Art of Silence 17-19 Jul , 2025

Notes:

THERE ARE ONLY THREE SPACES REMAINING FOR THIS RETREAT.


‍‍️A boutique Silence Retreat experience with Bindi & Manoj

Enjoy an intimate retreat with limited participants hosted at the stunning McCallum Residence: 
https://www.mccallumresidence.co.nz/ 

A hidden gem, nestled in a secluded, tranquil setting.

Give your body, mind & soul a true vacation …

On this exquisite Silence Retreat you will experience…

  • Wholesome meals, carefully crafted and prepared with absolute love and care
  • The most prestine setting; a private beach, forest walks, hidden streams, and breathtaking views
  • A spa pool, several fireplaces and luxurious, comfortable sleeping arrangements ️
  • Deep rest for your whole being
  • Quietening of your chattering mind
  • Improved Sleep 
  • A rejuvenating, peaceful, joyful time with your Self & nature

Pre-Requisite:
Must have completed the in-person Happiness Programme

Note: The Retreat will be residential. By registering here you will be securing your place for the course as well as 3x nights, 4x days accommodation and all meals; Thursday dinner to Sunday lunch. Kindly specify any dietary requirements. 

Please also note that because this is a special retreat with limited spaces, the first 18 enrollments will secure a space at the Main Residence, the remaining 4 will be housed at the Tio Point Residence (10minutes up the road).

There will be no refunds for cancellations unless you are able to arrange a participant to take your place. 

 

If these dates don't align, ensure you don't miss the next opportunity, book in for the December Art of Silence Retreat at Lakes Lodge, Okataina in Rotorua: 

https://bit.ly/RotoruaSilenceRetreat_Dec2025

Time:
Thursday 17 July, 3pm-9pm,
Friday 18 & Saturday 19 July, 7am-9pm,
Sunday 20 July, 7am-3pm

*Note: attendance at all days and all sessions are compulsory.
Date:
17-19 Jul , 2025
Venue:
The McCallum Residence,
1130 Clevedon-Kawakawa Road, Franklin, Auckland, New Zealand, 2585
Fee
(including accommodation)
:

Until 01 Jul 2025 (early-bird fees will apply)


2-person sharing (Men)
$995.00
2-person sharing (Women)
$995.00
Single Suite
$1,700.00
Couple Sharing
$995.00

After 01 Jul 2025 (normal fees will apply, post early-bird expiry)


2-person sharing (Men)
$1,190.00
2-person sharing (Women)
$1,190.00
Single Suite
$1,895.00
Couple Sharing
$1,190.00
Teachers:
Manoj Nathoo, Bindi Chouhan
Contact:
Jeanette Rapson, +64 210 773 419, Jeanette.rapson@artofliving.org.nz,
Contact:
Jeanette Rapson, +64 210 773 419, Jeanette.rapson@artofliving.org.nz,
Course Id: N02093
Prerequisite: The Happiness Program
Register Now
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Why take 3-4 days out of your busy life for a meditation retreat?

These few days make the rest of your year more alive, productive and full of energy. When you emerge, you feel recharged and refreshed, ready to take on all your responsibilities with greater focus and joy.

"Grateful to all the people and things which enable me to take time out like this to care for myself so that I can be the best, most stress-free and happy version of myself possible … and in that be a better mamma. Truly blessed and most humbled. "

-Meggan, megganmamma.com

 

Create Big Shifts in Your Life

The Silence Retreat can help you drop limiting beliefs, regrets and worries, and tap into a bigger vision for yourself. You come back to your life more grounded, more centered, more wise. You find a joy that is unshaken by outer circumstances. And the more often you do this retreat, the more this strength and freedom builds inside of you.

A Structured Retreat

While other retreats could leave you a little to your own devices to find some silence amidst a quiet atmosphere, many people find it challenging to know how to quiet their own minds. The Art of Silence Retreat provides optimal conditions for sinking deep within and breaking free from our mental chatter. Your whole day is carefully guided and crafted to give you as relaxing and transformative an experience possible. It’s no wonder that many course participants refer to it as the ideal vacation for body, mind, and spirit.

“I have been to other silent retreats at places like Kripalu, but basically, we were just silent and did our own thing, with optional classes we could attend throughout the day. But what we did here is so much more. What you guys offer is a full curriculum—the guided meditations, the service, the wisdom, the music—all of this took me on a journey far deeper than I thought possible.”

