Further Details on the Silent Retreat

Sample Silent Retreat Schedule

Thursday

• 3:00-5:00 pm – Arrival, Retreat Check-in (with refreshments)

• 3:30-4:30 pm – Guided Tower Observation Deck Tours (Optional)

• 5:00-5:30 pm – Orientation

• 5:30-6:30 pm – Dinner

• 7:00-9:00 pm – Opening Program & Setting Sacred Intention

• 9:00 pm – Fellowship & Free time

Friday

• 7:00-7:30 am – Rise ‘n Shine Morning Meditation (optional)

• 6:30-9:00 am – Breakfast

• 9:00 am-Noon – Morning Program (Including: Enter the Silence Ceremony)

• Noon-1:00 pm – Silent Mindful Eating Meditation (Lunch)

• 1:30-2:30 pm – Afternoon Program

• 2:30-5:30 pm – Afternoon Personal Rest and Reflection time –(including optional activities such as chair yoga)

• 5:00-5:30 pm – Group Meditation Experience

• 5:30-6:30 pm – Silent Mindful Eating Meditation (Dinner)

• 7:00 pm – Evening Program

  
  

Saturday

• 7:00-7:30 am – Rise ‘n Shine Morning Meditation (optional)

• 6:30-9:00 am – Silent Mindful Eating Meditation (Breakfast)

• 9:00 am-Noon – Morning Program

• Noon-1:30 pm – Silent Mindful Eating Meditation (Lunch)

• 1:30 -2:30 pm – Afternoon Program

• 2:30-5:30 pm – Afternoon Personal Rest and Reflection time –(including optional activities such as chair yoga)

• 5:00-5:30 pm – Group Meditation Experience

• 5:30-6:30 pm – Silent Mindful Eating Meditation (Dinner)

• 7:00-9:00 pm – Evening Program (Including: Exiting the Silence Ceremony)

• 9:00 pm – Free time and Fellowship

Sunday

• 6:30-9:00 am – Breakfast

• 9:15-Noon – The Sunday Experience

• Noon-1:00 pm – Lunch

• 1:30 pm – Depart

What to Bring

• An Altar item — a small sacred object that symbolizes a quality you would like to bring to this retreat experience. All items will be kept on the altar for the duration of the retreat and returned to you on Sunday morning during the morning program.

• Sweater or shawl — as room temperatures can fluctuate and Rain gear, just in case

• Comfortable shoes — for walking the beautiful grounds, nature trails, and (weather permitting) to walk the Labyrinth which is often part of our retreat program.

Cancellation Policy

Up to six months from the date of the event: Refund, less 30% will be deducted from registration.

Six months to three weeks out from the date of the event: Refund, less 40% will be deducted from the registration price.

Three weeks to one week from the date of the event: Refund, less 50% will be deducted from the registration price.

Eight days from the date of the event: No refund is available. 

Transportation from the Airport

If you’re flying in for the retreat, Kansas City International (MCI) is your destination airport and is 37 miles from Unity Village. You may want to schedule your arrival to get you to Unity Village in time for our Welcome Reception, which starts at 4:30pm; or at least in time for dinner at 5:30pm. (See Sample Program above for retreat check-in times).      Our program ends around 1:30pm on Sunday so, if possible, try to book your return flight for after that time.

To arrange your transportation between the airport and Unity Village, it is recommended you either rent a car, book a shuttle, or hire a car service.  The following shuttle service providers have been supporting our guests for years: 

BATS: 913-634-5484 or 

Serving You: 816-522-3582. 

There will also be a sign-up sheet you can use if you would like to car pool with other guests and share a ride back to the airport.

If you still have outstanding questions about any aspect of the retreat, email them to us at info@touchingthestillness.org, otherwise use the form and link below to register for the retreat.

Please note: Registration price includes meals* but not lodging, which must be booked separately through Unity Village Hotel & Conference Center, once your registration is confirmed.
(*Meal package = $155 including 21% service charge.)