is exactly 1.2 miles on your left. If you come to a stop sign you have gone 300 feet past our driveway.

  • From Wilmington, take Route 100 north toward West Dover about 3.5 miles. A half mile past the River Valley Market, take a right on East Dover Road; travel 1 mile. Take a right on Dover Hill Road; travel 8 miles on Dover Hill Road and E Dover Road (they are continuous) until you reach a 3-way stop sign in the village of South Newfane. Willow is 300 feet past the stop sign on your right.

• By train: there are daily Amtrak trains from New York and Springfield MA. Taxis are available in Brattleboro or Willow’s owners will pick you up in Brattleboro shortly before check in time.

• By plane: Travelers may find Hartford (BDL—64.4 miles, 90 minutes) and Boston (BOS—85.7 miles, 2 hours 20 minutes) to be most convenient. Other nearby airports to check are Rutland VT (RUT, 55 miles, 1 hour 20 minutes), Manchester NH (MHT—85 miles, 2 hours), Albany NY (ALB—73 miles, 1 hour 40 minutes), and Worcester MA (ORH, 81 miles, 1 hour 50 minutes).