Love in Action:

MorningSun’s Summer Staff Practice Retreat

Morning Sun is opening its doors to invite friends to explore the topic of love in action, experience the joy of daily practice, simple living, friendship, and mindful working during our Summer Program Opening.

This retreat is a chance to be of service together, with a light formal practice schedule and a stronger working element than most retreats. Exploring how we can bring our deeper understanding and compassion into our work in the world.

We will be preparing, and holding the space for the other summer programs at MorningSun, (the Wake Up retreat for young adults and the All Ages retreat)

Most days will begin with sitting, stretching, chanting, and a teaching based on the 14 Mindfulness Trainings of the Order of Inter-being, guidelines for an engaged mindful life written by Thich Nhat Hanh.  During the Wake Up and All Ages retreats, we will participate in the daily practice of the retreat, and also hold important work tasks to help the retreat unfold with stability and joy!

Our mindful working will include: cooking meals, cleaning, making garden beds or building. Together we’ll develop our practice of working in a relaxed way with mindfulness, and experience our love in action by creating spaces at MorningSun where many adults and children will come for nourishment and healing in the future.

Mid Week, between the retreats, we will take a field trip day to explore “love in action” by visiting the inspiring and compassionate work of several businesses and non-profits nearby to MorningSun.
During free time and lazy days one can swim, canoe, hike, rest or visit nearby towns.
Accommodations
Most of us will be camping, with a few rustic rooms available. Healthy vegetarian meals will be served from our outdoor kitchen and usually eaten on picnic tables at the beach. Outhouses and solar-hot-water-showers will be available.  Gatherings will be held in our straw-bale meditation hall. There is also the possibility of staying at a nearby eco-bed-and-breakfast for those who would prefer (follow this link for more information on this option).

• Accommodations –
  • $20 per tent site for the retreat
  • Please contact us about our limited indoor spaces (they are on a first come first serve basis, registration form for details).
  • Commuters have no accommodation fee

Program Contribution
The Summer Staff Practice Retreat is offered on an honor-based sliding scale. In determining your level, please be aware that your financial contribution is very important to making this beautiful place and programing possible.

Week One:   July 25-31,  sliding scale:  $150 – $350 per person per week
Week Two:  August 1-7,  sliding scale: $150 – $350 per person per week

Financial Assistance:
Please do not let finances deter you from attending the retreat. We offer two levels of scholarship, one at 25% and one at 50% of the total cost of the retreat. If you would like to request financial assistance, please CLICK HERE and fill out the Financial Assistance Request Form. We will then contact you regarding your request for support. Thank you. (You do not need to fill out the Registration Form below)

A 50% deposit is required upon registration.  Full details and information on the retreat will be provided in a confirmation letter.

Registration Love in Action July 25 Aug 7, 2016

REGISTRATION FORM for Love in Action Retreat July 25 - August 7, 2016

Personal Information

Your Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Mailing Address *

Please List All Registrants Attending With You *

Special Concerns and Dietary Needs

Other Notes or Messages

Emergency Contact

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Program and Accommodations Cost

Number of Adults: *

Which Week(s) Will You Attend? *

Week One

Week Two

Sliding Scale Contribution per Week *

$150

$250

$350

Total Program Contribution: $

Accommodations *

Tenting (free - bring your own)

Commuting (no fee)

Requesting a bed (billing will occur later)

When requesting a bed, no fee will be charged at this time and we will contact you about the available options and costs. Indoor options include a few dorm-style cabin beds (no electricity or running water, $20/day) and a few dorm-style beds in a house (with electricity and running water, $30/day).

Accommodation Totals: $

Total Due To Attend This Program: $

Choose Your Payment Option

Please Select One *

Full

Deposit (50%)

Balance due 2 weeks prior to start of program.

Total To Be Paid At This Time: $

Pressing the Submit Button will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials. Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.