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Return to Intimacy
An eight-day residential silent retreat hosted by Todd Corbett
Friday 28 August — Friday 4 September, 2026
at Collins Retreat Center in Eagle Creek, Oregon
The realization that there is no separation anywhere reveals an intimacy so radical that it leaves no distance for a "self" to stand apart from experience. In the discovery that every sound, every physical sensation, and every passing thought is made entirely of our own Aware-Being, the exhausting search for a better next moment instantly collapses into the richness of what is, just Now.
"Wisdom says 'I am nothing.' Love says 'I am everything.' Between these two, my life flows. The desire for intimacy is really the desire for the dissolution of the self. In pure awareness, you do not need to seek closeness with anyone or anything, because you already are the very fabric of all that exists. You are that unconditional intimacy itself."
–Nisargadatta Maharaj (20th Century Hindu Sage)
Prerequisites: This retreat is not open to the public. In order to be eligible to attend this retreat, you must be a qualified CSS member. If you are not a current member and are interested in attending a CSS retreat, you can learn about joining CSS and becoming one of our member practitioners.
To attend this retreat, you must have 1) completed the foundation studies class or phase III of the distance studies course, and 2) completed a prior introductory CSS retreat or received special permission from the teacher.
More details of the format and guidelines for this retreat can be found on the retreat information page. If you have questions, contact the CSS retreat coordinator at
This is a residential retreat held at Collins Retreat Center, a rural retreat center located about 45 minutes southeast of Portland, Oregon. This retreat will be held in noble silence. In addition to being physically isolated, you should plan to have no communication with the outside world for the duration of the retreat.
If you are unable to attend this retreat in person, a Zoom option is available.
Residential retreat fee: All fees include room and board.
- Supporting fee: $1350 covers the cost of your retreat, and helps cover teacher tuition fees and some CSS retreat expenses. While the teachings are given as a labor of love, the teachers' room and board must be paid. The Supporting fee does not include a contribution to the scholarship fund; therefore, any additional amount you can donate to the scholarship fund is much appreciated.
- Basic fee: $1290, covers the cost CSS incurs for your retreat alone, but does not help cover overhead expenses for CSS to conduct residential retreats, such as room and board for our teachers.
- Reduced fee: If the basic residential fee is a financial hardship, please consider what you can contribute for your costs, and pay that reduced amount. This will be considered a request for a scholarship to cover the remainder. CSS hopes to accommodate every eligible person who has a sincere desire to attend the retreat.
Zoom fees: Supporting: $530, Basic: $490
The number of participants is limited. Registration is accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. Your spot is not held until we receive both your completed registration form and your deposit payment. Your spot will be released if we do not receive full payment by the payment deadline. There is no partial attendance. All participants must attend the entire retreat.
Payment deadline: To attend this retreat, we must receive your full payment by the registration and payment deadline of Sunday 19 July 2026. If you are mailing a check, you must register and pay early enough to ensure that we receive your payment by the deadline.
Refund policy: If you have to cancel and you notify the retreat coordinator before the registration deadline, any payment you already made, minus a $100 non-refundable deposit, will be returned to you. If you cancel after the registration deadline, CSS is not able to return your payment. CSS has reserved Collins retreat center and we are financially obligated to pay Collins for the retreatants who have registered on the deadline date.
Registration: You must register prior to the retreat registration deadline. To register, complete the online registration form and send us your payment.
- Open the retreat registration form at the link below.
- Read the instructions on the registration form, fill out the form, and click Submit.
- A confirmation email will be sent to you which includes payment instructions. Follow the instructions to make your payment by check or card.
Your registration will not be complete until we receive your full payment.
To register now, click here to open the registration form.