Shiné's half-day, full-day, and weekend retreats offer a more expansive opportunity to engage with spiritual practice physically, emotionally, and conceptually. Each retreat creates a soft, supportive environment for helping participants to heal body and mind.
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ALL-DAY RETREAT TO CELEBRATE SHINÉ'S 10TH YEAR!
May 6, rain date May 7
A day at the beach, not just to fete our birthday together, but also to welcome the potential for new life this spring.
Our day together includes:
-Centering breath practice
-Heart-opening mindful movement
-Welcoming the Light: embodied prayer
-In-word Turning: simple, process-oriented writing prompts to build clarity on your purpose this spring
-Crafty Surprise: You can look forward to emerging with a nifty piece to bring home, a message in a bottle to your soul
Contribution: $60
May 6, rain date May 7
A day at the beach, not just to fete our birthday together, but also to welcome the potential for new life this spring.
Our day together includes:
-Centering breath practice
-Heart-opening mindful movement
-Welcoming the Light: embodied prayer
-In-word Turning: simple, process-oriented writing prompts to build clarity on your purpose this spring
-Crafty Surprise: You can look forward to emerging with a nifty piece to bring home, a message in a bottle to your soul
Contribution: $60
SPRING FORWARD MINI-RETREAT
April 2023, Date TBA - 9am-12pm
A half day to reflect on what soul seeds you will plant this spring, and how to bring them to blossom.
Our day together includes:
-outdoor mindful movement practice on the lawn
-embodied discernment: writing prompts for listening to your inner compass, the somatic "True North" to guide your wayfinding this spring
-Shiné Contemplation: a refreshing, accessible, jargon-free Quaker angle on meditation.
Shiné (from the Tibetan, "Calm Abiding," describing a meditative form devoted to the open experience of what is, rather than a mental discipline of streamlining towards single focus)
Contribution: $40
April 2023, Date TBA - 9am-12pm
A half day to reflect on what soul seeds you will plant this spring, and how to bring them to blossom.
Our day together includes:
-outdoor mindful movement practice on the lawn
-embodied discernment: writing prompts for listening to your inner compass, the somatic "True North" to guide your wayfinding this spring
-Shiné Contemplation: a refreshing, accessible, jargon-free Quaker angle on meditation.
Shiné (from the Tibetan, "Calm Abiding," describing a meditative form devoted to the open experience of what is, rather than a mental discipline of streamlining towards single focus)
Contribution: $40
Eastern Shore Weekend Retreat - Chestertown, MD
October 6th 6pm-October 8th noon
Weekend Retreat includes:
- 2-night stay in two gorgeous modern houses set on 25 woodsy acres, with swimming pond, jacuzzi, sauna, hot tub, and pool
- 4 mindful movement classes (2 morning energizing sessions, and 2 evening restorative sessions) open to all levels of practice
- creative play crafts project
- Saturday afternoon workshop
- Somatic practices from across traditions
- healthy fare to reset your dietary clock
Join us at this beautiful spot on the Eastern shore for a weekend of R&R. 25 acres of natural woods, streams, and pond, which will be beautiful with the leaves changing color. The two modern houses feature an indoor heated pool, outoor hot tub overlooking the pond, indoor jacuzzi and sauna, not to mention a sweet little koi pond. Pricing is flexible, starting with king-size suites, with other accommodations available.
Healthy vegan fare will be provided by our chef-in-residence, the amazing and brilliant and soulful Grace Gonglewski.
As always, we'll practice in the morning and evening, and do some creative crafting and reflective writing. You'll have plenty of free time for exploring, chilling, playing, and connecting.
October 6th 6pm-October 8th noon
Weekend Retreat includes:
- 2-night stay in two gorgeous modern houses set on 25 woodsy acres, with swimming pond, jacuzzi, sauna, hot tub, and pool
- 4 mindful movement classes (2 morning energizing sessions, and 2 evening restorative sessions) open to all levels of practice
- creative play crafts project
- Saturday afternoon workshop
- Somatic practices from across traditions
- healthy fare to reset your dietary clock
Join us at this beautiful spot on the Eastern shore for a weekend of R&R. 25 acres of natural woods, streams, and pond, which will be beautiful with the leaves changing color. The two modern houses feature an indoor heated pool, outoor hot tub overlooking the pond, indoor jacuzzi and sauna, not to mention a sweet little koi pond. Pricing is flexible, starting with king-size suites, with other accommodations available.
