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Peace Temple’s Awaken Your Potential with George Thompson
June 26 - June 29
Peace Temple’s Awaken Your Potential with George Thompson
Thursday, June 26 – Sunday, June 29
You have awesome potential, it’s time to awaken it.
In a world that feels increasingly out of balance, many of us struggle with overwhelming feelings of disconnection and uncertainty. Systems driven by greed, exploitation, and short-term gain currently dominate our world — you’re not alone, and it’s not your fault.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. This retreat is an opportunity to rediscover your inner strength, align with your purpose, and embrace the tools you need to transform your life. Whether you’re seeking clarity, personal growth, peace or healing emotional wounds, this experience will help you cultivate lasting change.
What You Will Experience
📚 4 Full Days of Immersive Learning: from morning meditation to evening reflections. Every moment is designed to facilitate personal transformation.
🙌 Personalised Guidance from George Thompson: Benefit from George’s unique ability to translate ancient wisdom into practical tools for overcoming today’s challenges.
⭐️ Transformative Workshops: Engage in sessions exploring consciousness and aligning with your purpose. Learn to apply timeless Daoist wisdom to modern challenges in your personal and professional life.
⛰️ Stunning Catskill Mountains: We’ll meditate on 67 acres of beautiful forest land.
🌱 Beautiful Vegan Meals: cooked by a local vegan chef.
☯️ Tai Chi and Qi Gong: explore the healing power of playful, mindful movement. Tai Chi is not just a movement practice, it is a philosophy for life!
🧘🏻♂️ Meditation & Breathwork: Calm your mind and focus through guided meditation sessions. Learn how you can tap into the power of your breath and ‘relax on demand’.
🫶Community Support: Share insights and connect with others in the intimate group setting, deepening your understanding through shared learning and real-time feedback.
🌙Music & Stories: Enjoy community connections through music and playful activities to unwind and celebrate your progress together.
Location: A spiritual retreat center in the beautiful Catskill Mountains
Peace Temple is located on a beautiful 68 acres of forest land. devoted to creating and holding peaceful and inspiring community events, where creativity, spiritual growth, sustainability, respect for nature, and respect for each other are practiced.
Enjoy being cradled by the rolling landscapes of the Western Catskill mountains, beautidul sunrises and sunsets, acres of forest hiking and swimming in a beautiful pond.
Our main learning space is a 30ft Modern Yurt. In the evening we’ll gather round, exploring ideas and practices to transform how we see ourselves and the world.
Prepare to get joyfully wet and muddy. This is not a glamping retreat. We’ll be in the elements, to expand our resilience so we can come back to our everyday with more confidence.
Our vegan meals will be lovingly cooked by a local chef. We’ll share meals in community.
Accommodation is included, and comfortable foam bedding is featured in the shared Yurt space. Please bring a sleeping bag and/or duvet, pillow, and anything else you need to stay cozy and warm at night. Alternatively, you’re welcome to set up your own tent in the beautiful valley.
Additional lodging options are available at an extra cost for those seeking a more private experience, but availability is limited.
Meet George Thompson – Filmmaker, Storyteller, Educator.
Through his films and teaching, George has built a global community that share his mission: to inspire a more balanced world. Drawing from his extensive studies in the Wudang Mountains of China, George translates ancient wisdom into fun, practical tools for overcoming the challenges of modern life—from anxiety, disconnection, to a lack of purpose.
Once plagued by anxiety and a lack of direction, George’s personal journey led him from pain to purpose. Today, he leads transformational events around the world and creates films that inspire millions. With playful kindness, George helps people wake up to their potential and live in harmony with themselves and the planet. Balance is Possible!
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“This retreat made me feel truly accepted and gave me the strength to deal with my emotions. It’s a place to be yourself, reset, and find joy.”
“I came to connect with George and his community, and I leave feeling freer in body and emotions, with immense gratitude. If you’ve thought about coming, don’t second guess it—you belong here.”
“I came seeking hope and healing beyond words, and I leave with unexpected joy, laughter, and a sense of wholeness. If you’re ready for a deep transformation, I highly recommend this retreat.”
To register
Registration information is coming soon.
To get in a waiting list please email peacetempleretreats@gmail.com for more information.
This retreat is not yet sold out.
Refund policy
Peace Temple reserves the right to cancel a retreat at any time. If Peace Temple cancels a retreat, you will receive a full refund. Some retreats may have special cancellation policies; please see individual retreat descriptions.
Full Refund: Only if participants cancel more than 30 days before the retreat starts.
Partial Refund: 50% refund for cancellations made between 14 and 30 days before the retreat.
No Refund: For cancellations within 7 days before the retreat or dissatisfaction with the retreat content.
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Retreats provide time and peace away from your day to day routines. Going on a retreat helps to re-energize your body and soul, while providing you space to think creatively and time to reflect. If you truly want to be productive and effective in your daily life , then setting aside time to detox your body, being in nature, consider your life’s purpose and your personal values, vision and mission is vital.
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Please write to peacetempleretreats@gmail.com to inquire for details.