Why Join a Retreat?

Meditation Retreats and programs are a traditional method of deepening a contemplative practice. All of the world’s contemplative traditions have some type of retreat, be it a spiritual journey across lands to a particular mecca, or sitting on a cushion and following the breath, the basic goal is the same: To deepen one's understanding of themselves through a spiritual practice


Is this retreat for me?

Our retreats are appropriate for people with all levels of experience.  Beginners, intermediate, and advanced meditators are all welcome. If you are looking to incorporate mindfulness into your life, a retreat is a perfect place to begin, and a perfect place to strengthen a connection to a practice and community.

What to expect:

  • Retreat Sessions include a variety of guided meditations Q&A and interactive discussions with retreat participants

  • Retreats are offered with a secular voice and held within a trauma sensitive framework

  • Groups numbers are kept low, providing ample space and time for each participant (a maximum of 15 people per section)

  • One on one sessions are included - you can meet with Chris 1:1 at any time

  • Voluntary participation - sessions are recorded and shared privately with the group, so you can watch according to your own schedule. There is no need to attend the live sessions.

What does it cost ?

The fee for the complete eight week offering is $119.00 USD.
There are scholarships and financial assistance available, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

When do I need to enroll by?

Enrollments are closing soon and places are limited.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the retreat, I welcome you to contact me via email or via my facebook page


Who is Christopher Luard?

Chris Luard has been practicing meditation for 37 years and has been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. Chris has received formal training in Zen, Mahamudra and Dzogchen, from the Mahayana (Japanese, Korean, and Tibetan) traditions, Vipassana and early buddhist studies from the Theravada traditions, and Vedanta from the Hindu traditions. In addition to this Chris has received formal instruction from the more modern traditions and modalities such as Secular Buddhism, MBSR, Insight, Buddhist Psychology, Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Trauma Healing.