Summer Silence: A Meditation Retreat | Aug 13-16, 2026

from $400.00

Join Carolyn Anne Budgell for a 4 day, 3 night retreat into silence, space and rest with a like-minded community.

Amidst the towering old growth and 38 acres of meadows, trees, a lush garden and walking labyrinth on Bowen Island, BC, Xenia Retreat Centre offers a secluded space to step away from daily noise and reconnect with stillness. This retreat is designed for those seeking a pause, a greater appreciation for life’s simple moments and time to just be.

Accommodations:

Xenia offers a variety of simple, yet comfortable accommodation options including self-contained cabins in a forested refuge, yurts with washrooms nearby, and dorm spots (for females only). More room details can be found here.

Please complete the sign up form after completing your purchase. 

If you're planning to share a Double or Triple room, please coordinate with your roommate or friend and book together. We’re unable to guarantee pairing you with a roommate.

A detailed welcome email with all the retreat info will land in your inbox within 48 hours of purchase.

Prices are in CAD.

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Join Carolyn Anne Budgell for a 4 day, 3 night retreat into silence, space and rest with a like-minded community.

Amidst the towering old growth and 38 acres of meadows, trees, a lush garden and walking labyrinth on Bowen Island, BC, Xenia Retreat Centre offers a secluded space to step away from daily noise and reconnect with stillness. This retreat is designed for those seeking a pause, a greater appreciation for life’s simple moments and time to just be.

Accommodations:

Xenia offers a variety of simple, yet comfortable accommodation options including self-contained cabins in a forested refuge, yurts with washrooms nearby, and dorm spots (for females only). More room details can be found here.

Please complete the sign up form after completing your purchase. 

If you're planning to share a Double or Triple room, please coordinate with your roommate or friend and book together. We’re unable to guarantee pairing you with a roommate.

A detailed welcome email with all the retreat info will land in your inbox within 48 hours of purchase.

Prices are in CAD.

Daily Schedule:

The retreat begins with an afternoon gathering and a ‘getting to know you dinner’ before we transition into silence, allowing you to settle into the experience with intention and connection to others. Over the next couple days, guided meditation sessions, dharma talks, silence, guided gentle yoga, self led walking meditations and opportunities for reflection provide the structure to deepen your practice. Though silence is maintained, there will be designated times for questions and one-on-one guidance.

Cuisine by Marika Richoz:

Three nourishing meals are provided daily. With Marika's care, you will find yourself fully satiated with vegetarian dishes that will become part of the meditation practice. Mindfully eating and appreciating every last bit.

This retreat is for those with prior meditation experience or who have attended a meditation retreat.