06/02/2026
What if a weekend of deep rest could feel like months of accumulated stress melting away?
Please join us for a Vedic Meditation retreat from August 28–30, 2026, at the Mountain Light Retreat in Crozet, Virginia.
During this retreat, you will experience "Rounding"—often called industrial-strength meditation—under the guidance of two trained Vedic Meditation initiators, Patty Haling and Lora McKnight. Having recently completed over 3,000 hours of advanced Vedic studies in India, we are honored to facilitate this space for your nervous system to unwind and renew.
Learn Vedic Meditation on Retreat
If you have not yet learned Vedic Meditation, you can arrange an initiation appointment in Charlottesville on August 27. You will receive your personal mantra on Thursday and complete the four-day course while immersed in the peaceful retreat environment.
Nourish Body, Mind, and Spirit
Enjoy organic vegetarian meals inspired by Ayurvedic principles, designed to promote mental clarity and physical vitality. Between sessions, you can enjoy walking in nature and connecting with a community of fellow meditators against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Accommodations and Investment
Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Emerson House: Shared hallway baths and twin beds.
- $700 Double Occupancy
- $850 Single Occupancy
- Bird’s Nest: Upper-floor studio with a private deck and kitchen.
- $900 Single Occupancy (Private Bath)
- Undercroft Apartment: Private basement apartment under the church with a full kitchen.
- $1,100 Single Occupancy (Private Bath)
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