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SUMMARY:Global Majority All Ages Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Heartwarming Mindfulness Retreat at MorningSun Community\, NH\nFor Black\, Indigenous\, and POC friends – including Families of All Ages\n  \nDear Friends\, \nWe warmly invite you to a special mindfulness retreat at MorningSun Community in the serene hills of New Hampshire. Rooted in the Plum Village tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh\, this retreat will be a nurturing space for families and all ages of black\, indigenous\, and people of color friends to come together in mindfulness\, joy\, and connection. \nDuring our time together\, we will practice mindful breathing\, walking\, and sitting meditation\, as well as deep relaxation and loving-kindness. Children\, teens\, and adults will have opportunities to engage in activities\, including mindful games\, storytelling\, and creative arts\, all designed to cultivate presence and happiness. \nThis retreat is a chance to slow down\, reconnect with ourselves and our loved ones\, and build a supportive community. Whether you are new to mindfulness or have a long-standing practice\, you are welcome here. Together\, we will nourish our hearts\, heal our spirits\, and celebrate the beauty of being alive. \nHighlights Include: \n\nGuided meditations and mindful movement\nFamily-friendly activities and workshops\nSharing circles to deepen understanding and connection\nDelicious\, mindful meals\nTime to enjoy the peaceful natural surroundings\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you and your family to MorningSun. \nWith love and a deep bow\,\nThe MorningSun Community \n\n*This retreat is offered in the spirit of inclusivity and belonging\, with a special invitation to people of color to come with their families.* \n\n\nRetreat Teachers:\nMarisela Gomez is a Dharma teacher ordained in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing. She is a public health scholar activist\, and physician. Of-Afro-Latina ancestry\, she lives in Baltimore involved in social justice activism and community building/research. Author of Race\, Class\, Power and Organizing in East Baltimore\, and numerous book chapters\, popular and scholarly publications. She blogs at Huff Post and mariselabgomez.com on the intersection of wisdom justice and mindfulness. She is a co-founder of the ARISE sangha (Awakening through Race\, Intersectionality and Social Equity). \ndiane little eagle is an Alaska Native\, Canadian Native\, and Austrian. She Started meditating in the early 70s\, studying with Maharishi\, learning Transcendental Meditation and receiving advanced training. In the early 80s she started studying with Thich Nhat Hanh and became a Dharma teacher in 2018. Diane has also studied with Khentrul Rinpoche\, Garchen Rinpoche\, The Dalai Lama\, Tukulu Yeshe and her Elders…they have taught her so so much. Diane is a traditional singer\, Certified Classical homeopath\, Herbalist\, and Medical Qi Gong teacher in practice for more than 40 years. \nKenyatta is Jamaican born\, migrated to Canada 30 years ago. They acknowledge that they carry the traumas\, joys and strength of their ancestors. Kenyatta lived as a nun for eight years with Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village monastic community. Their training included understanding and healing themselves (mind and body) through mindfulness practices. Skilled in holding safe healing retreat spaces\, they have supported and guided programs for adults and families with children. Inspired by the words of Thich Nhat Hanh encouraging his students to return to their roots\, when the time came for Kenyatta to leave the life of a nun\, they returned to their native Jamaica “to see what can be done.” Since the monastery\, they have expanding their trainings to also include trauma and resilient informed mindfulness\, while training through the Trauma Resource Institute & through Resmaa Menakem’s Somatic Abolitionism. \n\n\nLogistics\, Accommodations and Cost:\nLogistics: Arrival for the retreat is Wednesday August 5th between 3 and 5pm. Departure is on Sunday after lunch on August 9th at 2pm. After you complete the registration process you will receive an auto-confirmation reply\, and later we will send you the full information for the retreat\, i.e. what to bring and schedule details\, etc. \n\nAttention: A service dog will be present during the retreat. \n\nAccommodations: We have several rooms available in “El Cielo” (beds for 10-14 people depending on whether folks are alone\, or couples\, or in a ‘pod’)\, dorm beds in the Harmony Yurt (a simple living accomodation)\, 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 El Cielo. You may also choose to commute in and out if you live locally (or book a hotel/airbnb). \nCost: Program and Accomodations are bundled together in a Self Selecting Sliding Scale. See below for financial support options: \n \nFinancial Assistance: Anyone who wishes to attend the retreat will be welcomed\, no matter of financial ability. If the lowest tier on the sliding scale is still too high for you\, you may ALSO self-select a percentage for financial assistance within the registration form (20% or 40% reduction). If you need a full scholarship (or additional help – see Spiritual Refuge Scholarship below) please contact us via email.  