17324 185th Avenue Northeast, Woodinville, WA, USA
Up to 2 in group
3 Days Package (2 nights)
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.
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 alone in silence.
Optional Services
1) Yoga – Licensed instructor provides personal sessions in the suite.
2) Massage – Licensed practitioners offer various services and prices in the suite.
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 the full day only or include part of the arrival and departure days as well. It includes the meditations program and any optional services desired. Host will assist in coordinating lunch and dinner if desired.
Amenities & Policies
All amenities and policies of the B&B, including breakfast, the kayaks, hot tub, gazebo, fire pits, fishing and swimming are included in the Spiritual Retreat. Please refer to the main website cottagelakebedandbreakfast.com