OLLI Experience: Returning to Stillness: A Retreat for Rest and Reflection (Primrose Studio)

In the midst of busy lives, it can be easy to lose touch with the quiet presence always available within us. This daylong retreat offers an opportunity to slow down, quiet the mind, and reconnect with a sense of stillness and ease. Through guided mindfulness practices—including sitting and walking meditation, compassion practices, and silent reflection—participants will explore simple ways to calm the mind and connect with the wisdom of the heart. No prior meditation experience is required; all who are interested in cultivating greater presence, clarity, and inner calm are welcome. This retreat is offered in collaboration with Day Away Retreats, an organization dedicated to making the benefits of retreat practice accessible through thoughtfully guided daylong experiences.

Sue Schneider, Ph.D., is a medical anthropologist, integrative health coach, and certified mindfulness instructor. She leads health and wellness initiatives across Colorado as an Extension Professor and State Health Specialist with Colorado State University's Office of Engagement and Extension. She is the author of Meeting the Moment with Kindness: How Mindfulness Can Help Us Find Calm, Stability, and an Open Heart.

Notes

• A current OLLI membership is required to register for all courses and lectures.
• If you do not have a Fall 2026 membership, one will be added to your cart at checkout.
• OLLI membership fees and course tuition are critical to the Institute's sustainability and are non-refundable.

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