Videos and Photos
of Silent Stay at the Pacifica Graduate Institute
Pacifica Graduate Institute was originally built as a Jesuit Monastery for monks or nuns on 30 day silent retreats. The silence is built in !!
A woman in a white dress and blue scarf sitting on a bench in a lush, green garden with mountains in the background and a partly cloudy sky.
Pacifica Graduate Institute sits on 35 acres and was originally a Silent Jesuit Monestary
A man walking on a paved park path surrounded by trees with green and yellow leaves on a sunny day.
Sunlit water body with boats and greenery in the foreground, distant mountains in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
Three women are standing together outdoors on a lawn with trees and bushes in the background. They are smiling and dressed in light, casual clothing.
Decorative glass bell hanging from tree branch with an inspirational quote on leather tag that reads: "This is the beginning of a road whose end is totally unknown and totally known" by M. Wooten.
A tree with a hanging wind chime that has a metal bell, spiral top, and a colorful butterfly ornament hanging below, set in a grassy area with bushes and trees in the background.
A stone fountain with water in a circular basin, set in a landscaped garden with trees and bushes under a bright sun in the sky.
A stone fountain with a small water bowl on top, set in a garden with bushes, trees, and a manicured lawn in the background.
Green lawn in the foreground with bushes and trees, transitioning to a forested hillside leading up to mountain peaks under a clear blue sky.
A bedroom with a bed, a bench at the foot of the bed, a side table with a salt lamp, a small armchair with a butterfly pillow, a desk, a chair, and large window blinds.
Park-like area with a white building, large trees, and mountains in the background.
A woman wearing a hat and white clothing sitting on a tree stump in a circular arrangement of tree stumps in a wooded area with trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves.
View of a landscaped garden with rocks, plants, and trees next to a modern building with tall white columns, under a ceiling or overhang.
An elderly man sitting in a green lawn chair outdoors near a large boulder under a leafy tree in a wooded area, with sunlight filtering through the branches.
A park scene with a large tree, lush green grass, colorful bushes, and a bench under the shade of the tree.
Colorful roasted heirloom carrots garnished with chopped nuts and herbs, with a balsamic glaze drizzle, on a white plate.
A carefully balanced stack of various small and flat stones on a large mossy rock in a garden, with succulents and rocks in the background.
A wooden fence with a gate overgrown with green foliage and vines, with rocks and plants in the foreground.
Sunlit garden area with flowering bushes near a concrete sidewalk, a sign partially visible among the plants, and a modern building structure with support poles and a roof in the background.
Mountain range with partly cloudy sky and some trees in the foreground.
A group of people sitting on chairs and cushions in a circle in a spacious, well-lit room with a high ceiling and wooden accents, participating in a meditation or discussion session while facing two people seated at the front.
A group of people seated in a circle inside a spacious room with large, colorful vertical stained glass windows in the background.
Two elderly individuals, a woman and a man, are seated on chairs on a stage area during a meditation or spiritual gathering. The woman is sitting cross-legged, wearing a light-colored shawl, and the man is sitting with his hands on his lap, wearing a gray jacket and a red blanket over his legs. There are flowers, a small table, and a black musical instrument nearby, with potted plants and a textured wall in the background.
A wooden bench with a plant growing in a pot placed underneath it, situated in a garden area with green shrubs and a tree behind the bench.
A small outdoor memorial or altar with a table covered in flowers and items, surrounded by rocks and located in a grassy, wooded area.
A grassy park with a large tree, some smaller trees, mountains in the background, and a blanket with pillows and a bag underneath the large tree.
Three people standing outdoors, two women and one man, smiling at the camera. The woman on the left is wearing traditional Indian attire, the man in the middle is holding a cane and has his arm around the women, and the woman on the right is dressed in white with layered necklaces. There are trees and a building in the background.
Close-up of a cooked salmon fillet garnished with sesame seeds and green onion, served on a white rectangular plate alongside lemon wedges.
A person sitting on a park bench facing a large tree with the sun shining through the branches, casting long shadows on the ground, on a bright, sunny day.
A bedroom with a bed, white bedding, and a dark wooden headboard, a large window with blinds, a small desk with a chair, and a framed landscape painting on the wall.
Person sitting on lush green lawn with mountains and trees in the background on a partly cloudy day.
A garden with flowering bushes, green trees, and a bench, with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.
Covered walkway with concrete floor and black metal support beams, surrounded by potted plants and bushes, with a view of a building in the background.
A metal art piece with the word 'Silence' cut out from a circular rusted panel, set outdoors with trees and a blue sky in the background.
A large green tree with a thick trunk in the foreground, lush grass, pink flowers, a modern multi-story building with a red roof in the background, and mountains under a clear blue sky.
A small bathroom with a wooden vanity, a white sink, a mirror, wall-mounted light fixtures, a paper towel dispenser, framed pictures, a large window with blinds, and a wooden table with a cream-colored chair.
Close-up of a colorful vegetable salad with beets, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and crumbled cheese in a white bowl on a wooden surface.