Deepening The Way

This September, join Henry Shukman at Menla Retreat Center, nestled in the Catskill Mountains, where autumn’s turning provides the perfect backdrop to settle into and deepen our practice.

The retreat includes daily meditations, dharma teachings from Henry, and extended Q&A sessions, while immersing yourself in a committed community of meditators.

Our schedule offers as much support as you need, with movement and breakout groups available throughout, as well as solo time to wander the land, rest and restore.

Whether this is your first residential retreat or you’re a seasoned practitioner, this retreat offers an experience where you can deepen your practice.

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel:

• Up to 72 hours prior to the start of the retreat, you will receive a 100% refund, minus a 20% processing fee. (This is an 80% refund of your booking.)
• Within 72 hours prior up until 24 hours prior to the start of the retreat, the participant will not receive a refund, but instead will receive a course credit for the cost of the booking, minus the 20% cancellation fee.
• This credit can be applied to any other Tibet House sponsored program or group retreat where we take accommodations or full registrations. This credit is good for one year.
• Within 24 hours prior to the start of the retreat, or if the participant does not show up for any reason, no credit will be given.
• If the participant does not show up for any reason or chooses to leave early, no refund or credit will be given.

Schedule:

Thursday, September 10

• 3 – 6 pm  Arrival and check-in
• 6 – 7 pm  Dinner
• 7:15 – 7:30 pm  Open silent sit
• 7:30 – 8:30 pm  Welcome with Henry: orientation and guided meditation
• 8:30 – 8:50 pm  Optional Q&A for first time retreatants with Luke & Shana

Friday – Saturday

• 7 – 8 am  Morning movement & silent meditation
• 8 – 9 am  Breakfast
• 10 am – 12 pm  Session with Henry (guided meditations, talk, Q&A and silence)
• 12 – 1 pm  Lunch
• 1:30 – 3 pm – Open self-guided practice time (outdoor walking, self-guided movement, open sitting, integration)
• 3 – 5 pm  Session with Henry
• 6 – 7 pm  Dinner
• 7 – 8 pm – Open self-guided practice time (sunset walk, self-guided movement, open sitting, integration)
• 8 – 8:45 pm  Evening meditation

Sunday

• 7 – 8 am  Morning movement & silent meditation
• 8 – 9 am  Breakfast
• 9 – 10 am  Checkout from rooms
• 10 am – 12 pm  Session with Henry
• 12:30 – 1:30pm  Lunch

*Please note this schedule is subject to change.