SkyCave Retreats

Conversations with Darkness

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A dark retreat initiates people into a timeless unchanging reality. Held in the infinite eternal arms of darkness, people are transformed as they rest more deeply than they ever have before. Carried beyond ~ all that remains is a profound intimacy that is deeply woven with the tenderness of a soft sweet beating heart that feels all of life. Here is a collection of insights, revelations, and stories by dark retreatants detailing their profound awakenings. Along with other conversations that Scott Berman of Sky Cave Retreats,, who hosts the dark retreats in Southern Oregon, has had with other me...

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Grief Work: The Power & Depth Of Leaning Into Our Heartaches 01.07.2022 57:58

"Grief is praise, because it is the natural way love honors what it misses.” - Martin Prechtel I sit down with my dear friend and land mate Narayan. Narayan has been a light and a brother for me along the path. In this episode, we share about our recent experience at an all men's grief ritual held on the land here with Rob Miller of Cascadia Quest. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat ce...

"Now I Know What Matters To Me Most & I Can Let That Be My Guide" 29.06.2022 4:06

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Timothy shares insights and stories from his dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Ashland, Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We...

"Probably Cried More In There Than My Entire Adult Life" 29.06.2022 2:05

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Eliza shares insights and stories from her dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Ashland, Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We i...

"I Just Sat And Stared Into Darkness" 28.06.2022 3:01

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Krishna shares insights and stories from his dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Ashland, Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We...

"You Have Nothing To Do But Care For Yourself" 28.06.2022 7:07

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Nick shares insights and stories from his dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Ashland, Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We in...

"I Don't Think I Ever Loved Myself That Way" 28.06.2022 7:33

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Aimee shares insights and stories from her dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Ashland, Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We i...

"Amazing To Be Seated At The Seat Of Creation" 28.06.2022 4:28

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Stacei shares insights and stories from her dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Ashland, Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We...

"It's Time To Be Human" 28.06.2022 5:47

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Larisa shares insights and stories from his dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Ashland, Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We...

Difference Between Plant Medicine & Dark Retreat 28.06.2022 5:12

After emerging from the profoundly unique dark retreat experience, Blu explores the differences of a dark retreat and plant medicine. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Ashland, Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We invite you to drink deep and rest in...

"I Love My Conversations with Darkness" 28.06.2022 9:42

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Julia shares insights and stories from her dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Ashland, Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We i...

"I Never Imagined Home Would Come Through The Darkness" 28.06.2022 12:49

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Marissa shares insights and stories from her dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Ashland, Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We...