We can provide financial and coordination support for transportation to and from the retreat\, so please email us or make a note in your registration to get in touch about this aspect if you need to. \nSpiritual Refuge Scholarship:  To go on retreat is to offer oneself a gift of support\, healing and compassion. And for some of us with full-time work\, study and family commitments\, taking time for a retreat is not possible (for example: missing work means losing some of our essential income OR we are lacking funds to cover childcare while we’re away from home). If this sounds like you\, please take a moment to connect with us.  We want to make every effort to help you attend this special program while at the same time helping you honor work and family needs.  The Spiritual Refuge Scholarship makes scholarships of 100% possible\, AND\, can offer additional funds (limited) to help us care for ourselves and our loved ones while we are away from work and home obligations.  Please inquire (email) if you feel you have these needs.  Working compassionately together\, we know we can overcome systemic financial obstacles. \n\n\nCLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE\nBIPOC All Ages Retreat Registration Form\n\nFor more questions\, please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com \n\n 
URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/global-majority-bipoc-all-ages-retreat/
LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wisdom and Action Must Go Together: A Retreat for the Order of Interbeing
DESCRIPTION:Morning Sun is happy to invite members and aspirants of the Order of Interbeing to Morning Sun for a retreat\, on October 1-4\, 2026. \n(Please note\, this retreat is for ordained members of the Order of Interbeing and aspirants to the Order who are engaged in the formal mentoring stage) \n\nWe hope that by holding the retreat in October we can enjoy the late colors of Autumn together\, and also some friends will still be able to camp. \nThis retreat will be open for all Order of Interbeing members. However\, in order to support us to build relationships within our regional community\, we will send the registration link to members in the Northeast first. \nREGISTRATION FORM IS NOW AVAILABLE:  Order Members and Aspirants: Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend\, and we will send you the link for registration. \n\n \n\n\nLogistics: \nArrival for the retreat is Thursday\, October 1st\, from 4pm to 6pm. Departure is on Sunday October 4th\, after lunch at 1pm. Please provide your own transportation to and from MorningSun. \nThis is a small retreat and spaces are limited.  You will receive confirmation of your space upon registration and receipt of payment. \nAccommodations: \n\nDormitory Beds:  We have several rooms available in El Cielo (our retreat building) (beds for 10-14 people depending on whether folks are alone\, or couples\, or in a ‘pod’).  We also have a few dormitory beds available in our simple living yurt.\nCamping:  Our campground is primitive\, with flat sandy sites\, outdoor showers and composting toilets. You must provide your own tent and camping equipment. Campers will also have access to the first floor toilet and clothes washing machine in El Cielo.\nCommute: You may also choose to commute in and out if you live locally. Please register for the program below (as a commuter)\, and also book your local accommodations separately (you need to do both).\nYou may book at hotels and rentals offered by airbnb\, vrbo\, etc in the area. Please note that you need to provide your own transportation to and from MorningSun during your program if you register as a commuter.\n\nCost: Program and Accomodations are bundled together in a Self Selecting Sliding Scale. See below for financial support options: \n \nFinancial Assistance: Anyone who wishes to attend the retreat will be welcomed\, no matter of financial ability. If the lowest tier on the sliding scale is still too high for you\, you may ALSO self-select a percentage for financial assistance within the registration form (20% or 40% reduction). If you need a full scholarship  please contact us via email. \n\nREGISTRATION FORM IS NOW AVAILABLE: \nOrder Members and Aspirants: Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend\, and we will send you the link for registration. \n\n\nFor more questions\, please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com
URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/wisdom-and-action-must-go-together-a-retreat-for-the-order-of-interbeing/
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SUMMARY:Coming Home As Men: A Mindfulness Retreat for Men
