Our annual 2-day work retreat at DG is our time to spruce up the Center after a long winter. A great deal of the work will be outside but there are a few things indoors that need attention. So if you have time to join us for the day(s), or any part thereof, we welcome you! It can be fun to dig mindfully in the dirt, visit with old friends, and make new ones. Guidance and food will be provided.
Schedule
8:00AM Dharma Gate Open with Coffee, Tea and Snacks
8:30 – 9:00 Sitting Meditation
9:00- 9:30 Stretching, Change clothes, orientation to jobs
9:30 Contemplation on gardening as meditation offered by
Madelon Bolling, teacher with Three Treasures Sangha
9:45 – 12:00 Work (Mostly in Silence)
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch and Rest. (Quiet talking allowed) Lunch
will be provided both Saturday and Sunday
1:00 – 1:15 Contemplation on gardening/working as
Meditation, offered by Madelon Bolling, TTS teacher
1:15 – 4:00 Work (Quiet talking allowed)
4:00 – 5:00 Optional Deep relaxation and yoga or go home.
(This period is open to the needs of the participants)
Come for both days or just the parts of the retreat that your schedule allows. It would be helpful if you let Kay know when you are coming. Bring tools and gloves if you have favorites. If you have a project you think needs doing, or one you especially want to focus on, please let us know ahead of time.
This is a chance to work mindfully and really feel the sense of community we love and share at Dharma Gate.
Kay Peters