Ashwood Mountain Retreat
November 12 – 15, 2026
We are hosting our Fall Meditation Retreat this November. As always, there are only 6 spots available — sign up soon.
The retreat runs Thursday through Sunday and offers 33 hours of guided instruction in meditation, journaling, discussion, and contemplative practice. Lodging and meals are provided.
Cost is sliding scale $100–$400 — our priority is your attendance.
There are moments in life when the mind rests without any kind of worries. When our mind is quiet — when our mind is in silence, then the new arrives.
— Samael Aun
Thursday 7 – 10pm
Fri & Sat 8:30am – 10pm
Sunday 8:30am – 5pm
33 hours total instruction
Limited to 6 participants.
Green Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
Lodging provided.
Sliding scale $100 – $400
Contribute what you can. Your donation is confidential. Our priority is your attendance.
Jim Wilkins
Jim Wilkins is an ordained minister with the United Metaphysical Churches and serves as a Pastor at the Arlington Metaphysical Chapel. For more than 35 years, he has studied a wide range of meditation practices and energy-work traditions. His own daily practice has brought profound mental, physical, and spiritual benefits, inspiring him to make these disciplines accessible to others at a low cost.
Jim holds an accounting degree from Virginia Tech and spent three decades in public accounting before dedicating more of his life to spiritual service and teaching.
“Has given me a renewed feeling of inner peacefulness. I’ve felt better than I have in a long time. I not only re-learned how to meditate, but learned quite a bit that I didn’t know. I would recommend this retreat to anyone, regardless of their meditation history.”
— C.R., Accountant
“A life-changing event. Had never really meditated before, and to concentrate so deeply for three and a half days had a deep impact on me. It helped me make connections between past events and current behavior. Some things had been right in front of me but I couldn’t see them until this weekend.”
— S.A., Entrepreneur
“Learned there is not only one way to meditate. I have a completely different understanding and respect for those who practice this and the physical benefits it brings to the body, brain, and spirit. You brought an ease to the teachings that made it interesting and fun.”
— G.K., Contractor
Free — Alumni Only
Retreat alumni are invited to join our free weekly Zoom meditation, held every Monday evening at 8 pm. The Zoom link is shared with you upon completing the retreat weekend.
Space is limited to 6 participants. Questions? Pete@AshwoodMountain.com
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