Spring Meditation Retreat

Join us for the Pause to be Present™

Friday, April 22nd – Sunday, April 24th 2022

at the Won Dharma Center in Claverack, New York

Nourish your mind, body and soul!

As we welcome the spring, and celebrate EARTH DAY, join us for this incredible weekend of connection, quiet, and self-care! The weekend will be filled with opportunities to dive into nature, enjoy some much-needed quiet, eat delicious and nutritious food, and boost your physical and emotional well-being.

THIS RETREAT IS FULL. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR INFORMATION ON OUR NEXT RETREAT!

“Sitting still is a way of falling in love with the world and everything in it.”

– Pico Iyer

Retreat Location

Won Dharma Center

Conveniently located in a rural setting near New York City and Boston, the Won Dharma Center is set on 426 acres in Claverack in upstate New York, overlooking the Hudson Valley and the Catskill Mountains. Surrounded by wooded foothills with a nearby brook, the retreat center is a serene natural setting for contemplation and renewal. A green community designed with sensitivity to nature and issues of Sustainable Design, the center consists of eco-friendly buildings designed to provide a tranquil and meditative atmosphere. The Won Dharma Center won the 2010 Design Award from Faith & Form / IFRAA International Awards Program for Religious Art and Architecture.

Find more information about the Won Dharma Center HERE

“In an age of speed, I began to think, nothing could be more invigorating than going slow. In an age of distraction, nothing can feel more luxurious than paying attention. And in an age of constant movement, nothing is more urgent than sitting still.”
– Pico Iyer

Retreat Schedule

Tentative schedule subject to change.

Friday, April 22nd

3:00 – 5:30 pm: Guest Check-in
6:00 – 6:45 pm: Welcome Dinner
7:15 – 8:00 pm : Welcome Session & Orientation
8:00 – 9:00 pm: Evening Meditation & Silence begins

Saturday, April 23rd

7:15 am: Optional Morning Meditation
8:00 – 8:45 am: Silent Breakfast
9:00 – 9:45 am : Morning Meditation & Dharma Talk
10:00 – 12:00 pm: Forest Bathing
12:00 – 12:45 pm: Silent Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 pm: Breakout Sessions
3:30 – 5:30 pm: Free time to hike, rest, practice yoga
3:30 – 4:30 pm: Mindfulness Based Gentle Yoga
6:00 – 6:45 pm: Silent Dinner
7:00 – 7:30 pm: Evening Dharma Talk & Fire Ceremony

Sunday, April 24th

7:15 AM – 8:00 AM – Optional Morning Meditation or Morning Yoga
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM – Silent Breakfast
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Morning Outdoor Walk & Nature Activity
10:00 AM – 12 PM – Closing Session
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM – Closing Lunch
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Guest Check Out

Retreat Rates Per Person

Single room: $1195
Double room: $895
Quad room: $595

Rate includes:

2 nights accommodation;
All meals – delicious farm to table food;
Tea and coffee throughout the retreat;
All yoga, mediation, hikes, and daily activities.

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To book your weekend retreat, please click the button below and fill out the form to secure your spot. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

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COVID Protocols – In order to keep everyone safe and to comply with all regulations for public health due to COVID-19, we have made the following arrangements:

all retreat participants must to be vaccinated, and provide proof of vaccination upon check-in;
if booking a double room without a friend or family member, a negative Covid-test (taken no more than 24-hours prior to arrival) needs to be presented upon check-in;
everyone is requested to respect a safe ‘social distance’ in the indoor spaces
face masks will be required to be worn indoors, except when on your mat/cushion for practice and seated for meals inside
you will be required to sign a Covid Waiver Form upon check-in. If you have a fever, or other symptoms that may indicate infection with COVID-19, you will not be allowed to join the retreat.

We will continue to monitor the COVID rules and infections rates and notify guests if any of these rules change.

Please contact us with any questions you may have about this retreat.