The Quiet Work: A 4-Day Immersive Retreat
With Suzanna Hasnay & Haley Bonilla

TURN DOWN THE NOISE – BALANCE EFFORT AND EASE – TRAIN AND LEARN – REST AND RESTORE

Nestled in the peaceful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this 4-day retreat is designed to be a personal and immersive experience offering a morning into evening menu of restorative, foundational and invigorating yoga, enrichingly educational, science-based mindfulness workshops, guided meditation and breathwork practices, refreshing hikes, prompted journaling, delicious food, ample rest and more. Surrounded by rolling hills, forest trails, and crisp fresh air, participants can unplug and reconnect with more clarity, curiosity and presence.

This retreat is intentionally simple yet comfortable, grounded yet spirited, restful yet active – proving you don’t need luxury pricing to experience deep renewal.

Date: Thursday, October 15 through Sunday, October 18, 2026
Price: Begins at $1,345 and is all-inclusive: accommodations, meals + training/retreat. Hold your spot with a non-refundable $150 deposit.
Location: Sanctuary Retreat Center, 2610 Adial Rd, Faber, VA 22938

*Early Bird Discounts available through April 30th!

WHAT MAKES THE QUIET WORK SO SPECIAL

• Quiet, uncrowded Blue Ridge Mountain setting

• Easy, beautiful drive from Fredericksburg, Charlottesville or Richmond, VA

• Small, private group size (Maximum participants 20), NO other retreats on premise

• Balanced structure: guided itinerary + free time + you decide = your terms

• Experienced and credentialed teachers, trainers and guides

• Three (3) yoga classes per day: From restorative/yin to mobility/recovery to invigorating flow, and more

• Educational focus — not just relaxation but learning and skill-building

• Affordable, all-inclusive pricing through optional single, couples or shared lodging

• ALL meals are included and are nutritious and delicious. Vegan and Gluten-Free selections are available

• OPTIONAL ADD-ON: On-site Wellbeing Services (massage and bodywork, energy work, mental/emotional balancing)

WHO IS THE QUIET WORK FOR?

• Beginner or experienced yogis

• Professionals seeking reset & time away from the noise

• Busy parents needing rest and self-care

• Anyone curious about the most current, research-based education in mindfulness-based training and skills practices

• Individuals seeking time for reflection, nature, and intentional growth

A LOOK AT YOUR DAILY ITINERARY OF CHOICES

YOGA – MINDFULNESS – EDUCATION – NATURE – WALKING – HIKING – MEDITATION – BREATHWORK – NOURISH – REST – REFLECT

THE QUIET WORK is an immersion with intentionally long days filled with moments of ease, moments of discomfort, moments of self-discovery, moments of fatigue, moments of laughter and moments of silence. NOTE: It is not a silent retreat, but we will, as a group, honor and practice silence during specific times and activities.

The full day itinerary below is solely a daily rhythm sample and not final. Most importantly, you determine how much time you need moving the body, training the mind, eating, resting, being alone or attending educational workshops. We simply offer you the access and agency to decide.

Retreat Schedule: All participants will receive a Welcome email with complete details and reminders at least 30 days prior to the retreat.

Thursday, October 15, 2026:
Check-in and Registration 2:00 – 4:00pm, Welcome and Dinner 5:00 – 7:00pm, Intros and Restorative Yoga 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, 2026:
7:00am – approximately 9:00pm

Sunday, October 18, 2026:
7:00am – Noon (optional lunch prior to departure)

🌅 Morning Grounding, Movement and Intention Setting

Sunrise Yoga (Flow + Breathwork)
A grounding practice to wake the body, regulate the nervous system, and set intentions for the day. Indoor/Outdoor, weather dependent.

🥗 Healthy Breakfast
Delicious and healthy morning meal to start your day with energy and clarity, with choice of coffee, variety of teas and juices. Enjoy the setting in the Ridge House dining room with gorgeous, forested views, greenery and fall foliage.

