Silent Day Retreat

Take some time away from the city, in the city. Carve out a day for meditative silence in community in the heart of Hamilton. Join us at Christ's Church Cathedral on Saturday, October 17, 2026, and enjoy the beautiful space and the tranquillity of unstructured time.
We will provide some guidance on how to spend the day at the beginning. There will also be a walking meditation in the form of a labyrinth. You will also be welcome to sit in the back outdoor space of the Cathedral. There will be someone in a private room for a supportive conversation if you need to talk through something that comes up for you throughout the day, and two optional guided meditations. There will be an opportunity for a group conversation about how the day went at the end of the day.
Please bring your own lunch. We encourage you to leave your phones at home and bring a notebook and pen. We will be providing journaling prompts.
Schedule
10 am to 10:15 am Orientation
10:15 am to 12 pm Self-guided silence
11 am to 11:30 am Optional guided meditation
12 pm to 12:30 pm Silent lunch
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Self-guided silence
1:30 pm – 2 pm Optional guided meditation
2:30 pm – 3 pm Optional reflection conversation

Suggested donation for registration is $20. Everyone is welcome, even if cost is a barrier.