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3-Day Silent Retreat

September 25 - 29, 2025

England, United Kingdom

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4 nights, 5 days

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12 person retreat

Highlights

  • 3 full days of silence

  • Spiritual lectures

  • Guided Hatha Yoga

  • Different meditation methods

  • Ayurvedic vegetarian food

  • Forest walks

Details

This retreat is a gentle introduction to silence and its countless gifts. During the 3 days of silence we will observe mauna (sacred silence), though you will be able to read and write if you wish to. I will be offering guidance and different meditation methods throughout the retreat. The Satsangs (spiritual lectures) will be based on uplifting teachings that will support your practice throughout the retreat. The topics will vary each day and will be based on teachings from different ancient spiritual lineages, including Buddhism, Sufism, Advaita Vedanta, and some quantum physics, amongst others. This is ideal for anyone looking for rest and to deepen their meditation practice and their relationship to themselves.

Location

England, United Kingdom

Venue

The Croft Farm Escape

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Our farm is equipped with all the amenities you need to live your best life. Nestled in the breathtaking Hertfordshire countryside, Great Gaddesden is designated as a protected Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Croft Farm has a colourful history, having initially started out as the land of DeebsDay Music and Arts Festival. The festival ethos of "Everybody Love Everybody" is hard not to tap into whilst at the farm, and the creative quirks dotted around the space are a reminder of the charm of this home-grown festival.

Free Wifi

Free Wifi

Accommodation

Betsy

1 Room Left

Private room for 1

$800 USD total

The Cowshed

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2-person shared room

$700 USD / person

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Located in the Forest of Great Gadesden, The Croft Farm Escape is the perfect place for a silent retreat. During breaks you’ll be able to walk in the surrounding forest or rest in any of the indoor and outdoor areas and enjoy the quiet of the beautiful British Countryside. The Croft has simple shared options and private rooms, even a private cabin with kitchen.

Meals

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Meals provided

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Nut Allergy Friendly

Food will be vegetarian, mostly seasonal and locally sourced. Meals will be served in a buffet style so each person can serve themselves and eat wherever they wish to eat. Abby, our chef for the retreat is also a dear friend and has been an Ayurvedic Nutritional Retreat Chef since 2018. Her food is delicious and colourful and clearly infused with Love. The assistant chef will be my partner who is also a great vegetarian cook and will be supporting Abby in the kitchen.

Schedule

The retreat begins on Thursday with arrivals at 4pm, followed by an opening circle, introductions, and guidelines, dinner at 6pm, and the beginning of Mauna (noble silence) at 7pm. The full days start with a 6:30am wake-up, 7am guided meditation and Hatha Yoga, 9am breakfast, 11am spiritual lecture and meditation, 1pm lunch, 4pm lecture and meditation, 6pm dinner, and a 7pm anonymous Q&A followed by meditation. On Monday, the morning practice is the same as the other days, with a slower pace for integration and packing at 10am, and departure at 12pm.

Testimonials

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"I recently completed a 3-day silent retreat with Melissa and it was a truly profound experience. Melissa is an exceptional guide—deeply professional, insightful, and clearly walking her own path with integrity. She shared just the right information at the right times, always relevant and impactful. Her presence and guidance created a safe and supportive space for reflection and growth. I’m incredibly grateful for the experience and deeply impressed by her ability to hold space so skillfully." Sterling, April 2025

Sterling, USA

"I had the gift of participating in a 3-day silent retreat guided by Melissa, and it was truly a transformative experience. Melissa holds space with deep presence, clarity, and care. Her guidance is gentle yet grounded, allowing participants to drop into themselves in a way that feels both supported and expansive. Even in silence, I felt her attunement and commitment to each person’s process. It’s rare to encounter someone who facilitates with such humility and depth." Margarida April 2025

Margarida, Portugal

“I’ll forever be grateful for the silent meditation retreat I attended in May. The experience was truly life-changing for me. It gave me the tools to sit with myself, connect deeply with my breath, and create a sense of peace internally that I didn’t know was possible. Since then, my ability to quiet my mind and find clarity has grown in ways I never expected. A big part of that transformation is thanks to Melissa, who led the retreat with such grace and wisdom. She is such a wonderful soul—her presence and guidance created a safe and nurturing space for all of us to grow and heal. I’m incredibly thankful for her and for the retreat, which gave me the gift of slowing down, reflecting, and reconnecting with what really matters. It’s a gift I’ll carry with me always.” Megan

Megan, USA

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What's Included

4 nights at The Croft Farm Escape

3 Vegetarian meals per day

Dinner on the first night and Breakfast on the last morning

Guided Yoga & meditation practice every morning

Satsangs and meditation during the day

Not Included

Transport to and from the Croft

Guest requirements

  • Aspiration to be with yourself

Cancellation policy

The remaining balance for the retreat is due 14 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 14 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 14 days before the retreat begins.