Rest, Nourish, Realize and Renew:

Transforming Life and Health through Nature, Movement, Breath, and Meditation

Through stillness, silence and awareness, make genuine contact with the sky of your being. Your recognition of this inner spaciousness is the inner sun that shines. The internal warmth allows the flowering of infinite positive qualities in your life. – Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche

In spring the world is born anew. Warmer days, seedlings, baby animals, birds fly north, and the return of warmer days and clear blue skies. Spring rains nourish a world of endless transformation and growth. 

Connecting to the rhythms and patterns of nature, we come into our own wellbeing. This retreat is an invitation to bring awareness into the patterns of our daily life for reflection, renewal and  transformation. 

Over four days, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and guests will share ancient methods, supported by modern research and scientific findings, to realize our inner source of well being and grow beyond often unconscious self-defined limits to engage with our lives in creative, inspired and fun ways. We will discover ways to release stress, decrease anxiety, rebalance energy, deepen inner peacefulness, and reconnect to ourselves and the world around us. Be empowered to make healthier choices that support your wellness on every level! 

There is space for commuters for the full retreat, April 10-14. Rinpoche strongly encourages everyone who can attend the full retreat to come. But, if your work schedule or other obligations do not allow you to attend the full retreat, we are making available a weekend-only option.

Our days will include:

• Sunrise meditation (weather permitting)
• Tibetan Yoga (for all levels of mobility)
• Meditation instruction appropriate for beginners and experienced meditators 
• Connecting to the elements of nature through:
  • Forest bathing and nature walks on our 100 acres of forest, 
  • River and stream access 
  • Sky gazing 
  • Evening bonfires  
• Time for journaling and reflection 
• Delicious, healthy, plant based meals 
• Guided relaxation 
• Ancient Tibetan treatment for better sleep and relaxation
• Intermittent fasting (optional) 
• Cold plunges (optional) 
• Other modalities of self-care (optional, and additional charge) 
• More opportunities to be announced! 

RETREAT SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 13, 2024
6:45 a.m.–8:00 a.m.     Outdoor (weather permitting) Morning Practice
8:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m.     Break
8:15 a.m.–9:00 a.m.     Breakfast
9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.     Break
9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m.    Teachings
10:45 a.m.–11:00 a.m.   Break
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.   Retrieving the Elemental Essences from Nature
12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m.     Break
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.     Lunch
1:45 p.m.–2:30 p.m.     Break
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.     Walking/Being in Nature
3:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m.     Break
3:45 p.m.–4:30 p.m.     Meditation
4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.    Break / Sleep Dessert
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.     Presentation by Guest Speakers*
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m.     Dinner
7:00 p.m.–8:15 p.m.     Break
8:15 p.m.–8:45 p.m.     Hormey – Tibetan Warm Oil Application for Sleep (optional)

Sunday, April 14, 2024
6:45 a.m.–8:00 a.m.     Outdoor  (weather permitting) Morning Practice
8:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m.     Break
8:15 a.m.–9:00 a.m.     Breakfast
9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.     Break
9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m.    Final Teachings
10:45 a.m.–11:00 a.m.   Break
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.   Q & A with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche & Closing
12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m.     Khata Offering
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.      Lunch