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Coming Home To Self, A Restorative Weekend Exploring The Innate Wisdom of Self Care and Compassion

November 20 - November 22, 2026

Paula Evans

Mindful self-compassion allows us to build a greater sense of our own self-worth and awareness, creating a greater connection with our bodies and emotions and a stronger presence with all that surrounds us, right here, right now.Strengthen your ability to be present with yourself, just as you are, with loving-kindness. Just imagine a life free of self-judgment! We will plant the seeds...Through discussion, Dharma, gentle body movement, sitting and walking meditation, you will gain practical knowledge to help bring self-compassion and care into your daily life, as well as trust in your own inner wisdom--all in the nurturing environment of Menla and under the care of a skilled psychotherapist and mindfulness practitioner.Tools to cultivate mindful self care and compassion will be woven into the entire weekend, taking your own inner resources to nourish and flourish within.Come home to self, with greater love and ease - body, mind, and spirit, and a new trust in the wisdom you hold deep within.
ScheduleFriday, November 20
  • 3 - 5 pm Arrival & Check-in
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  • 5 - 6 pm Opening of Retreat With Orientation
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  • 6 - 7 pm Dinner
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  • 7:30 pm A Restorative Evening With Yoga Nidra
Saturday, November 21
  • 7:30 - 8 am Guided Meditation with Body Movement
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  • 8 - 9 am Breakfast
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  • 9:30 - 10:30 am Exploring our Innate Inner Wisdom
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  • 11 am - 12 pm Yoga
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  • 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
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  • 2 - 3 pm Walk and Breathe The Mountain of Menla - A Gentle Guided Hike
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  • 4 - 5 pm Self-Acceptance With Sharing
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  • 6 - 7 pm Dinner
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  • 7:30 pm Healing Sound Bath
Sunday, November 22
  • 7:30 - 8 am Guided Meditation with Body Movement
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  • 8 - 9 am Breakfast
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  • 9 - 10 am Check-out of Rooms
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  • 10 - 11:30 Self Compassion into the World, Sharing and Close
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  • 12:30 - 1:30 Lunch and Departure
*Please note that the schedule is subject to change at anytime.

ABOUT THE TEACHERs

Paula Evans

Paula Evans LCSW CBT is a psychotherapist and mindfulness practitioner and teacher. She has taken her personal practice and love of Vipassana meditation into the professional, supporting patients with mindful tools and coping skills in trauma, grief and loss, food addiction and l...

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