Join us for two and a half days of mindfulness practice over Labor Day weekend. This commuting retreat welcomes both beginners and experienced meditators.
If you are new to meditation, the retreat offers a gentle introduction to the rhythm and structure of sustained practice. It can help you become at peace with your own mind, deepen your understanding of what mindfulness can accomplish, and build momentum for practice in daily life. For experienced practitioners, this retreat offers an opportunity to deepen your practice close to home, in the company of your friendly neighborhood sangha.
The retreat will include periods of sitting and walking meditation, activities to practice mindfulness off the cushion, and dharma talks. We will conduct most of the retreat in noble silence, creating space for us to befriend our own minds. We will also have structured opportunities for discussion and group sharing.
Preparation & Noble Silence
- Clothing: Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing suitable for sitting.
- Hydration: Bring a water bottle.
- Seating: Meditation cushions and chairs are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
- Noble Silence: To support deep practice, most of the retreat will be held in noble silence. Please refrain from unnecessary speaking, phone use, and reading during these periods.
Schedule
Saturday, Sep 5: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Introduction, sharing
- 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Alternating sitting and walking meditation, mindful activities
- 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch break
- 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM: Alternating sitting and walking meditation, mindful activities
- 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM: Dharma talk, sharing, closing
Sunday, Sep 6: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Introduction, sharing
- 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Alternating sitting and walking meditation, mindful activities
- 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch break
- 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Alternating sitting and walking meditation, mindful activities
- 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Sharing, closing
Monday, Sep 7: 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM
- 9:00 AM – 11:15 AM: Alternating sitting and walking meditation
- 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM: Sharing, closing
Your Facilitator:
Registration & Tickets
Ticket pricing covers facility expenses. Teachings are offered freely in the Buddhist tradition of Dana (generosity).
Full retreat pass is $100 for one person or $160 for a couple/two friends. We encourage attendees to join for the entire 3-day retreat duration, but feel free to select one of the shorter options if you have a schedule conflict: we offer one-day passes ($40/day single, $60/day couple). If you plan to join the retreat on a given day, please commit to staying for the entire day’s program.
