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The Meditation Center’s Annual Silence Meditation Retreat
August 14-18, 2026
Held at The Metta Meditation Retreat Center, Janesville, MN
Cost: $850 per person
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Silence is such a profound and deep experience of human existence that only when we have understood silence can we understand all the inspiration that has ever flowed to humanity from the minds and mouths of its adults, the great rishis, sages and prophets.
~Swami Veda Bharati~
This year the in-person silence meditation retreat will be held at The Metta Meditation Retreat Center “…resting in the heart of Minnesota’s beauty, … is located on the shores of Lake Elysian outside of Janesville, Minnesota… 37 acres of beautiful woodlands and prairies are just a 20-minute drive from Mankato and 1-hour drive from Minneapolis and Saint Paul…Text and images courtesy of the Metta Meditation Retreat Center
Please join us for five days in silence with guidance. (First day with orientation and last day with closure are short days.)
The daily schedule includes prayers, group meditations, japa, guided hatha sessions, pranayama and subtle body practices. There is open time for contemplation, journaling, and rest along with quiet walks on the trails.
There is beach on the lake for those who would like to swim. Three scheduled meals with snacks available.
There are 18 private rooms available. More details to come.
