Re-Rooted Silent Meditation Day Retreat
Step out of the mind and into the heart of the present moment.
Mitchell Park Indoor Pavilion. Milwaukee, WI.
Saturday, August 22nd. 10AM-4:30PM
Reserve My SpotJoin us for a day of silence, mindfulness, and heart-centered practice inspired by the tradition of Vipassana meditation.
Through silent meditation, somatic movement, cacao, mantra, kirtan, and sound healing, you'll step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with the wisdom already within you.
Whether you're new to meditation or have practiced for years, you are welcome here.
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Sometimes what we need isn't more...
...it's enough stillness to hear ourselves again.
Life moves quickly.
Our attention is constantly pulled toward notifications, responsibilities, and endless thinking. Over time, we begin living more in our minds than in our bodies and the life right in front of us.
Re-Rooted is an invitation to pause and return.
To let the dust settle. To remember that clarity, compassion, and peace naturally arise within when we create space to simply be.
What is Re-Rooted?
Inspired by the tradition of Vipassana meditation, Re-Rooted is a one-day silent meditation retreat designed to make the practice of deep inner looking more accessible.
While traditional Vipassana retreats often last multiple days in complete silence without technology, this gathering offers a shorter experience within a supportive community setting.
Throughout the day you'll experience periods of silence woven together with complementary practices that help soften the body, open the heart, and deepen your meditation experience.
The intention isn't to become someone new.
It's to remember who you've been beneath the noise all along.
Throughout the Day You'll Experience...
This day is designed to bring your back into the body, heart and present moment through a fusion of meditative practices.
✔ Full day guided silent retreat (10:00 AM–4:30 PM)
âś” Walking & seated meditation (with instruction)
âś” Somatic Yoga for nervous system regulation with Rise with Karlie
✔ Heart Nourishing Cacao Ceremony & Mantra with Kayla Gonzalez of Resilient Joy
âś” Community Kirtan with Russell Strelnick
✔ Restorative Sound Bath with Bernard & David Ruño of Adagio Sound Healing
âś” Nourishing, gluten-free Taco Bowl lunch by Azteca Restaurant MKE (vegetarian & vegan options)Â
âś” Light snacks & refreshments
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Join the RetreatHi, I'm Karlie.
Several years ago, I attended my first Vipassana meditation retreat, and it changed my life.
For the first time, I experienced what it felt like to step beyond the constant activity of my mind and into the spaciousness of my body, my heart, and the present moment.
Since then, returning to silent practice has become an anchor, a way back to truth, clarity, love, and hope.
Traditional silent retreats aren't always accessible, requiring multiple days away from work, family, and technology. Re-Rooted was created to bring the essence of that experience into a supportive one-day retreat.
My hope is that this day offers you the opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and remember what has been waiting for you all along.
It would be an honor to practice alongside you.
What You'll Leave With...
Our intention is that this experience becomes more than a single day of practice. We hope it re-roots you within, reconnects you to what matters most, and offers practices you carry into your everyday life.
A Calmer Mind
Experience the spaciousness that arises when the constant noise of the mind begins to settle.
Through silence and mindfulness, you'll cultivate greater clarity, presence, and a renewed ability to meet life with awareness rather than reactivity.
An Open Heart
Throughout the day, you'll reconnect with your compassionate heart through meditation, movement, mantra, and community, leaving with a deeper sense of peace, connection, and openness toward yourself and others.
AÂ Community of Practice
Leave feeling supported by a community of local practitioners who value mindfulness, presence, and compassionate living because the path is often easier when we walk it together.Â
What to Bring
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Yoga mat
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Meditation cushion or pillow
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Water bottle
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Any additional meditation props that help you feel comfortable
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Extra snacks if desired
A limited number of chairs will be available for those who prefer not to sit on the floor.
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This Retreat Is Calling You If…
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You feel overwhelmed by the pace of life.
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Your mind rarely slows down.
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 You feel disconnected from yourself and long to reconnect with your body, your heart, and the present moment.
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You've been curious about meditation but haven't known where to begin.
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You already have a meditation practice and are longing for a day of deeper immersion.Â
- You're looking for a community that values mindfulness, inclusivity, compassion, and presence.
Join us for Re-Rooted
A day of slowing down, rooting within, and returning to the present moment.
Saturday, August 22nd
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Mitchell Park Pavilion (Indoor)
524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Investment: Sliding Scale Starting at $95
Suggested contribution: $135
Choose the investment that feels supportive for you while helping us continue creating accessible spaces for mindfulness, meditation, and community practice.
To reserve your spot, please complete the registration form below. After submitting your information, you will be directed to complete payment and finalize your registration.
We look forward to gathering, practicing, and re-rooting together in a day of stillness, compassion, and connection.
