Fall Mindfulness Retreat
Theme to be determined
A REGIONAL MINDFULNESS RETREAT
In the Plum Village Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh
SEPTEMBER 17, 18, 19 AND 20, 2026
This year we will offer an added day of less structured practice. We will gather together Thursday evening and enjoy meditation at XXX. Friday will be spent in silence as we enjoy practicing individually and as a group. We will have 2 simple meals in the Focus Hall. This is a great opportunity to cultivate deep stillness in preparation for the rest of the retreat.
Our formal weekend of practice will begin Friday evening, those who did not stay Thursday will have had dinner elsewhere. We will gather together at 7:30 PM. We will enjoy a weekend of sitting and walking meditation, practice songs and chanting, noble silence, mindful meals, yoga, and other activities, concluding around 2 PM after lunch on Sunday.
There will be an opportunity to receive the 5 Mindfulness Trainings. We will offer optional BIPOC, Young Persons and LGBTQ+ affinity groups during Dharma sharing.
We will enjoy the wisdom and musicality of ordained Dharma Teacher Joe Reilly, Joe has been a student of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh since 2004 and is often found singing and writing songs on spiritual retreats. He currently lives in Detroit, where he co-leads the Building Beloved Community Sangha. He is of Cherokee, Choctaw, Italian, and Irish descent and identifies as Native American.
Camp Skyline offers acres of serene woods, walking trails, a labyrinth and beautiful views.
The food will be potluck, with everyone encouraged to bring a vegetarian contribution for either one dinner, one breakfast or something for the snack table.