Healthy vegan fare will be provided by our chef-in-residence, the amazing and brilliant and soulful Grace Gonglewski.
As always, we'll practice in the morning and evening, and do some creative crafting and reflective writing. You'll have plenty of free time for exploring, chilling, playing, and connecting.
May Pendle Hill Retreat: Embodied Unhooking
May 17-19th 2024
(retreaters are invited to arrive before formal events begin at 5pm, and to explore campus longer at the close of retreat)
A weekend devoted to collective clarity and support in learning some somatic approaches to equity work at the intersection of embodiment and spirituality. Explore practices that can help decolonize the mindbody from the toxic societal "hooks" that tug us away from our center. For this hard work we need all the tools in our toolbox: techniques from neuroscience for self-regulation & co-regulation in conflict situations, deep-dive reflective writing prompts, and communal ritual practice in sacred space.
Weekend Retreat includes:
- private room, unless you specially request a shared room
- four mindful movement classes (2 morning energizing sessions, 2 evening restorative sessions)
- Saturday afternoon workshop
- Centering practices from an Embodied Quaker perspective
- healthy, organic vegetarian fare to reset your dietary clock
This weekend offers the opportunity to deepen your practice in a small, like-minded group of 15.
Pendle Hill is a Quaker retreat center 20 minutes outside center city Philadelphia. Brinton House is a secluded cottage nestled back in the woods, complete with its own dining hall, cozy fireplace, and yoga studio with vaulted ceilings, wraparound windows, and gleaming radiant-heat floor, overlooking a bamboo-surrounded frog pond.
Participants should be comfortable with a flow-style of movement, with creative sequences of actions threaded together.
Your spot is reserved with full payment by Venmo or personal check.
All-inclusive tiered pricing model:
*$600 (supports 4 others in the Shiné community)
*$500 (pays for you)
*$400 (community supported rate)
Please understand these are volatile times - you may want to obtain travel insurance in the case of unforeseen circumstances. Your registration fee will not be refunded, but if you have a friend who would like to take your spot, transfers will be honored.
May 17-19th 2024
(retreaters are invited to arrive before formal events begin at 5pm, and to explore campus longer at the close of retreat)
A weekend devoted to collective clarity and support in learning some somatic approaches to equity work at the intersection of embodiment and spirituality. Explore practices that can help decolonize the mindbody from the toxic societal "hooks" that tug us away from our center. For this hard work we need all the tools in our toolbox: techniques from neuroscience for self-regulation & co-regulation in conflict situations, deep-dive reflective writing prompts, and communal ritual practice in sacred space.
Weekend Retreat includes:
- private room, unless you specially request a shared room
- four mindful movement classes (2 morning energizing sessions, 2 evening restorative sessions)
- Saturday afternoon workshop
- Centering practices from an Embodied Quaker perspective
- healthy, organic vegetarian fare to reset your dietary clock
This weekend offers the opportunity to deepen your practice in a small, like-minded group of 15.
Pendle Hill is a Quaker retreat center 20 minutes outside center city Philadelphia. Brinton House is a secluded cottage nestled back in the woods, complete with its own dining hall, cozy fireplace, and yoga studio with vaulted ceilings, wraparound windows, and gleaming radiant-heat floor, overlooking a bamboo-surrounded frog pond.
Participants should be comfortable with a flow-style of movement, with creative sequences of actions threaded together.
Your spot is reserved with full payment by Venmo or personal check.
All-inclusive tiered pricing model:
*$600 (supports 4 others in the Shiné community)
*$500 (pays for you)
*$400 (community supported rate)
Please understand these are volatile times - you may want to obtain travel insurance in the case of unforeseen circumstances. Your registration fee will not be refunded, but if you have a friend who would like to take your spot, transfers will be honored.
SUMMER SEASIDE RETREAT
*LOOKING FOR ANOTHER HOME FOR 2023* (our beloved St. Mary's has closed - please share other ideas!)
all programmed activities will wrap up on Sunday by 11am. Feel free to tack on a beach day with us!
The weekend will offer respite from the city pace, offering a slow, healing weekend in the arms of mama ocean.
