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Deep Dive Retreat

a life-changing immersion in awakening...

Full of Transmission, Depth, and Heart!

September 4 - 8, 2019

Please join the Trillium Awakening Northeast community for our fourth Deep Dive Retreat, a life-changing immersion in awakening to consciousness, embodiment, & mutuality.

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You'll dive deeply into your embodied awakening process with your small group of five or six participants, meeting a total of five times in four days -- it's the most condensed Trillium Awakening immersion experience there is.

That's why we call it the Deep Dive!

Meditation & Gazing * Large Groups * Small Groups Talks * Discussions * Movement * Fun

Teaching staff

You'll be fully supported by a teaching staff of Trillium Awakening teachers and mentors.

Teachers include: Allan Morelock, Bill Miller, Gena Netten, John Bottone, Wendy Redfern -- and Cielle Backstrom will be joining us pending enrollment.

Mentors include: Dan Schwartz, Jerry Boening, others TBD.

Schedule

We will start on 9/4, Wednesday evening, continue all day Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and conclude by Sunday noon, 9/8.

Our retreat schedule is rich and full: Morning meditations and gazing, large group meetings, movement. Evening options include talks, discussions, creative expressions, and music

Plus, you'll have a chance to relax, integrate, and have FUN.

View our retreat schedule.

Retreat Center

You'll be nourished in the restful Lifebridge Sanctuary, nestled in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains in New York state. It's a gorgeous hand-crafted green facility on 95 acres of forest.This very special place has spectacular views, comfy indoor spaces, inviting decks and patios, campfire area, and hiking trails galore.

Delicious meals will be prepared onsite by a chef, with both vegan and non-vegetarian options available. Meals are family-style and create a community spirit, which enhances the container for transformative work.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites for those attending a Trillium Awakening retreat for the first time:

1. Completion of one of the following:

a) the Orientation Course

b) the Online Foundation Course

c) a thorough reading of Becoming Divinely Human by CC Leigh

2. Participation at sittings or events or several sessions with a Trillium Awakening teacher.

3. If in doubt, contact northeastdeepdive@gmail.com for guidance on meeting the prerequisites. Once your registration application is reviewed, we might ask you to do some additional one-on-one phone work with a teacher.

Pricing

The retreat fee INCLUDES tuition as well as LODGING AND DELICIOUS MEALS.

We offer pricing based on pre-registration date. A $200 deposit is due at the time of pre-registration. The remainder is due by July 2^nd.

Pre-register by June 1st

Shared room* $875 (2 spaces available for 2 males or 2 females)
Common space** (1 space available for female) $775
Onsite camping (sold out) $700
Commuting*** $625

Pre-register between June 2nd and July 1st

Shared room* $925 (2 spaces available for 2 males or 2 females)
Common space** (1 space available for female) $825
Onsite camping (sold out) $750
Commuting*** $675

Pre-register July 2nd and August 1st (registration closes on August 1st)

Shared room* $975 (2 spaces available for 2 males or 2 females)
Common space** (1 space available for female) $875
Onsite camping (sold out) $800
Commuting*** $725

* Shared rooms are for 3 to 5 people with ensuite bathroom or 2 participants with shared bathrooms. If your preference is to have a private room, your best option would be to find off-site lodging and commute.

**This involves sleeping on futons in a common space with 1 to 2 other participants, and sharing bathrooms with those in shared rooms. The common spaces will be used for small groups, so participants will need to rearrange their things daily.

***Includes tuition and meals.

Registration

To register, please follow these steps.

1. Complete our retreat application (see below). Please indicate your lodging option on your application. If you like to share a room with a particular person, please indicate his/her first and last name(s). Indicate your food preferences and restrictions. If you have special foods you must bring, please let us know as there is only one fridge for the retreat.

2. Once your application is approved, your $200 deposit is due immediately. The remainder is due by July 2^nd. Payment can be sent via Paypal or check. (See Payment Instructions and Cancellation Policy below.)

Payment Instructions

Please read our cancellation policy below before sending your deposit.

Via PayPal - To pay your deposit by PayPal, please send payment (via Friends & Family option; or add 3% if you are paying via Goods and Services option) to this email address: northeastdeepdive@gmail.com. In the PayPal notes section indicate your full name and what you are sending payment for.

Via check - To pay your deposit by check, please make your check payable to 'Trillium Awakening Northeast' and mail to: Gena Netten (Regional Coordinator) 54 Bennetts Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873

Cancellation Policy

Full refund before July 1st
50% refund between July 2nd and August 1st
After August 1^st – forfeit 100% of retreat fees

Testimonials

Here's what some participants had to say....

"My expectations were surpassed. You all in the Northeast do indeed 'got it going on.' Wow!"

"The retreat was outstanding. It was a true refuge experience."

"The Deep Dive really does offer SO much in a very condensed few days."

"I can not say exactly why it was such a great retreat, but it must be a combination of factors including location, smoothness of the schedule, certainly the teachers and mentors and the people who showed up for the 'deep dive', which I think is an excellent choice of descriptor for the intention and tone of the retreat."

"I thought the longer time in small groups was great, as well as the scheduling. Also, the mix of teachers and mentors couldn't have been better."

"The location was beautiful, and the size of the retreat provided more intimacy and chance to meet everyone."

"The sense of community and the connection with others willing to be real, authentic, and go deep was amazing."

