Description
This one-day retreat teaches ways to face life’s challenges with more ease, calm, awareness and balance. In a peaceful environment with a supportive community, you will learn from the teachings of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, and John Kabat-Zinn, the founder of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. The program combines guided meditation sessions, gentle movement practices, and practical tools for:
- Learning various meditation forms (sitting, walking, breathing, body scan)
- Sharing the philosophy of Thich Nhat Hanh and practice of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
- Participant dialogue
- Forest bathing, a practice of therapeutic relaxation in a natural setting, focusing on sensory engagement to connect with nature
The retreat is particularly beneficial for:
- Professionals dealing with workplace pressure
- Individuals navigating major life transitions
- Anyone feeling overwhelmed by daily responsibilities
- Those seeking to develop a more balanced approach to life
Dates and Details
Saturday, October 18, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sustainer Cost: $145
Advocate Cost: $115
Partner Cost: $85
(all levels include the noon meal)
New for the 2025-2026 program year: We are offering a voluntary three-level registration fee structure for our sponsored retreats in order to support both accessibility and sustainability of our retreat ministry. For more information on our three-level registration fee structure, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Registration Information
You may register and pay online by clicking the yellow “Register Here” button above, by calling the Registrar at (262) 898-2582 with a credit card number, or by mailing a check made out to Siena Retreat Center to 5637 Erie Street, Racine, WI 53402. Payment must be received to complete registration. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page for our cancellation policies and other helpful information.
If cost remains a barrier even at the lowest level, you are invited to complete our Scholarship Request Form. While we cannot guarantee that all requests can be fully accommodated, and we do ask that you contribute a portion of the fee, we will do our best to assist as many participants as possible within our available resources.
Craig Welch
Tom Buhler