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Locations Joshua Tree :: EarthRise :: Chapin Mill :: Sevenoaks Joshua Tree Retreat Center Joshua Tree Retreat Center is a secluded, peaceful, desert getaway that provides a unique opportunity for contemplation, study and reflection. Within the 420 acres of pristine desert land that comprises the Retreat Center, is the facility known as Friendship Hall and adjoining accommodations that will house the 5-Day Professional Training. Designed by architect Lloyd Wright, in collaboration with his father Frank Lloyd Wright, the building affords desert vistas from nearly all directions and opportunities to explore the surroundings during breaks in the program. All sessions and meals will be held in newly-remodeled and updated Friendship Hall, which features a marvelous stone fireplace and views across the retreat center, to the desert and mountains beyond. Attendees can wander out onto the deck area to take in a sunset or bask in the warmth of a winter sunrise. Roadrunners and other desert wildlife are frequently visible among the surrounding foliage and in the shadow of the intriguing Joshua Trees scattered across the landscape. Late fall through mid-winter in the desert is typically comfortable and February in the desert is typically comfortable (mid-60s to 70s) during the day, and intermittently windy, and a bit chilly (40s) at night and in the early mornings. Immediately adjacent to Friendship Hall are the retreat-style accommodations in which participants will be staying during the training. Recently updated and refurbished throughout, the double-occupancy rooms are furnished with single beds and all linens and towels are provided. Most rooms share an adjoining bathroom with another room. If you do not request a specific roommate, we will assign one for you. We will have this part of the Joshua Tree Retreat Center to ourselves during the 5 days and attendees can wander the facility's labyrinth, medicine wheel and trails during short breaks in the program. While there may not be sufficient time during the workshop, you might want to allow some time before or afterwards to visit nearby Joshua Tree National Monument. Joshua Tree is a spectacular and striking area that is worth exploring. Distances from nearby airports: San Diego Lindbergh Field (SAN): 160 miles The UCSD Center for Mindfulness will assist in coordinating shuttle rides for those arriving by air to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), but if you need to arrive at other airports we will try to connect you with other travelers with similar plans. Contact us at mindfulness@ucsd.edu for more information. EarthRise Retreat Center The EarthRise Retreat Center is a beautiful collection of indoor and outdoor meeting spaces located on the EarthRise Center in Petaluma, California. Just 30 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Retreat Center is on 200 acres of beautiful rolling hills. It offers such gifts as pristine live oak woodlands, meandering hiking trails, and endless panoramic vistas of the California landscape. Most meeting sessions will be held in the spacious West Room, just footsteps from the buildings housing sleeping quarters, all of which are nestled in a hollow overlooking the valley, where a small herd of local blacktail deer are frequently sighted grazing nearby. Attendees are invited to wander the grounds, find a secluded spot to meditate or contemplate the simple elegance of the peaceful surroundings. A short walk at mealtime through the beautiful oak trees leads to the dining area. The spacious and tastefully designed dining hall at the EarthRise Retreat Center provides indoor seating for groups of up to 120, with outdoor garden dining available most of the year. Local ingredients are the inspiration for the cooking and include luscious organic fruits and vegetables, free range poultry, hormone-free meat and dairy products, and extraordinary cheeses. They use organic produce from local farmers whenever possible and draw upon flavors and techniques from around the world to create a diverse cuisine with alluring flavors. (Those who observe a strictly vegetarian diet will be accommodated. Please note any dietary restrictions when you register to attend.) Accommodations are retreat-style in that most rooms are double-occupancy, neatly but simply furnished, and have easy access to common bathrooms that are at most a few steps down the hall. If you do not request a specific roommate, we will assign one for you. All bedrooms are carpeted, and feature a desk and clothing bureau. Linens, blankets and towels are provided. The UCSD Center for Mindfulness will assist in coordinating shuttle rides for those arriving by air at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The retreat center is about a 90 minute drive north from SFO. For further directions, visit the retreat center website.
Chapin Mill is situated on a 135-acre country estate donated to the Rochester (New York) Zen Center by a former member. The grounds include a spring-fed mill pond and the original grist mill built in 1811. Perennial flower beds line many of the walkways that wind within the grounds, and large open meadows, a simple labyrinth, a swimming area, orchard and walking trails are some of the highlights of this idyllic location. During springtime in upstate New York, the landscape is striking in its lush greenery and arrays of colorful blooming wildflowers. The weather is temperate and marked by occasional rain, but is generally pleasant and comfortable. Accommodations are retreat-style in that most rooms are double-occupancy, neatly but simply furnished, and have easy access to common bathrooms that are at most a few steps down the hall. If you do not request a specific roommate, we will assign one for you. All bedrooms are carpeted, and feature a desk and clothing bureau. Linens, blankets and towels are provided. The UCSD Center for Mindfulness will assist in coordinating shuttle rides for those arriving by air at the Rochester or Buffalo airports. For further directions, visit the retreat center website.
Sevenoaks is a spiritual education and retreat center located in central Virginia in the Blue Ridge Mountains, dedicated to providing a safe, beautiful, and tranquil haven for individuals seeking to awaken to a deeper experience of body, mind, heart, and spirit. Accommodations in bedrooms are simply furnished and are comfortable; most rooms are shared accommodations sleeping only 2-4 people, and multi-guest (gender assigned) restrooms available in the main hallway of each building. Guests also find that tent-camping is also a cost-effective way and enjoyable way to retreat at Sevenoaks on their beautiful land. Sevenoaks strives to serve excellent cuisine and has been recognized by their groups and guests as being a leader in culinary proficiency among retreat centers. Their menus accommodate Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy and Gluten free diets, while serving poultry and fish to those who prefer animal protein. Fresh breads, homemade desserts, and a healthy all-you-can-eat salad bar round out our popular homemade meals. Coffee, teas, and snacks are available 24/7 and guests are welcome to help themselves to these at leisure. Surrounding the central campus of the retreat center are 120 acres of mostly forest wilderness, untouched for over 35 years, protected by an Open Space Easement from any future development. The woods, pond and river are abundant with wildlife–including deer, fox, raccoons, beavers and otters. Sevenoaks is also a bird watchers’ paradise–redtail hawks, owls, herons, & numerous species of songbirds are commonly seen. Their organic gardens and landscaping offers bounty for our guests' meals and beauty and peace for their spirits. |
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