Registration includes:
-two night stay in a private room with single bed, all meals
-morning movement flow on the beach
-evening restorative (hands-on healing and aromatherapy optional)
-meditative nature walk
-observing silence for part of one day
-reflection/journaling prompts culled from several mystical traditions
*LOOKING FOR ANOTHER HOME FOR 2023* (our beloved St. Mary's has closed - please share other ideas!)
all programmed activities will wrap up on Sunday by 11am. Feel free to tack on a beach day with us!
The weekend will offer respite from the city pace, offering a slow, healing weekend in the arms of mama ocean.
Registration includes:
-two night stay in a private room with single bed, all meals
-morning movement flow on the beach
-evening restorative (hands-on healing and aromatherapy optional)
-meditative nature walk
-observing silence for part of one day
-reflection/journaling prompts culled from several mystical traditions
REJUVINATING CREATIVITY: A Retreat for Art-Loving Urbanites
private group retreat
(ongoing - now booking groups of 10-20)
This retreat offers much-needed respite for the urban aesthete. Shiné's reboot recipe feeds the senses, spirit, and creative mind. The program is designed for busy city-dwellers, as a full-day retreat or an overnight stay.
Our time together will include:
- lectio divina in nature
meditative walk intuiting nature's messages
- Friends Meeting
you may choose instead of forest bathing, to ground your spirit within the Quaker tradition of gathering in silence to practice "expectant waiting"
- creative play
a process-driven crafts project, experiencing mindfulness through art without the angst around "getting it right"
- James Turrell Skyspace Opening
this permanent installation takes us deeper into our perception of light and space. world-renowned Turrell accents the color of the sky, appearing through an aperture in the ceiling, with carefully-timed cove lighting
- restorative movement practice with healing touch
an accessible, all-levels experience designed to relax the nervous system, consisting of seated and supine postures supported by blankets and props. includes healing touch with elements of massage, energy work, and aromatherapy.
Now booking groups of 10-20 participants
For dates and rates, contact Katy.
private group retreat
(ongoing - now booking groups of 10-20)
This retreat offers much-needed respite for the urban aesthete. Shiné's reboot recipe feeds the senses, spirit, and creative mind. The program is designed for busy city-dwellers, as a full-day retreat or an overnight stay.
Our time together will include:
- lectio divina in nature
meditative walk intuiting nature's messages
- Friends Meeting
you may choose instead of forest bathing, to ground your spirit within the Quaker tradition of gathering in silence to practice "expectant waiting"
- creative play
a process-driven crafts project, experiencing mindfulness through art without the angst around "getting it right"
- James Turrell Skyspace Opening
this permanent installation takes us deeper into our perception of light and space. world-renowned Turrell accents the color of the sky, appearing through an aperture in the ceiling, with carefully-timed cove lighting
- restorative movement practice with healing touch
an accessible, all-levels experience designed to relax the nervous system, consisting of seated and supine postures supported by blankets and props. includes healing touch with elements of massage, energy work, and aromatherapy.
Now booking groups of 10-20 participants
For dates and rates, contact Katy.
WINTER MINI-RETREAT
Stay tuned for February dates
Demands of the holidays zap your energy? Can't swing a flight to the Bahamas, but would if you could? Commit to your own sanity, friends.
Our day together includes:
-Heart-opening movement practice for all levels
-Introduction to the High Holy Hygge Imperatives (spoiler: be lazy)
-Welcoming the Light: embodied prayer
-Fireside In-word Turning (cozy journaling by the fire)
-Healing Touch: embodied loving kindness practice (we will employ simple, neutral hands-on touch to practice giving and receiving care)
-Quaker-style Centering Practice (an accessible, jargon-free Quaker angle on meditation)
$60 - space limited - stay tuned for enrollment details
Stay tuned for February dates
Demands of the holidays zap your energy? Can't swing a flight to the Bahamas, but would if you could? Commit to your own sanity, friends.
Our day together includes:
-Heart-opening movement practice for all levels
-Introduction to the High Holy Hygge Imperatives (spoiler: be lazy)
-Welcoming the Light: embodied prayer
-Fireside In-word Turning (cozy journaling by the fire)
-Healing Touch: embodied loving kindness practice (we will employ simple, neutral hands-on touch to practice giving and receiving care)
-Quaker-style Centering Practice (an accessible, jargon-free Quaker angle on meditation)
$60 - space limited - stay tuned for enrollment details