“Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.”
– John Muir
“All good things come from stillness.”
– Joseph Cornell
At a time when so many are choosing technology and busy lives, this program is designed to take you deep into the healing power of nature and meditation.
This weekend is an opportunity to:
- Refresh and re-wire yourself with yoga postures, Energization Exercises, meditation, and mindful walks through our gardens and woodlands.
- Dive into the heart of “deep nature play,” as we use Joseph Cornell’s Sharing Nature activities to reconnect with ourselves, one another, our environment, and the Spirit behind all creation.
- Relax in a peaceful, upfliting setting, with the support of like-minded souls.
- Enjoy delicious and nourishing vegetarian meals.
- Take time to unplug and listen to the whispers of nature and your soul.
Sample Schedule
FRIDAY
4:30pm – Sadhana (Energization Exercises, Yoga Postures, Chanting, and Meditation)
6:30pm – Dinner
7:30pm – Introductions and Orientation
SATURDAY
6:30am – Sadhana and Meditation Instruction
8:30am – Breakfast in silence
9:30-11:30am – Mystic in the Garden Tour and Activity
Noon – Meditation
12:30pm—Lunch
1:30-3:30 – Sharing Nature with Jay
4:30pm—Sadhana
6:30pm – Dinner
7:30pm – Chanting evening
SUNDAY
6:30am – Sadhana
8:30am – Breakfast, not in silence on Sundays
9:30am – Closing Circle & Wrap-Up
Optional Sunday activities at Ananda Village:
11:00am–Sunday Service at Temple of Light
12:30pm–Lunch served at Expanding Light Retreat
1:30-4pm Visit Crystal Hermitage gardens and shrines
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2-Night Program cost: $220 Plus Lodging – Tuition includes all activities and meals.
Lodging is billed separately; Total cost depends on choice of accommodation.
Guests can extend their stay by adding extra nights of Personal Retreat.
