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Retreats

Peace as Practice: Strengthening Compassion and

Expanding Mindfulness in a Frantic World

A mostly silent Four Day Retreat

—- May 15 4:00 pm –May 18, Noon

Colombiere Conference and Retreat Center

Clarkston, Michigan

Together we will explore ancient teachings about heart practices, and how these work in tandem with mindfulness. Grounded in a Buddhist orientation as well as drawing on other wisdom traditions, we will explore: loving-friendliness, compassion, resonant joy and equanimity. Each of these practices works as a skillful response to what arises internally and in our world. In this way, we can develop a more capacious, sustainable and creative way of meeting life's challenges.

Facilities: Private rooms, Vegetarian meals

Wooded walkways as well as paths to settle into the silence

Cost:$440. Retreat Deposit $240, complete payment due 3 months before event if applicable. Refunds before March 15 less $25 processing fee.

Prior retreat experience is helpful, and the retreat is appropriate for first timers as well.

More Information or to Register

Day of Meditations in Chelsea

OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT IN-PERSON DAY RETREAT:

The retreat is at Michigan Friends Center, a conference facility, on a beautiful piece of woods and lakefront; you may enjoy coming early to walk the trails and see where you are. Arrivals will be greeted beginning at 8:30 AM; the program begins at 9:00 and is over at 4:00 PM. Please plan on attending the entire program.

REMINDERS:

--Bring a bag lunch for yourself; we encourage you to make it something you will really enjoy. Some beverages (tea, coffee, water) will be provided.

--Wear comfortable clothes and bring layers. There is walking meditation that may occur outside. Plus during COVID, the ceiling fans will be on.

--We take our shoes off so bring warm socks or slippers.

--If you have your own meditation pillows, by all means bring them.There will be comfortable chairs as well. For those who would like to sit on the floor, but do not have pillows, we recommend bringing two blankets – one to fold up as a pad to sit on, and one to cushion the feet.

COST:

The suggested donation for the fundraiser is $30-$60 but any amount is gratefully accepted. You may pay at the front desk on the Day of Meditation. Checks should be made out to Michigan Friends Center. This is a fundraiser for Michigan Friends Center. The teachers receive no payment for their services. At the end of the program, there will be a dana (donation) basket for your free-will offering in gratitude and support to the teachers.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED:

Please email cb.meditate@gmail.com, use CONTACT page or call (734) 475-0942

to register. Include your name, email address and phone number (for cancelations).

DIRECTIONS:

Michigan Friends Center address is 1125 Long Lake Rd. which is off of Clarks Lake Road

Phone is (734) 475-1892.

I'll be there at 8:30 on retreat days. Please call the center phone if you need directions on your way out.

From I-94 East or West

Turn off at M-52 exit #159. Go north 2.5 miles past the town of Chelsea. Turn left at Waterloo Road. In less than a mile, the road splits two ways. Go right on Oakridge which ends at Clark's Lake Road. Turn right and find the entrance sign of Michigan Friends Center immediately on your left. Drive 100 yards of dirt road and you will find the MFC building on your left. You can park your car at either side.

From North I-96 or I-69

Turn off M-52 exit and go south. About 15 miles past Stockbridge turn right at Clark’s Lake Road. About half a mile down find the entrance sign of Michigan Friends Center on your right. Drive about 100 yards of dirt road and you will find the MFC building on your left. You can park your car at either side.

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