CONNECTING TO NATURE: A CAMPING RETREAT
Sierra Foothills, California In this camping retreat weekend, participants setup their tent and learn together in a natural setting.
Location: Woolman at Sierra Friends Center 13075 Woolman Lane, Nevada City, CA We journey together out into the 200 acres of trails onsite to explore nature-based meditations, connect to the night sky, work on greater self-awareness, cook together, and enjoy community for the weekend. AGENDA Day 1 (starting at 3 p.m.) * Opening Circle * All Who Wander Are Not Lost (Forest Drummer) Meditation * How to Meditate * From Doing Mind to Being Mind |
* Beginning Your Connection
* Support of the Earth
* Gaze of the Painter
* Evening Meal and Discussion
Day 2
* Sun Salutations
* Deep Root Meditation
* Breakfast
* See It / Be It Meditation
* Morning Discussion
* Free time
* Lunch
* Walking the Labyrinth
* Hike to the Yuba River
* Dinner
* Focus of the Owl
* Forest and Fear (Metta Practice)
* Night Sky Connection
* Evening Discussion
Day 3 (until 11:00 a.m.)
* Sun Salutations
* Deep Root Meditation
* Support of the Earth
* Closing Circle
Time for solitude and stillness are also built into the weekend so you have down time away from the world.
* Support of the Earth
* Gaze of the Painter
* Evening Meal and Discussion
Day 2
* Sun Salutations
* Deep Root Meditation
* Breakfast
* See It / Be It Meditation
* Morning Discussion
* Free time
* Lunch
* Walking the Labyrinth
* Hike to the Yuba River
* Dinner
* Focus of the Owl
* Forest and Fear (Metta Practice)
* Night Sky Connection
* Evening Discussion
Day 3 (until 11:00 a.m.)
* Sun Salutations
* Deep Root Meditation
* Support of the Earth
* Closing Circle
Time for solitude and stillness are also built into the weekend so you have down time away from the world.