"I loved the community, having so much time to engage with other participants and the teachers. I enjoyed having a lot of time in small groups, and also having a few small jobs to do. I felt so welcomed by everyone!"

Preparation

Local weather forecast

What to bring

water bottle - this is essential so you can fill your water bottle at the water cooler. The facility is 'green' and does not allow us to bring in bottled water.
light jacket/sweater – days and nights can get cool in September
sensible outside shoes/hiking boots
musical instruments — whatever you like to play
your poems, songs, stories, artwork, short rituals, readings, dances, and etc., for our creative expression extravaganza
insect/tick repellent
umbrella/rain jacket
beverages of your choice, if you want something other than water and hot beverages, which are provided (No alcohol permitted at the facility)
special snacks that don’t need to be refrigerated – just one refrigerator for the whole event
cooler – if you are bringing beverages or snacks that need to be cool
blanket or camping chair – for sitting around the firepit

For those who are camping - recommended gear

flashlight/headlamp
toiletries (toothbrush, shampoo, etc.)
towel
tent
sleeping bag
air mattress/sleeping pad
pillow

Transportation

Please note that participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the retreat center.

The Deep Dive Retreat is being held at Lifebridge Sanctuary, located at

333 Mountain Road, Rosendale, NY 12472.

Arriving by Air

If you are flying, please fly into Newark Airport, as it has the most flights available and is closer to the retreat center than JFK or LaGuardia. If you are coming from Europe, it might be cheapest for you to fly into JFK.

Your flight should arrive by 1 pm ET on Wednesday, September 6 if you are arriving at Newark (noon ET if you are arriving at JFK), so you have ample time to arrive at Lifebridge Sanctuary in time for registration and dinner.

Please email us at northeastdeepdive@gmail.com before you book your flight. We’ll do our best to put you in touch with others who arriving at the same airport so you can coordinate your flights and coordinate your transportation to and from Lifebridge. One of you might need to rent a car/van and drive the group to Lifebridge. (See Arriving by Car directions below.)

Arriving by Train

METRO NORTH Train Service from NYC -- HUDSON LINE to 41 Main Street, at the Route 9 interchange Poughkeepsie NY, 12602 (73.5 miles to Grand Central Terminal) . Call Metro North, 212.532.4900, for information and train schedules, Poughkeepsie, NY. Train ride is about 1 ½ hours from New York City. At the Poughkeepsie station taxis are available to Lifebridge Sanctuary, Rosendale.

AMTRAK Call Amtrak, 800.872.7245, for information and train schedules to Poughkeepsie, NY. Train ride is about 1 ½ hours from New York City. Reservations are advised.

NOTE: Taxis to Rosendale are available at the Poughkeepsie station. Call Delroy Taxi: 845.452.1222. Cabs meet most trains. Some taxis will pick you up in Rosendale for your return trip - though they may require you to prepay for your return service. Call in advance for detailed information. There is a $2.00 shuttle bus with a limited schedule between Poughkeepsie train station and Rosendale Park and Ride - it takes about 45 minutes. You will need to coordinate your arrival with your group leader, the Park and Ride is 5 minutes from Lifebridge. Call in advance 888.827.8228 for shuttle schedule and fees. Ask for dispatch.

Arriving by Bus from NYC

NOTE: By far the easiest public transportation mode from NYC

Call Trailways, 800.858.8555, www.trailwaysny.com for information and departure times to Rosendale, NY. Bus ride from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York City, to Rosendale takes less than 2 hours and round-trip fare is $40.60.

Buses leave NYC Port Authority Terminal at 41st Street and 8th Avenue, PURCHASE your ticket BEFORE going to the gate; you can purchase tickets at Pine Hill Trailways or a Greyhound kiosk in the South terminal. Make sure you arrive at the gate 20 minutes before departure time to ensure getting a seat.

LOCAL TAXI SERVICE: High Falls Taxi is available at Rosendale. Call ahead and they will pick you up at the bus stop in Rosendale. 845.626.9620.

Arriving by Car

We encourage those who are coming from the Northeast region to rideshare with others in your local community as much as possible.

1 hour and 45 minutes north of NYC

4 hours southwest of Boston

BY CAR FROM NYC

*note to driver: these directions are exact.

Cross George Washington Bridge (upper level); take an immediate right onto the Palisades Parkway; continue several miles to the interchange of Exit 9 West to NYS Thruway 87/287, toward Albany. Follow all signs for 87N. After a drive of about 1 1/2 hour, take exit 18, New Paltz; after toll booth take first left at traffic light onto Route 299 toward New Paltz. Proceed through New Paltz and follow signs to 32 North. Turn right onto route 32 North and continue 7 miles toward Rosendale. Turn left onto 213 West immediately after the blue bridge. Proceed 2.5 miles out of town to Mossy Brook Road and turn left. Take the first immediate left after the bridge onto Mountain Road. Continue up and around for .8 of a mile and make a hard right into the driveway. Take the right fork in the driveway. Follow signs for the Sanctuary - 333 Mountain Road.

BY CAR FROM THE NORTH

Take exit 19 from I-87 to 209 South. Proceed 10.5 miles, through Stone Ridge, then turn left at the 2nd light onto 213 East toward Rosendale. Go 2.5 miles though High Falls and turn right onto Mossy Brook Road. Take the first immediate left onto Mountain Road and up .8 of a mile. Make a hard right into the driveway. Take the right fork in the driveway.

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