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Scholarship Fund for Silent Retreats with Drop Anchor Yoga
For many people, life can feel overwhelming, especially during times of grief, recovery, or uncertainty. My Silent Retreats offer a peaceful place to pause, breathe, and begin to heal. They’re a chance to step away from daily stress, reconnect with yourself, and discover a sense of calm that lasts long after the retreat ends.
I’m Carey Carty, a yoga, meditation, and mindfulness teacher. I host Silent Retreats designed to help people release stress, reconnect with themselves, and find peace in the midst of life’s challenges. Over the years, I’ve seen transformations that bring tears to my eyes; people arriving burdened and leaving lighter, calmer, and ready to face life again.
Many of the guests who reach out are:
* Grieving the loss of a loved one
* Living with anxiety or panic disorders
* Recovering from traumatic accidents
* Coping with acquired brain injuries
* Navigating life with military-related PTSD
* Managing mental health challenges such as depression or burnout
Sadly, many of those who need this healing space the most do not have the financial means to attend. To date, I have been offering discounted rates to those in need, at times barely breaking even and at other times, being out out-of-pocket. Although I will continue to support participants financially where I can, it’s getting harder to do so in today’s financial climate. That’s why I’m creating a Scholarship Fund, so no one has to be turned away because of money.
The retreat is a full week of nourishment and renewal, and the total cost for one participant is $1,800, which includes all meals, accommodations, and a carefully designed program featuring:
* Trauma-informed yoga, including sunrise sessions
* Mindfulness practice based on the self-inquiry method
* Meditation and contemplative sessions
* Sauna and cold immersion therapy
* Healing arts including Reiki, massage, and sound therapy
* Music therapy, art therapy, and expressive sessions
Held in a tranquil natural setting by pristine waters, these retreats offer the beaming benefits of nature: fresh air, quiet forests, and the calming influence of blue water. Scientific studies show that spending time near blue water reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and promotes deep relaxation, known as the “blue water effect.”
How Your Donation Helps
* $50 provides nourishing meals for one retreat day
* $150 covers mindfulness and yoga classes for one participant
* $200 funds a healing arts session such as Reiki, massage, or sound therapy
* $500 supports partial accommodations for the entire retreat
* $1,000 provides partial scholarship support for a participant
* $1,800 sponsors a full scholarship for someone in need, covering the entire week
Every dollar goes directly toward retreat expenses for participants who otherwise could not attend.
**Why It Matters**
Healing is not a luxury, it’s essential. Your contribution can help someone:
* Process grief in a safe, supportive environment
* Learn mindfulness tools based on self-inquiry to manage chronic stress and anxiety
* Experience the benefits of healing arts for body, mind, and spirit
* Feel restored and inspired by deep immersion in nature and the blue water effect
* Find a renewed sense of hope and inner strength
Even if you can’t donate, you can still help by sharing this page with friends, family, and your social networks. The more people who see it, the more lives we can touch.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for contributing to a world where everyone has access to the peace, rest, and healing they deserve.
With gratitude,
Carey Carty
Drop Anchor Yoga & Meditation