Leaning Into Practice with Life As It Is

Leaning Into Practice with Life As It Is

The Second Annual weekend retreat featuring Resonant Language and Plum Village Traditions with Peggy Smith and Theodate Lawlor.

By David Sky

Date and time

September 27 · 3pm - September 29 · 3pm EDT

Location

Pilgrim Lodge

Pilgrim Lodge West Gardiner, ME 04345

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

Arrival Day
Departure Day

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Registration

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Dinner

About this event

  • 2 days

Maine might seem far …. autumn beauty is worth the effort.

The retreat is facilitated by Dharma Teacher and Certified NonViolent Communication Trainer, Peggy Smith, and Dharma Teacher, Theodate Lawlor and is supported by Dharma teacher Marty Soule, OI member and musician Lynn Deeves and other OI members. OI Member David Sky is the event registrar.

The retreat will include mindful sitting, walking and eating. There will be opportunities for deep relaxation practice, noble silence & possibly canoeing/kayaking.

Relational Neuroscience will be a focus of our practice time. We will engage practical listening & speaking skills that build warmth and connection for ourselves & others.

These practices help transform reactivity and give us ways to support with care even when we don’t agree.

No prior experience necessary. The teachers and retreat warmly welcomes beginners and advanced practitioners alike. We are all one.

Arrival for Friday dinner through Sunday mid-afternoon

All meals will be vegetarian with vegan and gluten free options.

Accomodations are in camp bunk houses. All registrants will have a lower bunk bed.

Frequently asked questions

Concerns about Food

All meals will be vegetarian with vegan and gluten free options. If you have specific dietary concerns, please let David know via dsky227@gmail.com.

Concerns about Sleeping

Pilgrim Lodge is a summer camp with bunkhouses. All bunkhouses have bunk beds and bathrooms. All participants will be able to sleep on a lower bunk.

What does the fee cover?

The fee covers meal and facility costs. Six meals will be provided: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners. We have full use of Pilgrim Lodge, including bunkhouse accommodations, a common room for meditation, a common room for teaching and practice, and the lake front.

What is dana?

All the teachings are freely offered. Dana, often translated as generosity, is a way that one can support the teachers and their practice. There is no obligation to give dana. And there will be an opportunity to provide dana at the retreat.

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$250