Quieting the Mind, Awakening the Heart: An Insight Meditation Retreat -- LOTTERY RETREAT
Description
LOTTERY RETREAT — Registrations will be accepted until 8:00am on Tuesday, July 7, at which time participants will be selected by lottery.
In this winter retreat, we will deepen our awareness of ourselves through steady, compassionate attention. Insight meditation offers a way to step out of our habitual entanglement with thought and open to a more intimate, sensitive relationship with life. Rooted in stillness, this practice can awaken the heart. We will explore sitting meditation, walking meditation, and loving-kindness meditation amid the quiet beauty of the winter woods.
Tim will provide evening talks, meditation instructions, and small group interviews to support your practice. This silent retreat is open to meditators of all experience levels.
Partial attendance is not available. Please also consider joining only if your current life circumstances support a meaningful modern renunciation practice: remaining offline and away from phone and text communication for the full retreat period, with possible exceptions in urgent family situations.
CURRENT PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
Cloud Mountain continues to maintain public health and safety measures. Requirements vary by season, but some level of masking remains an ongoing part of retreat participation.
Please follow this link for UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT OUR HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS.
SCHOLARSHIP INFO
Scholarship funds are available for all retreats to support those facing financial hardship. For more information, please refer to the Scholarship section of the overview information.
RETREAT COST
- Generosity Tier: $415 plus dana offerings to teacher(s) and staff
- Base Tier: $315 plus dana offerings to teacher(s) and staff
- Subsidized Tier: $265 plus dana offerings to teacher(s) and staff
In keeping with the Buddhist tradition, none of the registration fee goes to the teacher(s). Participants are encouraged to offer teacher dāna during the event in support of their livelihood. Dāna refers to generosity, or freely offered giving, and more information about this practice and the “economy of gifts” is available on the Donation page.
Accommodation Options
Bamboo Room
Located within the Main Building, this shared room offers a simple, comfortable setting designed with ease and accessibility in mind. Situated on the ground level, it is one of the sleeping rooms that can be especially suitable for guests with special physical needs or mobility limitations.
For added convenience, the room includes its own sink and toilet, helping create a practical and independent stay experience. Its layout supports a calm, uncomplicated atmosphere, making it a thoughtful choice for visitors who value functionality and accessibility during their time at the retreat.
Whether you are joining for rest, reflection, or a wellness program, this room provides the essentials needed for a peaceful stay in a shared accommodation setting.
Teachers
About Tim GeilTim Geil began practicing Insight Meditation in 1996 and has been teaching meditation since 2006, guided by Rodney Smith. In 2016, he completed the four-year Residential Retreat Teacher Training with Spirit Rock, Insight Meditation Society, and Insight Retreat Center. That intensive training was led by Joseph Goldstein, Jack Kornfield, Carol Wilson, Gil Fronsdal, Guy Armstrong, Andrea Fella, Trudy...
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$265.00
Fri, Dec 4 – Mon, Dec 7