Meditation Day Retreats

About
The day’s schedule is similar to the schedule followed at Gaia House: a simple programme, alternating between sitting and walking meditation, supported by sacred silence throughout the day.

We usually meet on the second Sunday of the month in a village hall located between Rhayader/Rhaeadr and Builth Wells/Llanfair-ym-Muallt.

2025 dates: 5 January, 9 February, 9 March, 13 April, 11 May, 8 June, 13 July, 10 August, 14 September, 12 October, 9 November, 14 December.

The day retreats start with a sharing of meditation instructions and guided practice followed by self-practice. The last session of the day is an opportunity for questions, responses and reflections.

The group is guided by Ella Tree, a Gaia House CDL. Ella is happy to offer beginners a mentored introduction to meditation and the form we follow.

Summer Schedule, April – October*
9.30 doors open
10.00 – 10.45am Meditation instructions and guided practice (silence starts)
10.45 – 11.30am walking
11.30 – 12.15pm sitting
12.15 – 1.00pm walking
1.00 – 2.00pm shared vegetarian lunch (please bring a dish to share)
2.00 – 2.15pm walking
2.15 – 2.45 pm sitting
2.45 – 3.30 pm walking
3.30 – 4.00 pm sitting
4.00 – 4.30pm sharing circle (silence ends)
5pm doors close

*During the winter months, November to March, lunch is at 12.15 and practice end at 4 PM.

Cost
By donation, to cover room hire fees and other expenses, e.g. this website.

Join us
For further details and to join our self-practice day retreats, please send us an email, using the contact form.