Diana Shimkus and Encinitas Mindfulness Community offers two annual residential/commuter retreats each year in May and October 2024. Retreats are open to all mindfulness graduates, practitioners, friends and those wishing to practice in community. Mindfulness Retreats are held at the Questhaven Retreat Center in San Marcos, CA.  Retreats are held in the Fall and Spring each year.

The next SPRING Mindfulness Retreat will be held beginning on THURSDAY - SATURDAY, MAY 9 - 11, 2024. Registration REQUIRED. Please go to: http://www.encinitasmindfulness.org/retreat-registration TO REGISTER.
Several days-long retreats are a useful expansion and re-initiation into practice and a way to fill the well of our own being through continuous practice as we “re”-member the value, benefit and gift of mindful awareness and presence in our lives.

  • The commuter retreat day begins at 9:00am and ends at 5:30pm. Half-day practice period options are also allowed by request but will be charged the full $60/day fee.

  • Each day is offered at no additional charge, Requested fee is $60 for the full-day.
    Dana for the teacher a teachings is graciously accepted and not included in the cost of the retreat space. All additional donations to the teacher are gratefully received.

  • Please arrive by 8:45 am as we begin sitting promptly at 9:00. The day will end at approximately 5:00pm, though participants may be leaving at transition times throughout the day.

  • Remember to bring a water bottle and a thermal container for hot beverage. Water and hot tea will be available.

  • Please bring a sack lunch. Refrigeration is available.

  • If you enjoy a sitting cushion, please bring one. There will be a few to share. There are plenty of chairs if that is how you are most comfortable. A blanket, pillows and/or yoga mat will be helpful during grounding practices throughout the day.

  • We will be going outdoors, weather permitting. Bring shoes for walking/hiking, easily removable shoes, a beach chair and a blanket for rest periods.

  • The temperature can be variable both indoors and out. A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and jacket are useful.

  • Wear layered, loose clothing for the day, especially during warm weather.

  • Please do not wear fragrances as those near you may have sensitivities.

The day will include noble silence of the participants. This means that we will set the intention to be both inwardly and outwardly still and silent until otherwise directed. Please leave watches and cell phones off or leave your cellphone outside of the meditation hall space.  Opportunities to check you devices will be made available.

There will be mindful movement periods throughout the day.  Participate based upon your ability.

SPRING MINDFULNESS 1-3-day Residential and Commuter RETREAT: Thurs. MAY 09 -Sat., MAY 11, 2024.

Familiarize yourself with directions ahead of time.  QUESTHAVEN RETREAT CENTER 20565 Questhaven Road, San Marcos, CA 92078.