Hackmatack Retreat: Time Out for Time In

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Hackmatack Retreat: Time Out for Time In

check us out @ www.hackmatackretreat.com The land is native prairie with a winding slow river, ponds, 200+-year-old oaks, and big sky.

The mission of Hackmatack Retreat is to provide an accessible space that becomes the physical container for deep wisdom teachings and heart-centered, transformative work. Hackmatack Retreat Center in Richmond Illinois (bordering Wisconsin) sits on almost 30 acres of protected land in the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge in the heart of the Midwest. With countless places to enjoy the silence and meditate, gathering spaces for group work, and writing nooks and crannies indoors and out, Hackmatack seeks to offer “time out for time in” amidst this noisy world. Only five minutes from two small towns with all the amenities needed, and within an hour or so of major airports of O’hare, Midway, Milwaukee, or Rockford, Hackmatack is all about ease. We’re also 15+ minutes from the world-class historic resort town of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. We host retreats and on a case-by-case basis offer Hackmatack for others to use for their retreats.

10/27/2025

At Hackmatack Retreat in Richmond, IL, our glass cabin sits on the edge of a slow river, surrounded by 200-year-old oaks and endless sky. A space designed for deep work, healing, and the kind of rest that changes you.

10/20/2025

Watch autumn paint the forest in real time from every window. Our glass cabin sits nestled in 30 acres of protected wildlife refuge, where 200-year-old oaks are just beginning their yearly transformation.

Two hours from Chicago. A world away from everything else.

Perfect for 6 guests seeking introspection, renewal, or simply time out for time in. Wake up to prairie views, fall asleep under big Midwest skies, and let the slow-moving river remind you what peace actually feels like.

10/13/2025

A dragonfly knows exactly where to land.

The Glass Cabin at Hackmatack is where forest meets sky, where stillness becomes clarity. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame 30 acres of protected prairie, ancient oaks, and winding waters—your private sanctuary just two hours from Chicago.

Wake to sunrise over the refuge. Watch dragonflies dance across the pond. Let the quiet do its work.

Available for solo retreats and small groups

Time out for time in starts here.

10/06/2025

You are needed.

Not for what you produce. Not for what you achieve. Not for how well you perform.
You are needed exactly as you are.

Two hours from Chicago, on 30 acres of protected prairie and ancient oaks, Hackmatack Retreat holds space for the transformation that happens when you finally give yourself permission to step away.

Time out for time in.

09/23/2025

Sometimes the most profound truths are the simplest ones.

Whether you're seeking transformation, renewal, or simply permission to invent your own path forward—this sacred space holds room for it all. Ancient oaks, winding rivers, and endless prairie sky create the perfect container for whatever healing, creativity, or life process is calling you.

Time out for time in.

Ready for your retreat?

09/16/2025

Sometimes the path forward requires stepping away from the noise.

At Hackmatack Retreat, winding trails through 200-year-old oaks and native prairie create space for the transformation that happens when you give yourself permission to pause.

Two hours from Chicago. 30 acres of protected National Wildlife Refuge. Endless possibilities for renewal.

Your journey inward starts here.

09/09/2025

Sometimes transformation begins with a single moment of pause. Here at Hackmatack, even our garden sculptures remind us that beauty emerges when we create space for reflection and growth.

Nestled on 30 acres of protected prairie land just two hours from Chicago, Hackmatack Retreat offers sacred space for your journey inward. Whether you're seeking a peaceful cabin getaway, planning a meaningful group retreat, or joining one of our annual events—this is your invitation to step away from the noise and step into yourself.

"Time out for time in" awaits you among 200-year-old oaks, winding waters, and endless sky.

Ready to transform? Link in bio to explore what calls to you.

09/02/2025

A Philosophy of Openness

While rooted in Buddhist contemplative practices, Hackmatack welcomes all wisdom traditions. We believe transformation happens when we remain curious rather than certain, open rather than closed.

This is a non-denominational, LGBTQ+ inclusive space where who you are matters more than who you think you should be.

Designed for Deep Work
Every element—from walking paths to meditation spaces, from gathering areas to quiet corners—supports your inner work. Here you can:

Pause the constant external messages about how to live
Listen to your own authentic voice
Discover what emerges when you're truly held by nature
Integrate insights that create lasting change

Ready to Step Away?

Hackmatack Retreat is more than a getaway—it's a return. A return to yourself, to what matters, to the peace that's always been waiting beneath the surface.

08/19/2025

Moonlight Magic at Hackmatack

What an incredible evening we shared under the stars at our recent moonlight gathering!

In a sacred circle on our 30 acres of protected prairie land, we came together to honor the summer season and the profound healing that happens in this special place. Venerable Bhante Rahula led us in gentle meditation around the crackling fire, offered beautiful blessings for the land, and guided us through a deeply restorative outdoor sound bath under the open sky.

The singing bowls' vibrations seemed to merge with the evening sounds of our National Wildlife Refuge—creating a symphony of peace that quieted minds and opened hearts. Guests settled into the tall grasses with their yoga mats, surrounded by 200+ year old oaks and the gentle whisper of our winding river.

This is exactly why we created Hackmatack—to offer sacred "time out for time in" away from the noise of daily life. Whether it's moonlight gatherings, weekend retreats, or longer transformative stays, this radically beautiful space continues to work its magic on all who visit.

Moments like these remind us why we say: "Space to Transform. Space to Renew. Space to Invent."

Ready for your own Hackmatack experience? Check our events calendar or explore our cabin rentals and group retreat options. Premium members get priority access to all our offerings.

08/05/2025

Shedding what no longer serves us 🐍 Just like our wild neighbors at Hackmatack, we too can release old patterns and emerge renewed. Come discover what wants to transform in the heart of the Midwest wilderness.

07/29/2025

Transformation begins in stillness

Like the butterfly that emerges from its cocoon, your own metamorphosis awaits in the sacred wilderness of Hackmatack Retreat.

Nestled on 30 acres of protected National Wildlife Refuge in Richmond, IL, our tranquil sanctuary offers the perfect container for deep inner work. Among 200+ year old oaks and beside winding waters, discover the space to shed what no longer serves you and unfold into who you're meant to become.

Space to Transform
Space to Renew
Space to Invent

Just two hours from Chicago, step away from the noise and step into your next chapter. Whether joining us for a weekend getaway, group retreat, or one of our annual events, Hackmatack provides the "time out for time in" your soul is calling for.

07/14/2025

In the quiet corners of Hackmatack's 30-acre forest, nature whispers its deepest truths.

Like this mushroom emerging from rich earth, transformation happens when we create space for what wants to grow within us. Sometimes we need to step away from the noise of the world to discover what's been quietly taking root in our hearts.

At Hackmatack Retreat, we believe the forest holds sacred medicine for the soul. Come find your own quiet corner among the 200+ year oaks, winding river, and native prairie.
Time out for time in.

Reserve your transformative retreat experience today.

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Richmond, IL
60071

Telephone

+18153072316

Website

http://www.goodworkscollective.org/

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