"HARMONY
IN OUR HOME, JOY IN THE WORLD"
Retreat with Anh-Huong and Thu Nguyen
Three-Day Option - March 7-10, 2019
Weekend Option - March 8-10, 2019
"... Thay (The Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh) would always remind us to come back to ourselves, our loved ones and the Earth. And from that solid ground of connection, we will know what to do and what not to do in order to help the situation. If we would like harmony in our society, nation and world, then we also need harmony in our hearts and homes..."
(From Plum Village monastic community's recent letter)
During this retreat, we will come together as a community to learn the art of mindful breathing, sitting, walking, qigong and mindful eating. The collective energy of mindfulness can help us stop, rest and heal. The retreat's atmosphere is one of peace and quiet joy.
Walking
Meditation
Teachers
Anh-Huong Nguyen and Thu Nguyen have practiced the art of mindful living with Thich Nhat Hanh for more than 30 years. They have led mindfulness retreats in the United States since 1988 and in 1992 were among the first students to be ordained as Dharma teachers by Thich Nhat Hanh. Anh-Huong is the author of "Opening the Heart of Compassion", a guided meditation CD and co-author of "Walking Meditation", a multimedia manual on mindful walking. They are principal teachers at the Mindfulness Practice Center of Fairfax (www.mpcf.org).
Cost
The cost of the retreat includes meals and overnight accommodations. The weekend retreat (Friday dinner through Sunday lunch) is $290 per person. The 3-day retreat (Thursday dinner through Sunday lunch) is $420 per person. Room accommodation is of dormitory style with three or more beds per room. A limited number of rooms with two single beds are reserved for couples. We ask that all participants be at least 13 years of age. A fifty percent deposit is required to reserve a place. (All but $45 of the deposit will be refunded if notification of cancellation is received prior to March 1, 2019). The balance is due upon arrival at the retreat. A confirmation letter with a map and other necessary information will be mailed or e-mailed to each participant.
Registration
To register, please fill the registration form and send with your deposit to: Thu Nguyen, 10413 Adel Road, Oakton, VA 22124. For more information, or call 703-938-1377.
Retreat Schedule
- Thursday:
- 5 pm: Registration for 3-day retreat
- 6:15 pm: Dinner
- 7:30 pm: Orientation
- Friday:
- Morning: Guided sitting meditation - Breakfast - Outdoor walking meditation - Dharma talk.
- Afternoon: Lunch, Total body relaxation, QiGong, Outdoor walking, Personal time.
- 5 pm: Registration for weekend retreat
- 6:15 pm: Dinner
- 7:30 pm: Orientation
- Saturday:
- Morning: Guided sitting meditation - Breakfast - Outdoor walking meditation - Dharma talk.
- Afternoon: Lunch, Total body relaxation, QiGong, Tea meditation, Group sharing.
- Evening: Dinner - Group sharing - Sitting meditation.
- Sunday:
- Morning: Guided sitting meditation - Breakfast - Outdoor walking meditation - Dharma talk / Questions and answers.
- Afternoon: Lunch - Closing circle - 3pm: End of retreat.
Claymont Court
The Claymont Court Retreat Center is located on 369 acres of forest and farmland in the Shenandoah Valley of West Virginia, less than 90 minutes by car from Washington, D.C., or Baltimore.