Hurricane Island Retreat
with Rachel Nixon, Yoga Instructor & Lover of Islands
Friday, August 30, 4:30 p.m. to Monday, September 2, 2 p.m.
Last year was so much fun! We're going back...
Treat yourself tothree days of rest, renewal, friendship, fresh air, and inspiration. You deserve it. Hurricane Island is magical. The wind, waves, and vast sky will inspire and nurture us. Hope you can come!
Our days on Hurricane will includeyoga and meditation, as well as island exploration and discovery. We will enjoy connection and laughter, as well as periods of stillness and silence. There will be plenty of time to relax and unwind. We will enjoy delicious, healthy meals sourced from local farms and fishermen. You can choose an invigorating dip in the ocean or a glorious outside shower at the bathhouse (indoor showers available, too). We will sleep in shared cozy cabinsnestled in the trees beneath the stars.
The three-night retreat is a unique opportunity to practice and live in harmony with the natural environment. There is nothing more nourishing and healing!
Our days on Hurricane will includeyoga and meditation, as well as island exploration and discovery. We will enjoy connection and laughter, as well as periods of stillness and silence. There will be plenty of time to relax and unwind. We will enjoy delicious, healthy meals sourced from local farms and fishermen. You can choose an invigorating dip in the ocean or a glorious outside shower at the bathhouse (indoor showers available, too). We will sleep in shared cozy cabinsnestled in the trees beneath the stars.
The three-night retreat is a unique opportunity to practice and live in harmony with the natural environment. There is nothing more nourishing and healing!
Schedule
Friday, August 30. We will meet in Rockland at 4:30 p.m. and then make our way to Hurricane Island in time for dinner, orientation/settling in, and an evening circle.
Saturday-Sunday, August 31-September 1
6:00 a.m. Wake Up
6:30 a.m. Yoga & Meditation Class
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Island Exploration Practice
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Rest & Free Time
4:30 p.m. Yoga & Relaxation Class
6:00 p.m. Dinner and Sunset Hike
8:00 p.m. Free Time and Star Gazing
9:30 p.m. Lights Out
Monday, September 2. We will rise for our morning yoga and meditation practice, have some free time to explore in the morning, and then enjoy a farewell lunch together. We will depart Hurricane at 1 p.m., returning back to Rockland by 2 p.m.
Explore the island... and swim, if you are brave!
Registration: Space is limited. Early registration is highly recommended. To register, kindly pay the deposit or pay in full via the link below.
Cost: $400. Includes three nights lodging/facilities, nine healthy meals, daily yoga and meditation classes, as well as roundtrip transportation to Hurricane Island from Rockland. Pay in full or make a $150 deposit with the balance of $250 due by August 1. If you need an extended payment plan, email [email protected]
The Island: Hurricane Island is located 10 miles southeast of Rockland and 2 miles southwest of Vinalhaven. The island is home to the Hurricane Island Center for Science & Leadership, a sustainable, off-the-grid educational community. There will be two other programs on the 125-acre island during our stay (plenty of room for everyone).
Weather: Rain or shine, fog or clear skies….. we are going! There are indoor practice spaces for yoga and meditation.
What to bring: A packing list will be sent with registration.
Cozy cabins Yoga yurt
Hurricane Island, large forested island in foreground. Camden Hills in background.
Nick Kranz has been a student of Buddhism since 1997. He is an experienced and dynamic meditation teacher with a passion for sharing authentic wisdom. Nick has developed an approach to cultural transformation through the practice of Social Meditation. He is interested in the intersection of social entrepreneurship, awakened intentional community, and collaborative right livelihood. To learn more about Nick, visit to: 
Rachel Nixon was first introduced to Buddhist teachings in 1999 through Pema Chödrön's writings. Over the years, she has developed a personal meditation practice and has trained at Meditation Centers in Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, New York, Colorado, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Rachel attended the seven-week Winter Yarne Retreat with Ani Pema Chödrön and the monastic community at Gampo Abbey in 2019. The theme of the retreat was the Paramitas. She currently serves as the Director of Rockland Shambhala, and she is a trained Shambhala Path Meditation Instructor. Rachel loves sharing the Buddhist teachings on compassion with the community. In addition to teaching, she loves to sail, visit islands, swim, and go on adventures with her family.