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Meditation Retreats

I wanted to offer a 'special thanks' for your care, concern and Love for us all. Where else does one go to consider things like forgiveness, generosity, virtue, reflection on what constitutes a meaningful life? It is a rare experience (and I am witnessing it being a treasured one) to see what might really be going on, that we don’t know, and that might just raise enough consciousness to allow for Love to prevail...not the body/mind. 'Tis a fine, fine thing you do for us. Just wanted to express my gratitude and Love. ~ Alfrieda, CA

Future Workshop Dates

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 (Carmel, CA)
Saturday, September 6, 2025 (Carmel, CA)
Saturday, September 20, 2025 (Encinitas, CA)
Sunday, November 16, 2025 (Carmel, CA)
Saturday, January 17, 2026 (Encinitas, CA)
Saturday, May 16, 2026 (Encinitas, CA)
Saturday, September 19, 2026 (Encinitas, CA)

Future Pre-Retreat Workshop Dates

November 17, 2025 (Santa Cruz, CA)
March 9, 2026 (Santa Cruz, CA)
November 9, 2026 (Santa Cruz, CA)

Future Retreat Dates

November 17-21, 2025 (Santa Cruz, CA)
March 9-13, 2026 (Santa Cruz, CA)
June 29-July 4, 2026 (Santa Cruz, CA)
November 9-13, 2026 (Santa Cruz, CA)

Parking

Parking is available as follows:

  • Parking is available on San Carlos past 9th and also in certain areas of the Sunset Center as detailed on the map provided on this page.
  • Street parking is also available on Junipero Street.

Please do not park in the Sunset Center Main Parking Lot directly across from Women’s Club, you will be ticketed.

THE SILENCE OF THE LIGHT

July 16-19, 2025
Carmel Women’s Club – Carmel, CA

Siraj will present unique tones to accompany the breath work of Pluming. These tones are harmonically connected to the cosmos. These new Meditations will all be based in Vipassana. To prepare for this Retreat you are invited to join Siraj at the Workshop in Carmel, CA on July 15, 2025.

We meet at the Carmel Women’s Club located at 9th Avenue and San Carlos in Carmel, CA. The cost for this Retreat is $550 per person. This donation includes your lunch each day. Breakfast and dinner meals as well as overnight accommodations are the responsibility of each attendee. Upon registration, you will be sent a receipt for your income taxes.

REGISTRATION
Please contact Carolyn Mollohan to register for this Retreat (a non-refundable deposit of $100* is required to register).

*Due to the financial commitment required to plan events of this size, please ensure that you are prepared to attend this Retreat before registering as all donations for Retreats must be prepaid and are non-refundable for any reason.

Meditation Workshops

Retreat Schedule

Wednesday-Friday
6:00-7:00 am – Vipassana
Breakfast Break
8:30 am-3:00 pm – In Session (Lunch included)
Dinner Break
5:30-6:30 pm – Evening Sit

Saturday
6:00 – 7:00 am ~Vipassana
Breakfast Break
8:30 am – 2:30 pm ~ Closing

What to Bring

Meditation chair or cushion, journal and pen, refillable water bottle, small bowl for walking meditation, comfortable walking shoes.

NO PETS, CANDLES, INCENSE, ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR SMOKING ALLOWED ANYWHERE ON PROPERTY.