Immersions into shorter self-inquiry and meditation retreats held at the peaceful and spacious oasis of the Camino Wellness Center in Wheeling, IL – The Chicagoland area
The Chicagoland Hub: A Meditation Sanctuary in the City
At the Camino Wellness Center, we host monthly 1-day meditation retreats that are focused on creating a supportive group space for deep inner listening, re-connection, self-reflection, and catching up with the inner world.
This is a great way in to discovering meditation as well as fine-tuning an existing practice.
Forest facing windows, stillness and light energy surrounds a spacious and warm meditation hall. We have even designed and fashioned our own meditation mats, cushions and pillows for additional comfort and support to the body.
We built the space with mindfulness, love and care, sourcing as much natural materials as possible. The aesthetic carries a balance of lime-washed walls and wooden vaulted ceilings, while the spacious, sun-filled open floor concept is enjoyable, warm and welcoming.
Forest facing windows, stillness and light energy surrounds a spacious and warm meditation hall. We have even designed and fashioned our own meditation mats, cushions and pillows for additional comfort and support to the body.
We built the space with mindfulness, love and care, sourcing as much natural materials as possible. The aesthetic carries a balance of lime-washed walls and wooden vaulted ceilings, while the spacious, sun-filled open floor concept is enjoyable, warm and welcoming.
Approach to Meditation
Our meditation practice is rooted in learning to peacefully co-exist with thoughts and emotions while simultaneously having the ability to deeply sense the mind and body. We have found that such an approach is significantly more meaningful, personal and connected.
It is advised to be very discerning with the use of technique-based or mechanical, repetitive meditations that are focused on quieting the mind as such approaches may lead to emotional disconnect.
More Than a Retreat
Each meditation retreat is facilitated with deep care and empathic connection to every participant. Our retreats are envisioned and structured with a syllabus to guide a profound internal journey toward authentic depth.
Our Philosophy
Learning cannot take place without freedom. While every retreat offers a structure, please feel free to make a retreat your own as you see necessary.
Our monthly 1-day meditation retreats are great for consistency and “inner maintenance” in the realms of mind and body. An offered structure includes guided and silent meditations as well as facilitated deep self-inquiry dialogues.
What We Offer
A rich spiritual library of deeply moving books that we have personally studied. A space for reading and self-reflection is available in adjacent rooms.
Blankets and comfortable, custom-made meditation mats, cushions to support the body during the practice. We use walls for back support or chairs if needed.
Tea, water and refreshments are provided. A refrigerator for personal food items is also available.
A peaceful meditation hall with forest facing windows.
Who is this for?
Meditation retreats at our main location at the Camino Wellness Center are envisioned for anyone with a sincere interest in the mind-body-energy realms. Because the approach is based on the natural capacity to feel, sense and observe, it is remarkably accessible to everyone—regardless of background.
Arrive with the intention to work sincerely and to pour your heart into discovering and developing an inner stamina and composure that is capable of holding, softly allowing and witnessing the arising and passing energies of what is named as thoughts and emotions.
Financial Accessibility
Our 1-day meditation retreats are made possible with optional donation in any amount.
Reviews
Some of the retreat feedback from past participants can be found on Google Maps here
Upcoming Meditation Retreats at the Camino Wellness Center
A day of deep inner listening An opportunity to reconnect with yourself and spend a day in self-reflection, deep inner listening and catch up with [...]
An opportunity to reconnect with yourself and spend a day in self-reflection, inner healing and deep inner listening in a supportive group environment. The day will consist of guided and silent meditations, discussions and inquiry into the art of inner observation.
An opportunity to reconnect with yourself and spend a weekend in self-reflection, inner healing and deep inner listening in a supportive group environment. The weekend will consist of guided and silent meditations, discussions and inquiry into the art of inner observation.
