October 19th - October 26th, 2026

We'd love for you to join us this fall at Scholls Valley Lodge, nestled in the rolling hills of Hillsboro, Oregon, for a seven-day meditation retreat.

At Lower Lights, we take a distinctive approach to meditation — one rooted in the ancient wisdom of mindfulness, Christianity, and Buddhism, but also informed by modern insights from developmental psychology. The result is a practice that meets you where you are and supports real, lasting change.

Retreat is one of the most powerful things you can do for your inner life. When we step away from the noise and demands of daily life for an extended period, something shifts. The mind settles. Old patterns — the ones that keep us stuck, reactive, or exhausted — begin to loosen their grip. We start to see more clearly, feel more deeply, and respond to life with greater care and intention.

This kind of deep rest and renewal isn't just good for you. As we do our own inner work, we naturally become more present, patient, and generous with the people around us. The healing we do in silence ripples outward.

Retreat is challenging — we don't pretend otherwise. But it's also one of the most rewarding things many of our participants say they've ever done.

We hope you'll join us for this one-of-a-kind experience!

This retreat includes:

• Detailed daily instruction on mindfulness, contemplation, and Still Point Practice
• Small group sessions with the retreat leader
• Extended periods of silence
• Time outdoors, mindful walking, exercise
• Conscious work practice
• Delicious, nourishing food