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SOUL DAY
Why not take a day at Loose Leaf Hollow to do just what your soul enjoys—walk, read, write, draw, meditate, nap—or sip tea and just be! This wellness day can be anything your soul wants it to be. As Rumi said, "The soul is here for its own joy"—and so is Loose Leaf Hollow! Lunch, snacks and beverages will be provided.
6 hours (9 AM - 3 PM) Suggested Donation: $50 |
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A DAY OF LIFE-DIRECTION: "FINDING YOUR WAY"
A Day of Life-Direction includes 4 guided sessions skillfully designed to help you explore your identity and purpose. Why not quit drifting and start living? Why not take a day to really "find your way?" Contact Joe by phone, or e-mail, to reserve your day.
7 hours (9 AM - 4 PM) Lunch included. Suggested Donation: $80 |
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DIRECTED RETREAT AT LOOSE LEAF HOLLOW
The key elements of the Directed Retreat will always be silence, solitude and just enough structure to help you go deeper within. A daily interview, private room, meals and all materials will be provided. Click on the below for more details and the schedule for these directed reteats.
Featured retreats include:
Introduction to Buddhism, The Enneagram and Meeting the Aramaic Jesus,
The Jewel Tree of Tibet,
Embodied Buddhism, Sitting with Thomas Merton,
The Tibetan Book of the Dead, The Practice of Tonglen,
At the Crossroads: The Poetry of Mid-Life, Practicing Presence & Do Your Own Thing.
(6 PM Tuesday - Friday Noon) Suggested Donation: $90/day
(One or Two Days) Suggested Donation: $90/Day |
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DAY OF NATURAL GREAT PEACE A
one day "meditative experience" that will be a gentle balance
of word and silence, community and solitude. You'll have plenty of time
to unwind in an atmosphere where you can learn "the art of being
peace." A tasty Lunch will be provided.
9 hours (9 am to 4 pm) Suggested donation: $60. |
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IN THE SPIRIT OF MERTON
A weekend retreat for those who are interested in beginning, or further developing, a contemplative writing practice. With the spirit of Thomas Merton as our guide, we will explore eight contemplative writing practices. Using these "8 Pathways to the Center," you will experience a way to integrate body, mind, psyche and spirit.
15 Hours (Friday 6 pm to Sunday Noon) Suggested donation:Single Room $200 / Double Room $160.
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THE ENNEAGRAM: A SCENT OF FREEDOM
This introduction to the Enneagram will give you “a scent of freedom.” And if you are willing—it can lead you to total liberation. All this and a tasty lunch? Such a deal!
7 hours w/group (9 AM - 4 PM) Suggested Donation: $80.
3 hour tutorial (12 - 3PM) Suggested Donation: $40 |
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THE
CONTEMPLATIVE WEEKEND
This weekend
is for people who want a maximum of silence, simplicity and stillness
in an atmosphere of contemplative community. This retreat focuses
on practicing The Zen Round—a
unique contemplative rhythm of sitting, walking and writing meditation. details
15 Hours (Friday 6 pm to Sunday Noon)
Suggested Donation: Single Room $200 / Double Room 160.
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BREAKTHROUGH
WITH THOMAS MERTON
The Breakthrough
combines the words and wisdom of Thomas Merton with basic training
in the Integral Journal. The result is a deeply meditative format
that is designed to encourage major breakthroughs!
33 Hours (Wednesday 6 pm to Sunday Noon)
Suggested Donation: Single Room $360 / Double Room 280. |
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INTEGRAL
LIFE DIRECTION
Integral
Life Direction integrates classical spiritual direction with
transpersonal psychology. It also synergizes various media
to create the optimum environment for spiritual growth. Each
Integral Life Directee will have access to any or all of
these modes of contact each month for a $100 stipend. Click
here for details
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5 DAY SESSHIN
Sesshin is an ancient form of Zen retreat that uses silence and sitting to help “clarify the mind.” As this is primarily a silent retreat, meals will be eaten in silence. There will be opportunities for one-on-one consultation—but non-essential conversation will be discouraged in an effort to deepen the silence.
Silence, Sitting and Simplicity is the “Holy Trinity” of Sesshin ! click here for details
40 Hours (Tuesday 6PM-Sunday Noon)
Suggested Donation: Single Room $400 / Double Room 300. |
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Includes
room, meals and your own copy of The Integral Journal.
$25. non-refundable deposit required
to reserve your spot at any retreat ~
Financial aid is available |
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