Programs and Retreats
Curated experiences designed to nourish mind, body, and spirit.
Step into Silence, Jersey Shore
September 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.
Retreat Leader: Kim Cermak
To Sign Up or Learn More: Contact kcermak@athenagroupintl.com
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
Step into Silence, Chester County, PA
April 30 - May 2, 2027
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
- 3:00 PM Arrival, Check-In (Iduna Building)
- 4:30 PM Walking Property Tour
- 5:00 PM Group Welcome and Orientation (Rose Room, Iduna Building)
- 6:00 PM Dinner (Emerson Building)
- 7:30 PM Guided Mindful Walk of the Grounds *Enter into Silence
- 8:00 PM Sound Bath (Rose Room)
Day 2
- 7:30 Guided Sitting Meditation (Rose Room, Iduna Building)
- 8:15 Breakfast (Emerson Building)
- 9:45 Creative Expression Activity (Greenhouse)
- 11:15 Body Scan Meditation (Rose Room, Iduna Building)
- 12:00 Lunch (Emerson Building)
- 1:30 Guided Mindful Hike (On-site Trails)
- 3:00 Open Time (Journaling/Resting/Reflecting/Group Project)
- 5:00 Qi Gong (Lawn)
- 6:00 Dinner (Emerson Building)
- 7:15 Guided Mindful Walk of the Grounds
- 8:00 Mindful Yoga (Rose Room, Iduna Building)
Day 3
- 7:30 Guided Sitting Meditation (Rose Room, Iduna Building)
- 8:15 Breakfast (Emerson Building)
- 9:45 Mindful Walk or Hike (Grounds and Trails)
- 11:00 Poetry Reading and Silent Sitting (Rose Room, Iduna Building)
- 12:00 Lunch and Group Reflections (Emerson Building) *End of Silence
- 2:00 Depart
Program Leader: Kim Cermak
Price per Person, includes all meals, activities and accommodations:
Meals: Homemade vegetarian breakfast, lunch, dinner, with gluten free and vegan options. Tea and water always available.
Private Room with shared bath: $825
Commuter: $525
Images and descriptions: https://www.camphillsoltane.org/hospitality
Step into Silence, El Salvador
November 3-7, 2027
Details coming soon!
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.