Retreat Concept A

Concept A: Wellness and Mindfulness

Objective: Establish Quiet Waters Park as a sanctuary for mental and
physical well-being, with spaces designed for relaxation, reflection, and
holistic health practices. This concept focuses on promoting wellness
through passive, low-impact engagement with nature, ensuring minimal
disruption to sensitive conservation areas like Loden Pond.


Key Features:

  • Hammock Grove: A shaded, peaceful area with hammocks where visitors can unwind. This grove is designed with permanent seating and clearings in a natural meadow setting, offering visitors a quiet space for group meditation or individual reflection.
  • Meditation and Yoga Spaces: Dedicated quiet spots for yoga and meditation, including designated platforms and soft, non-lawn surfaces for comfortable use. These spaces will include small gathering areas for group sessions, while maintaining intimacy for individual practices, creating a serene environment for holistic well-being
  • Nature Viewing Platform: A passive observation deck providing peaceful views of the South River, designed for quiet reflection and nature appreciation. Surrounded by native vegetation, this low-maintenance space allows visitors to connect with the landscape without disturbing the habitat.
  • Sensory Trail: A trail designed to engage all five senses, featuring fragrant plants, natural seating areas for rest, contemplation, and observation, and interactive displays. Small group seating clearings are tucked into meadows, providing peaceful pauses along the path. Sensory markers guide visitors to experiences such as observing the landscape, listening to nature’s sounds, or feeling textures found in nature.
  • Meditation Loop: A tranquil walking loop with passive signs or phrases reinforcing the connection between nature and inner peace, enhancing mindfulness through subtle, reflective guidance.
  • Serenity Line: A structured, linear path with strategically placed seating, guiding visitors toward stillness and reflection. The path’s clear, linear design contrasts with the surrounding natural landscape, framed by trees and meadow-like clearings, evoking a deep sense of calm and tranquility. This juxtaposition between the straight, structured path and the organic elements of nature enhances the sense of serenity, leading visitors toward reflection as they approach the Meditation Loop.