Friday, September 26 - Sunday, September 28, 2025
Pilgrim Lodge, West Gardiner, ME
Registration is now closed.
Dharma Teacher, Certified NVC Instructor
Peggy has studied Nonviolent Communcation with Marshall Rosenberg, is a co-founder of the Maine NVC Network, had studied with Thich Nhat Hanh since 1991 and is a dharma teacher within his tradition.
Dharma Teacher
Theodate Lawlor, Joyful Fulfillment of the Heart, is a Buddhist Dharma teacher in the Plum Village tradition of Thich Nhat Hahn.
OI Member, Musician
Lynn is a long-time mindfulness practitioner and ordained student in Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing. Lynn is a retired special educator and enjoys supporting mindfulness-based retreats around the Northeast. She is also a singer-songwriter, bringing Joy and Ease via another portal! In 2020, Lynn recorded a mindfulness practice CD of songs with contributions from many lay and monastic friends. https://lynndeeves.hearnow.com
Retreat Costs
The cost to attend the retreat is $295. This cost covers meals, lodging and complete use of the facilities at Pilgrim Lodge. Meals will be provided from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch. The teachings are freely offered. If financial assistance would make it possible for someone to attend, please let David (the registrar) know. Financial assistance will be offered as funds become available. Dana contributions for financial assistance and scholarships would be greatly appreciated and can be sent to David.