Retreats

How do we face the challenge of living with an open heart, especially in these times of immense uncertainty?

Dear Friend,

"When light is in your heart you will find your way home" – Rumi

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR

Silent Weekend Retreat - 

Opening the Heart, Deepening the Practice

Saturday & Sunday April 29-30, 2023

This retreat offers us a sacred opportunity for transformation and concrete tools to reconnect to our joyful, beloved Divine nature, so that we can fully open our hearts with love and courage.

Using the gifts of silence, mindfulness and a variety of meditations, we will pause to reflect, rebalance and access the treasures of our inner wisdom.

There’s nothing as impoverished as the deeply unawaken heart; and nothing enriches us more, and brings more life and meaningfulness, than the awakened heart.

Retreats offer time to explore serenity, to cultivate self-compassion and foster qualities of the heart and mind, such as loving-kindness, joy, generosity, gratitude, and wisdom.

You will have the opportunity to reconnect with your breath and body, slow down, and re-emerge with greater ease, acceptance, and balance.

 This retreat is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners and provides an opportunity for self-care, inner healing and joyful discovery. It is open to anyone who wishes to journey to the heart's natural radiance. 

Additional Planning Information

The retreat will be held in the very nurturing, rustic and serene environment of the Craigville Retreat Center, Centerville, MA, on Cape Cod about 1¼ hours from Boston or Providence (https://www.uccr.org/craigville). 

• Arrival time is between 10-11am Saturday April 29th, with program starting at 11:15am
• Program ends at 3pm on Sunday April 30th
• Program sessions, lodging, and meals (4 vegetarian meals and snacks) will occur within the same building
• Weather permitting, some sessions will take place outside
• The number of participants will be limited to 28 to provide Covid-19 safety. Pre-testing will be required and safety protocols will be adhered to during the retreat, including masks worn in all indoor shared spaces.
• The retreat price is $230.00 per person. Please note this amount only covers my expenses for your room and board (4 vegetarian meals, lodging, fresh sheets, blanket and towel), program supplies (example: booklets, name tags ) and incidental costs.

In the Buddhist tradition, the teachings are considered so precious as to be priceless. Thus, I give the content of this retreat freely with the invitation for participants to offer voluntary donations.

This giving benefits and brings joy to both the giver and the recipient. The giving that happens is not part of a transaction; rather, it is part of the transformation of our culture and relationships.

How to Register 

To complete your registration, both the Registration Form and $230.00 payment must be received by Feb 25th, 2023.

The Registration Form is online at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenEzt8mQH4fP1UdtlKyrtptLHPkhEaeoZYEHMzu4_l9xe1wA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Your payment can be sent by either VENMO (Eileen-Shaw-8), or by a check mailed to Eileen Shaw 906 Tuckers Lane Hingham, MA 02043 

If you are unable to attend the retreat after registering, I will do my best to fill your spot.

I will be sending out other emails before the retreat to update you and tell you what to bring. In the meantime, if you have questions please contact me at 617-842-3337.

With a happy heart,

E