A weekend residential retreat at Clear Sky Meditation Center

In the busyness of life, it's easy to lose touch with ourselves. Between the pressures of work, the needs of family, and the constant pings of digital notifications, we often forget how to simply be. Have you felt the longing to slow down, to breathe deeply, and to remember what it's like to feel truly alive? If this resonates with you, consider joining Maureen Smith and Dean Nicholson for a weekend residential retreat at Clear Sky Meditation Center—a chance to reconnect with your inner self, awaken your senses, and experience deep restoration.

This two-night, three-day retreat is not just an escape from daily stress. It’s a conscious journey into presence, mindfulness, and healing. Set against the stunning natural backdrop of Clear Sky Meditation Center, you’ll be guided in meditations that awaken the senses and reveal the hidden beauty in everyday moments. This is an invitation to step away from the noise and step into a space of serenity, simplicity, and support.

A Space for Mindful Transformation

A weekend residential retreat at Clear Sky Meditation Center is more than time away—it's an intentional immersion in mindfulness. Through carefully structured activities and the guidance of experienced facilitators, you’ll explore the power of sense-based meditation. This approach encourages presence by attuning to the body and surroundings, helping you ground yourself in what is real, here, and now.

Whether you are seeking a break from technology, longing for mental clarity, or simply wanting to connect more deeply with yourself, a weekend residential retreat at Clear Sky Meditation Center offers a sanctuary for discovery and growth. You'll practice mindfulness techniques that are not only calming but also practical—tools you can take home and apply in everyday life, enriching both your personal and professional worlds.

Meet Your Guides: Maureen Smith & Dean Nicholson

Maureen Smith and Dean Nicholson are not just skilled teachers—they are deeply committed practitioners of the very principles they teach. Maureen, a Registered Clinical Social Worker and Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, has worked in mental health and substance use counselling since 2011. A resident and co-manager of Clear Sky since 2005, she brings a depth of compassion and insight to her mindfulness teaching.

Dean Nicholson, a psychotherapist and educator with over 35 years of experience, blends therapeutic wisdom with lived mindfulness practice. A resident at Clear Sky Meditation Center, he brings warmth, clarity, and a grounded presence to every session. Together, Maureen and Dean offer a powerful blend of psychology, spirituality, and practical mindfulness.

What You’ll Experience

From the moment you arrive at a weekend residential retreat at Clear Sky Meditation Center, you’ll be welcomed into a thoughtfully held space. The weekend is designed to foster focus, sincerity, and mutual respect. Through sense-based meditation, reflective exercises, and skillful facilitation, you’ll begin to unwind and reconnect with the essence of who you are.

You'll also be introduced to Clear Sky’s Five Principles—guiding frameworks that help support a life of integrity, wellness, and inner freedom. As you move through the weekend, you’ll notice a deepening of attention, a softening of tension, and an opening to joy and compassion that may have felt far away in the hustle of daily life.

The environment itself plays a significant role. Nestled in nature, a weekend residential retreat at Clear Sky Meditation Center offers a unique opportunity to step outside the habits and distractions of modern life. With no digital interruptions, you’ll find a different rhythm—one that allows silence, beauty, and shared presence to nourish your being.

A Health-Focused Retreat with Real Impact

Retreating doesn’t mean withdrawing from life; it means engaging with it more fully. At a weekend residential retreat at Clear Sky Meditation Center, you'll find the energy and clarity that often seem out of reach. As you slow down and tune in, you may find yourself beginning to clear long-held stress and mental clutter. The retreat structure supports not only relaxation, but also gentle transformation.

In the shared company of others on a similar path, you’ll feel held, seen, and inspired. The respectful communication and group mindfulness practices foster a healthy resonance—one that stays with you long after the weekend ends.

Join Us

A weekend residential retreat at Clear Sky Meditation Center is a call back to yourself. It’s a chance to rediscover your natural capacity for peace, clarity, and compassion. If you’ve been feeling the pull to pause, to deepen your awareness, or to simply rest in a space that nurtures well-being—this is the time.

From May 30 to June 1, 2025, join Maureen and Dean for this immersive, in-person experience. Choose the accommodation that suits you—from shared rooms to private cabins—and step into a weekend designed to bring you home to yourself.

Conclusion

Life moves fast, but your inner world doesn’t have to be swept along. Through a weekend residential retreat at Clear Sky Meditation Center, you’ll find the time and space to breathe, to listen, and to truly rest. With skilled guidance, a beautiful natural setting, and a supportive retreat community, this experience offers a rare and precious opportunity: to come to your senses—and remember what it means to be fully, joyfully alive.

Register now and give yourself the gift of presence.