Three nights. Silence. A chance to simply be.

An opportunity to slow down, turn inward, and see what's underneath the noise of everyday life. Meditation, rest, and the quiet company of others doing the same.

Dharma talks are offered to support the practice and will draw on Buddhist and yogic teachings to help make sense of what arises in silence and meditation. Take what's useful, and hold the rest lightly.

What does silence offer us?

When we stop speaking, we may begin to hear more clearly.

When we stop rushing, we may begin to notice where we are.

When we stop constantly reaching for the next thing, we may begin to experience what is already here.

Silence can reveal our habitual patterns of thought, action and avoidance.

It can also offer something deeply restorative.

A chance to stop responding.

A chance to stop performing.

A chance to stop managing everyone else's experience.

A chance to simply be with yourself.

This retreat may be particularly meaningful for those who:

~ Feel mentally or emotionally overloaded

~ Are constantly caring for others

~ Find it difficult to slow down

~ Feel disconnected from their body or inner experience

~ Are navigating a period of transition or change

~ Want to deepen their meditation practice

~ Are curious about silence and contemplative practice

~ Simply feel the need to step away from the noise of everyday life

You do not need to have an established meditation practice or be experienced in yoga.

The Rhythm of the Retreat

Each day will offer a gentle rhythm of practice, rest and reflection.

Periods of meditation and contemplative practice are balanced with rest, nature and nourishing meals.

There is space to walk, read, yoga, journal, do art or simply sit beneath the trees or by the fire. 

The schedule is structured enough to support you, but spacious enough to allow you to breathe.

Noble Silence

Silence will be practiced for much of the retreat.

This includes refraining from unnecessary conversation, phones and other forms of external stimulation.

The intention is not to create a rigid or restrictive environment.

Rather, silence gives the mind and nervous system fewer things to respond to.

It creates space.

You will be guided into the experience gradually, with clear expectations and steady and unwavering support throughout the retreat.

Come as you are

You do not need to arrive calm.

You do not need to arrive clear.

You do not need to arrive knowing what you need.

You can arrive tired.

Restless.

Curious.

Overwhelmed.

Unsure.

The invitation is simply to come.

To slow down.

To listen.

And to see what becomes possible when you pause and take a moment to observe. 

At the 2027 Silent Retreat, we will offer a communal dinner before silence and a communal breakfast afterwards. This gives the opportunity for connection for those who want it. 

Investment

Twin and Queen Rooms Available

Twin Share Cabin with Ensuite $1499 

Queen Bed Cabin with Ensuite $1499

Twin Share Room with Ensuite $1299 

Queen Bed Room with Ensuite $1299

(Cost is for a single person. Extra person $300)

To secure your spot

Please deposit a non-refundable $300 into the following account:

CAPACITY BUILDING AU
BSB: 638-060
Account Number: 16543718

Please Reference your full name 

If you need a payment plan, please reach out and contact us for options.

Cancellation Policy

$300 deposit is non-refundable.
No refunds on balance due within eight weeks of retreat.
If cancellation occurs within eight weeks of retreat you have the option to find someone to swap with you, or transfer your payment (-$300deposit) to the next retreat.

Meet your teachers

Darci, founder of Australia Yoga Teacher Training, and Evie, founder of Kannon Yoga, began working together in 2020 when Evie joined AYTT as a facilitator.

What brought them together was a shared approach: using yoga not just as a physical practice, but as a way to understand patterns, behaviour, and the way we relate to ourselves and others.

Their work is informed by both traditional yogic teachings, including the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and contemporary psychotherapeutic approaches.

Darci has spent many years training yoga teachers and developing education that bridges classical yoga philosophy with modern understandings of the nervous system, relationship, and human behaviour. She is currently completing a Masters in Gestalt Therapy, a relational, present-focused approach to psychotherapy that explores how patterns develop through experience and continue to influence perception, behaviour, and relationships.

Evie is a trained psychotherapist, Clinical Support Specialist and Supervisor whose work draws on Integrative Psychotherapy, Eastern philosophy, and many years of teaching yoga. She brings extensive experience supporting people in both therapeutic and educational settings, with a focus on safety, clarity, and practical application.

Together, they offer a balanced approach that is structured, experiential, and trauma-informed. Their retreats are designed to help participants become aware of patterns, understand how they develop and are maintained, and explore how they can begin to shift using practices drawn from yoga, mindfulness, and psychotherapy-informed frameworks.

Rather than simply teaching concepts, they create the conditions for people to observe, understand, and work with their own experience in ways that are practical, grounded, and sustainable.