Just Be: A July 4 Personal Retreat
July 3 - 6, 2025
A DHARMAKAYA CENTER RETREAT
Over the long holiday weekend, leave the pressures of your normal life and immerse yourself in the tranquil environment of our Center. This is a time to focus on yourself and your practice.
Meditate in Milarepa Hall, in the privacy of your room, or in one of our many mediation spots around campus—including our outdoor practice pavilion and along our woods trails. Spend afternoons in the library, perusing our extensive collection of dharma and other books. Hike Bear Mountain or Sam’s Point. Spend evenings around our firepit. Contemplate the stars. Just be.
BRING A FRIEND DISCOUNT: Do you know someone who would like this program, but hasn’t been to the Center? Bring them, and you both get a 10% discount on your entire program package. For the discount to apply, there must be two reservations, at least one of whom has not taken a Dharmakaya Center class previously. At checkout, apply the Discount Code: BringAFriend. May not be combined with other discounts.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: We are pleased to be able to offer partial scholarships for this program. Please apply here.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Intimate setting
- Daily program of salutations and meditation with Center community
- Delicious all-vegetarian meals with locally sourced ingredients
- Opportunity to connect with a Senior Teacher for personal guidance
- Option to extend stay on Personal Retreat
- Extensive library of dharma books
- Expansive wooded grounds with beautiful paths, flora and fauna
OPTIONAL MASSAGE
Please email retreats@dharmakayacenter.org if you would like to book a massage during your free time.
OPEN TO ALL
There are no prerequisites for this program; it is appropriate for all.
SCHEDULE
Thursday, July 3
3:00-6:00 PM | Check in |
6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
7:30-8:00 PM | Sunset Meditation, optional |
7:30-9:30 PM | Fire pit (weather permitting), optional |
10:00 PM | Lights out on campus |
Friday, July 4 – Saturday, July 5
7:30-8:00 AM | Morning Salutations and Meditation, optional |
8:00-9:00 AM | Breakfast |
12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
2:00 PM | Afternoon Group Meditation, optional |
6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
7:30-8:00 PM | Sunset Meditation, optional |
7:30-9:30 PM | Fire pit (weather permitting), optional |
10:00 PM | Lights out on campus |
Sunday, July 6
7:30-8:00 AM | Morning Salutations and Meditation, optional |
8:00-9:00 AM | Breakfast |
9:30-10:30 AM | Personal Time |
12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
1:00 PM | Checkout and Departure |
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