Edmund & Amelia Meditation RetreatMarch 22nd through March 25th

Overview:

Hosted by Nicho Plowman & Katia Tallarico For anyone who would like to receive expert instruction on how to establish a daily

meditation practice  Anyone who already practices Vedic Meditation (VM) or Transcendental Meditation

(TM) looking to deepen their practice all ages, levels of experience

Novices follow the “Learn to Meditate” itinerary, Experts the “EM” itinerary Bio’s available upon request Information will be shared with the leaders, they will follow up with advance questions

Charges:

Overnight guests: $2,200 (Individual) / Couple $1,700 per personDay guests: $600.00Members: $500.00 Learn to Meditate course, only, 4 90-minute sessions

Includes: Check-in Friday, March 22nd – Monday, March 25th Accommodation in Century Annex Guestroom Upgrades available Set, group meals Excludes alcohol, gratuity, local and state taxes

Itinerary

LTM: Learn to Meditate Group

This group will comprise of anyone who is learning the Vedic Meditation technique for the first time. The course includes four consecutive sessions, one, 90-minute session per day. All four sessions are necessary to participate to complete the course. These individuals are either a) resident LTM b) non-residential/guests of Troutbeck who are opting for just the four sessions of instruction as part of the Learn to Meditate Course. This group is open to anyone interested in learning to meditate and is willing to commit to four consecutive days of instruction, with the option to complete the fourth session in Manhattan on the evening of Monday, March 25th.

EM: Existing Meditators Group

This group will comprise of anyone who has already learned Vedic or Transcendental meditation who will focus on repeated Rounds of meditation- up to 6 Rounds Saturday and 7 Rounds Sunday.  They may do less and choose to use free time for massage or any low metabolic rate activity (i.e. walk not hike). Due to the nature of Rounding, this group will be highly supervised and will have strict dietary needs (i.e. no caffeine, sugar, garlic, onions etc.). The majority of these guests will be referred by E&A. 

Friday, March 22nd

Arrivals from 2pm, Learn to Meditate (LTM) and EM guests3pm: First group of LTM will receive instruction one of four, there may be the need for

a second group for late-comers at 6pm4:15- 5:45 All guests will receive instruction in Rounding, second round as a group from 7:15 – 9:00 Dinner for all Resident guests 9:15 -10:00 Brief welcome chat10pm: Rest

Saturday, March 23rd7:00 EM Round7:30 LTM session two of four8:00 EM Round9:00  Group Breakfast10:00  Group Round11:00  Option to Round12:30  Lunch2:00  Group Walk3:00  Rest / SG arrivals4:00  Option to Round5:00  Group Round6:30   Dinner8:15 Sound Experience all guests10:00   Rest

Sunday, March 24 th

6:00   Option to Round7:00 EM Round7:30 LTM session three of four8:00 EM Round9:00 Group Breakfast10:00 Group Round (SG Check-out)11:00 Option to Round12:30 Lunch2:00  Group Walk3:00   Rest4:00   Option to Round5:00  Group Round6:30   Dinner8:00 Knowledge Meeting for LTM & EM 10:00   Rest

Monday, March 256:00 Option to Round7:00 LTM session four of four7:00 EM Round8:00 EM Round8:30  Breakfast10:30  Check-out7:00 LTM session four of four in Manhattan, location TBD

About Edmund & Amelia

Edmund and Amelia is a retreat company for adventure seekers and inner explorers- a balance of wellness, artfulness and playfulness with expert teaching, consulting and comforts in the world’s most beautiful locations. E&A aims to transform the way people travel, learn and strengthen their spirit, so that they return home renewed and with a purposeful, fearless outlook.

Nicho Plowman is a Meditation Teacher and Co-Founder of Insight Timer, now the world’s largest meditation app by usage. He teaches meditation to dynamic individuals and small groups and provides on-going, tailored guidance to those who are committed to expanding their horizons in order to serve the greater good. Along with his partner, Katia Tallarico, he leads highly-curated retreats in beautiful settings around the world under the name, Edmund and Amelia.

Katia Tallarico, M.A, M.Ed, LMHC is a Mental Health Counsellor and Producer. She works with individuals to guide personal and professional development with a holistic approach. She also curates and produces events and experiences in the wellness space.  With her partner, Nicho Plowman, Katia is Co-Founder of Edmund & Amelia, a retreat company merging purpose and travel.