Pause, Break, Meditate!

Join us for a peaceful reprieve that will be the perfect opportunity to  both quiet the mind and enliven the spirit! Led by a licensed therapist  with over 20 years of experience in teaching mindfulness. This retreat  will include sessions featuring meditation and breathwork instruction as  well as enlightening (and sometimes lively!) discussions on how to  apply mindfulness and related skills in real life. Your sense of  confidence and mastery will grow over the course of the weekend as  each session builds upon the next. In addition, there will be a session  where Amanda will guide you in developing a plan for success,  increasing the chances that you will continue to practice  meditation regularly after the retreat. 

Optional gentle yoga sessions will be held each morning to aid in deepening your  experience.  Added bonus: morning sessions will be held at the yoga  pavilion so as to take advantage of the stunning natural surroundings at  Elohee! 

The benefits of meditation are endless. At the retreat, you will begin to experience  improved mood, sleep, and ability to focus.  Harvard Medical School  writes, “One of the easiest and most achievable stress-relieving techniques is  meditation, a program in which you focus your attention inward to induce a state of  deep relaxation.”  To view the entire article, click here:  https:// 

www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/what-meditation-can-do-for-your-mind mood-and-health 

Last but not least, during the retreat you will have ample opportunity to  simply relax and process your transformation as well as enjoy the  amenities Elohee provides- think hammock naps, massage, hiking,  reading by the reflection pond, and chatting with like-minded retreat  goers in the tea house. 

**Massage not included in program fee.

Included in the Retreat: 

• Multiple learning sessions each day with Amanda, including guided relaxation, meditation, and visualization exercises. Some will be held outdoors, weather permitting! 
• Enriching (and sometimes lively!) discussions on how to apply mindfulness and related skills in real life. 
• Plenty of free time to relax and enjoy Elohee 
• Optional yoga classes on Saturday and Sunday 
• Healthy, chef-curated meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, accommodating a variety of diets including vegetarian, vegan, omnivore, and

pescatarian.  Gluten free options are always available as well. 

• Guided nature walk through Elohee’s diverse ecosystems featuring a 100ft mountainside waterfall. 
• Lodging in Elohee’s beautiful and serene cottages.   

Outcomes you can expect from this retreat: 

• An improved ability to stay calm, positive, and focused 
• A more relaxed nervous system 
• An improved ability to fall asleep at night 
• A foundational understanding of meditation practices 
• A working plan for integrating the practices into daily life 

Frequently asked questions: 

• Is meditation experience required? No, this retreat is appropriate for all experience levels.  
• What type of meditation will we be practicing? We will begin with focused awareness meditation which will be threaded throughout the program, however I will also be teaching non-dual/ non-efforting styles for you to  try as well.  

Schedule *tentative, subject to change

Friday

• 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Check – In
• 5:00 PM – 06:00 PM Welcome and Session I
• 6:00 PM – 07:00 PM Dinner

Saturday

• 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Gentle Yoga
• 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Session II
• 4:00 PM – 05:00 PM Session III
• 5:00 PM – 06:00 PM Guided Hike
• 6:00 PM – 07:00 PM Dinner
• 7:00 PM – 08:30 PM Bonfire

Sunday

• 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Gentle Yoga
• 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Session IV
• 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Lunch and Goodbyes

For more information, contact Amanda Strickland at Amanda@Amanda-McCall.com.

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