“When you go out into the woods and you look at trees, you see all these different trees. And some of them are bent, and some of them are straight, and some of them are evergreens, and some of them are whatever. And you look at the tree and you allow it. You see why it is the way it is. You sort of understand that this one didn’t get enough light, and so it turned that way. And you don’t get all emotional about it. You just allow it. You appreciate the tree...So, I practice turning people into trees which means appreciating them just as they are.” (Ram Dass, author and spiritual teacher)
End your weekend in communal solitude during a silent meditative walk with Audree from Walking in Mindfulness. Being in the silent presence of another person can shift your relationship to a more conscious and present moment, especially when drawing upon the serenity of nature. Participants will have the option to quietly greet others at arrival and after a brief introduction Audree will lead a silent meditative walk. While the walk itself is silent, participants are welcome to stay after to socialize. Because of the nature of this walk, music in earbuds, cell phones, and dogs are not allowed. Children are welcome so long as they abide by the concept of walking in silence. Pre-registration required. M $4; NM $6; children under 12 are free.