Most retreats will follow a schedule similar to these. Options for nighttime activities may change based on the time of year, availability, and weather.
Sample SHORT schedule
OPENING NIGHT
4:30pm Smiley Manse Opens
6:00pm Welcome dinner at The Smiley
DAY ONE
9:30am Mindfulness practice
10am Coffee, tea, and light in-studio breakfast
10:00am First Session Begins
1pm Picnic Lunch
2pm Second Session
4:00pm Session Ends
Optional additional studio time (until 8pm) +/or dinner out at local restaurant.
DAY TWO
8:30am early studio access
9:30am Mindfulness practice
10am Coffee, tea, and light in-studio breakfast
10:00am First Session Begins
1pm Picnic Lunch
2 pm Second Session
6:00pm dinner at The Smiley
DAY THREE
8:30am early studio access
10am Coffee, tea, and light in-studio breakfast
10:00am Discussion and Sharing
1pm Light lunch
2:00pm Retreat Ends
Optional additional studio time
(until 5pm)
Sample LONG schedule
OPENING NIGHT
2pm Smiley Manse Opens
informal meet + greet introductions
4:30pm wine + cheese mixer
6:00pm Welcome dinner at The Smiley
DAY ONE
8:30am early studio access
10am Coffee, tea, and light in-studio breakfast
10:00am First Session Begins
1pm Picnic Lunch
2 pm Second Session
6:00pm casual dinner at The Smiley
DAY TWO
9:30am Coffee, tea, and light in-studio breakfast
10:00am First Session Begins
1pm Picnic Lunch
2pm Second Session
4:00pm Session Ends
Optional additional studio time (until 8pm)
+/or dinner out at local restaurant.
DAY THREE
8:30am early studio access
10am Coffee, tea, and light in-studio breakfast
10:00am First Session Begins
1pm Picnic Lunch
2 pm Second Session
6:00pm dinner at The Smiley
DAY FOUR
8:30am early studio access
10am Coffee, tea, and light in-studio breakfast
11:00am Discussion and Sharing
1pm Light lunch
2:00pm Retreat Ends
Optional additional studio time
(until 5pm)