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SUMMARY:All-Ages Retreat: The Treasure of Life
DESCRIPTION:The Treasure of Life\nUsually in our daily lives we so become busy\, stressed\, and overwhelmed with work\, relationships\, and all we think we need to do in order to survive that we miss the miracle and the challenge of true presence. So let us come together to renew and strengthen our capacity to draw nourishment from wonder and beauty. \nCome to the Treasure of Life Retreat\, taking time to nourish and protect the relationships that are truly meaningful and important to our happiness\, our joy\, and our peace. \nHeld in a peaceful and joyous community atmosphere\, we will share meditation\, mindful meals\, group discussions\, walking meditations in the forest and listening to teachings on mindfulness in the Plum Village tradition. Together we will explore how to to bring mindfulness practice into our daily lives. \nThe beautiful property also offers a chance to enjoy quiet time in nature or refresh yourself on the pond. \nOur annual Ceremony of Compassion will be held on Saturday evening and is open for outside guests to join us\, it will include chanting and releasing prayers with floating candles onto Blueberry Pond. \nWe hold a ceremony to transmit the Two promises and the Five Mindfulness Trainings early on Sunday morning if there are requests to do so. \nChildren’s Program \nA separate children’s program will be available for families with children 6 and older during most of the adult program time.  If children younger than 6 are able to flow along with the program in a way that doesn’t disperse the program focus then they can join the program with the supervision of one of their parents or caregivers. There is also some activity time that is specifically designed for the whole community so adults and children of all ages can enjoy practicing together.  In between program time parents are responsible for their children. The program will blend meaningful mindfulness practice and time in nature with games\, creative projects and summer fun. \nLogistics\nArrival for the retreat is Wednesday July 20th between 3 and 6pm.\nDeparture is on Sunday after lunch on July 24th\, at 2pm. \nAfter you complete registration process you will receive the full information for the retreat\, like what to bring and schedule details\, etc. \nCost\nThere are two parts to the program cost: \n\nThe program itself (offered on an affordable sliding scale ($150-350/adults and $85/child))\nAccommodations (costs vary from camping ($50) to beds in dormitory rooms ($180/adult and $60/child))\n\nFinancial Assistance: Anyone who wishes to attend the retreat will be welcomed\, no matter of financial ability. If the lowest tier is still too high for you\, you may self select a percentage for financial assistance within the registration form.  If you need a full scholarship\, you will need to apply on the separate Financial Assistance Request Form. \nRegistration: Dear friends\, in keeping the retreat size small\, we have reached capacity. Our waitlist sometimes moves quickly. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist for this retreat\, please send us an email at morningsunoffice@gmail.com. Thank you so much for your compassion.
URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/all-ages-retreat-the-treasure-of-life/
LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wake Up Retreat: Peace in Oneself\, Peace in the World
DESCRIPTION:Peace in Oneself\, Peace in the World\nA retreat for young adults ages 18-35 ish. \nThis retreat is an opportunity to develop the  practice of mindful living\, to bring joy\, solidity and freedom into the world.  We grow the strength and capacity to create loving relationships\, to build a community of supportive friends\, to care for the Earth and contribute to positive change in the world. \nWe will be sharing daily meditation\, yoga\, mindful meals\, listening to teachings\, hikes in the forest\, and discussions\, as well as have time to enjoy swimming\, music-filled bonfires\, starry nights\, and canoeing – surrounded by 240 beautiful acres of  MorningSun Community. \nLogistics\nArrival for the retreat is Wednesday\, July 6th\, from 3pm to 6pm\nDeparture is on Sunday after lunch on July 10th\, at 2pm. \nPlease provide your own transportation to and from MorningSun.  If you are unable to\, contact us\, a ride-share may be available. \nCost\nThere are two parts to the program cost: \n\nThe program itself (offered on an affordable sliding scale ($170-370))\nAccommodations (costs vary from camping ($50) to beds in dormitory rooms ($180))\n\nPlease begin to fill out the registration form to calculate your total retreat cost. \nFinancial Assistance: Anyone who wishes to attend the retreat will be welcomed\, no matter of financial ability. If the lowest tier is still too high for you\, you may self select some financial assistance within the registration form. If you need a full scholarship\, you will need to fill out the separate Financial Assistance Application. \n\nRegistration: Dear friends\, in keeping the retreat size small\, we have reached capacity. Our waitlist sometimes moves quickly. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist for this retreat\, please send us an email at morningsunoffice@gmail.com. Thank you so much for your compassion.
URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/wake-up-retreat-peace-in-oneself-peace-in-the-world/
LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Educators Retreat: The Gift of True Presence
DESCRIPTION:The Gift of True Presence\nThis is a Wake-Up Schools Level I Retreat. \nDharma Teachers Richard Brady\, Fern Dorresteyn\, and Wake Up Schools Educator Elena Cardo are teaming up to offer an Educators Retreat at MorningSun Community. We invite you to join these longtime educators and wonderful Dharma Teachers from the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh for this special retreat. Classroom teachers\, administrators\, social workers\, others in the educational field\, and anyone who works with youth is encouraged to apply. \nThe retreat will offer participants a chance to refresh themselves and cultivate their own personal mindfulness practice as a base for any sharing of mindfulness with others. It will support them to have an experiential understanding of the practices\, and develop the language and skills needed to bring the practice back to the communities they serve. They will also learn effective methods to enhance presence and connection with others\, attention\, kindness\, and emotional well-being inside and outside the classroom. \nThe retreat center at MorningSun offers an intimate setting in nature that pleasantly supports our communal practice of mindfulness. The modest retreat size is a precious and powerful opportunity that allows for every participant to have personal contact with the Teachers. \nWe are excited to welcome you to our community of practice! \nThis retreat is a Wake Up Schools Level I retreat. For more information\, visit wakeupschools.org \nPractices during the retreat will include: \n\nSitting Meditation\nMindful Eating\nWalking Meditation\nDeep Relaxation\nCircle Sharing\nLoving speech & deep listening\nBeginning anew (conflict resolution)\nStopping\, Pausing\, and Looking Deeply\nBells of Mindfulness in Daily Life\n\nThe retreat will also include: \n\nWorkshops for sharing mindfulness practice with youth\nWays to develop mindful communication\nInspiration to support mindfulness practice among co-workers and school staff\nAnd more…\n\nTeacher Bios:\nRichard Brady is a retreat leader\, writer\, educational consultant\, and coordinator of the Wake Up Schools Level II Program in North America.  He is a founder of the Mindfulness in Education Network\, an international organization with 1\,700 participants. In 2001\, he received lamp transmission from Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh to be a Dharma teacher in his tradition with a special focus on cultivating mindfulness in young people.  Richard has lead retreats and offered workshops for educators in the US\, Italy\, and Germany. He is an editor of Tuning In: Mindfulness in Teaching and Learning (2009). Other writings are available at www.mindingourlives.net. \nFern Dorresteyn is a Dharma teacher in the Plum Village tradition\, a founder of the Morning Sun Mindfulness Community\, and a mother of three.  She lived in Plum Village monasteries for nine years\, training in the meditative arts as a nun for seven. While in Plum Village she worked with the Plum Village community and Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh to organize and offer meditation retreats around the world. She has been organizing and leading children’s programs and mindfulness retreats for families in  the Plum Village tradition since 1996.  In 2006 she completed a training at Sophia’s Hearth Family Center for caring for young children and families. \nElena Cardo is a public school teacher and retreat leader who began practicing mindfulness in the Plum Village tradition in 1998. A high school art teacher for 23 years\, Elena has infused mindfulness into her classroom\, and ultimately into her school. Since creating a mindfulness room where students and staff are invited to breathe\, Elena has taught Mindfulness classes to students and offers professional development workshops to teachers and staff.\nNow a Wake Up Schools Level II facilitator\, Elena has led retreats and workshops for educators. She is inspired to support  educators to embody a peaceful\, happy presence through the practices of mindfulness\, so they may in turn share these practices with colleagues and students in their school communities. \n\nThis is a small retreat and spaces are limited. Booking early is highly suggested as the retreat will likely sell out. The intimate nature of this small retreat size is rare for educators retreats\, and registration will likely be closed well before the retreat begins. \nYou will receive confirmation of your space upon registration and receipt of payment. (see registration form below) \nCost: There are two parts to the program cost: \n\nThe program itself (offered on an affordable sliding scale: $220 – 420)\nAccommodations (costs vary from camping ($40) to dormitory rooms ($160))\n\nPlease begin to fill out the registration form to calculate your total retreat cost. \nPlease remember that if you are currently employed as a teacher you may be able to have your retreat cost covered by your employer as this is an accredited CEU program. For more information\, please email Bobbi at bobbi.schnorr@gmail.com. \nFinancial Assistance: Anyone who wishes to attend the retreat will be welcomed\, no matter of financial ability. If the lowest tier is still too high for you you can self select some financial assistance from within the registration form.  If you need a full scholarship you will need to fill out the separate Financial Assistance Application. \nAccommodations: We have several rooms available in “The Barn” (beds for 7-12 people depending on whether folks are alone\, or couples\, or in a ‘pod’)\, and also camping.  Our campground is primitive\, with flat sandy sites\, outdoor showers and outhouses.  You must provide your own tent and camping equipment.  Campers will also have access to the first floor toilet and laundry in The Barn.  You may also choose to commute in and out if you live locally. \nSchedule: The program begins Sunday at 5 pm with dinner included\, and closes Wednesday at 2 pm with lunch included. The schedule details will be released soon. It’s important and beneficial to be present for the entire retreat\, and not to have any work\, family\, or personal obligations. \nFor more questions\, please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n2022 Educators Retreat Registration\n2022 Educators Retreat Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n		\nEducators Retreat June 26-29 2022\nPlan to arrive at 5pm on Sunday and to depart at 2pm on Wednesday.\n\n\n\nContact Information \n\n\n\n    Your Name\n        *\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    Email Address\n        *\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    Phone Number\n        *\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    Address\n        *\n    \n    \n\n	Address\n\n\n	\n		Address	\n		\n	\n\n	\n		Address	\n		\n	\n\n	\n		City	\n		\n	City\n\n	\n		State/Province	\n		\n	State/Province\n\n	\n		Zip/Postal	\n		\n	Zip/Postal\n\n\n\n    \n    \n\n\n\nPersonal Information\nPlease list everyone you are registering (including yourself).\n\n			\n\n    Full Name\n        *\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    Age\n        *\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    Physical Sex\n        *\n    \n    \n    (for room assignment purposes\, for example: "male\, female\, inter\, or another")\n    \n\n\n    Gender Identify As\n        \n    \n    \n    (for example: "trans"\, "man"\, "woman"\,  "non-binary"\, "cis"\, or another)\n    \n\n\n    Preferred Pronouns\n        \n    \n    \n    (For example: "she\, her\, hers"\, "they\, them\, theirs"\, or another)\n    \n\n\n	plus1\n	\n\n Add person\n\n	minus1\n	\n\n Remove \n\n\n\nEmergency Contact\n\n\n\n    Emergency Contact Full Name\n        *\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    Emergency Contact Phone Number\n        *\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n		\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n			\n				If you are human\, leave this field blank.			\n			\n		\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Click Here for Financial Aid Requests of Greater Than 60%) 
URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/educators-retreat-the-gift-of-true-presence/
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