Awaken to the truth of who you are.

Our souls are always calling us back home to the ground of being.

A gentle tug to slow down, to create space, to relax the body, to rest in the emptiness.

It is here we discover the energy of creation, the feeling of being home, deep healing, the soul’s growth and the quieting of the mind.

We practice listening to our inner voice as it moves through us, subtle and sweet, whispering our truth in each moment.

Can you slow down and listen?

Can you awaken to the truth of who you are?

We are waking up more and more to our soul’s calling. The path home is quite simple. Life is always showing us the way. We can participate and choose to say yes to Life’s invitations by getting quiet, slowing down, feeling our feelings, trusting our intuition, and being willing to see and live in the reality of who we are.

As we begin to let go of our stories and allow Life to lead us back home, we experience the freedom of being that is our birthright.

It is challenging and scary and exciting to see the truth that is being revealed in and through each of us. It takes courage and humility to walk this path, to express our divine essence, to heal, to expand and to love. 

We need each other to wake up now more than ever.

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Testimonials

  • This was unlike any retreat I have been on. What set this experience apart for me was the magic of combining silence/solitude and group processing. There was space for me to go deep and connect with my inner knowing and there was also space to learn from and with a group of other perfectly imperfect humans. This retreat felt like 5 years of therapy in 5 days...I'm walking away differently than how I came. I feel more full of love for myself and those around me as well as a refreshed trust for what emerges in my life.

    Marlee N.

  • Ashley’s loving presence provides an open-hearted space for meditation and reflection. On her silent retreats I re-discovered my ability to sit with pain, fear, joy and love; welcoming them all deepening my practice. I would recommend her retreats to anyone seeking to open their hearts and to commune with nature. Ashley offers a clear and guiding light, and her retreats are a sacred gift.

    JH, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, OAKLAND, CA

  • On my first retreat with Ashley, I had the profound realization that I was much more comfortable sitting with pain and suffering than I was with sitting with joy and love. I was getting in touch with a block that I realize had been there for years…possibly a lifetime. Being able to get in touch with this truth on a soul level helped me move through it to the other side.

    LIZ S

  • I loved so many things about my retreat experience; Ashley's guided meditations that led me to new discoveries, the group discussions that astounded me with their insights, candor and revelations and also the ease I felt being silent. I've attended two of the silent retreats that Ashley's offered, and each experience has been profound. I know that the setting at Mount Madonna is a big part of my experience. The serene setting is powerful. It holds and welcomes you. The community of people at Mount Madonna are wonderful too (as is the food!). The opportunity to explore the grounds is a delight, and enhanced my experience. I felt cared for, supported and encouraged in all aspects of the retreat. If you even think you want to attend, I encourage you to listen, and go. There's really no way to express the positive impact of my retreat experiences on my life.

    ANNE R.

  • I recently attended Ashley's silent meditation retreat and it was transformational. I am not an experienced meditator and I can be quite talkative, so I was concerned I may have bitten off more than I could chew in terms of having to silence my voice and my mind. I'm happy to say that, with Ashley's guidance, and the quiet (silent) support of the group; I was able to fully immerse myself into both the meditative and silent aspects of the retreat. I have never experienced anything quite like this. It brought up emotions of peace, agitation, sadness, frustration, grace, and joy in waves throughout the days I was there. It was extremely valuable to pause and tap into the depths of my own heart to learn more about myself and the path that my life has taken. I am so grateful that I was able to have this experience that unfolded under a blanket of rain on beautiful Mount Madonna. I changed my year and, frankly, my life. Thank you, Ashley, for creating this time and environment for us to explore our inner space in your safe embrace along with our fellow participants.

    MARLA B.

  • My time on the silent retreat brought me back to my deepest knowing. The invitation into silence quieted the outside noise and allowed me to discern between my truth and what others expected of me. Ashley's silent and guided meditations immerse you into the present moment, into the heart. Her presence and intention for the retreat is so earnest and pure, creating deep safety within the group, particularly during the sharing portions of the circle. Ashley's devotion to the truth permeates into the group and gives permission to seek our own unique truth. The land at Mt. Madonna supports the retreat process with its beauty and aliveness. I left retreat feeling more connected to myself and with more courage to speak my truth.

    M

  • I attended the Embodied Presence Retreat that Ashley led at Mount Madonna Center in February. It was one of the most transformative experiences I have had! I had no idea what to expect (just wanted to make sure there was coffee…and there was plenty of it :-), as this was my first time. Ashley brought a thoughtful, calm wisdom and openness as she led us through this experience. The practice of maintaining silence and removing all distractions from life is not easy, AND…so well worth it! It is a gift that I gave to myself that continues to serve me in my daily life many months later. Ashley created the safety and reassurance that we needed to get through it…and we all not only got through it, but I believe we all came out as more open and honest versions of ourselves. I am so, so grateful for my experience!

    ALLISON N, PSYCHOTHERAPIST