Weekend Retreat
Finding Inner Peace
in an Unpeaceful World
Three days of practice, contemplation and exploration to remember the peace within our own hearts.
Learn MoreA retreat created by Susan Drury in partnership with Amethyst Retreat Center.
For three days, we come together in an intimate circle, surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, to explore the potentials for inner peace in the midst of an unpeaceful world.
Together, we will explore our pathways to peace, even in the midst of life's storms, beyond the chatter of our minds.
"The one who is centered in the Tao can go where they please without danger. They perceive the universal harmony even in the midst of great pain because they have found peace in their heart." - Tao Te Ching
The world is now a chaotic place. We cannot separate ourselves from the outside world - but what we can do is make our own choice about how we are going to respond.
And this is a profound choice we are being called to make.
We can join the chaos, or anchor ourselves in peace.
Most of the time we live in our very practical mindset - solving problems, meeting responsibilities, planning ahead and responding to the demands of everyday life.
It is an essential part of being human.
Yet when we spend all of our time in this habitual way of thinking, it is easy to lose our balance especially in a world that offers us little reason to feel reassured.
This is an invitation to step beyond the constant activity of the mind and discover a different way of being, even in the midst of life's storms.
This retreat is an immersive exploration of what is possible when you anchor yourself deeply in the peace within.
Your Retreat Guide
About
Susan Drury
I have been teaching meditation and healing for more than 25 years. My self-exploration and meditation techniques help you step into an expanded field of awareness and experience a powerful connection with yourself and your body.
My background includes professional training, certification, and practice in craniosacral therapy, homeopathy, the Present Child Method, and Transference Healing.
While these modalities offer powerful opportunities for healing, their influences have melded into a healing field beyond any particular model: A space within, which you, as the hero of your sacred life journey, will be able to access the highest possibilities of transformation and elevation.
Susan's meditations have been a game changer for me. I can't speak highly enough about Susan and this community and the positive shifts I have had in my life since beginning.
Carrie Bebenek
During This Retreat
Together We Will
Explore the messages and beliefs at the root of our fears.
Discover the different states of awareness available to us, and how they shape the way we experience ourselves and the world.
Bring into awareness our relationship with the mind, the body and the world around us.
Explore practical ways of cultivating greater peace, clarity and balance in everyday life.
Connect with fellow explorers who are also seeking peace in the midst of life's storms.
Practice meditation, contemplation and gentle bodywork as pathways to peace.
Retreat Schedule
Three days of practice, contemplation and exploration.
Friday: Arriving in Stillness
Opening circle and intention setting - creating a sacred container for the weekend
Introduction to the Tao te Ching as a guide for finding peace in turbulent times
Guided meditation: Turning inward - discovering the stillness beneath the noise
Evening contemplation and gentle Chi Gung practice
Saturday: The Heart of Peace
Morning Chi Gung and meditation to open the day with presence and ease
Deep teachings on the Tao te Ching: The art of non-resistance and flowing with life
Guided inquiry: Exploring the inner turbulence that mirrors the outer world - and how to bring compassion to both
Afternoon free time for personal integration, nature walks, and journaling
Evening meditation: Expanding into spaciousness - letting peace fill the places where tension once lived
Sunday: Embodying Peace
Morning Chi Gung and meditation - anchoring the peace you have cultivated into your body
Teachings on intentional action: How to carry the wisdom of the Tao into your daily life
Closing circle: Sharing insights, setting intentions, and blessing each other's journeys forward
Monday: Integration & Private Sessions
An additional day for those who wish to deepen their experience. Opportunities for private one-on-one sessions with Susan in the afternoon, and personal time for reflection, journaling, and gentle integration of the weekend's teachings.
Beautiful Setting
in Nature
More than a beautiful, peaceful sanctuary, Amethyst Retreat Centre is a center for an evolving culture of wellness sustained through connections with Nature, with each other in a diverse community, and with our own inner wisdom.
Meals and Accommodation
Meals
Communal meals will be provided, and while silence is not required, for those who prefer to remain in silence, this will be respected.
All vegetarian meals included and prepared onsite by a chef.
Accommodation
Indoor and camping options are available. Indoor accommodation includes both single and shared rooms, allocated by Amethyst Retreat Center.
The intimate setting at Amethyst creates a wonderful balance of personal reflection and shared experience, offering space for quiet contemplation as well as meaningful connection with fellow participants.
Join Us
Retreat Pricing
Indoors
$450
Private or shared room
allocated by the Centre
Camping
$375
Bring your own tent
on the retreat grounds
Off-Site
$350
Arrange your own
accommodation nearby
All prices include tuition, vegetarian meals prepared onsite by a chef, and access to the beautiful grounds of Amethyst Retreat Centre. Indoor accommodation includes both single and shared rooms, allocated by the Centre. Camping is available on the retreat grounds.
Registration for the retreat is through Amethyst Retreat Centre.
Proceed to RegistrationAmethyst Retreat Centre is a non-profit. All proceeds from Susan’s teaching will be donated to the Centre to continue its mission.
Ever since a copy of The Whole Heart of the Tao serendipitously landed in her hands years ago, Susan has immersed herself in the field of inspired non-denominational wisdom and enlightenment teachings. Having used them as roadmaps for her own transformational expansion, she is teaching others their striking and ever-deepening guidance.
Susan's meditations have been a game changer for me. I can't speak highly enough about Susan and this community and the positive shifts I have had in my life since beginning.
Carrie Bebenek
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