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Seeing Clearly: The Path of Insight
Seeing Clearly: The Path of Insight
August 14 - 17, 2025
Lake Dallas, TX, United States
3 nights, 4 days
20 person retreat
Highlights
Daily silent Vipassana meditation, guided by senior Dharma teacher with 35 years of practice
Evening Dharma talks & inquiry sessions
Details
This weekend retreat offers a peaceful and supportive space for deepening mindfulness and Insight Meditation practice. Set in a quiet, natural environment of Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House, located in Lake Dallas, TX. The retreat provides periods of silent sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks, and guided instructions. The intent is to cultivate clarity, compassion, and inner stillness through sustained mindfulness. Suitable for all levels, this retreat emphasizes simplicity, presence, and the power of shared practice. Unique features include community connection, skilled guidance from experienced teachers, and a focus on integrating mindfulness into everyday life.
Venue
Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House
4.9 ★ 83 Reviews
The Mission of Montserrat Retreat House is to bring the transforming Good News of Jesus Christ to individuals and society. If you want to deepen your spirituality in the Ignatian tradition or if you have a strong desire to become a spiritual director, contact the Ignatian Spirituality Institute.
A/C in Rooms
Garden
Towels
Housekeeping
Coffee / Tea
Restaurant
Free Parking
Heating
Shower
Bathroom
Accommodation
Single Room
Private room for 1
$699 USD total
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Each guest room includes its own private bathroom, individual heating/air conditioning, a twin bed with linens, a small desk, and a recliner chair—ensuring comfort and quiet during your stay.
Meals
Meals provided
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Vegetarian · Vegan
Retreat fees include three daily meals plus snacks and refreshments. The dining hall, with its glass-walled view of Lake Lewisville, is open throughout the day for casual, self-serve snacks and beverages—as well as full meals at scheduled times. The retreat offers wholesome, nutritious dishes designed for retreatants, typically including salad bars, hearty comfort foods, and rotating entrées that appeal to a variety of tastes. A Yelp reviewer described the meals as “good,” specifically noting a salad bar at lunch and dinner. Diets must be coordinated with the retreat center.
Host
Johnathan Woodside
Dallas, TX, USA
Johnathan Woodside is a Dharma teacher offering instruction rooted in the Theravāda tradition of ethics, concentration, and wisdom. His guided meditation sessions are calming and supportive, offering ...
1 language
English
Teaching for 2 years
Joined Insight Timer in Jul 2023
What's Included
3 nights accommodation at Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House.
Optional one-on-one practice meetings with the teacher.
Not Included
Transportation to and from the retreat center.
Optional donations (dāna) to support the teacher.
FAQs
Guest requirements
Willingness to observe noble silence throughout the retreat.
Openness to sitting for extended meditation periods (modifications allowed).
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 60 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 60 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 60 days before the retreat begins.
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