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Day-to-Day Guide
(6 days/5 nights Sample Only)

Embark on a journey supported by our Association of Friends at Dark Retreats Oregon guided by your retreat intention. We will internal guidance and intuition. Experience deep introspection, rejuvenating rest and renewal and surrender to the Dark while being compassionately supported and nourished.

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Day 1
Gentle Landing +
Orientation

  • Arrive at least an hour before sunset

    • 2:00 - 4:30 pm November to March​

    • 3 - 5:00 pm April to October

  • Land Tour - Get familiar with surroundings. Choose your emergence location at this time. The most often chosen locations are the pond, mountain vista, century old orchard or hobbit holes in the woods.

  • Orient in the light and layout your personal items in the retreat space. Select instrument or other tools from the common space to customize the layout of your retreat space.

  • Share a communal dinner as we record your needs and preferences.

  • Intention setting and Tea candle lighting to ignite and align with your retreat purpose.

  • Gentle transition and immersion into darkness and stillness.

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Days 2, 3, 4 and 5
Immersion + Stillness

  • Immerse yourself fully in darkness during days 2, 3 and 4.

  • Enjoy two consciously prepared meals.

  • Participate in one daily check-in usually 10-15 minutes (verbal or non-verbal if silence is preferred). We provide additional support when requested.

  • Explore taboos when no one is watching for example:

    • Surrender and let go of control

    • Do nothing​

    • Eat with your hands

    • Skip showering

    • Cry and process repressed emotions

    • Request and receive support

    • Ego death and rebirth

  • Ground the experience using:​

    • Your established practice​

    • Wild water shower

    • Sound bowls, available

    • Your custom playlist

    • Reclining chair, alleviates back pressure

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Day 6
Emergence + Integration

  • Receive a notification that it is time to emerge. Take 15 minutes to awaken, get dressed, go to the bathroom and put on your blindfold. Most people choose to emerge before first light as it is the most gentle time for the eyes to adjust.

  • Be guided to your emergence location or go it alone. It is up to you if you choose to be witnessed or remain in solitude during, what many describe as, the most profound moment in a Dark retreat.

  • Engage in integration activities such as:

    • Journal​

    • Verbal processing with supporter(s)

    • Make a vision board

    • Walk on remote paths

    • Hike in nature

    • Go to the nearby river or beach

    • Sunbathe with a blindfold (weather dependent)

  • Enjoy a final meal together before departing by late morning (11:00 am), carrying the insights and growth from your retreat.

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This session is free of charge but we ask for your full commitment to engage in the process. We appreciate your genuine interest in participating in a Dark Retreat. You will receive assistance in finding the ideal location to meet your needs, and we are pleased to provide information to help you determine if we are the right fit for you.

ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS​

 

Our Association of Friends is a community of individuals who are inspired to making a positive impact in the world. We come from diverse backgrounds and walks of life, but are committed to creating a better future through our own empowerment.

If you wish to take a deep dive into yourself, reach out to see if we can help. All  services are made available through donations that support this cause.

CONTACT US

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darkretreatsor@gmail.com

909.927.9027​​​​

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