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