The Relaxed Mind

Relaxation is an innate ability, linked to every exhalation.  It is also a meditative skill that can be easy and enjoyable to learn. It leads to deeper understanding and an ability to rest and let go of distractions and distress.   Our five-day retreat... Read more

Rest in Simplicity

We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation and may move this retreat online.  A note from Celeste: Dawn Scott is one of my dear Dharma sisters and a wonderful teacher and deep and dedicated practitioner. She and I have been sitting together at the annual... Read more

Reclaim Your Creativity

This is an experience of creativity for all - EVERYONE welcome at any level of creativity or meditation experience, including none. Also for creatives who feel stuck, blocked or uninspired!   Creativity is a natural, human birthright that we all posse... Read more

Karma: What It Is, What It Isn’t, Why It Matters

Here in the West, we have a lot of misconceptions around karma (which at its essence boils down to an understanding that our actions have consequences and that our actions rooted in greed, hatred, and delusion lead to different results than those root... Read more

Deepening Insight and Awareness

Come spend the week deepening your Insight meditation practice with other meditators. By bringing mindful attention to our moment to moment experience, we can learn to cultivate resilience amidst change and grow in awareness and love. We will focus on p... Read more

When Awareness Becomes Natural

This Insight retreat will focus on awareness itself as the primary object of meditation as influenced by Shwee Oo Min and U Tejaniya Sayadaws.  In this way mindful awareness becomes seamless and integrated into every part of our life.   If you seek a... Read more

Pure Performance with George Mumford

RETREAT SCHEDULE: 7 nights, 8 days Arrive 2-4pm Friday, May 29th   Depart 11:00am Friday, June 5th  The daily rhythm of a retreat usually involves alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, nature walks, meals and tea, as well as practice... Read more