Mindfulness Silent Retreat, The Art of Being Still

A five-day silent retreat at Ajloun Forest Reserve, guided by Zen Master Randy Wolbert “Serene Cloud” (Jaku-un) offering an opportunity to step away from the pace and distractions of everyday life and devote time to mindfulness, meditation, and reflection.

Through periods of silence, mindful sitting and walking, teacher-led talks, and individual guidance, participants are invited to deepen their practice while cultivating balance between body, mind and the world around us.

Retreat Details

📅  When: September 7–11, 2026
📍 Where: Ajloun Forest Reserve
🧘 Trainer: Randy Wolbert, Zen Master “Serene Cloud” (Jaku-un)

What to Expect

🧘 A Practice of Silence & Mindfulness
Step away from daily distractions and dedicate several days to meditation, stillness, and mindful awareness.

🌿 Meditation in Nature
Practice in the peaceful surroundings of Ajloun Forest Reserve, with a daily rhythm that includes sitting meditation, mindful walking, movement, and periods of rest.

☁️ Guidance from a Zen Master
Daily Dharma talks, structured practice, and opportunities for private one-on-one meetings with Randy Wolbert to support and deepen your experience.

⚖️ Finding Harmony
Explore one of the retreat’s fundamental principles: cultivating harmony and balance between body and mind, personal practice and collective discipline.

🤫 A Shared Experience in Silence
Following the first evening, participants enter a period of silence, including silent meals and group practice, creating space for deeper attention and reflection.

Your Retreat Includes

Authentic guidance and private consultations with Zen Master Randy Wolbert, full accommodation, all meals and coffee breaks, access to the complete daily retreat program, meditation equipment and facility fees, and round-trip transportation from Amman to Ajloun.

About Randy Wolbert

Randy Wolbert is a Zen Master in the Empty Cloud Lineage with decades of experience in Zen practice, mindfulness training, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Authorized to teach in the Empty Cloud Lineage in 2016, he received transmission as a Zen Master in 2021. He has since led Zen sesshins and Zen-Based Mindfulness Trainings across 12 countries, working with students from around the world.

Alongside his Zen practice, Randy is a Licensed Master Social Worker and an experienced DBT trainer who previously worked with Behavioral Tech, the organization established by DBT founder Marsha Linehan.

Daily Practice

The retreat follows a structured rhythm designed to support sustained mindfulness throughout the day, including:

Mindful sitting · Walking meditation · Dharma talks · Individual teacher interviews · Mindful movement · Silent meals · Tea and rest periods

Silence begins on the evening of September 7 and concludes with a shared, non-silent breakfast on September 11.

Rates & Accommodation

7Hills Exclusive: Get 10% off your retreat booking with code 7HILLS.

Registration & Inquiries

For more information and bookings, visit the link provided or contact:

📞 +962 7 9579 6712
📧 [email protected]

Five days to step away from the noise, deepen your practice, and reconnect with a quieter state of awareness.