- Silent Retreat participant

Main Elements of the Retreat

"Meditation is the journey from movement to
stillness, sound to silence. "

- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Deep Meditations

A set of guided meditations called “Hollow and Empty” created by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar are a central part of the retreat. These meditations are geared towards drawing out the deepest layers of stress and tension from our nervous system.

Silence

Silence is more than not speaking, it is a way to renew ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. Even just a few minutes of true silence gives a rest far deeper than sleep, and possibly anything else you’ve experienced in life.

Mudras and Advanced Pranayama

The course builds upon the breathing exercises taught during the Happiness Program and teaches a series of Mudras – a subtle technique to balance the mind and emotions.

Music

Often, silence is associated with sadness. But in the retreat, silence is a celebration. After a full day of yoga, meditation and processes, the evenings are spent celebrating the inner spirit through soulful music and sacred chants.

More Elements

  • Yoga-Unite the body and mind with a morning yoga session to start each day.
  • Vedic Wisdom- Explore the “Four Pillars of Knowledge” from the ancient Vedic texts of India, which gives us the tools to live with bliss in our lives.
  • Question and Answer-Get clarity on meditation and peaceful living in nightly Q&A sessions with your teacher.
  • Wholesome Food-There’s nothing like eating well to soothe your spirit. Relish three delicious vegetarian meals a day.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SHARE

Helping People Thrive

Art of Silence 17-19 Jul , 2025
Time:
Thursday 17 July, 3pm-9pm,
Friday 18 & Saturday 19 July, 7am-9pm,
Sunday 20 July, 7am-3pm

*Note: attendance at all days and all sessions are compulsory.
Date:
17-19 Jul , 2025
Venue:
The McCallum Residence,
1130 Clevedon-Kawakawa Road, Franklin, Auckland, New Zealand, 2585
Fee
(including accommodation)
:

Until 01 Jul 2025 (early-bird fees will apply)


2-person sharing (Men)
$995.00
2-person sharing (Women)
$995.00
Single Suite
$1,700.00
Couple Sharing
$995.00

After 01 Jul 2025 (normal fees will apply, post early-bird expiry)


2-person sharing (Men)
$1,190.00
2-person sharing (Women)
$1,190.00
Single Suite
$1,895.00
Couple Sharing
$1,190.00
Teachers:
Manoj Nathoo, Bindi Chouhan
Contact:
Jeanette Rapson, +64 210 773 419, Jeanette.rapson@artofliving.org.nz,
Contact:
Jeanette Rapson, +64 210 773 419, Jeanette.rapson@artofliving.org.nz,
Course Id: N02093

Notes:

THERE ARE ONLY THREE SPACES REMAINING FOR THIS RETREAT.


‍‍️A boutique Silence Retreat experience with Bindi & Manoj

Enjoy an intimate retreat with limited participants hosted at the stunning McCallum Residence: 
https://www.mccallumresidence.co.nz/ 

A hidden gem, nestled in a secluded, tranquil setting.

Give your body, mind & soul a true vacation …

On this exquisite Silence Retreat you will experience…

  • Wholesome meals, carefully crafted and prepared with absolute love and care
  • The most prestine setting; a private beach, forest walks, hidden streams, and breathtaking views
  • A spa pool, several fireplaces and luxurious, comfortable sleeping arrangements ️
  • Deep rest for your whole being
  • Quietening of your chattering mind
  • Improved Sleep 
  • A rejuvenating, peaceful, joyful time with your Self & nature

Pre-Requisite:
Must have completed the in-person Happiness Programme

Note: The Retreat will be residential. By registering here you will be securing your place for the course as well as 3x nights, 4x days accommodation and all meals; Thursday dinner to Sunday lunch. Kindly specify any dietary requirements. 

Please also note that because this is a special retreat with limited spaces, the first 18 enrollments will secure a space at the Main Residence, the remaining 4 will be housed at the Tio Point Residence (10minutes up the road).

There will be no refunds for cancellations unless you are able to arrange a participant to take your place. 

 

If these dates don't align, ensure you don't miss the next opportunity, book in for the December Art of Silence Retreat at Lakes Lodge, Okataina in Rotorua: 

https://bit.ly/RotoruaSilenceRetreat_Dec2025

See other course dates and locations
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