HVPN’s Spiritual Retreat – Summer 2011

Saturday, July 23rd
10am through about 6pm

We hope you’ll join us at the beautiful sanctuary known as Universal Pathways in Berne, NY. (www.universalpathways.com)

Rediscover the sacred within yourself and within nature in whatever way makes sense to you. Enjoy time reading in one of the many reading rooms, meditating in the gardens, walking the labyrinth, visiting the cave or finding your own path through the woods and fields. The agenda for the day will be very loosely structured and will offer a mixture of solitary and group activity with the accent being on personal time spent in the manner which you will find most meaningful:

10am: Gathering and Greeting
10:30 – 11:00am: Opening Ceremony
11:00am – 5:00pm: Free Time for Solitary and small group pursuits
5:00pm – Closing: Community Feast

Cost of admission is $25.00 per adult. Children and teens under the age of 18yrs must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and are admitted at no charge. However, donations on their behalf would be welcome. We will be happy to accept cash (please attempt to have correct change) or checks (made out to HVPN Inc.) upon your arrival. All proceeds collected to benefit Universal Pathways.

What to bring: The main feast will take place later in the day so bring whatever you’ll need for lunch. Light snacks and drinks to share throughout the day will also be welcome. The feast will begin at 5pm and will be potluck. Bring feast gear and a dish to share. There is a small kitchen and ample outlets for crock pots. Ritual wear is welcome and encouraged. Consider bringing drums, tarot cards, journals or other ritual items you may wish to use in the solitary time allotted. Consider clothing needs for both indoor and outdoor activity as the weather permits. Please be aware that cell phones and beepers often do not receive signals in this location. However, the office does have a phone for urgent calls.

This is NOT an HVPN member’s only event. We love to see old friends and welcome new friends as well! Any interested persons are welcome! Group activities are not tradition specific and no prior training or experience is needed. Please feel free to contact me, Allan, (artaios3@aol.com) for more information.