“Thanks for a lovely weekend. I had several a-ha moments — although I dislike that term, it fits! Breakthrough could be another word, realization also a good one (Good one!) My experience spiritually was one of deepening my practice, and I have a better, clearer idea now of what’s possible for my future. I really enjoyed all the artwork and tokens I found around the grounds, and the meals were excellent, as was the free come and go style. The meditation class was equally excellent; I took away new learnings for sure and it really supported a deepening of practice. The songs and drumming were one of my favorite parts and were certainly a a real added benefit to the program! Thanks for leading us in such a unique experience. Hopefully, I can attend another retreat in the near future.”
You’re very welcome and thank you Kerri, and now that summer fades and fall looms, there are several options to share in the practice opportunities and peaceful encounters touched on above. Kerri specifically referenced the insights and empowerment gained during her Noble Silence Meditation Retreat (NSMR) Weekend, with our quarterly Fall NSMR coming up on Yom Kippur weekend, Friday, October 11th — Sunday, October 13th, making it an auspicious time for Atonement. The engine that drives our NSMR’s and much of The Higher Haven’s very special, healing approach to Mindfulness is summarized in our monthly Meditation + Mindfulness 101 class, three-hours of helpful information, meditations, and a chance to visit our natural sanctuary far away from the outer world’s growing din. On the subject of the natural world and growing in both reverence and knowledge, Southwest Michigan’s Mushroom Expert Anthony Michael Blowers (appropriately sounds like Flowers) will head up a Fall Foraging Workshop Saturday, September 14th, taking us into the woods and on a nature walk that will lead into the kitchen with wild snacks and other points on hunting, harvesting and cooking.
September also offers our very cool new foray into Dark Sky Events, evenings observing the night sky, and kicking off with a night of meditation and observation of the partial lunar eclipse occurring on Tuesday, September 17th. This powerful, celestial event will be visible to about half of the earth’s residents, with approximately 3.48 billion people or 43.76% of the world’s population, able to see at least part of the eclipse, the maximum lunar cclipse occurring at 10:44:18 p.m. EST. And we’ll be closing out the month with our Yoga + Meditation Practice Weekend Friday, September 27th — Sunday, September 29th, giving yogis an opportunity to elevate their practice. We’re setting aside the first weekend in October for private lessons and private visits, and are working on a very special Halloween + Dia de Los Muertos fiesta of like-minded, like-hearted souls to gather for our Ten-Year Anniversary at 494 63rd. Street, SH, MI, USA. Simply Contact Us by e-mail with any questions or clarifications, and we’ll look forward to seeing you and practicing soon. Toksha
ON FLYING TO (THH)
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, MI, USA is your best route. You can also book through Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Int. Airport (AZO) or South Bend, Indiana, Int. Airport (SBN), all three air fields averaging 44 country miles from our 494 63rd. St. South Haven, MI 49090 address. From there, an Uber or cab can assist in completing the final leg of your journey. For those up for more of a Midwest adventure, fly to Chicago’s O’Hare (ORD) or Midway (MDW) Int. airport, then rent a car to make the breezy, 94-mile, two-hour cruise up the Lake Michigan shore. Remember to turn your watch back, saving an hour as you go from Central to Eastern Standard Time at the Illinois-Michigan border. We wish you safe travails, much joy in the journey, and promise you a warm welcome to South Haven, Michigan, Midwest USA, one of the most serenely healing spots on planet Earth, across the Universe & entire Milky Way.
RE: RENTING THH
We are officially not a For-Rent Retreat Center. The Higher Haven does not host groups, organize meals, or have other teachers we don’t know, whose teachings we’re unfamiliar with, lead our retreats. That said, if you uphold a teaching you’re certain would behoove your students and ours, and wish to host an event, workshop, or weekend at one of the most pristine places around for personal practice, transformation and psychological healing, we encourage you to contact us. We’re open to working with other reputable healers and yoga teachers with whom we feel in energetic accord. Holding an open-hearted, open-minded approach to all people and paths, we invite you to experience one of our classes or retreats rooted in our very special form of mindfulness, by way of ancient ceremonial purification. We’re receptive to and respectful of other ways to wellness, worship, and spiritual work, and so look forward to connecting with you.
“The Higher Haven Retreat Center was one of the coolest things I’ve ever done and an experience I’ll never forget. I found the indoor/outdoor yoga studio unique, the lunch delicious and the insights into meditation practice very helpful. I benefited tremendously from the purification Ceremony, and will never forget how pretty the sky was that evening. The day was great for self-reflection and connecting with nature, but also a nice day of bonding with my brother, aunt and cousin. I will be attending at least twice a year!”