We offer weekend retreats at the Himalayan Institute, in Honesdale, PA.
March Meditation Retreat: March 22-24, 2024
Summer Meditation Retreat: July 19-21, 2024
Fall Foliage Meditation Retreat: Sept 27 -29, 2024
Wesley Tudor – Presenter Bio
To sign up email: wes@meditationinternational.com
These retreats include:
Yoga Classes
Start the day with yoga taught by Himalayan Institute staff.
Amazing Food
Three fantastic meals a day based on a tridoshic, Northern Indian, vegetarian model.
Outdoor Recreational Activities
Enjoy guided light hiking on the Institute’s trails and experience the stunning beauty of all four seasons in the Poconos. There is also free time to enjoy the grounds and facility on one’s own, including booking treatments and massages at the health center.
Meditation
The weekend revolves around receiving instruction in meditation fundamentals, practicing meditation techniques, and group discussions.
The Fundamentals of Meditation weekend course consists of instruction in meditation technique, practice sessions, informative discussions, and some light hiking around the beautiful Himalayan Institute grounds. There will also be free time for reading, relaxing, or perhaps getting a massage. By the end of the weekend, you will have an excellent foundation to begin a meditation practice, or improve your existing one.
Accommodations and meals are booked through the Himalayan Institute. Room and meal plans start at $99 per night per person. Higher end rooms may be available if booked sufficiently in advance.
Tuition for the retreats is $285
Make payment by Venmo
Venmo handle: @Wesley-Tudor
(wearing a blue shirt in photo)
Or mail a check in advance:
Payable to Wesley Tudor
Send to:
Wesley Tudor
1023 Kennett Way
West Chester, PA 19380
To Register: Email wes@meditationinternational.com
Plan to leave on Friday afternoon, arriving by 5 pm if possible. Car pooling is often available. In light traffic and with a rest stop, it is a 3 hour drive from the Philadelphia area if you can leave before 2 p.m.. We spend Friday and Saturday night, and return Sunday after lunch. Please take traffic patterns into consideration and leave a buffer to assure on time arrival. Late arrivals might not be admitted to the important Friday evening session.
Tuition Cancellation Policy:
Over two weeks before – Refund, minus $40 cancellation fee
Within 1-2 weeks before – Credit or 50% refund
Within one week – Credit only
If due to snow on the Friday of the retreat – Full refund
If same day of the workshop or a no-show – No refund, no credit
Fundamentals of Meditation
(schedule subject to change)
Friday
5:00 pm Optional Asana Class | Led by H.I. Staff
6-7 pm Dinner
*7:15-9:30 pm– Instruction and Practice | Sunset Room
*official start
Saturday
7-8 am Asana Class | Led By H.I. Staff
7:30-8:30 am Breakfast
8:45-9:00 Individual Help With Seated Pose
9-11:15 am Instruction and Practice | Sunset Room
11:30-12:30 pm Hike and tour of grounds
12:30-1:30 pm Lunch
1:30-3:00 pm Free Time (possible massage or health service)
3:00-3:45 pm Silent Hike
4:00-6:00 pm Instruction and Practice | Sunset Room
6-7 pm Dinner
7:15-8:30 pm Mindful Bonfire
9:00 pm Optional Meditation | Sri Vidya Shrine
Sunday
7-8 am Asana Class | Check Lobby
7:30-8:30 am Breakfast
9-10:45 am Instruction and Practice
11:00-12:30 pm Hike or Drive to Waterfall
12:30-2 pm Lunch
2 pm Departure
What To Bring: yoga mat, yoga/exercise clothes, outdoor clothes appropriate for the season, hiking boots/shoes, journal for meditation, water bottle, flip flops for shower. *Bring light weight but long-sleeved clothes for hiking even in the summer because of the possibility of ticks.
New Weekend Retreat Program
Meditation for Meditators: The Fundamentals of Meditation Part II
* To be scheduled in February and also August 2024, relay your interest to Wes now
If you’d like a booster for your meditation practice or want to take it to the next level, this retreat is for you. We will explore a wider range of meditation techniques to add to your repertoire, as well as delve deeper into pranayama as preparation. You will also learn how brainwaves relate to consciousness and how this understanding can deepen your practice. Our meditation periods will be a bit longer, and there will be more time for discussion and sharing. The schedule and structure will be the same as in the Fundamentals of Meditation weekend, so you can also look forward to some hiking, relaxation time, and a mindful bonfire.
This weekend retreat is intended for those who have previously participated in “The Fundamentals of Meditation” retreat with Wes Tudor or have attended one of his “Introduction to Meditation” workshops. Other experienced meditators are also welcome but should have a phone conversation with Wes beforehand to make sure it is a good fit.
To see a sample schedule, visit www.meditationinternational.com/retreats. To register, ask questions, or pay the tuition, contact wes@meditationinternational.com. Make your room and meal plan reservation separately with the Himalayan Institute, being sure to mention this retreat.
