Join Andrea Russell on a meditation retreat close to home in the tranquil woods of Northern Wisconsin. 

During this fully guided and supported retreat, we’ll focus on slowing down and deepening your meditation practice. Days will include gentle yoga to prepare your body for sitting, several periods of seated and walking meditation, dharma talks, and opportunities to ask questions and receive support. Much of our time together will be spent observing noble silence, enabling us to turn our attention inward and create community based on shared devotion to practice.

Each afternoon there will be free time to walk in the woods, sit on benches overlooking the pond, drink tea, read, knit, or whatever else feels relaxing and restorative.

It’s a wonderful and welcoming environment for those who are new to retreats and/or yoga and meditation.

The Christine Center, 3 hours northwest from Madison, is nestled in the tranquil woods of northern Wisconsin on 125 acres, offering a nurturing and supportive environment for deepening practice and connection. The retreat center is run by a group of Franciscan nuns and for 30 years has been a center open to all paths of faith and spirituality.

(10-hours of continuing education are available for Yoga Alliance registered teachers)

RETREAT SCHEDULE

The retreat package includes two nights stay at the Christine Center, all Ayurveda, yoga &meditation classes and 7 vegetarian meals.

FRIDAY

• 3:30pm to 6:45pm | Arrival
• 5:30pm | Dinner
• 7pm to 8:30pm | Dharma talk & meditation

SATURDAY

• 7:30am | Meditation
• 8am | Breakfast
• 9am to 10:30am | Dharma talk & meditation
• 10:30 to noon | Yoga practice
• 12:30pm | Lunch
• 1:30pm to 3:30pm | Free time
• 3:30pm to 5pm | Dharma talk & meditation
• 5:30pm | Dinner
• 7pm to 8pm | Meditation

SUNDAY

• 7:30am | Meditation
• 8am | Breakfast
• 9am to 10:00am | Dharma talk & meditation
• 10:00 to 11:15am | Yoga
• 11:15-12:15pm | Closing Circle
• 12:30pm | Lunch
• 1:30pm | Depart

REFUND POLICY
Refunds up to two weeks prior to retreat will be honored. After March 4th no refunds will be made. 

ACCOMMODATIONS

All hermitages have electricity. The Modern hermitages have gas or electric heat, a bathroom with shower and furnished kitchenette. 

Rustic hermitages are simple yet comfortable, with gas or electric heat (one has a wood stove).

Guest house rooms have private bathrooms, skylights, and in-floor radiant heating. A handicapped accessible room is available.

Several areas are set aside for camping. 

For rustic hermitage guests and campers we offer the all-modern, beautiful Siloe bathroom and laundry facility.

MEALS

The Christine Center emphasizes natural foods and meals made from scratch. The food on their tables has a sense of inner spiritual nourishment in harmony with the land.  Many of the vegetables, fruits, breads, honey, maple syrup, and eggs served are from local farmers. Their cooks bring unique creativity and style to preparing nurturing dishes with these ingredients.

Seven vegetarian meals are included. Coffee/tea and fruit are always available. Additional special dietary needs can be accommodated upon advance request.

To experience the practice of mindful eating meals will be enjoyed in noble silence.

TRAVEL + ARRIVAL INFORMATION
Please plan to arrive at The Christine Center between 3:30-6:45 pm on Friday, March 18th. A welcome dinner is served at 5:30 pm and the first meditation begins on at 7 pm. On Sunday, March 20th, class ends at noon with a departure lunch at 12:30 pm. If you would like to also stay Sunday night, additional reservations can be made through the Christine Center.

The Christine Center is nestled on 125 acres of tranquil woodlands in north central Wisconsin, located at W8303 Mann Road in Willard. Traveling by car is about a 2.5-3 hour drive from Madison.

PLEASE NOTE

To protect the safety of all participants, individuals will not be matched with roommates. If you are attending the retreat on your own, please reserve a single occupancy accommodation. You may choose a double or triple occupancy if you are attending the retreat with a family member or friend. 

Participants must bring their own yoga mat, yoga block, yoga strap, and meditation cushion.

For the safety and protection of all guests, it is encouraged to be fully vaccinated. If you are not vaccinated please obtain a negative Covid-19 test 72 hours before the retreat start date.

**All participant information must be complete to secure your retreat registration. Please fill out the registration application in its entirety.