Dear Friends,
You may have noticed that over Easter, I was invited to take a retreat at the 5-star Broughton Sanctuary, near Skipton. Now, I’m pleased to tell you of a second retreat at the nearby Brierly Centre at Ilkley, from 19th to 21st June, with a warm welcome to those of you able to attend.
John
A Weekend Residential Retreat – Towards Simplicity – Abiding in Truth, with John Butler, and Nitya Mukta.
Friday, 19 June 2026 for 3 days (2 nights)
The Briery Retreat & Conference Centre, 38 Victoria Avenue, Ilkley, Yorkshire L29 9BW
26 spaces available
Details
For those drawn to the beauty of simple truth, this weekend offers a gentle invitation.
Step away from the noise and complexity of daily life and enter a space of quiet clarity. This weekend residential retreat offers a rare opportunity to spend time directly exploring what it means to Abide in Truth.
By word, silence and, above all, example, John shares from living experience, leading beyond concepts to simplicity itself. Here, we may rest. Deeper and deeper we may realise what’s here. Being here fully present, we discover for ourselves – presence itself becomes the teacher – realised to be the source of all.
Set within the peaceful surroundings of the Briery in Ilkley, the weekend provides a supportive environment for rest and contemplation. There is no need for prior experience—only a willingness to pause, listen, and be.
What to expect:
- Quiet sitting – shared silence
- Informal talks and conversations with John Butler
- Space for personal reflection
- Walking with John in nature
- A welcoming, unstructured approach rooted in simplicity
- Gentle movement / yoga
- Kirtan / Devotional Chanting
This retreat is not about gaining something new, but rediscovering what has never been absent. Come as you are, and allow everything unnecessary to fall away.
Places are limited to maintain an intimate and peaceful atmosphere
Total Cost £385
We look forward to welcoming you at the ‘Toward Simplicity’ Retreat with John Butler.
Instructions
Please arrive from 16:00 onwards, our first session will be a welcome @ 17:15 in the teaching hall followed by dinner @ 18:00.The retreat will finish after lunch on Sunday.
The retreat address is – The Briery Retreat Centre, 38 Victoria Avenue, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9BW
Parking – limited parking is available in the retreat centre car park, there is also ample parking on the adjacent streets Victoria Avenue and Grove Road.
Accommodation – most of the rooms are single ensuite (there are a couple of double / twin rooms available – please request at the time of booking if you would prefer one of these)
Food & drinks – Meals and refreshments provided will be vegetarian (if you have other dietary needs, please indicate these on the booking form).
Booking Form
Any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch omnityashanti@gmail.com
Payment: in full, which includes non-returnable deposit of £150 £385
Contact: Nitya and Shanti
07761663262