TEA + NATURE RETREAT
JULY 27-28, 2019
Welcome to our first tea + nature retreat. The focus of this retreat is on the importance of water in a Tea practice. We will gather our own spring water from an artesian spring and perform a water comparison experiment.
We will begin in Brooklyn with meditation + breakfast before driving together to Stokes State Forest. Below you can find more information about the schedule, location, and what to bring.
This trip will have periods of noble silence. Please refer to the schedule.
SIGN UP
To sign up for this trip you must fill out THIS form by July 19th.
SCHEDULE
DAY 1
SATURDAY, JULY 27
Arrive at 7:15am
Orientation (Brooklyn)
8:00am
Meditation
8:30am
Breakfast + Cleanup*
9:15am
*Drive to Stokes State Forest
11:30am
Water Gathering*
12:30pm
Lunch + Cleanup
2:00pm
Check into Accommodations + Quiet Rest
4:30pm
Tea Ceremony* + Water Discussion
6:30pm
Quiet Rest
8:00pm
Meditation
9:15pm
Chanting
9:30pm
Take Rest
*Noble silence until after breakfast
DAY 2
SUNDAY, JULY 28
8:00am
Meditation
9:00am
Breakfast + Cleanup*
10:00am
Water Experiment
12:00pm
Lunch + Cleanup + Quiet Rest
2:30pm
Closing Tea Ceremony*
Note: Activities marked * are to be conducted in Noble Silence. This means refraining from verbal and physical communication.
LOCATION
We have 2 lean-tos reserved. They are small minimalist cabins. Each sleeps 6 people. We must bring our own bedding.
WHAT TO BRING
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Clothing for warm weather, sleeping, and meditation
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Bedding for sleeping on floors of lean-to: sleeping bag or blanket, padding, sheets, and pillow
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Water Bottle
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Meditation Cushion + Blanket/Towel for sitting outdoors
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Bathing Towel
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Toiletries
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Rain Jacket + Boots if rain forecasted
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Flashlight
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Bathing Suit - There is a spring and a lake that you may want to visit.
This retreat is shared on a donation basis. We welcome your generosity upon completion of the retreat. Donations beyond the food, travel, and accommodation costs will go to the Light Meets Life free tea center fundraiser.