Programs and Retreats
Curated experiences designed to nourish mind, body, and spirit.
Step into Silence, Chester County, PA
May 1-3, 2026
3-day, 2-night silent retreat set on a 52-acre nature sanctuary in Chester County, PA. Includes locally prepared in-season vegetarian meals, mindful trail hikes and walks among the gardens, orchards and wildflowers, greenhouse creative expression activity, journaling, mindful yoga, poetry readings, qi gong on the lawn, sound bath and guided meditations.
Day 1 – May 1, 2026
3:00 PM – Arrival, Check-In
5:00 PM – Group Welcome & Orientation
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:30 PM – Mindful Walk of the Grounds *Enter into Silence
8:00 PM – Sound Bath
Day 2 – May 2, 2026
7:30 AM – Guided Sitting Meditation
8:15 AM – Breakfast
9:45 AM – Creative Expression Activity
11:15 AM – Body Scan Meditation
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:30 PM – Guided Mindful Hike (Trails)
3:00 PM – Open Time (Journaling / Rest)
5:00 PM – Qi Gong
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:30 PM – Mindful Walk
8:00 PM – Mindful Yoga
Day 3 – May 3, 2026
7:30 AM – Guided Sitting Meditation
8:15 AM – Breakfast
9:45 AM – Mindful Walk or Hike
11:00 AM – Poetry Reading & Silent Sitting
12:00 PM – Lunch & Group Reflections *End of Silence
2:00 PM – Depart
Price per Person: Includes all meals, activities and accommodations.
Meals: Homemade vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner, with gluten free and vegan options. Tea and water always available.
On-site Accommodations: Private Room with Shared Bath: $750
Commuter (Without On-Site Accommodations): $485
Program Leader: Kim Cermak
Step into Silence, Sea Isle City, NJ
Sptember 11 - 13, 2026
A restorative silent retreat by the ocean. Experience a weekend of mindful beach walks, swimming, journaling, mindful yoga, poetry readings, qi gong, a sound bath and guided meditations. Situated one-block from a quiet stretch of the shore in a serene 6-bedroom home, you will enjoy simple, in-season vegetarian meals, your own ensuite room, and time to reflect, rest and nourish yourself.
Day 1 - Sept 11,2026
3:00 PM Arrival, Check-In
5:00 PM Group Welcome and Orientation
6:00 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Mindful Walk *Enter into Silence
8:00 PM Sound Bath
Day 2 - Sept 12, 2026
7:30 Guided Sitting Meditation
8:15 Breakfast
9:45 Creative Expression Activity
11:15 Body Scan Meditation
12:00 Lunch
1:30 Mindful Beach Walk
2:30 Open Time (Swimming/Resting/Reflecting)
5:00 Qi Gong
6:00 Dinner
7:30 Mindful Walk
8:00 Mindful Yoga
Day 3 - Sept 13, 2026
7:30 Guided Sitting Meditation
8:15 Breakfast
9:45 Mindful Beach Walk or Town Walk
11:00 Poetry Reading and Silent Sitting
12:00 Lunch and Group Reflections *End of Silence
2:00 Depart
Price per Person: Includes all meals, activities and accommodations
Meals: Homemade vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner, with gluten free and vegan options. Tea and water always available.
On-site Accommodations: Private Room with ensuite bath. See prices below. If you’d like to share your room with a friend or family member the additional fee is $750.
Commuter: (Without On-Site Accommodations): $600
Program Leader: Kim Cermak
Accomodations
King Room 2, Bathroom en Suite
Room rate, single occupancy - $1,350
Add friend or family member - $750
Queen Room 1, Bathroom en Suite
Room rate, single occupancy - $1,200
Add friend or family member - $750
Queen Room 2, Bathroom en Suite
Room rate, single occupancy - $1,200
Add friend or family member - $750
Queen Room 3, Bathroom en Suite
Room rate, single occupancy - $1,200
Add friend or family member - $750
Twin Room, Bathroom en Suite
Room rate, single occupancy - $900
Add friend or family member - $750
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8-week Course
Learn how to manage stress and stay present with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. This eight-week program teaches practical meditation, mindful movement, and breathing techniques you can use every day. Classes are held weekly on Zoom with guided support.
Interested in Joining Us?
Please send us an email at info@athenagroupintl.com and a member of our team will reach out to coordinate the next steps.