‘Let the Beauty You Love’: A Retreat for Renewal & Engaged Social Action

Now more than ever, we need a renewed commitment to social and environmental engagement and justice in this very complex time. Together we will deepen our insight and understanding of the roots of structural violence so we can engage in the world with creativity, courage, love, and hope. This retreat will ground us in resilience, connection and contemplative practices that renew and sustain body, mind and spirit.

The retreat provides a safe space to slow down and nurture personal and professional integrity, and the courage to lean into socially engaged action.

What You Will Learn:

• Navigate important life stage transitions with a community of mutual support
• Connect with the sacred as you align heart and soul with action in the world
• Reflect on your most meaningful values, relationships, priorities, life purpose and broader issues of social justice
• Discern what’s next for you with creativity and acceptance
• Explore and apply new practices and frameworks to your stage of life
• Gain valuable insights to ignite your life and your work
• Cultivate a sense of joy and connection to your own learning process

Program Features:

• Weekend retreat that includes individual and small group reflection, guided mindfulness meditation, engagement in nature and creative arts
• All meals
• Exploration of diverse frameworks, including Quaker faith and practice, Buddhist teachings in the Plum Village tradition, Gestalt psychotherapy, creative expression, and social justice
• All materials
• Expert facilitation