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SUMMARY:Precious Life! an All Ages Summer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Hello dear friends\, the dorm accommodations for our retreat are currently full. We have plenty of space for camping and commuting. Also\, we may have additional housing available nearby. We would love for you to be here. Please reach out to us with any questions at morningsunoffice@gmail.com . Thank you so much! \nAn all-ages retreat with an emphasis on families and children! \nCome together to renew and strengthen our capacity to draw nourishment from simple things\, to care for the tender places in our hearts\, and to celebrate the wonder and beauty of summer.  This retreat is a time to nourish and protect the relationships that are truly meaningful and important to our happiness\, our joy\, and our peace. \n\n\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 and compassion 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 either Saturday and is open for outside guests to join us\, it will include chanting and releasing prayer lanterns 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. \nThe Two Promises\nI vow to develop understanding\, in order to live peacefully with people\, animals\, plants and minerals.\nI vow to develop compassion\, in order to protect the lives of people\, animals\, plants and minerals. \nThe program of the retreat will flow in and out of activities designed for the whole community to practice together and activities for separate age groups (when the Teen Program and Children Program program separate off from the adults to enjoy their own practice\, fun and activities). \nThe Children Program will be available for families with children 6 and older.  If younger children (4-5) 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. The program will blend meaningful mindfulness practice and time in nature with games\, creative projects and summer fun. \nThe Teen Program is available for all teenagers\, with the option for older teens to attend adult activities if they wish. \nPlease note\, that in between teen/children program activities\, parents and guardians are responsible for their children. \n\n\nLogistics: \nArrival for the retreat is Wednesday\, July 22nd\, from 3pm to 6pm. Departure is on Sunday July 26th\, after lunch at 2pm. Please provide your own transportation to and from MorningSun. \nThis is a relatively small retreat and has filled early in previous years. It is likely registration will be closed well before the retreat begins\, so please make plans early. \nYou 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 Harmony Yurt\, our simple living yet comfortable 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).\n\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\n\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\nAll Ages Retreat Registration Form\n\nFor more questions\, please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com
URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/precious-life-an-all-ages-summer-retreat/
LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States
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