17324 185th Avenue Northeast, Woodinville, WA, USA
Up to 2 in group
Open Dates
About this Retreat
John Shephard is a retired psychotherapist, a ULC minister, a published author, a musician, composer and astrologer. His book Cottage Lake Soliloquy is guide to spiritual enlightenment in the form of a novel. His meditation CD, Into the Blue, uses original music, guided imagery and sounds of nature.
Details of this retreat
Program includes 3 hours daily of 3 styles of meditation; Instructor-guided meditation, Music-Guided Japanese Zen meditation> Additional options include yoga, massage life coaching and horoscope sessions, plus a guidebook for spiritual enlightenment in the form of a novel, and an original teacher-guided meditation CD with music, guided imagery and sounds of nature.Meditation
1) Instructor-Guided Meditation – focuses on feeling at peace through using deep relaxation methods and moving sequentially through other positive states of mind.
2) Japanese Zen Buddhist Music Meditation – is intended to attain a state of well-being by elevating the mind through spontaneous musical sounds.
3) Solo Meditation – uses a 12-minute recording of guided imagery, music and sounds of nature, to initially engender a state of peace, with the rest of the session spent in silence.
Optional Services
1) Yoga – Licensed instructor provides personal Vinyasa sessions in your suite through Zoom.
2) Massage – Licensed practitioners offer various services and prices at numerous locations in town.
3) Life Coaching – Individuals or Couples (60 min/$125)
4) Astrological Readings – Individuals or Couples (Written report and 60 min/$250)
Day of Silence
The Day of Silence may be arranged for as many full days as a guest wants. It includes the meditation program and any optional services desired. Lunch and dinner may be coordinated in advance to assist in maintaining the program.
Amenities & Policies
All amenities and policies of the B&B are included in the Spiritual Retreat. Please refer to the main website cottagelakebedandbreakfast.com