Sample Retreat for Creation Guide

December, 7-13, the Distant Future

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Arrival: Dec 7th, 2:30-4:30 PM

Departure: Dec 13, 5:00 PM

Tuition:
$9999 + 6 nights lodging
Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Program Application Required

Program Details

*Pricing intentionally unrealistic.

All copy on this page is for instructional/example purposes only.*

Please Do Not register for this retreat!

About the Retreat

This is your storytelling moment. Consider this your program description overview, and your first opportunity to really invite potential retreatants to imagine themselves in attendance. What is the story of your retreat? How will your heroes (the retreatants) be changed by the end of the retreat? What journey will you guide them on to get to that change?

Connection is key – if they can connect to you and the feeling of your retreat here they’re much more likely to sign up. If they feel disconnected here, they’re unlikely to continue reading – no matter how brilliant the rest of your description is!

Welcome to Retreat and Renewal. Through a combination of guided meditation, silent meditation, gentle movement, and our incredible natural surroundings at Drala Mountain Center you are invited to relax and reclaim the best version of yourself. Our gentle schedule will give you plenty of opportunities for quiet contemplation, seeking community, journaling, hiking, or any other activity that feels supportive to you. Whether you are brand new to meditation or an old hand with plenty of experience this weekend offers the space to just be and experience each moment as the previous gift it is.

Videos should be relatively short. 

We invite you to join us and experience:

  • Give us the highlights and core concepts here
  • Less is more – focus on the most important can’t miss it aspects of your retreat
  • Each message should be aspirational.
  • Who do your retreatants want to be?
  • What do your retreatants want to be doing?
  • What solutions are you proposing for your retreatants’ problems?
  • You can also list benefits or advantages of being at DMC.
  • Give this, and all sections, some of your unique voice. Your retreatants are here for your unique retreat. Show them what that looks like.

Why Attend This Retreat?

This is where you get to focus on persuading the folks who are on the fence. If they’ve made it this far they’re interested, we just need to go a little further to see why it’s worth the cost of the retreat, the time away from their lives, and why the format of a retreat is the right place for this experience.

  • What will retreatants take from this retreat?

    Is your retreat more focused on the in the moment experience, or are you hoping to help cultivate habits and mindsets that will serve them even after they leave?

  • How are you going to change your retreatant’s lives?

    No really – retreats are a transformative opportunity. How will this experience shape or change things for your retreatants?

  • What Values are you bringing to the table or exploring?

    Ideally your chosen values should be something your ideal retreatant will share… even if they don’t always live up to that value – yet!

  • Benefits here - not Activities

    Focus on the experience and goals here – not how those goals will be achieved.

What to Expect

Outline your schedule here – this is a particularly detailed example from Do Nothing with Rob Dube and Janet Solyntjes. 

If you can be this detailed, great! If not don’t worry about it. A general overview, broken down over the length of the retreat (or as sample days for retreats longer than 5 days) is all that’s needed.

This format is also flexible, but you should aim to give as much information about the flow and feeling of your retreat as you can. Folks who make it this deep into the description before buying are pretty interested, but they’re looking for a feeling of security and trust before moving forward. Give them that security and you’ll be more successful.

Remember some people may revisit this page after registering to get a reminder of the schedule and flow.

Day 1

Sunday, October 5 .- Welcome to the Land
Registration takes place from 2 pm to 5 pm. If you plan to attend the 3:30 pm mindful hike, please arrive with enough time to check in and settle into your accommodations. At 3:30 pm we’ll enjoy a guided hike and experience DMC’s beautiful land.If you prefer not to hike, feel free to relax, or explore on your own during this time.

Welcome to the Community
We will have dinner together followed by a fireside chat. This is always a highlight for the group as it’s a time to connect and learn about each other.

Day 2

Monday, October 6 – Welcome to the Retreat
We’ll begin the day with a healthy breakfast followed by a morning filled with mindful lessons and meditation. After lunch, we’ll continue our practice with stretches, mindful walking, wisdom talks, and more. Mindful “sunset hike” in silence, followed by time to share reflections with fellow participants.

Day 3

Tuesday, October 7
The day starts with instruction and meditation. Just prior to lunch, we will begin settling into the two-day silent portion of the retreat. Our afternoon includes meditation lessons, mindful walking, stretching practices, meditation practice, small break-out groups for questions, and wisdom talks.

Day 4

Wednesday, October 8
The day begins with various mindfulness practices followed by time for relaxation after lunch. The afternoon consists of meditation practices.

Day 5

Thursday, October 9
On our last day, we will slowly come out of silence. Then, we’ll share our insights about our retreat experience. The session concludes with a powerful ritual that is most memorable for participants. Next, we will enjoy a final lunch. Together, we’ll reminisce about the last few days and treasure this special time—fully in the present moment.

Why Did Past Participants Love this Retreat?

Testimonials Galore! 

If you have your own testimonials this is a great place to show them off. Short, specific, and highly positive testimonials tend to be most effective, especially with name-attribution.

“This retreat changed my life! I will never forget this experience, and feel so much more prepared for my next chapter! Thank you Retreat Leader for your wisdom and experience” – Jane Doe, Retreat Name, 2025

Retreat Faculty

Chase Usry

Chase Usry is Drala Mountain Center’s Deputy Director. His main focus is to connect a scattered sangha to DMC and for sangha members to feel like this land is their spiritual home. Ngöndro Winter Retreat is a piece of that effort.

Lodging

Rigden Lodge also hosts some of our programs in the Rigden Shrine Room, and has a large common area next to the shrine room where guests can spend their time, make a cup of tea, have conversations, or just relax. Programs may continue in the Shrine Room until up to 10:30 pm each night. Rigden also boasts a large deck area where you can relax, practice yoga or meditation, or simply enjoy the mountain view

We have several accommodations to choose from during checkout.
All options include our healthy meals and drinks. Inc V, VG, GF.

Dormitories
Rooms with beds for up to 7-8 people. Gender-segregated with men in their own dorm and women in another. The dorms use a shared bathroom down the hall, which is also equipped with shower stalls.

Monk Rooms
A cost-effective option for participants looking for indoor, solitary lodging, but who don’t mind using a shared bathroom or are looking for a more affordable retreat solution. These rooms are in the same hall as the Ridgen Dormitories, but offer more privacy than the dorms. In addition to a bed, bedding, a private room and closet, the monk rooms also have a large window and a desk and desk chair for added comfort.

Single and Double Rooms
The perfect choice for a retreat where you want both your own space and your own bathroom. Each room offers a little more space, a dresser and closet, and a 3/4s bathroom (toilet, sink, and shower, no bathtub) attached to each room.

Red Feather Single and Double Rooms
The perfect choice for a retreat

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