DESCRIPTION:We feel held in the circle\, basking in the qualities of belonging\, dignity\, worth\, aspiration\, and compassionate presence. \n“We met in a drought. The land said no to fire\, but our hearts gave off their own light\, a quiet illumination in a dark and thirsty world. Each of us met our own edge in some way\, and still we showed up for one another. These qualities are still alive in us\, and we trust they live in you too. The work isn’t over; the bell is still ringing.” \nThis retreat is for those who identify as men and want to explore the legacy of masculinity — healing its wounds\, reclaiming its beauty\, touching our ancestral strength\, and reshaping it for future generations. It is grounded in the Plum Village mindfulness tradition\, with space for each person’s unique experience and voice. \n\nWhat does it mean to be a man rooted in presence\, humility\, and strength?\nWho am I\, and who are we beneath the armor we were taught to wear?\nHow do I relate to other men when performance gives way to authenticity?\n\nThis retreat invites you into a space of sincere practice and shared reflection. We will enjoy the crisp autumn air while connecting around the fire\, and hiking through the golden falling leaves. Through sitting and walking meditation\, Dharma sharing\, deep listening\, and circle practice\, we’ll explore the arc of our lives—from the messages we received as boys\, to the identities we perform as men\, to the possibilities we long to grow into together. \n\n \n\nYour retreat facilitators: \nAustin has experience working with men’s issues both professionally and personally. He has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has led multiple men’s groups in a mental health setting. He was ordained as a monastic in the Plum Village Tradition in 2015 and returned to lay life in 2020. His relationship to practice and spiritual work is rooted in maintaining the integrity of his root spiritual tradition while also allowing space for creativity\, humor\, and play. Austin is both nervous and excited to be organizing his first men’s retreat at Morning Sun. \nDavid’s most enduring joy in life has been offering and receiving the gifts of true friendship and community. He first ordained as a monk with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh in 2005 and spent several years living in the Plum Village tradition monasteries before finding his niche in community lay life. His new book\, “Thriving Together: 9 Principles for Cocreating True Community” illuminates the real struggles\, joys\, and deep satisfaction of cultivating mindful community. David is a white-presenting Chinese-American cis man\, committed to learning about the resiliency of his ancestors who both caused and were harmed by intergenerational trauma. Some of David’s favorite things to do are drinking tea in nature with friends\, Sangha game nights\, conscious dance\, drinking poetry\, and sunset meditations. \nGary Honey Bear “HB” is a developer\, musician\, and practitioner of Buddhist and psychological inquiry. He brings a deep commitment to healing\, clarity\, and relational presence. His path is recovery\, art\, and dharma—drawing fro\nm trauma-informed recovery (including ACoA)\, Plum Village mindfulness (ordained in the Order of Interbeing in 2009)\, and music rooted in improvisation and deep listening. Whether in silence or in song\, HB seeks the rhythms that restore relationship and reveal what matters. Through music\, facilitation\, or quiet care behind the scenes\, he serves as a bridge between inner work and outer action—creating spaces where people can meet themselves\, and each other\, with honesty\, compassion\, and courage. \n\n\nLogistics: \nArrival for the retreat is Thursday\, October 15th\, from 4pm to 6pm. Departure is on Sunday October 18th\, after lunch at 1pm. Please provide your own transportation to and from MorningSun. \nThis is a small retreat and spaces are limited.   You will receive confirmation of your space upon registration and receipt of payment. \nAccommodations: \n\nDormitory Beds:  We have several rooms available in El Cielo (our retreat building) (beds for 10-14 people depending on whether folks are alone\, or couples\, or in a ‘pod’).  We also have a few dormitory beds available in our simple living yurt.\nCamping:  Our campground is primitive\, with flat sandy sites\, outdoor showers and composting toilets. You must provide your own tent and camping equipment. Campers will also have access to the first floor toilet and clothes washing machine in El Cielo.\nCommute: You may also choose to commute in and out if you live locally. Please register for the program below (as a commuter)\, and also book your local accommodations separately (you need to do both).\nYou may book at hotels and rentals offered by airbnb\, vrbo\, etc in the area. Please note that you need to provide your own transportation to and from MorningSun during your program if you register as a commuter.\n\nCost: Program and Accomodations are bundled together in a Self Selecting Sliding Scale. See below for financial support options: \n \nFinancial Assistance: Anyone who wishes to attend the retreat will be welcomed\, no matter of financial ability. If the lowest tier on the sliding scale is still too high for you\, you may ALSO self-select a percentage for financial assistance within the registration form (20% or 40% reduction). If you need a full scholarship  please contact us via email. \n\n\nCLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE\nComing Home As Men: a Mindfulness Retreat For Men\n\nFor more questions\, please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com
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