Weekend Retreats
The 2-night Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) retreat will teach the practice of mindfulness meditation (present moment, non-judgmental awareness) and its application to stress reduction, self-reflection, and the mobilization of inner resources to support health, healing, spiritual enrichment, and personal growth.
Retreat participants will experience guidance in mindfulness meditation skills, mindful stretching practices, group dialogue, periods of extended silence, rest and relaxation. Opportunities for individual meetings with the retreat director(s) for additional instruction, guidance, and/or support will be provided.
The retreat is modeled on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) principles developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn and Saki Santorelli at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Beginners and experienced participants are welcome!
Note: All participants will have the option to participate in or refrain from certain exercises according to their own comfort and safety levels.
2025 Retreat Dates:
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Winter Retreat Jan 24-26, 2025
The 2-night residential, silent Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction retreat is held at the Ignatius House Retreat Center in Sandy Springs, GA. The retreat center sits on 20 pristine wooded acres on the Chattahoochee River. Your stay includes a private bedroom with a private bathroom, and delicious meals from Friday dinner to Sunday brunch.
Investment: $550.00
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Spring Retreat April 25-27, 2025
The 2-night residential, silent Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction retreat is held at the Ignatius House Retreat Center in Sandy Springs, GA. The retreat center sits on 20 pristine wooded acres on the Chattahoochee River. Your stay includes a private bedroom with a private bathroom, and delicious meals from Friday dinner to Sunday brunch.
Investment: $550.00
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Summer Retreat Sep 12-14, 2025
The 2-night residential, silent Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction retreat is held at the Ignatius House Retreat Center in Sandy Springs, GA. The retreat center sits on 20 pristine wooded acres on the Chattahoochee River. Your stay includes a private bedroom with a private bathroom, and delicious meals from Friday dinner to Sunday brunch.
Investment: $550.00
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Autumn Retreat Nov 21-23, 2025
The 2-night residential, silent Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction retreat is held at the Ignatius House Retreat Center in Sandy Springs, GA. The retreat center sits on 20 pristine wooded acres on the Chattahoochee River. Your stay includes a private bedroom with a private bathroom, and delicious meals from Friday dinner to Sunday brunch.
Investment: $550.00
“This was my first mindfulness retreat. Everything was exactly what I needed. Anita and Mark were the best teachers and hosts. They created a lovely atmosphere to learn and grow.”
— Love Hudson-Maggio, Founding CEO, Mar Dat; author, "Karma Under Fire"