3 Day Weekday Spiritual Retreat with A Day of Silence in Woodinville, Washington
Cottage Lake Bed & Breakfast, 17324 185th ave NE Woodinville, Washington, USA
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Lakeside Spiritual Meditation Retreat USA
Experience daily meditations, Tree House meditation with Japanese Zen music, guided meditation with an instructor, and a solo meditation in a tree house. Cottage Lake Bed and Breakfast is in a quiet neighborhood on a dead-end street. Eagles occasionally grace the water from a nearby nest. Deer periodically roam the area. The lake has ducks, geese and various waterfowl depending on the season. The hosts have lived here since 1978 and hope you find it as beautiful, peaceful, and enchanting as they do.
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John
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Highlights
- Solo meditation in a tree house
- Guided meditation with an instructor
- Tree House meditation with Japanese Zen music
- Hot tub, swimming, kayaks, fishing, fire pits, gazebo, biking, or hiking
- Beautiful retreat location surrounded by nature
- Savor delicious healthy breakfasts
- Cleaning fee and taxes included
- 2 night accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
Styles
1 day with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 2 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
The Lakeside Bedroom Suite consists of a bedroom, living room, snack room and office with views of the lake plus a full guest bathroom. The bedroom has a queen-sized bed, Keurig coffee maker, plus tea, decaf, and hot chocolate, soft robes, slippers, and an electronic massage cushion.
The living room has a private entrance with a hot tub outside the door, plus a table for dining indoors if preferred. It has two cushy chairs, a love seat, cable TV, Wi-Fi, CDs, movies, CD and DVD players, plus games and a library of books. There is no cooking but the venue provides utensils, paper cups, plates and napkins for foods that do not require it.
The bathroom is equipped with toiletries, a hairdryer,.and extra towels. The office is useful for your computer and large enough to accommodate a temporary bed for more guests if necessary.
Program
The full program includes:
- Instructor-guided meditation (1 hour)
- Solo Tree House meditation (1 hour)
- Japanese Zen music meditation / Tree House (1 hour)
- Daily vegetarian breakfast
A day of silence includes all of the above plus:
- Mindfulness exercise journal
- Advance coordination of lunch and dinner
Instructors
John Shephard
John is a retired psychotherapist, a ULC minister, an astrologer, an author, and a musician. He does guided meditation, horoscope interpretation, and spiritual life coaching sessions. His book, Cottage Lake Soliloquy is a guide to spiritual enlightenment in the form of a novel. His meditation CD, Into the Blue, incorporates music, guided imagery, and sounds of nature.
Location
Cottage Lake is peaceful, quiet and lovely. It is good for kayaking or swimming. Spend time in the hot tub, lounging on the dock, the upper and lower decks, or under the gazebo. Large and small fire pits provide warmth and a cozy setting. Eagles from a nearby nest periodically soar over the water.
The neighborhood is secluded with many tall evergreens on a dead-end street for pleasant strolls. A supermarket is one mile away. The center of town is three miles away with stores and a great variety of restaurants. There are over 100 wineries and many breweries here. Seattle is 15 miles away, the airport is 30 miles, and several deep forests with trails are one to two miles away.
Food
A large daily vegetarian breakfast with gluten-free options are included in your stay. Sample menus are as the following:
- Warm croissants and jams
- Granola and milk
- Two kinds of yogurt
- Two kinds of fruit
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Orange juice
- Coffee, tea, decaf coffee, and hot chocolate
All meals are to be coordinated with Cottage Lake Bed & Breakfast in advance, as they normally just provide breakfast, as a B&B, and since you will be silent you will need their help in placing your orders for takeout and getting the food to you.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Bicycle rentals
- Massage parlors
- Balloon rides
- Variety of restaurants for lunch and dinner
- Wineries and breweries
- Teatro Zinzanni
- Snoqualmie falls
- Seattle Space Needle
Other options may be purchased to supplement your stay:
- Private yoga session (80 USD, 1 hour)
- Chinese massage (45 USD, 1 hour)
- Spiritual life coaching session/individual (125 USD, 1 hour)
- Spiritual life coaching session/couple (125 USD, 1 hour)
- Natal horoscope interpretation (100 USD, 1 hour)
- Couples compatibility horoscope interpretation (100 USD, 1 hour)
Guests are free to spend the rest of each day as they please; additional meditation, yoga practice, massage, kayak, swim or fish in the lake, soak in the hot tub, bicycling, hiking, listening to music, learning the ukulele, writing, reading books from our library, and watching videos or cable TV. You may walk in the forests, visit the wineries, or ride in a hot air balloon, among other activities.
You may drive to Seattle to see the Space Needle and other sights or take further excursions into the countryside, including a trip to Snoqualmie Falls. Or you may simply relax in a lounge chair by the water. Aside from the daily planned meditations, each day's activities are entirely up to you.
Spa treatments
There are spas and salons in Woodinville, three miles away. These services are not included in the package.
What's included
- Guided meditation with an instructor
- Solo meditation in a tree house
- Tree House meditation with Japanese Zen music
- Hot tub, swimming, kayaks, fishing, fire pits, gazebo, biking, or hiking
- 2 night accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Cleaning fee
- Taxes
What's not included
- Private yoga session (80 USD, 1 hour)
- Chinese massage (45 USD, 1 hour)
- Spiritual life coaching session/individual (125 USD, 1 hour)
- Spiritual life coaching session/couple (125 USD, 1 hour)
- Natal horoscope interpretation (100 USD, 1 hour)
- Couples compatibility horoscope interpretation (100 USD, 1 hour)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
37 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). A rental car is strongly advised for airport transfers and for easy access to restaurants, stores, tourist sights, wineries plus excursions into the country or nearby cities. You may also take Uber or Lyft for airport transfers or for transportation around the area. If you're driving, take the 405 freeway to the Woodinville exit.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
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