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Silent Solstice Digital Detox - Meditation & Movement Healing Reset
Silent Solstice Digital Detox - Meditation & Movement Healing Reset
December 13 - 18, 2026
Quarna Sopra, Italy
Hosted By
5 nights, 6 days
35 person retreat
Highlights
Daily Meditation and Dharma (Wisdom) Dialogues / Talks with Q & A.
2 days of social silence and digital detox.
Conscious Movement, Nature Hikes, Somatic Releases + 3 optional yoga classes
Dynamic Inquiry, Breath work & Insight practice
Healing arts & creative contemplative projects
Personal time to integrate your process
Details
What begins as a pause becomes a crossing - from doing into being, from control into trust. At the Winter Solstice, the quiet turning from darkness toward light, we invite you to step away from the noise and enter the sacred in-between. Unplug from the outer world and the inner commentary that keeps you busy, distracted, and disconnected. Five nights away. Two full days in silence. Two days completely off your devices. You don’t need seven or ten days to discover what silence can do. This retreat offers a powerful first taste for those curious about silent meditation and digital detox, but not yet ready for a long immersion. Even two days can change the rhythm of your nervous system. The noise begins to settle. Attention sharpens. Space opens. You begin to remember what it feels like to simply be. A challenge. A reset. A doorway into silence. Why is unplugging from the world necessary? As you unplug, you may first encounter the restless mind—the planning, the replaying, the subtle tension of trying to hold life together. This is where the real work begins. Through meditation, conscious movement, and contemplative practices, you will learn not only to disconnect from external stimulation, but to gently release the inner voice that narrates and distorts your experience. In the space that opens, something else becomes available: a quiet, steady presence—clear, compassionate, and deeply alive. Change is not the problem. Resistance to change is. This retreat is a living laboratory for meeting transitions with awareness, grace, and courage. Through periods of silence, nervous system reset, nature immersion, and authentic human connection, you will explore impermanence, soften your grip on identity, and rediscover the intelligence of the body and heart. You will learn how to stand in the unknown without collapsing—how to move with life as it unfolds. Takeaway Skills You will leave with more than rest. You will leave with a new orientation to the beauty of change itself. Equipped with practical tools to regulate your system, create healthy boundaries with technology, and return to presence in the midst of life’s demands, you step back across the threshold—clearer, steadier, and more open to possibility. This is not an escape from life. It is a training in how to live it—with grace. Reserve your spot now and embrace the opportunity to unplug, for in the silence and stillness, you'll find the wisdom and strength to flourish in this unpredictable and quickly paced world. We look forward to meeting you in person and embarking on a powerful journey into wholeness, health and clarity.
Venue
Mandali Retreat Centre
4.7 ★ 62 Reviews
Mandali Retreat Center is located on top of a mountain at Quarna Sopra, with a spectacular view over Lago d'Orta, not far from the famous Lago Maggiore. Mandali Retreat Center focuses on the guests, including facilities that can accommodate the comfort for the guests: Our Body Care Center, yoga and meditation rooms and surrounded by the peace and serenity of nature.
Free Wifi
Yoga Studio
Pool
Garden
Sauna
Hot Tub
Laundry
Towels
Housekeeping
Coffee / Tea
Accommodation
SINGLE ROOM WITH GARDEN OR LAKE VIEW
2 Rooms Left
Private room for 1
$1,500 USD total
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A wide range of refined, tranquil accommodations to suit your needs—from shared, dormitory-style rooms to premium single rooms overlooking the gardens or stunning Lago d’Orta. Larger hermitages come with their own kitchenette, for ease and convenience. The rooms were conceived according to Feng Shui’s cornerstones of harmony and balance. Each space is designed to make you feel effortlessly at home—from sipping a mug of ginger tea on the terrace, to savouring a lovingly prepared vegetarian dish in the dining room. Whether you mingle with other guests, or prefer moments of quiet and introspection, Mandali provides time and space to spend your days with ease. Mandali offers a range of sleeping options to suit your needs and budget whether you're travelling solo, as a couple or with a group.
Meals
Meals provided
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free
Colourful, delicious, and locally-sourced food, some of which is grown in our own garden, is carefully prepared daily for wholesome and balanced nourishment during your stay. We serve three meals a day with filtered water, herbal teas, and fresh fruit available all day. We observe social silence during breakfast, something most of our guests particularly cherish. Our fresh and delicious vegetarian menu is sourced locally by our chefs who curates traditional Italian cuisine with modern flavours, creating an eclectic style that celebrates taste and colour, making clever use of the seasonal gifts our garden offers us. We are happy to provide alternative menu options for vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free needs. Please inform us of your dietary requirements upon booking your retreat.
Testimonials
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Hosts
Four Ways to Freedom
Calgary, AB, Canada
Evangelos and Nishta are the Founders of an innovative personal development and spiritual map called Four Ways to Freedom. They have a passion for integrating the path of awakening with meditation, mo...
2 languages
Ελληνική and English
Teaching for 4 years
Joined Insight Timer in Feb 2022
Mandali Retreats
28898 Quarna Sopra, Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy
Mandali is a retreat centre in the foothills of the Italian Alps. We wish to be a point of light for anyone on a quest for mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Mandali is a non-profit foundatio...
1 language
English
Teaching for 9 months
Joined Insight Timer in Nov 2025
What's Included
Workshop, Art Materials and Teaching Fee
Accommodation for 5 nights
Coffee/tea/snack service daily at 5pm
All meals (vegetarian) Herbal teas, coffee, and fresh fruit throughout the day
Filtered water + in-room tea service
Spa facilities (swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room)
Not Included
Travel cost to Mandali Retreat Center
Optional massages
Local Taxes
FAQs
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 7 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 7 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 7 days before the retreat begins.
