private meditation retreats
Disconnect your phone and reconnect with yourself
Return to Your True Nature at a Private Silent Meditation Retreat in Canada
Our private cabin retreats allow you to:
- Relax in a peaceful, natural setting to rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit.
- Develop or deepen your meditation practice.
- Receive structured support from an experienced guide (optional).
- Enjoy a flexible schedule to accommodate your individual practice.
- Benefit from an intentional atmosphere that’s been shaped by decades of community practice.
- Borrow meditation books and other materials.
- Participate in 1-2 hours of mindful activity (Karma Yoga) per day to ground and provide balance (optional).
- Set the length of your stay, from three nights to three months.
Meditate in the B.C. Rockies
Space to unwind and rediscover your true nature.
Whether this is your first retreat or one of many, we can help you create a retreat that supports your unfoldment.
25% off for retreats over 15-days. Contact us for details at contact@clearskycenter.org.
What to Expect on your Private Cabin Meditation Retreat
Recommended for those who…
- Have experience with meditation and already have a practice or are looking to establish a regular practice.
- Can comfortably meditate for at least 30 minutes.
- Welcome a balance of formal sitting meditation with optional mindful activities (Karma Yoga) such as gardening, harvesting or cleaning.
- Want to experience increased wellness, calm, and rejuvenation by retreating in the beauty of nature.
Private Silent Meditation Retreats are a solo experience. They are not for everyone. If you are not comfortable spending time alone, or if you’d prefer more support and connection with others, we recommend an online course, group retreat,or our Three-Month Intensive.
Benefits of Each Season
Winter: December - February
- As our least busy season, winter is ideal if you’re seeking more space for deep retreat.
- The snow creates a quiet and supportive container for reflective meditation.
- The night sky is stunning this time of year with bright stars and clear skies. The snow creates a stunning landscape.
Spring: March - May
- The temperature is not too hot or too cold. This is ideal for long walks and outdoor meditation.
- Spring flowers and the return of migratory birds create a rich landscape.
- We have fewer visitors than in the summer and fall, making space for deeper retreat.
Summer: June - August
- Sunrise is 5:30 am and sunset is 10 pm. This is ideal if you wish to spend more time meditating.
- The earth is alive this time of year, and you will find yourself naturally energized by it.
- Eat directly from the land! Visit our food forest at your leisure to enjoy berries and other fruits.
Fall: September - November
- The temperature is not too hot or too cold. This is ideal for long walks and outdoor meditation.
- The departure of migratory birds and crisp mountain air creates a natural space for you to turn inwards and quiet the mind.
- The days are often still very sunny and beautiful.
Orion Cabin
How do we support your meditation practice?
- A one-on-one orientation upon arrival and an exit interview when you leave.
- Optional personal meditation guidance from a senior Clear Sky meditation teacher.
- Eating in silence to facilitate a deeper retreat.
- One to two hours per day of optional mindful activity (Karma Yoga). Learn more here.
- Free use of meditation books and other materials from our library.
- An intentional atmosphere that’s been shaped by decades of community practice.
Food, Accommodation & Travel
- Our residents mindfully prepare three delicious, locally sourced, organic omnivore meals per day. Dietary needs can be accommodated upon request.
- Our cabins are equipped with heat, electricity, meditation cushions, slippers, carbon filtered spring water, and a tea station. Please note that the cabins do not have plumbing.
- Our bathrooms and laundry areas are positioned near the cabins.
- Clear Sky is close to the US Border, Calgary, and the Cranbrook International Airport.
Testimonials
FAQ
“Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.” -Zen Koan
Karma Yoga is the practice of bridging mindful awareness with your actions.
It is central to our practice at Clear Sky because we believe that bringing mindful awareness into our activities makes us more more clear, compassionate and effective at work, at home and in our relationships. And from there we can change the world!
Mindful Karma Yoga can include seasonal activities such as:
- General maintenance on the property (for example, chopping firewood or shovelling snow in the fall and winter);
- Gardening, weeding, and harvesting in our garden or food forest (spring & summer);
- Simple ironing or cleaning activities.
People often find this a supportive part of their day, particularly in a short retreat. They report feeling more energized and focussed when they go back to their formal practice.
We’re at 3567 Cockell Road, Bull River, B.C., Canada.
Getting here:
- 2 hour drive from Whitefish, MT;
- 4 hour drive from Calgary, AB;
- 40 minutes from Cranbrook International Airport (pickups available);
- Click here to see a map of our location.
- Clear Sky provides all bedding, pillows and towels.
- Please bring your personal toiletries, medications etc. We encourage you to use eco-friendly/biodegradable toiletries, as this keeps our septic system healthier. Refrain from using strongly scented or perfumed products during your time at the Center.
- Bring any specific meditation books, objects or tools that you use
- Each season brings its own qualities. For information regarding weather and climate please refer to this page.
- Note that Clear Sky has a small shop with some meditation books, meditation implements and limited personal toiletries available for purchase.
Mentoring is when an experienced meditator meets with you on a set schedule each day. It may include:
- Guidance on techniques and tools;
- Information on wisdom traditions and teachings;
- Direction to books from the Clear Sky library
questions and answers.
Guide Sessions are given freely by our Senior Residents and follows the practice of dana (pay-by-the-heart) which may be paid on registration or when onsite.
