No Screens, Just Peace: A Self-Guided Solo Day or Half-Day Retreat

Sometimes the best way to reconnect is to disconnect.

When was the last time you spent a few hours without checking your phone, answering messages, scrolling through social media, or feeling like you needed to be doing something?

Whether you come for a full day or just a few hours, this personal screen-free retreat invites you to step away from technology, daily responsibilities, and the constant pressure to stay connected. You don’t need to accomplish anything, reach a particular goal, or even know what you want to do with your time. Sometimes, the most restorative thing we can do is nothing at all!

To help you disconnect, we’ll provide a little cell phone jail where you can place your phone during your retreat (don’t worry, you can always access it if needed!). You’ll have a private space for rest and reflection and are welcome to explore our peaceful 11-acre grounds, including our Peace Path through the woods, Meditation Garden, Virgin Mary’s Grotto, Peace Prayer Labyrinth, and dock overlooking Lake Washington.

While no facilitator is present during your time, you will receive a self-guided retreat guide with gentle invitations to rest, simple reflection questions, and suggestions for experiencing time away from screens. Unlike a traditional retreat itinerary, however, this guide is intentionally flexible, because the whole point is to let go of schedules and expectations! You can follow its suggestions, use only what speaks to you, or ignore it altogether.

Worried about being bored without your phone? That’s perfectly okay! In fact, learning to be comfortable with stillness is part of the experience. Your retreat guide will offer simple ideas to help you settle into the quiet, notice your surroundings, and rediscover the freedom of spending time without constant distractions.