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🧠 Mid/Late Morning Mindfulness-Based Workshops

We design this retreat for YOU and believe in allowing conversations to evolve and curiosity to be a priority in determining our educational direction. Thus, each learning workshop will be curated specifically for The Quiet Work guests and may include many of the following topics:

• Building resilience & working with stress
• Navigating difficult emotions through self-awareness and regulation
• Mindfulness Skill-Building: Meditation, Gratitude, Free Form Movement and more
• Understanding empathy and cultivating compassion
• The fascinating science and experience of Awe
• Working with the body and somatic intelligence
• Breathwork – The why and the how
• Working with resistance, noble silence and letting go

Format: Teaching, Training, Lecture, Visuals → small‑group and individual exercises → reflection and prompted journaling.

🥗 Nourishing Lunch + Rest
Extended lunch for silence, restorative rest, quiet walking, reading or journaling. We encourage eating your tasty meal outside on the Ridge House deck, weather permitting.

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1. 🥾 Afternoon Nature Immersion

Guided Hike + Mindful Nature Practices

A moderate trail with pauses for:

• Sensory awareness
• Breath‑anchored walking and observation
• Short reflective prompts
• Hiking in silence
• NOTE: Hiking boots or sturdy, supportive footwear is required for your comfort and safety.

OR

2. 🧠 Afternoon Mindfulness-Based Workshops (See above)

OR

3.🌤️️ Personal Time

For massage or other wellbeing service (add on service through Sanctuary Retreat Center. Click Here), quiet time, reading, journaling, exploring the grounds or the nearby quaint town of Nellysford, VA.

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🌅 Pre-Dinner Movement

Yoga (Mobility, Strength + Flexibility)
An ALL-levels practice with the intention of moving from where and how you are and improving digestion.

🥗 Healthy and Delicious Dinner + Reset
Enjoy an evening meal freshly cooked with care on-site and often described as “amazing” and “colorful.”

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🧠 🌅 Evening Mindfulness-Based Skill Building and Practice

Reset your mind and body for an evening of integrating lessons learned, observations and daily reflections through mindfulness work, such as:

• Guided Meditations
• Short Videos
• Group Conversation and Exercises
• Noble Silence

🌅 Recovery and Rest

Evening Yoga (Restorative + Yin)
End your full day with a relaxing session designed to help you soak up your day, embrace silence and stillness and induce a restful night’s sleep.

TESTIMONIALS

“The program was extremely well-received by all participants.  Suzanna and her team arrived well prepared and remained flexible regarding our schedule and venue.  Absolutely professional in all regards.”

“Haley’s class was amazing! I’ve had sciatic pain the past few days and this class truly helped me stretch out and release all of the tension I had around.”

”It was by far some of the best training we have had. Thanks for what you guys are doing. It is really important.”

ABOUT YOUR TEACHERS

Suzanna Hasnay: E-RYT 500, YACEP, CERTIFIED MC

As a dedicated yoga teacher and mindfulness coach, Suzanna believes we all have the ability to navigate stress, embrace joy, build resilience and stay engaged no matter what life brings us. She is a long-time educator, trainer and speaker in both the public and private sectors. She is a retired FBI Special Agent and owner of PoliceSpirit, LLC, a company dedicated to the sustainable performance and well-being of and primarily for law enforcement and public safety professionals.

The Quiet Work retreat marks her expansion into serving those outside of this public arena yet incorporates its highly acclaimed immersive structure blending science, mindfulness and resilience-building skills practices, candid conversation, movement and rest for an individualized experience of recovery, reflection and self-compassion in the midst of effort.

Haley Bonilla: RYT-200, LMT

Haley’s teaching approach is rooted in trust, focusing on meeting students exactly where they are – physically, mentally and emotionally – and building from that point. She emphasizes honoring oneself and building self-awareness every time her students step onto a yoga mat, while encouraging them to carry this sense of mindfulness into their daily lives. Haley is known for her teaching and practicing the value of free, expressive movement and guiding students to truly drop into the sensory experience of somatics all while working with the nervous system to navigate difficult emotions, manage disruptive thoughts and unhelpful, habitual thought patterns. Using her knowledge and skills as a licensed massage therapist, she is passionate about anatomy and continuously learning about the connections between body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of training her students in the harmonization of these elements for a healthy mind-body system.