SOULFUL SILENCE MEDITATION RETREAT
Salt Spring Island | October 22 - 25, 2026
Led by Farhad Khan | Salt Spring Centre of Yoga
A four-day silent meditation retreat for deep rest, clarity, and creative renewal.
A Retreat for Rest, Clarity & Creative Renewal
Escape to Salt Spring Island for a deeply restorative four-day silent meditation retreat guided by Farhad Khan. Nestled within 69 acres of forest at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga—one of British Columbia’s oldest and most respected retreat centres—this experience invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your inner peace.
This retreat is a sacred pause from the pace of life. A moment to unplug from the city, step away from your phone, and rest in nature’s quiet embrace. Whether you’re seeking clarity, creativity, healing, or simply time to be still, you’re welcome here.
These four days are designed to help you:
• Rest deeply and reset your nervous system
• Reconnect with creativity, intuition, and clarity
• Open space for journaling, writing, and reflection
• Explore meditation techniques you can integrate daily
• Immerse yourself in gentle movement, breathwork, and sound
• Unplug from noise and reconnect with yourself
• Experience the restorative power of silence
Silence is your invitation inward. Outside of guided sessions, meals and personal time are held in quiet to support introspection, creative thinking, and deep presence.
The Benefits of a Silent Retreat
Silence is one of the most powerful healing tools we have. In a world full of noise and constant stimulation, choosing quiet gives your mind, body, and spirit the rare opportunity to reset and return to clarity.
A silent retreat supports:
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Silence activates the parasympathetic “rest and restore” response, easing stress, anxiety, and mental fatigue.
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With fewer external distractions, thoughts untangle and emotions soften, creating space for grounded decision-making.
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Writers, artists, and thinkers often find new ideas and insights arise naturally in silence.
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Quiet supports beginners and experienced practitioners in accessing deeper presence and focus.
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Silence creates space to notice your patterns, desires, and intuitive guidance more clearly.
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Stillness allows emotions to surface gently, offering release, relief, and renewed inner peace.
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Without noise, the senses heighten—wind, breath, texture, movement—allowing nature to become a teacher.
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Unplugging helps reduce overstimulation and creates healthier tech boundaries.
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Silence opens the doorway back to yourself, your heart, and deeper truths.
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Participants often return home refreshed, grounded, and inspired—with tools they can integrate daily.
What’s Included
Practices & Programming
• Daily guided meditation sessions
• Gentle yoga, restorative yoga & somatic stretch
• Pranayama breathwork
• Sound baths & sound meditations
• Yoga Nidra
• Silent forest walking meditation
• Guided mindfulness practices
• Reflection & journaling time
• Lake swimming
• Cold plunge opportunities
• Sauna sessions
• Fire pit gatherings (weather permitting)
• Learn mantra & chanting
• Opening & closing circles
• Meditation techniques to support your daily life
Accommodations & Amenities
• 3 nights at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga (private or shared)
• 69 acres of forest, trails, gardens & quiet spaces
• Access to sauna
• Optional onsite Ayurvedic & acupuncture (additional)
Nourishing Meals
• Daily vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Vegan + gluten-free friendly
• Snacks & herbal teas throughout the day
Special Gift
• Khan Wellness Travel Pack Gift Bag — valued at $300
A curated selection of luxury, sound-infused wellness products to support rest and self-care.
Additional Inclusions
• Silent environment for introspection and creativity
• Time for journaling, reflection & rest
• Pre-trip ferry guidance
• Payment plans available
Retreat Flow · Daily Agenda
Below is the full retreat flow, designed to gently guide you into rest, clarity, and deeper connection.
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• 3:30 PM — Check-In
• 3:30–5:00 PM — Tea + Snacks
• 5:00 PM — Welcome + Opening Circle
• 6:00 PM — Dinner
• 7:00–8:30 PM — Yoga Nidra + Sound Bath -
• 7:00–8:00 AM — Morning Meditation + Gentle Yoga
• 8:00–9:00 AM — Breakfast
• 10:30 AM–12:00 PM — Meditation, Yoga, Pranayama (breathwork) + Sound Healing
• 12:30 PM — Lunch1:30–4:30 PM — Free Time:
• Rest
• Journal
• Draw
• Forest walks
• Lake swim
• Sauna
• Ayurvedic or acupuncture sessions• 5:00–6:00 PM — Optional Guided Meditation or Silent Walking Meditation, Fire Ceremony (weather permitting)
• 6:00 PM — Dinner
• 7:30–9:30 PM — Restorative Yoga + Sound Bath -
• 7:00–8:00 AM — Pranayama (breathwork), Meditation + Yoga
• 8:00–9:00 AM — Breakfast
• 10:30 AM–12:00 PM — Yoga Class with Gongs
• 12:30–1:30 PM — Lunch1:30–6:00 PM — Free Time:
• Read
• Meditate
• Journal
• Sauna
• Lake time
• Spa treatments
• Nap
• Forest hikes
• Explore town
• Visit the Saturday Farmers Market• 6:00 PM — Dinner
• 7:30–8:30 PM — Nidra + Sound Bath -
• 7:00–8:00 AM — Morning Meditation + Yoga
• 8:00–9:00 AM — Breakfast
• 10:00–11:30 AM — Closing Circle + Sharing + Group Photo (“Love Letters”)
• 12:00–1:00 PM — Lunch & Departure
The Land · Salt Spring Centre of Yoga
Established in 1981, the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga carries a long history of yogic tradition, community, and healing. Surrounded by towering forests, open meadows, gardens, and serene walking paths, it is one of British Columbia’s most respected and peaceful retreat destinations.
The land itself invites slowness, introspection, and deep grounding. Here, silence feels natural—an essential part of the experience.
Who This Retreat Is For
• Writers, creatives & seekers
• Beginners & experienced meditators
• Anyone overwhelmed by city life
• Those craving silence & nature
• Individuals healing burnout or emotional fatigue
• People seeking clarity, inspiration & nervous system reset
• Anyone longing for self-care, introspection & deep rest
• Those looking to learn and integrate these practices into everyday life
Pricing & Registration
A $500 deposit reserves your spot. Payment plans available.
Please note: The $500 deposit becomes non-refundable after 30 days.
Early Bird Special — Save $200 (Until December 5, 2025)
• Private Room: $1,685
• Shared Room (2 people): $1,285
• Shared Room (3 people): $1,111
Regular Rates (After December 5, 2025)
• Private Room: $1,885
• Shared Room (2 people): $1,485
• Shared Room (3 people): $1,311
Ferry travel not included.
What’s Not Included
• Transportation to and from Salt Spring Island
• Travel costs (gas, parking, taxis, etc.)
• Optional onsite wellness treatments (Ayurveda, acupuncture)
• Personal purchases at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga or in town
Getting to Salt Spring Island
Arriving By Ferry
Where do ferries leave from?
There are three separate ferry routes to Salt Spring Island. Please check the departure and arrival times for each route and consider booking ferries in advance if you plan to travel during popular sailing times.
Arriving By Seaplane
Where can I get a seaplane to Salt Spring Island?
You can catch seaplanes to Salt Spring Island from either the Richmond (South) Terminal of the Vancouver International Airport or from the Vancouver Harbour (downtown).
Return to Yourself
These four days offer rest, clarity, and the healing power of silence—a chance to breathe deeply, think clearly, write freely, and reconnect with your heart.
This retreat is proudly presented by Studio 11 Wellness, the exclusive travel and retreat agency for all Farhad Khan Wellness Retreats.