Event

Joy of Silence Retreat

November 20, 2026
November 20, 2026
Peace Village Retreat Center
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The joy of silence fills the heart not with emptiness, but with presence. In stillness, we reconnect — with ourselves, with peace, with truth. Silence is not static; it’s a dynamic calm where clarity awakens and the soul breathes freely. Structured in the framework of silence, the weekend presents an opportunity to integrate silence in a natural way; developing courage for in-depth reflection and to step into the flow of life with a sense of clarity, freedom & love. Registration Registration will open 2 to 3 months before the retreat start date.

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Friday Evening
5:00 PM - Arrival & Check-in
6:00 PM - Dinner
7:30 PM - Welcome & Introduction to Appreciative Listening
Saturday
7:00 AM - Morning Meditation
8:30 AM - Breakfast
10:00 AM - Workshop: Deep Listening Practices
12:30 PM - Lunch
2:00 PM - Nature Walk & Reflective Silence
4:00 PM - Group Sharing
6:00 PM - Dinner
7:30 PM - Evening Meditation
Sunday Morning
7:00 AM - Morning Meditation
8:30 AM - Breakfast
9:30 AM - Closing Session & Reflection
11:00 AM - Departure

Meet your Facilitators

Dorothy Steinfeld

Dorothy Steinfeld is the director of programs at Peace Village. Dorothy, a spiritual educator with backgrounds in teaching and business, has been part of the Brahma Kumaris Peace Village since the retreat center’s inception. Over the years, she has cultivated an outstanding faculty of teachers and volunteers who carry forward the mission of peace, wisdom, and personal transformation. One retreat participant shared that "Her warm presence and ability to communicate spiritual wisdom in simple, accessible language left a strong impression on us. We could see how her life experience and commitment have helped shape Peace Village into a nurturing spiritual hub."

Zvika Zur

Zvika Zur has been practicing Raja Yoga since 1998 and has an infectious enthusiasm for learning and sharing spiritual concepts. He lives in the Boston area, is the father of adult twins, and always says that the wisdom he learned at the Brahma Kumaris made him so light in being a father. He works in the IT domain as a software engineer.