Winter Retreat (online and in person)

Beginning Anew in Stillness and Silence

Dates: January 1-4, 2025

Location: Fellowship Hall, CVUUS, Middlebury
2 Duane Court Middlebury, VT 05753 (in-person and online)

Winter solitude
A world of one color
The sound of the wind
Matsuo Basho

As we step into the New Year, join Eisho and Kendo for a 4-day meditation
retreat designed to help you restart or refresh your daily meditation practice.

“Beginning Anew in Stillness and Silence” is an opportunity to nourish your inner
stillness and clarity through silence, simplicity, and mindful presence.

Retreat Structure:

Daily Schedule:
o Morning Block: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
o Afternoon Block: 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Each day, we’ll gather for two 3.5-hour blocks of silent sitting and walking
meditation.

The retreat will be held in the lower-level Fellowship Hall at CVUUS
in Middlebury, providing a supportive environment for deep practice.

Additional Details:

• Meals: No meals offered except as noted below. However, each session
  will include a break for tea and snacks.
• Flexibility: Participants may choose to attend full days or commit to a
  specific morning or afternoon block. We ask that attendees arrive and
  depart according to the schedule to maintain a quiet and focused
  atmosphere.
• Morning Meditation: Regular 7:00 am meditation will be relocated from
  Otter Creek Yoga to CVUUS from January 1-4.
• Following the meditation and liturgy service, a simple breakfast (muffins, hard-boiled eggs, fruit) will
  be offered to those staying on for the morning block.

This retreat is open to all, whether you’re looking to establish a new practice or deepen an existing one. We invite you to join us in this supportive and serene space as we begin the New Year with intention and mindfulness.

A note about the practice of generosity (dana): 
Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community is supported solely by financial donations. The teachings are offered freely, and no one is ever required to pay. For those able to contribute, we suggest a donation of $150-$250 for this program if
you attend in person, and $50-$150 if you participate online. This amount helps to offset the costs of the rental venue, teacher support, and the upkeep of our technology, building, and grounds. But any contribution amount – less or more according to your means – is always gratefully received. Your gift makes programs and practice opportunities financially

Registration:

To register for this Winter Retreat click on this link. If you have an account on our website please login to your account to enroll in the retreat. If you don’t have an account on our website please create an account to enroll in the retreat.