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MONDAY 20TH APRIL TO FRIDAY 24TH APRIL 2026
SILENT FOREST RETREAT
LITHUANIA
Retreat to the magical and ancient Labanoras Forest in Lithuania for a supportive and deeply held immersive inner listening experience, a journey into silence and the spaciousness within. Wylde retreats founder, senior yoga teacher, published author and certified somatic coach, Pip Wylde will lead the retreat.
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We have curated a truly unique retreat of forest bathing, sauna, ceremony and deeply held space for our Silent Forest retreat.
This retreat was created from a vision Pip received during a Vipassana silent meditation retreat.
It was during her 5th Vipassana retreat with her teacher Burgs, that Pip clearly received the calling to create a retreat, in an ancient forest, in a triangle house, to share the profound healing and insight of silent mediation.
Less than a month after receiving this vision the founders of Siaurys retreat reached out to Pip to offer their incredible location. It was exactly as Pip had visioned.
This is a land for the people who love nature and believe in its powers, who want to pause in the midst of the pace of life and feel the silence and healing power of the forest, as well as those who want to devote their time to self-development and inner discoveries.
This retreat is gently curated for those new to a silent retreat experience and for anyone intrigued but hesitant of a 10 day Vipassana. The silence will be held for 72hrs, both the arrival day and last day will have talking for intention, integration and to share the experience.
You’ll be held in a deeply nurturing retreat, amongst breathtaking nature, with additional daily support from Pip’s team of retreat assistants.
silent meditation | sauna | CEREMONY
Pip, thank you for holding space for such a profound experience of self discovery and seeing answers within.
The retreat took me to such a depth. Now, I can grasp the understanding of shadow work and self discipline.
This retreat reflected the work of a great mentor through a journey of healing. Everyday was planned out with fine detail, to take the journey inwards, listening to the answers that lie within. Hours of meditation, some guided, silent sauna, dream journey, time for self reflection, pine forests, nourishing meals - all contributed to the complete surrender, of heart opening, and revealing love and compassion.
I recommend this for anyone who is looking to slow down from a fast pace lifestyle, reset, reflect, explore, self discovery and shadow work. Pip’s guidance will help you reach places you didn’t know existed. - JULIA
JUST 10 SPACES
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JUST 10 SPACES //
Pip created a space unlike anything I’ve expected or experienced. A space where silence didn’t feel empty but full.
Where I could meet myself without judgement, without noise, without pressure. Where the masks of all my shadow parts dropped, the truth surfaced and all parts of me were welcomed.
I didn't come with a specific question in mind - I simply needed a space to be. Pip created exactly this space: She held us — all of us — with a presence so grounded, so intentional, so deeply human. Her care could be felt in every detail, from the schedule to the soul-nourishing food, from the ceremonies to the way she saw and honoured each of us.
This silent retreat has opened a new chapter for me. I left feeling more connected to myself, to nature and to the quiet wisdom that’s been waiting for me all along. It was everything I didn’t know I needed — and so much more. I finally know what it truly means to hold space for oneself and each other. - TAMARA COACH
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Retreat and immerse yourself in nature, discovering the silent state of being.
The daily rituals and practices will support you to go deeply within on this silent journey. Over 4 nights and 5 days you’ll be held, nurtured, and supported to enter into the silent state of being. The arrival day on Monday will be an afternoon and evening of settling into space and orientating yourself. As you settle in on your arrival day, talking is allowed and you’ll be journaling and sharing in circle.
The Monday evening welcoming ceremony will set the intention of the retreat. From Monday night we will enter the sacred silent state. This will be announced by a gong and you’ll be fully guided and supported during the silence. There will be 72hrs of silence, with a carefully curated programme of mediation, ritual, deepening over the days. After 72hrs the gong will signal the breaking of sacred silence.
The Thursday eveing and evening post silence will be integration practices, supporting shadow work, and sharing circles. The final day of the retreat will be an immersion in joyful music and a celebration of life with an evening sauna.
Movement & journaling meditation
Each morning we begin with guided meditation, somatic movement, Chi Kung and journaling rituals in the forest view meditation room.
A deep journey of rest
Imrama, a word of Celtic origins that means a sacred journey of the soul. A voyage on which we don’t know where we are going, but our soul knows the way.
You’ll be guided through practices of visualisation connecting to the inner realms of deep consciousness.
SILENT SAUNA CEREMONIES & CIRCLES
The Power of Ceremony
The 3 hour white smoke silent sauna ceremony with sauna master, will be one of the many powerful ceremonies we’ll be journeying with.
Through held space, intention, integration and shadow work healing circles, all expertly guided, you’ll be lovingly held to explore all that arises from the sacred silent state.
Luxury ensuite rooms
Due to the deep introspective nature of this work, we are keeping the retreat small and intimate. There are beautiful rooms for single occupancy, a number of rooms with en-suite bathrooms and king sized beds. Booking as a couple is welcome.
There are many exceptionally peaceful cosy shared spaces; lounges with open fires, outdoor lounges and beautiful bedrooms to admire the forest, a stunning mediation space looking out to the forest and lake.
