“Peace at the water's edge”
3 Day Weekday Spiritual Retreat with A Day of Silence in Woodinville, Washington
Cottage Lake Bed & Breakfast, 17324 185th ave NE Woodinville, Washington, USA
Lakeside Spiritual Meditation Retreat USA
This private suite overlooks the water from the midpoint of the shoreline, giving a broad vista of the lake and surrounding area. It is situated in the heart of Woodinville wine country in a quiet neighborhood on a dead-end street. Facing east, it offers a clear view of the sunrise, weather permitting. Eagles from a nearby nest soar frequently over the water, which is filled with waterfowl, otters, beavers, and trout. Deer occasionally wander into the yard. Cottage Lake Bed & Breakfast have lived here since 1978 and are pleased to welcome you to what is for them, a magical spot. They hope your stay here is as conducive to your peace and enjoyment as it has been for them.
John, Beth, and Sadie are awaiting your stay.
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John
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Highlights
- 3 styles of meditation
- Solo meditation in a treehouse
- Guided meditation with an instructor
- Treehouse meditation with Japanese Zen music
- Hot tub, swimming, kayaks, fire pits, gazebo, biking, hiking
- 2 nights accommodation
- Cleaning fee and taxes
- Daily breakfast
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
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 five rooms: 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. It includes a dining table, 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 utensils, paper cups, plates, and napkins for foods are provided. The bathroom is equipped with toiletries, a hairdryer, and extra towels. The office is useful for a 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 in a tree house (1 hour)
- Day of Silence (optional/no charge)
- Daily vegetarian breakfast
Guests are free to spend the rest of each day as they please; massage, yoga, additional meditation, kayak, swim or fish in the lake, hot tub, bicycling, hiking, listening to music, reading books from the library, and watching videos or cable TV. You may hike in the forests, visit the wineries, ride in a hot air balloon, or go skydiving 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 the guest..
Included excursions
Free excursions
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Hot Tub
- Gazebo with small fire pit
- Large bonfire pit
- Bicycling
- Hiking
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 beautiful, peaceful, and quiet. It is a popular location for boating, swimming, and fishing. Enjoy 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.
Many waterfowl including eagles, geese, and ducks frequent the lake. This secluded neighborhood with many tall evergreens is on a dead-end street, making for pleasant strolls. A supermarket is 1 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 nearby. Deeper excursions into the countryside lead to small towns and majestic waterfalls.
Food
A large daily vegetarian breakfast with gluten-free options included in your stay is comprised of 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
For the Day of Silence, lunch, and dinner needs to be coordinated in advance with Cottage Lake Bed & Breakfast for selection, purchase, and delivery of those meals.
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)
Other options that may be purchased to supplement your stay include:
- Individual yoga session (75 minutes/85 USD)
- Chinese massage (1 hour/30 USD)
- Natal horoscope with personal interpretation (1 hour/125 USD)
- Individual spiritual life coaching session (1 hour/125 USD)
- Couple spiritual life coaching session (1 hour/125 USD)
Optional Retreat Services:
- Private Yoga Session (85 USD, 75 min)
- Chinese Massage (30 USD, 1 hour)
- Spiritual life coaching session/individual (125 USD, 1 hour)
- Spiritual life coaching session/couple (125 USD, 1 hour)
- Natal horoscope interpretation (250 USD, 1 hour)
- Couples compatibility horoscope interpretation (100 USD, 1 hour)
- Bicycle rentals
- Balloon rides
- Skydiving
- Variety of restaurants for lunch and dinner
- Wineries and breweries
- Seattle Space Needle
Spa treatments
There are spas and salons in Woodinville, three miles away. These services are not included in the package.
What's included
- Daily vegetarian breakfast
- Instructor guided mediation
- TreeHouse meditation with Japanese Zen music
- Solo meditation in Tree House
- Day of Silence (optional)
- Hot tub, swimming, kayaks, fire pits, gazebo, biking, hiking
- 7 nights accommodation
- Cleaning fee
- Taxes
What's not included
- Private Yoga Session (85 USD, 75 min)
- Chinese Massage (30 USD, 1 hour)
- Spiritual life coaching session/individual (125 USD, 1 hour)
- Spiritual life coaching session/couple (125 USD, 1 hour)
- Natal horoscope interpretation (125 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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