Finding Ground Weekend Home Retreat

Jeffrey Stevens Founder, Finding Ground Meditation Meditation Teacher • Writer • Community Leader Jeffrey Stevens is a seasoned meditation teacher who has dedicated his life to the path of practice since 1996. With a deep passion for sharing what he’s learned through countless solitary retreats and decades of committed study with respected meditation masters, Jeffrey brings a rare depth and authenticity to his teaching. He began teaching professionally at the age of thirty—earlier than most—but with the encouragement of his own teachers, he stepped into leadership and never looked back. Since then, he has guided hundreds of students through the practical and transformative territory of a grounded, lifelong meditation practice. Jeffrey is the founder of Finding Ground Meditation, a modern training community that blends clarity, depth, and real-life integration. His approach is warm, direct, and rooted in experience—offering students not just techniques, but a perspective forged through years of sincere inner work. Drawing on his long history of solitary retreats and immersive practice, Jeffrey's teaching invites others into the real heart of meditation: awareness, insight, and the courage to meet life as it is. His writing and teachings reflect this same spirit—accessible yet deep, humble yet uncompromising, always in service of what truly helps. Though he lives in the same complex world as everyone else, Jeffrey sees it through the lens of decades of practice. That subtle difference, shared with care and clarity, has inspired many—and continues to open a path forward for those seeking something real.

April Stevens Co-Founder & Integrated Digital Strategy, Finding Ground Meditation April brings over 25 years of meditation to her role as a teacher and retreat guide. As co-founder of Finding Ground Meditation, she supports students with a steady, thoughtful presence and a deep understanding of how meditation can support real life—not just quiet moments on the cushion. Her approach is warm, clear, and grounded in everyday wisdom. She helps participants connect meditation practice with the challenges and rhythms of modern life, offering practical guidance for finding balance, clarity, and meaning. April plays a key role in making each retreat feel welcoming and supportive, and brings a calm, thoughtful energy that helps people feel at home—wherever they are on their journey.