Dear Friends and Supporters, I’m writing with the begging bowl in hand, as I do each year at this time. But this year feels different—there’s more at stake. I hope you’ll take the time to read this appeal letter; it’s a little longer than usual, but for...
At Gather, we welcome everyone. It is who we are. We …. welcome … everyone. That is not as simple as it sounds. What does it mean to welcome everyone? It means, first, that when a person walks through the door, we welcome them: we greet them – by name and with a warm...
This past Wednesday saw a large crowd coming together to joyfully celebrate the milestone of completing our first year together! It’s difficult to convey to all of you how much the support and goodwill you have shared with us has enriched the lives of many. We began...
Dear Sangha, The winter weather has quieted the atmosphere here at Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community, but like the spring shoots preparing for their return, we’re using this time wisely to develop new programs we’ll be offering in 2024. Our hope is that these...
Dear friends, We’ve been doing some cozy and heartwarming things this winter at Bread Loaf Mountain. Some of you already heard about Valentine’s Day Gather Anniversary and Peacemaker Quilt Party. I hope you’ll enjoy the write up below and the article...
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Sunday afternoon and Monday morning, January 14th and 15th Gather continues to welcome guests every Wednesday through Sunday, and to function as a center for conviviality, artistic activities, sharing food together and cultivating friendships. We...
