Mercy Center retreats Oct 19th-25th & 25th - 31st 2025
The Retreat:
Gareth's in-person retreat involves various energy transmissions including Darshan, Shakti, and the Supramental Force. These transmissions are given during various silent sittings and sessions accompanied by music.
Gareth is a channel for these Divine energies and gives them through different modes, including touching the top of the head, the third eye, the upper chest, and various other parts of the body. Even just sitting in the room, you will feel these energies. The energy is immensely potent, exuding power and encompassing all aspects of one's being. What makes them extraordinary is that they originate directly from the Divine Mother.
These energies cascade down like a radiant blanket of light, enveloping both the facilitator and the recipients. During the Intensive, Gareth sits in a chair during meditation, sending out the transmissions; he also moves around the participants, his hands gently touching the recipient's head or shoulders, establishing an immediate connection.
The gaze during Darshan, looking into the recipient's eyes, opens a direct portal for the energy to flow seamlessly into their souls. There are no barriers, distractions, or blockages; the energy moves through, unobstructed, like a river flowing through an open gate.
The Location:
Mercy Center, San Francisco USA
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About Mercy Center: Mercy Center is an internationally known conference and retreat center in the San Francisco Bay Area, set on thirty-nine acres of natural sanctuary replete with flower gardens, contemplative walking paths, expansive lawns, five-hundred-year-old oaks and a meditation labyrinth. In this peaceful, holistic, serene and beautiful setting, we nurture our personal, professional and spiritual lives. Learn more about Mercy Center here. Please do not contact the retreat center directly, kindly contact David Kennedy at dkennedy@earthlink.net with any questions you may have.
Arrival Information:
Retreat 1
Day 1
Sunday Oct 19th Arrive 1:00pm onwards, Meditation 4:30-5:30pm Dinner 6-7pm. Welcome & Meditation 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Day 2-6
Monday to Friday :
Meditation 7:30am - 8:30am
Breakfast 8:30am - 10:00am
Intensive 10:00am - 12:30pm
Lunch 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Intensive 2:30pm - 6:30pm
Dinner 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meditation 9pm to 10pm
Saturday Oct 25th Depart Early Morning after breakfast
Schedule Retreat 2
Day 1
Saturday Oct 25th Arrive 1:00pm onwards, Meditation 4:30-5:30pm Dinner 6-7pm. Welcome & Meditation 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Days 2 - 6
Sunday to Thursday :
Meditation 7:30am - 8:30am
Breakfast 8:30am - 10:00am
Intensive 10:00am - 12:30pm
Lunch 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Intensive 2:30pm - 6:30pm
Dinner 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meditation 9pm to 10pm
Friday Oct 31st Depart Early Morning after breakfast
Accommodation:
Accommodation at the venue
There are only single rooms available at Mercy Center, which includes three meals per day. Couples who wish to share a room can register as commuters and book a local hotel (see hotel list below) or request Mercy Center single rooms on the same floor next to each other.
You can also register as a commuter and stay at one of the hotels listed below or research AirBnB for local lodging.
Meals & Refreshments
Non Vegetarian & Vegetarian meals are prepared three times daily and served in the main dining room.
Residential guests who require special food preparation can use the small kitchenettes on each floor, equipped with a microwave and a small, shared refrigerator. There is also a health food store about one mile from Mercy Center.
Important ticket information
These events are limited to 35 Participants per event.
A non-refundable deposit is payable immediately for each ticket.
The final balance will be due on 20th September 2025 50% of balance refundable if cancelled before 30th September 2025. No refund if cancelled after the 30th September 2025
Registration
To register a $500* non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to reserve a space at the retreat for October 2025.
Please select the the prefered retreat and ticket type down below and then click the next button, you will be brought to a secure booking page.
COST:
Single (shared bathroom) – $2040 This price includes, 6 nights accommodation, five days of food x 3 meals per day and an extra dinner on the arrival evening and Breakfast the morning of departure.
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE: flights, airport transfers.
WiFi and Cell Phones: There will be WiFi available in your room but it is recommended that you turn off your cell phone for the duration of the retreat.
Scents To prevent the discomfort of others, please ensure you do not wear strong scents during your stay.
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, warm layers, rain jacket, sun protection, Slippers or indoor shoes (no shoes in meditation space)
Flashlight, Water bottle,
(bath towels will be provided by the retreat center)
Ear plugs, if needed
Toiletries including body wash, shampoo & conditioner
Any medication that you take
Booking is strictly through the website, please contact Sandra Luz info@truespiritualawakening.eu with any questions. Please do not contact the venue to try to book into the retreat.
The remaining balance can be paid through the secure payment page you will receive after booking.
These bookings are none transferable.
If you make a mistake please do not book more tickets, or send extra payments, contact us first info@truespiritualawakening.eu and we will investigate and find a solution.
Should the retreat be cancelled for any reason related to Covid-19, the deposit payments made will be automatically transferred to a replacement Retreat.
We're updating our deposit policy to ensure fair access to our retreats and manage resources effectively. Our retreats often fill up months in advance, meaning you are holding a space that someone else could have attended. We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, but recently, we've experienced a small but impactful number of last-minute cancellations. This creates several challenges:
⦁ Lost Opportunities for Others: When someone cancels close to the retreat date, it's often too late for someone on the waiting list or someone else who wanted to attend to make arrangements. This "held" space becomes unavailable, disappointing those who missed the initial booking opportunity.
⦁ Administrative Strain: Cancellations necessitate significant changes to room assignments, catering, and invoicing, adding extra work for our team.
⦁ Financial Impact: We often pre-pay venue costs and other expenses based on confirmed bookings, and late cancellations have a financial impact.
⦁ As a reminder the $500 deposit is Non-Refundable if you decide to cancel!