Retreat reviews: What participants say about retreats
These aren't polished testimonials about life-changing breakthroughs. They're honest accounts from people who showed up, struggled, practised anyway, and discovered something worth the discomfort. Their challenges varied. Their insights differed. What they share is willingness to meet themselves honestly - and that changes everything.
What participants are saying...
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Building confidence steadily
Starting with a silent weekend in the Southern Highlands, Betty gradually built up to five and seven-day retreats. She talks about the quiet courage it takes to be with yourself...
Building confidence steadily
Starting with a silent weekend in the Southern Highlands, Betty gradually built up to five and seven-day retreats. She talks about the quiet courage it takes to be with yourself...
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Reset with a retreat
From the intimidation of a Day of Silence to then attending multiple longer retreats, Alex describes what it's like to arrive anxious, go quiet, and find that the fear simply...
Reset with a retreat
From the intimidation of a Day of Silence to then attending multiple longer retreats, Alex describes what it's like to arrive anxious, go quiet, and find that the fear simply...
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If you've participated in an OpenGround retreat and would be willing to share your experience (anonymously or with attribution), we'd love to hear from you. Your story might be exactly what someone else needs to read to take the step.