A meditation retreat is a wonderful experience that deepens connection with our self, our understanding of mindfulness, our commitment to practice, and can be healing and transformational. We practice sustaining mindful awareness by alternating between sitting meditation, walking meditation (optional yoga), and eating mindfully, all in Noble Silence. By cultivating our ability to mindfully connect with our authentic experience, we learn to stay on our own side and train our mind to be our stable ally instead of our tormentor. The more we can connect with our inner stability, kind hearts and the wisdom of our true nature, the more everyone benefits. These retreats are appropriate for all levels of experience with mindfulness.
Led by Mare Chapman, Abby Lindemann, and Cecily Frederick
We’re excited to gather in person for 3 days of practice at the beautiful Holy Wisdom Monastery.
Registration opens on SEPTEMBER 15
We are excited to announce that our annual women’s retreat will again held at the beautiful Holy Wisdom Monastery! It will be so wonderful to create community together and share our womanly wisdom, support and energy with each other. The specific theme this year is yet to be announced.
As we practice together in Noble Silence, we will deepen our understanding of mindfulness through sitting meditation, mindful movement (walking meditation or yoga), guided Loving Kindness and Compassion meditations, and evening Dharma talks. This retreat is appropriate for all levels of experience, and optional small group check-ins will provide a space for questions and support.
The retreat will begin at 10:00 am Friday and end at 12:00 pm Sunday. Formal practice will end each evening at 8:30 pm.
A limited number of residential rooms are available on a first come basis at the monastery, plus several nearby motels offer other options for out of towners. Vegetarian lunches and dinners are included for everyone on Friday and Saturday. Continental breakfast is provided daily for those residing in HWM rooms.
Given the likely upswing of Covid infections, flu, and RSV, attendance will require that you have not been recently exposed to viruses and have no symptoms. Masks are optional and will be available for anyone who would prefer to wear one.
Please register by November 27. Cancellations after November 27 (less a $60.00 non-refundable fee) will not be refunded unless someone else fills your spot.
Partial scholarships for commuters are available upon request.
More details will be sent following your registration. Thank you so much for joining us!
Registration opens on SEPTEMBER 15
Price range: $230.00 through $340.00
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