Dear Friends,
I’m pleased to tell you of a second retreat at the Briery Centre at Ilkley, from 25th to 27th September, with a warm welcome to those of you able to attend.
John
Abiding in Truth – A Weekend Residential Retreat with John Butler and Nitya Mukta
with Nitya Mukta
Friday, 25 September ’26 3 days
The Briery Retreat & Conference Centre, 38 Victoria Avenue, Ilkley, LS29 9BW
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 / rest
- Walking with John in nature
- A welcoming, unstructured approach rooted in simplicity
- Gentle movement
- 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
Cost
Total Cost £385
Here is a link to John’s website – Spiritual Unfoldment: https://spiritualunfoldment.co.uk/
Rooms will be allocated on a first come first served basis, there are twin rooms available, so if you have someone that you would like to share with, please let us know at the time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate.
Any questions, please email Nitya @ omnityashanti@gmail.com
Instructions
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Abiding in Truth Retreat with John Butler.
Please arrive from 16:00 onwards on Friday 25th September, starting with welcome / arrival session @ 17:15 in the Chapel 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 – Provided meals and refreshments will be vegetarian (if you have other dietary needs, please indicate these on the booking form).
Any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch omnityashanti@gmail.com