leading silent retreats worldwide since 1986
Step into the sanctuary of your heart.
Guided silent meditation retreats in Santa Barbara, CA
A few days in silence…
For most people life is busy. It can be a big step to turn off your phone and spend a few days in silence, especially if you’ve never meditated or been on retreat.
We’ll welcome you, help you get settled, and show you how we practice. Our inclusive, heart-centered meditation retreats are open to people of all backgrounds.
There’s a sincere warmth in sharing the experience with others, even when very few words pass between you.
Explore upcoming retreat dates and learn about what to expect during our nurturing silent retreats.
Dates & Registration
Get to know the people behind Silent Stay, the traditions that inform our teaching, and how we practice resting in the heart.
Our Approach
Join us from home for free weekly meditations, online courses, and heart-centered guidance.
Practice with Us
“Love is letting go of fear. Practicing this retrains our mind and heart
to come into balance and harmony with everyone and everything.
Simply softening into the gentle heart heals the mind and renews trust in life.”
Ruth Davis
New to silence ?
You might wonder what will happen when you turn off your phone and the mind keeps going. This is a familiar place to begin. We guide you into the silence step by step, with simple practices for settling the body and meeting whatever is present with kindness. Your first retreat is a good place to begin meditating.