Return to Stillness: A Silent Day Retreat
Sunday, September 7th, 2025
9:00am to 5:00pm
Held on the Sacred Land
of
The Sanctuary at Mother Moon Mentoring
In a world that constantly asks for more of you, what would it feel like to simply be?
We invite you to step away from the noise of the outside world and return to what has always been within you- stillness, presence, truth.
Return to Stillness is a soul-nourishing, silent day retreat designed to help you reconnect with your inner world through the power of presence, ritual, movement, and deep listening.
Held on the sacred grounds of
The Sanctuary at Mother Moon Mentoring,
this retreat is a rare opportunity to soften into silence, tend to your spirit, and honor the potent energy of the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse.
Throughout the day, you will be lovingly held in a container of sacred silence. This is not silence as absence, but silence as medicine-a spaciousness that allows you to hear the whispers of your soul.
What Awaits You:
-Qigong Movement Session: Open your day with 30 minutes of gentle, flowing movement designed to ground your body, awaken your energy, and invite still presence into your being.
-Despacho Ceremony: Participate in a powerful Andean earth-honoring ritual where you'll co-create a beautiful offering bundle infused with your prayers, gratitude, and intentions. This sacred ceremony is a potent act of release and reciprocity, made even more powerful under the eclipse sky.
-Full Moon Eclipse Teaching & Guided Meditation: Gather in quiet reverence as you are guided in a reflection on the cosmic energies of the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces. You will be offered insight into what this particular eclipse may stir within you and how to move through it with grace.
-Silent Nourishment: Enjoy a delicious, healthy, and lovingly prepared lunch shared in silence. Let each bite be a meditation, each sip a prayer.
-Creative Expression Station: Allow your soul to speak through color, shape, and play with expressive art materials. No artistic skill is needed-just your curiosity and open heart.
-Journaling & Reflection Spaces: Explore the quiet corners of The Sanctuary with curated journaling prompts placed throughout the land. Let the land hold you as you write, wander, and listen.
-Walking Meditation Paths & Nature Connection: Meander through walking paths, find a bench to rest, or sit beneath a tree. Let nature be your silent teacher.
Why Join Us?
Because your soul is tired of rushing.
Because there are answers waiting in the quiet.
Because stillness is not a luxury-it's a remembering.
This retreat is for you if:
~You've been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or in need of clarity.
~You crave time to simply be-without the pressure to perform, speak, or hold space for anyone else.
~You're drawn to ritual, nature, and lunar wisdom.
~You feel the power of this eclipse portal and want to honor it intentionally.
~You're longing for a sacred pause that nourishes your body, mind, and spirit.
The Sanctuary:
Sacred Land, Sacred Silence
This is more than a retreat. It's a return-to yourself, to the Earth, to the truth that lives beneath the surface.
The Sanctuary, where this retreat is held, is a sacred, energetically charged land designed for healing, restoration, and deep spiritual work. You'll be surrounded by the beauty of nature, gentle paths for wandering, quiet spaces for reflection, and a palpable sense of peace.
Details:
Date: Sunday, September 7th, 2025
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
(Arrival begins at 8:45am)
Location: The Sanctuary at Mother Moon Mentoring
2189 Esten Road
Quakertown, Pa 18951
Investment: Early Bird Special! until July 15th $144
payment plan options available see below
(Includes all offerings, art materials, lunch, water/tea, Welcome bag)
Spaces are limited to preserve the intimacy and depth of the experience. You do not need prior meditation, Qigong, or ritual experience-just a willingness to meet yourself in the quiet.
Come. Lay down the weight. Listen deeply.
Return to stillness.
Return to Stillness: A Silent Day Retreat
2 payments of
per month
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2 Monthly Payments
Meet Your Guides
Throughout the day, you'll be gently held and guided by a circle of wise and heart-led women, each offering a unique gift to support your return to stillness. These practitioners have been thoughtfully chosen for their grounded presence, deep care, and connection to sacred practices.
Qigong with Cindy Bertsch
With gentle, flowing movements and a calming presence, Cindy will guide you in opening your energy channels, grounding your body, and inviting peace into your physical and energetic field. This is an accessible and deeply nourishing way to begin your silent journey.
Sound Bath with Kelly Thomke
In this one-hour sound bath, Kelly will use crystal singing bowls, chimes, gongs, and other instruments to guide you into a state of deep inner peace. Let the frequencies wash through you, dissolving what's ready to be release and anchoring you in stillness and wholeness.
Despacho Ceremony with CJ Keys
The Despacho Ceremony is a way to reestablish our "ayni", our right relationship with the universe. According to Four Winds, where CJ studied, the ceremony "is a journey to the soul of nature, and where we explore the energetics and symbolism of our offerings."
We will make a bundle, our despacho, to be burned at the end of ceremony in a fire or taken home to be buried. Items will be both provided as well as foraged from the Sanctuary's property. Our prayers and dreams are also tucked inside and CJ will make one for our "Ayllu" or group to disperse into the fire.
Full Moon Eclipse Talk & Meditation with Corinne Casatelli
With a blend of astrology, intuition, and heart-led guidance, Corinne will invite your to explore how this Full Moon Eclipse may be shaping your inner landscape. A guided meditation will follow, offering space for reflection, release, and deep soul alignment.
What to Bring for Your Day of Silence
To help you feel supported and comfortable throughout the day, please bring the following items with you:
~A yoga mat or blanket- for movement, meditation, or resting on the land.
~A journal and pen- there will be guided prompts available throughout the retreat.
~Comfortable, layered clothing- dress for ease and flexibility; The Sanctuary is nestled in nature, and temperatures can shift throughout the day.
~A water bottle- tea and water will be available, but having your own bottle helps you stay hydrated during your silent time.
~Walking shoes or sandals- for exploring the meditation paths and enjoying time outdoors.
~A cushion, meditation bench or portable chair- for journaling or meditating comfortably in your favorite spot.
~Light snacks- something simple and nourishing to keep you sustained between meals if needed (fruit, nuts, protein bar, etc.)
~An open heart and willingness to be with yourself in stillness- no experience necessary, just presence.
We will provide a nourishing lunch, tea, water, all ritual and creative materials, and spaciousness to reconnect with your inner rhythm. You'll be lovingly supported to move at your own pace throughout the day, honoring the silence as both a sacred pause and a powerful teacher.
You Are Invited...
Step away from the noise.
Come home to your breath, your body, your truth.
In stillness, everything returns.
You don't need to do more.
You just need space to be.
We'll hold it for you.
