18 °C 121 King Str, Melbourne Victoria
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$375 /4 days

Silent Meditation Retreats at Springwater center

Silent retreats form the heart of life at Springwater. Open to all, the retreat format has evolved over the years into an innovative and interactive form, which people have come to love. Grounded in the daily rhythm of timed sittings, a morning talk, and an hour-long work period with communally prepared food, people are free to conduct their retreat in any way they choose.


Our silent meditation retreats are unique. We have a nontraditional approach with no rituals, required beliefs, or assigned practices. The only requirements are to participate in silence, and to do one’s assigned job. With the miles of secluded trails, outdoor lawn space, and comfortable spaces throughout the retreat building, people feel free to meditate and walk by themselves, or to sit together with others.


Private Meetings
  • Private meetings are available with teachers during retreat and are open to all participants. Meetings are informal and are held in the spirit of mutual curiosity and inquiry, of looking together into whatever is alive in this moment.
  • Retreat participants may also meet privately with one another.
Dialogue Groups
  • We also offer daily Dialogue Groups, which provide a meditative space for us to look and inquire together, to listen and ask questions and share with each other our unique perspectives, insights, and experiences.

Located an hour south of Rochester, New York, Springwater Center offers silent meditation retreats in a beautiful and spacious facility on 212 acres of country land with streams, meadows, forests, a pond, and miles of walking trails. There are no rituals, required beliefs, or assigned practices.

ROOMS
  • Rooms are simple with separate shared baths. There are usually two people per room during retreats, and sometimes up to four in the largest dorm rooms during full retreats.
  • Single rooms are available in every retreat for an additional supplement. You may request a single room on your application form.
Studio Apt
  • There is a single studio apartment available for guest stays and retreats. It includes a full size bed, sleeper sofa, small living area, kitchenette, and private bath. Availability is limited
  • What not to bring
    • Pets
    • Alchohlic Beverages
    • Illegal Drugs
    • incense or Candles
Clothing and Toiletries
  • There is no dress code at Springwater. Bring clothing comfortable for sitting. Outdoor shoes are not worn inside, so bring soft-soled slippers or sandals for indoors.
  • Bring outdoor footwear in case of wet, muddy weather. Bring a hat in the summer for protection against deer flies.
  • Please bring needed pharmaceuticals and toiletries.

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  • 7 Night stay

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$ 637

Weekend Retreats
  • 3-4 night stay

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The essence of retreat at Springwater is being together in the simplicity and openness of silent awareness. Attending moment-to-moment to what is happening within and without, in a spirit of wonder, curiosity, and discovery.


In the heart of this land is a 12,000 square foot retreat center. The building has 14 guest rooms, a large kitchen and dining area, and a beautiful and spacious sitting room which accommodates up to 45 people. The building also has a library, solarium, and an outdoor area with lovely views for sitting and eating. All meals are vegetarian. The Center is maintained by a full-time staff.