The Location
Our retreat home is the ancient forest Labanoras
Šiaurys is located in the legendary Labanoras Forest. This land is for people who love nature and believe in its powers, who come to feel the silence and healing power of the forest, as well as those who want to devote their time to self-development and inner discoveries.
The aim of this retreat is to bring together nature lovers and a united community of people who want to experience a magical forest and the profound silence of this space.
The retreat centre is surrounded by lakes and forests. The entire Peninsula is reserved for our exclusive use with no outside guests permitted.
THE MAIN HOUSE
STUNNING AREAS TO REFLECT
Our forest retreat, immersed in serene peaceful nature
With cosy places to rest IN NATURE
The Food by Our Private Retreat Chef Nicki
FOUNDER OF PIKNIK TABLE
Your retreat chef brings her nomadic kitchen magic, creating meals that honour both Ayurvedic wisdom and the pure joy of being truly, deeply fed.
“We LOVE to feed you. That's it. That's the heart of everything we do at PikNiktable.”
The Food
Mornings begin with fully loaded porridge - the kind that feels like a warm hug from the inside. Think toasted nuts, jewelled fruits, warming spices and just enough sweetness. Eggs and sourdough toast, fruit and teas.
Midday brings vibrant dahls and curries bursting with colour and layered flavours - the stuff that makes your taste buds sing. Fresh, seasonal, perfectly spiced.
As evening settles, you'll gather for wholesome, heart-warming soups - broths and bowls designed to ground you back into your body after a day of silence and inner work.
Every meal is crafted for optimal digestion and deep nourishment. Nicki's approach honours your body's need for balance - especially during intensive spiritual practice - while never sacrificing the pure pleasure of eating really, really good food.
Think vegetarian curries and naan breads and supper a hearty soup or stew with sourdough bread and cheeses. All meals will be family style and we will try to support allergies as best we can. If you have a serious nut allergy or concerns please contact us before booking.
Our Retreat Schedule
Make it stand out.
The Retreat Team
Pip Wylde
Founder
Pip Wylde is a published author on the pagan rituals of the British Isles, ritual facilitator and a Senior Yoga Teacher with 15 years of experience guiding women through transformative spiritual practice and is certified in Embodied Healing, Wild Medicine Woman & Womb Wisdom Practices.
As a Certified Somatic Coach who has sat six Vipassana retreats, Pip integrates ancient Celtic wisdom with contemporary embodiment practices. She's trained 100’s of Yoga Teachers, Healers and practitioners through her 200hr and 100hr Advanced Yoga teacher trainings and her Sacred Circle Trainings.
Pip creates ceremonial space where spiritual depth meets embodied truth.
Retreat Chef
Nicki Merali
Nicki Merali is a private chef, yoga teacher and retreat host who brings artistic vision to every plate she creates. Specialising in vibrant plant-based cuisine, she designs menus that honour seasonal rhythms, local ingredients and the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, each dish as visually stunning as it is nourishing.
After experimenting with various chefs who couldn't quite capture the essence she envisioned for her retreats, Nicki stepped into the kitchen herself. She immersed herself in Ayurvedic principles, translating her designer's eye and zero-waste mindset into mouthwatering, colourful cuisine.
Pricing & Rooms
There are two houses, The Big Šiaurys and The Little Šiaurys. Some rooms have ensuite bathrooms, some rooms are shared bathrooms. Rooms have generous king sized beds. There is also a triple bed room option.
Luxurious suite, spacious, forest view double loft suite, en-suite with mezzanine area. With incredible views, seating area.
Available for single, twin or double (couple) occupancy, has 2 double beds.
£1895pp AVAILABLE FOR SOLO OCCUPANCY
Luxurious suite, spacious forest and lake view room, with en-suite and private deck area, sofa, fireplace and private kitchen.
Available for single or double occupancy (couple)
£1895pp AVAILABLE FOR SOLO OCCUPANCY
Spacious ensuite double room with forest or lake view, for single occupancy - x4 rooms available. (in Small houses and main house)
£1495pp - 1 ROOM REMAINING
Spacious double room for single occupancy, with shared bathroom with lake view. x2 rooms available in main house.
£1295pp - FULLY BOOKED
Spacious double room for single occupancy with shared bathroom with forest view. x 2 rooms available in main house.
£1195pp - 1 ROOM REMAINING
Large Triple room, 3 single beds and a shared bathroom with forest view.
£895pp - 2 SPACES REMAINING
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What’s included?
4 nights accommodation
Transfer minibus midday from Vilnius and return midday. (if your flights don’t work with the transfer you will need to book a taxi transfer, approx 280 euros return or hire a car at an additional cost) The retreat is 75-90 mins from central Vilnius.
3hr Sauna Ritual with traditional sauna master
All sessions and workshops
Breakfast, lunch and Soup supper (meat and vegetarian/vegan options available) teas and refreshments, fruit and snacks.
What’s not included?
Flights to Lithuania or airport transfers
Individual transfers to the retreat outside of group transfer.
Get in touch to book
TO SECURE YOUR BOOKING YOU MUST PAY A £350 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOST, PLEASE READ T&C’S HERE PRIOR TO BOOKING AND RESERVING YOUR PLACE.