SILENT STAY MEDITATION CENTER
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Daily Schedule


All Meditation Periods are Teacher Led

​Arrival Day:

Present Photo of Neg Covid HOME Test taken within 24 hrs to ADMIN 
8:30 am - 2:00 pm arrival as you prefer 
3:00 pm Room check in 
4:00 pm Orientation & Meditation in Sanctuary   60 minutes
5:15 - 6:30 Dinner in Silence
6:30 Silent Sitting in Sanctuary
7:00 Evening Meditation in Sanctuary    30 minutes

Each Full Day:

7:15 - 8:30 am Breakfast in Silence
8:30 am Silent Sitting in Sanctuary* 
9:00 am Morning Meditation in Sanctuary     45 minutes
10:00 am Non-doing Period*
12:00 - 1:15 pm Lunch in Silence
3:00 Heartfulness insight meditation; Cultivating effortless being in Sanctuary      60 minutes
4:00 - 5:30  pm Non-doing Period*
5:15 - 6:30  Dinner in Silence
6:30 - 7:00 Silent Sitting in Sanctuary*
7:00 pm Evening Meditation in Sanctuary       45 minutes

*A Non-Doing or Silent Sitting period may include:  During your non-doing periods rest awareness with; reflection, walking meditation, laying on the lawn, the present moment, contemplation, journaling, sitting meditating, guilt free nap, being with nature, listening to silence, being present without the need for entertainment, being gentle with yourself, time of non-judgement, bathing in the softness of your heart & retreat experience. Non-doing is the ancient daoist practice of wu wei.
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Departure Day: 
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7:00 - 8:30 am Breakfast in Silence
9:00 am Morning Meditation in Sanctuary     45 minutes
9:40 am Break Optional departure time for guests.  Opportunity to greet teachers. 
10:00 - 10:30 Questions and Answers - Program Conclusion 
11:00 Check Out of Rooms
12:30 Lunch in Silence 
1:30 - 2:30 Non Doing Period*
3:30 pm Latest Departure

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​Meditation & Peace Center


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We are a non-profit organization (501 c3) serving people since 1983..  We support people of all religions, countries and backgrounds to live a deeply meaningful life.


Your donations help us transform people's lives.
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Contact Us

Lodging & Program:
801 Ladera Lane

Home Office & Sacred Garden:
​750 Ladera Lane

Montecito, California 93108


Ruth@SilentStay.com
805-329-1553​
  • Home
    • Site Map
    • Links
  • Silent Retreats
    • DATES | COSTS | REGISTER
    • Residential Retreat Program & Registration
    • Resources After Your Retreat
    • Seasons Catering
    • The Healing Effects of Silence
    • Daily Schedule
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Heartfulness
    • Heartufulness Meditation
    • Heart Mind Integration Private Instruction
    • History of Heartfulness
  • About Us
    • GIVING Back
    • Applying for a scholarship
    • Founders & Community of Interfaith Retreat Leaders
    • News & Reviews
    • Books & Writings >
      • Books by Bruce Davis, PhD and Ruth Davis
      • Contributions by Bruce Davis Ph.D online
      • Book & DVD, Mary Prayer Flags by Ruth Davis
    • Our Locations >
      • Assisi, Italy
      • Northern California >
        • Retreat Center Photos
      • Southern California
    • Meditation BLOG
    • Little Flower Community
  • Sacred Journeys
    • To Assisi, Italy
  • Contact Us
  • Facebook Live
  • PHOTO Albums
  • Guest Shares
  • Yoga Centered in the Heart
    • Hatha Yoga with Nicole Becker
  • Gift Certificates