Sunday 13 December to Sunday 20 December
Loving and Being Loved
The theme for the 2015 Young Adult retreat is “Loving and Being Loved”, in other words it’s about cultivating kindness for ourselves and for others. This theme will be central to all the activities offered throughout the retreat. Our shared search is set in the awesome beauty of the Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre.
Throughout the course we will explore the theme of kindness and compassion in a variety of ways. We will take time to share and explore in small groups, to be involved in creative pursuits such as drama, dance/movement and art work. There will be periods of silence and reflective time to allow you to connect with your own inner wisdom. Guidance will be available for those young adults who are interested in learning to meditate, as well as for those who wish to develop their meditation practice.
We will also have time to enjoy some community activities on the property. This contribution will involve a group work project to enhance and support the beautiful land and buildings of the Wangapeka centre.
The course has been specifically designed to respond to the needs of those attending. The facilitators, Mark, Kath and Jaime are all experienced teachers who bring enthusiasm, creativity and safety to the group and individual process.
This course is suitable for people 18 years (minimum) to 30ish.
If you have a great interest in this retreat but financial difficulties would prevent you from coming, a Scholarship fund may be available on application. Please e-mail Mark for information.
The course will be limited to 15 participants due to limited accommodation so registering early is advisable. People attending will need to commit to the whole period of the retreat. Sunday 13 Dec late afternoon through to Sunday 20 Dec early afternoon.
Course fee: – $225. (Includes food, accommodation and a resource fee) – While the facilitators are offering their teaching as an act of generosity, there is the option of offering a donation to them (Kōha/dana). For more info and/or to register please contact Mark Schrader: schrader.mark@gmail.com
Cook: We are looking for a cook for this retreat. If you would like to give service to support the young adults on this retreat then we would love to hear from you. Qualities and tasks needed are: kindness, patience and the desire to support the growth of the young adults and planning and cooking the main lunch meal and light evening meal daily for the retreat period. Meal preparation assistance is provided by the retreat participants. There is some payment for this role. Accommodation and food costs for the cook are covered. Contact Mark for details.