Retreat Fall 2026 | Finding our Still Center in the Midst of the Storm

October 17-23, 2026
An in-person silent vipassana retreat.

Event Details

Times: The retreat begins on Saturday, October 17 at 12:30 pm. It ends at 4:30 pm on Friday, October 23. 

Time zones: Times listed are in the Eastern Time Zone (Ann Arbor, MI, USA). To convert to a different time zone: Use Time Zone Converter

Location: Maryville Retreat Center, 18307 Taylor Lake Rd, Holly, MI 48442
All are welcome. No experience is necessary.

Single occupancy per person – $1,220
Early Bird discount-$50: $1,170 until July 4, 2026  

6 nights | 21 meals
REGISTRATION

Double occupancy per person – $1,050
Early Bird siscount-$50: $1,000 until July 4, 2026

6 nights | 21 meals
REGISTRATION

Cancellation fee:

$50 on or before August 7, 2026
$150 between August 7 and September 19, 2026
No refunds on or after September 20, 2026

Registration deadline:

September 20, 2026

Scholarship Fund:

Help others attend the retreat by donating to our scholarship fund
Student Scholarship Donation

Need a scholarship?

• Scholarships are 50% of the double occupancy rate; they are not offered for private accommodations
• Scholarships are limited.
• Those who received a scholarship for the previous retreat are not eligible for the current upcoming retreat.
• Please contact Tana Dean at om@deepspring.org

Need additional accommodations? Please contact Tana Dean at om@deepspring.org

Description

Considering the challenges and chaos that are rampant in our world today, it is important that we find our still center. The ability to relate skillfully to what is happening in the world grows out of our dharma and meditation practice. We find the tools to be able to navigate the storm with wisdom and an open heart.

Our ability to access our still center, which is always there, is an important factor in the development of equanimity and skillful action. Resting in our still center allows the ‘worry and flurry’ of our minds to settle so we can see our present moments experience clearly and relate to it skillfully with kindness and compassion.

During our retreat, instruction and practice in Vipassana and Pure Awareness meditation within the container of Nobel Silence will help us to find our still center and to rest in it, opening us to a deeper experience of ease, insight and peace. The retreat is being held at Maryville Retreat Center, a beautiful facility that is spacious, quiet and conducive to the kind of practice we are doing. People of all levels of experience are welcome to join us!

There is no higher happiness than peace.
— The Buddha

Teachers

Barbara Brodsky, Aaron and John Orr

About the teachers
About Aaron

Questions?

Contact Barbara Brodsky at deepspringbarbara@gmail.com for questions about the retreat.
Contact Tana Dean at om@deepspring.org other questions.