Mary's Silent Retreat

I left Bob in Connecticut and went off to a 5-day silent retreat in Garrison, NY. It was held at the Garrison Institute and was led by the American female spiritual teacher Gangaji. I have spent time with Gangaji at retreats and workshops over the past 17 years. She just gets better and better. If you are interested, check her out at www.gangaji.org

There were about 115 people in the retreat from all over the world and the US. I was the only person from WA state (there were 3 from Ireland!). It was a deep, rich and lovely time with these people and with Gangaji and I am so glad that I took this space away from “reality”. I feel so relaxed and renewed and ready to drop my old patterns. The food was great and the bed was wonderful.

Garrison is on the Hudson River right across from West Point. Bob’s dad went to West Point. It was warm and sunny most days – a definite Indian summer. I got to walk in the woods and down by the river and meditate for hours on end.

I’m happy now to be back home with Bob and we are off on other adventures.