Open Sky Sangha invites you to join us as we cultivate mindfulness and peace.

Join us!

A Day of Mindfulness

Dec. 14

or

A Weekend of Mindfulness Dec. 13-15

with Dharma Teacher,

Greg Grallo

Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp on beautiful Flathead Lake

Registration fee

DAY OF MINDFULNESS

$85, plus Dana

WEEKEND OF MINDFULNESS

$235, plus Dana

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE. Open Sky Sangha offers a $25 Scholarship for this event. If a payment plan or an additional scholarship is requested contact your local sangha.

DANA/DONATION REQUEST: Dharma Teacher Dana (Generosity) By tradition, Dharma teachers do not charge for their services and the retreat cost does not include teacher dana. Our teachers are here because of the generosity given to them from past retreatants. They will be able to continue to share their presence, experience and wisdom into the future because of the dana gathered at this retreat.

For regularly employed participants, we suggest $75.00 for the Weekend of Mindfulness and $40 for the Day of Mindfulness, less if conditions are not favorable at this time and more is appreciated if conditions allow. Dana is not a requirement but is always greatly appreciated. There will be a Dana Box at the retreat for contributions.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations received BEFORE December 2nd will be granted a full refund, less a $10 cancellation fee. If you cancel after December 2nd you will receive NO refund because our numbers will have been turned in, and the camp will charge us for you whether you attend or not. EXCEPTIONS: If we fill your spot, we will do our best to refund your portion.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH STATEMENT: This meditation retreat is not a physical or mental health treatment and does not provide physical or mental health treatment resources.  If you are under treatment for a physical or mental condition, please consult your medical provider regarding the appropriateness of this experience for persons with your condition. If you are experiencing life trauma, emotional upheaval, or instability that might require individual support beyond our scheduled meetings with teachers, the retreat format may not be a good match at this time. Should you have questions, please contact the retreat organizers listed.

LODGING & ROOMS Most retreatants are assigned to shared lodging options, which will spaciously sleep about 4-5 people, have their own bathroom, and are well-heated. Single housing is limited; we will do our best to house you with adequate space in cabins, dorms, or rooms.

If you wish to camp, you may bring a tent or a camper. There are NO hookups available on site. You will have access to a shared heated bathhouse.


Weekend of Mindfulness Schedule

FRIDAY EVENING:   

5:00 - 6:00 REGISTRATION & ARRIVAL FOR WEEKEND PARTICIPANTS

6:15 - 7:15 DINNER 

7:30 - 8:30 DEEP RELAXATION

8:30 - 9:30 PERSONAL PRACTICE and BEGIN NOBLE SILENCE

SATURDAY: 

7:00 - 8:00 SILENT SITTING and WALKING MEDITATION

8:15 - 9:15 SILENT BREAKFAST

DAY OF MINDFULNESS

9:15 - 9:30 ARRIVAL and REGISTRATION

9:30 - 10:00 WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS

10:00 - 11:00 SITTING WALKING SITTING MEDITATION

11:00 -12:00 DHARMA TALK

12:15 - 1:15 SILENT LUNCH AND PERSONAL TIME

1:15 - 2:00 OUTDOOR WALKING MEDITATION OR INDOOR DEEP RELAXATION

2:00 - 2:30 SITTING MEDITATION

2:30 — 3:30 DHARMA SHARING GROUPS

3:45 - 4:30 CLOSING CIRCLE

4:30 - 5:00 FAREWELL TO DoM PARTICIPANTS

5:30 - 6:30 SILENT DINNER

6:30 - 7:30 TEA MEDITATION W/POETRY, SONG, STORY

7:30 - 8:00      EVENING MEDITATION 

8:00 - 9:30      PERSONAL PRACTICE and BEGIN NOBLE SILENCE

SUNDAY:

7:00 - 7:30 SILENT COFFEE and TEA

7:30 - 8:15 MORNING MEDITATION W/CHANT (SIT/WALK)

8:15 - 9:15 DHARMA TALK

9:15 - 10:00 OUTDOOR WALKING MEDITATION

10:00 - 11:15 SILENT BRUNCH & PACKING MEDITATION

11:15 - 11:30  SITTING MEDITATION

11:30 - 1:30 DHARMA SHARING/QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 

1:30 - 2:00 CLOSING CIRCLE 

2:00 DEPARTURE

MORE INFORMATION

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FUTURE RETREAT DATES

2025

Spring May 1 - May 4 Dharma teacher: Michael Ciborski

Fall Sept. 25 - Sept 28 Dharma teacher: Barbara Newell (tentative)

2026

Spring April 30 - May 3 Dharma teacher: Michael Ciborski

Fall Sept 24 - Sept. 27 Dharma teacher: Kaira Jewel-Lingo (tentative)