Silent Meditation Retreat with Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco February 6-12, 2026 | Serenity Ridge Retreat Center | Shipman, Virginia Join senior teachers Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco for a Silent Meditation Retreat at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, nestled in the peaceful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This winter retreat offers a rare opportunity to rest deeply in silence, reconnect with your inner stillness, and cultivate open awareness in a supportive environment. Through gentle guidance, periods of sitting and walking meditation, and mindful presence throughout each day, participants are invited to release habitual busyness and return to the spaciousness of being. Surrounded by the natural beauty and quiet of Serenity Ridge in winter, this retreat provides the ideal setting for reflection, renewal, and genuine inner peace. All are welcome—whether new to meditation or experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their practice in silence. Schedule  Friday 2/6/26 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Check-in 6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Opening Teaching *Silence begins after announcements after the teaching concludes Saturday 2/7/26-Wednesday 2/11/25 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Practice 8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Meal Clean-up or Break 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Practice 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Break 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Practice 12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Break 1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Lunch…

Silent Meditation Retreat with Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco February 6-8, 2026 | Serenity Ridge Retreat Center | Shipman, Virginia Join senior teachers Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco for a Silent Meditation Retreat at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, nestled in the peaceful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This winter retreat offers a rare opportunity to rest deeply in silence, reconnect with your inner stillness, and cultivate open awareness in a supportive environment. Through gentle guidance, periods of sitting and walking meditation, and mindful presence throughout each day, participants are invited to release habitual busyness and return to the spaciousness of being. Surrounded by the natural beauty and quiet of Serenity Ridge in winter, this retreat provides the ideal setting for reflection, renewal, and genuine inner peace. All are welcome—whether new to meditation or experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their practice in silence. Schedule  Friday 2/6/26 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Check-in 6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Opening Teaching *Silence begins after announcements after the teaching concludes Saturday 2/7/26-Sunday 2/08/25 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Practice 8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Meal Clean-up or Break 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Practice 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Break 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Practice 12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Break 1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Lunch…

In many cultures the primordial female energy is seen as the origin of existence and the source of all positive qualities. As such, Sherap Chamma, Mother of Wisdom and Love, is the source of wisdom, and her medicine is love and compassion. The teachings of Sherap Chamma comprise one of the most important tantric cycles of the ancient Bön tradition. In this retreat, participants will learn a beautiful and simple meditation practice enabling each to directly connect with the divine feminine energy. Within the support of the group, an environment is created to promote profound healing of physical, energetic, emotional and spiritual dimensions of life. With visualization, the sound of mantra, and deep contemplation, participants can make a personal connection to this sacred form of the universal mother, Sherap Chamma, and are guided through this connection to innate wisdom and the love and compassion that naturally radiate from that wisdom. Those experienced in meditation as well as those who are beginning are warmly welcomed. Schedule (New York Time) Thursday 2/12/26 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Check-in 6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Opening Teaching Friday 2/13/26-Saturday 2/14/26 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Practice 8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Meal Clean-up or…

In many cultures the primordial female energy is seen as the origin of existence and the source of all positive qualities. As such, Sherap Chamma, Mother of Wisdom and Love, is the source of wisdom, and her medicine is love and compassion. The teachings of Sherap Chamma comprise one of the most important tantric cycles of the ancient Bön tradition. In this retreat, participants will learn a beautiful and simple meditation practice enabling each to directly connect with the divine feminine energy. Within the support of the group, an environment is created to promote profound healing of physical, energetic, emotional and spiritual dimensions of life. With visualization, the sound of mantra, and deep contemplation, participants can make a personal connection to this sacred form of the universal mother, Sherap Chamma, and are guided through this connection to innate wisdom and the love and compassion that naturally radiate from that wisdom. Those experienced in meditation as well as those who are beginning are warmly welcomed. Schedule (New York Time) Thursday 2/12/26 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Opening Teaching Friday 2/13/26-Saturday 2/14/26 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Practice 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Practice 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Practice 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Practice 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Practice 7:30 p.m.–…