The Great Blue Heron is a majestic sight. Often seen standing silently along inland rivers or lakeshores or flying high overhead with slow wingbeats, Herons represent an ability to progress and evolve with self- determination. A Blue Heron rookery of colonial nests resides directly across the entryway to The Higher Haven, calling these regal beings back every Spring, where they’re seen fishing surrounding wetlands and soaring out over adjoining cornfields. With our skies emptying out as billions of North American bird species decline, here is a rare opportunity to return to the heart of nature, bath in the atmosphere of a forest and experience energetic renewal. Guided meditations focused on the purification of the senses — seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling and touch will help bridge the gap between attendees and the natural world. Unplug from the outer, rapidly advancing technical world, slow down, adopt nature’s pace, take in and be taken in by the woods and its inhabitants. Attendees will gain insight into living, acquire a bright, clear level of awareness and return to civilization with new, centering contemplative practices.
Friday, March 27th Schedule
Arrival Welcome and Check-In 4:00pm
Orientation 5:30pm-6:30pm
Light, Healthy, Dinner 6:30pm-7:30pm
Class on The Power of Nature and Animal Wisdom 7:30-8:30
Deep Rest and Relaxation 9:00 pm
Saturday, March 28th Schedule
Wake Up 8:00am
Light, Healthy Breakfast 9:00-10:00am
Meditation Class on the 6 senses and 4 Principles of Practice – Concentration, Relaxation, Insights into Reality, and Unconditional Love 10am-1:00pm
Light, Healthy Lunch 1:00-2:00pm
Free Time for Relaxation, Nature & Rookery Exploration 2:00-5:00pm
Light Healthy Dinner 5:30pm- 6:30pm
Class on Walking Meditation and Merging with Nature 7:00-8:30pm
Deep Rest and Relaxation 9:00 pm
Sunday, March 29th Schedule
Wake Up 8:00am
Light Healthy Breakfast 9:00am-10am
Martial Arts Tai Chi Class on Animal Wisdom 10:00-11:00am
Free Time for Relaxation, Nature or Rookery Exploration 11:00am- 12:30pm
Light, Healthy Lunch 12:30-1:30pm
Forest Therapy Walk 1:30pm-3:30pm
Wind Down and Close 4:00pm
Pricing
Retreat with Overnight stay in shared bed in private room - $700/couple
Retreat with Overnight stay in Dorm room - $395/person
Option to Camp or Studio Sleeping Bag Accommodations - $350