Silent Beauty, Steady Mind: Building a Life-long Practice
In the heart of Tennessee’s serene countryside, join us October 2 – 5, 2025 at the Well Being Retreat Center in New Tazewell, TN for a transformative journey designed to anchor you in a steady and enduring personal practice. Amid the silent beauty of Nature, this retreat is your invitation to cultivate resilience, clarity, and a deep connection to your true self through Acceptance and Integration Training (AAIT) and mindfulness.
Why This Retreat Matters
In these turbulent times, an enduring personal practice is not just a luxury—it’s a lifeline. It is the key to maintaining a steadiness of being and revealing solutions we never knew existed. Through intentional daily practice, we reconnect with our ground of being, discovering a wellspring of peace and possibility within ourselves.
What Awaits You
Begin with Satori by the River: Experience the profound knowing of yourself as pure Awareness, free from identification, in an expanded state of unified consciousness. This foundational (though temporary) experience will set the tone for your journey.
Skillful Guidance from Seasoned Practitioners: With over 40 years of daily practice each, David Patterson and Melanie McGhee bring deep wisdom and lived experience to guide you. Together, they will teach you essential skills and practices to establish a sustainable home practice.
Open Practice & Personalized Support: Open practice sessions, with both facilitators available to guide you, answer questions, and deepen your understanding.
Community Discourse: Evening gatherings will offer a chance to engage in heartfelt conversations, share insights, and learn from the collective wisdom of the group.
Mindful Movement: Kathy White, a Knoxville-based physical therapist and Feldenkrais instructor, will lead sessions in Awareness Through Movement®, and Annalee Bohon will support us with gentle yoga.
Nourishment for Body and Soul: Enjoy delicious, organic meals made with love that will energize and delight. Surrounded by nature, you will find the quiet to reconnect with yourself and others in meaningful ways.
Support a Worthy Cause: This retreat is not only an opportunity for personal growth but also a chance to support the transformative work of the Alliance for Integrated Awareness. All proceeds will go directly to this organization, advancing equity in mental health care and fostering thriving communities.
Join Us: Come as you are and leave with tools, insights, and a renewed sense of possibility to carry with you. This yearly retreat is a sanctuary for seekers committed to deepening their practice and waking up. Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today and step into a life of enduring steadiness and inner freedom.
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