Day of Mindfulness Practice

Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.We will have sitting meditations, mindful movement, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. (Scroll Down to Register) Sign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on t......More

Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.We will have sitting meditations, mindful movement, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. (Scroll Down to Register) Sign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. $10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). Please sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at [email protected] if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus, a small strawbale hall. There are signs pointing to both. Sample flow of events: (subject to small changes) 9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting, then 10 minutes slow walking, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching10:45-11:45 am Teachings, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit, Closing Announcements,(And stay on for little while, if you would like, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch  Day of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) 1A 2025 Day of Mindfulness Registration FormDay of Mindfulness Registration Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for: * March 23, 2025 Spring Equinox Music and Movement March 30, 2025 April 6, 2025 May 4, 2025 May 11, 2025 May 18, 2025 June 1, 2025 June 8, 2025 June 15, 2025 June 29, 2025 July 20, 2025 Contact Information Your Name * Email Address * ProgramAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day. Contribution: ($10-40 suggested) * Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field). # of People: * Total: $ PaymentPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials. Total: $ Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns. Verification CAPTCHA Submit RegistrationIf you are human, leave this field blank. 

MorningSun Mindfulness Center, 81 Rose Apple Lane, Alstead, NH, 03602, United States

Global Majority (BIPOC) All Ages Retreat

Join Us for a Heartwarming Mindfulness Retreat at MorningSun Community, NHFor People of Color and Families of All Ages  Dear Friends, We warmly invite you to a special mindfulness retreat at MorningSun Community in the serene hills of New Hampshire. Rooted in the Plum V......More

Join Us for a Heartwarming Mindfulness Retreat at MorningSun Community, NHFor People of Color and Families of All Ages  Dear Friends, We warmly invite you to a special mindfulness retreat at MorningSun Community in the serene hills of New Hampshire. Rooted in the Plum Village tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, this retreat will be a nurturing space for families and all ages of people of color to come together in mindfulness, joy, and connection. During our time together, we will practice mindful breathing, walking, and sitting meditation, as well as deep relaxation and loving-kindness. Children, teens, and adults of BIPOC heritage will have opportunities to engage in activities, including mindful games, storytelling, and creative arts, all designed to cultivate presence and happiness. This retreat is a chance to slow down, reconnect with ourselves and our loved ones, and build a supportive community. Whether you are new to mindfulness or have a long-standing practice, you are welcome here. Together, we will nourish our hearts, heal our spirits, and celebrate the beauty of being alive. Highlights Include: Guided meditations and mindful movementFamily-friendly activities and workshopsSharing circles to deepen understanding and connectionDelicious, mindful mealsTime to enjoy the peaceful natural surroundingsWe look forward to welcoming you and your family to MorningSun. With love and a deep bow,The MorningSun Community *This retreat is offered in the spirit of inclusivity and belonging, with a special invitation to people of color and their families.* Retreat Teachers:Marisela Gomez is a Dharma teacher ordained in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing. She is a public health scholar activist, and physician. Of-Afro-Latina ancestry, she lives in Baltimore involved in social justice activism and community building/research. Author of Race, Class, Power and Organizing in East Baltimore, and numerous book chapters, popular and scholarly publications. She blogs at Huff Post and mariselabgomez.com on the intersection of wisdom justice and mindfulness. She is a co-founder of the ARISE sangha (Awakening through Race, Intersectionality and Social Equity). diane little eagle is an Alaska Native, Canadian Native, and Austrian. She Started meditating in the early 70s, studying with Maharishi, learning Transcendental Meditation and receiving advanced training. In the early 80s she started studying with Thich Nhat Hanh and became a Dharma teacher in 2018. Diane has also studied with Khentrul Rinpoche, Garchen Rinpoche, The Dalai Lama, Tukulu Yeshe and her Elders…they have taught her so so much. Diane is a traditional singer, Certified Classical homeopath, Herbalist, and Medical Qi Gong teacher in practice for more than 40 years. Kenyatta is Jamaican born, migrated to Canada 30 years ago. They acknowledge that they carry the traumas, joys and strength of their ancestors. Kenyatta lived as a nun for eight years with Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village monastic community. Their training included understanding and healing themselves (mind and body) through mindfulness practices. Skilled in holding safe healing retreat spaces, they have supported and guided programs for adults and families with children. Inspired by the words of Thich Nhat Hanh encouraging his students to return to their roots, when the time came for Kenyatta to leave the life of a nun, they returned to their native Jamaica “to see what can be done.” Since the monastery, they have expanding their trainings to also include trauma and resilient informed mindfulness, while training through the Trauma Resource Institute & through Resmaa Menakem’s Somatic Abolitionism. Logistics, Accommodations and Cost:Logistics: Arrival for the retreat is Wednesday July 2nd between 3 and 5pm. Departure is on Sunday after lunch on July 6th at 2pm. After you complete the registration process you will receive an auto-confirmation reply, and later we will send you the full information for the retreat, i.e. what to bring and schedule details, etc. Attention: A service dog will be present during the retreat. Dear friends, El Cielo’s dormitories are currently full. Please explore our other options for accommodations and please email us with any questions! Thank you so much. Accommodations: We have several rooms available in “El Cielo” (beds for 10-14 people depending on whether folks are alone, or couples, or in a ‘pod’), and also camping. Our campground is primitive, with flat sandy sites, outdoor showers and outhouses. You must provide your own tent and camping equipment. Campers will also have access to the first floor toilet and laundry in El Cielo. You may also choose to commute in and out if you live locally (or book a hotel/airbnb). Cost: There are two parts to the program cost: The Program itself (offered on an affordable sliding scale ($240-480/adult and all children are $90))Accommodations (costs vary from camping ($60/tentsite) to beds in dormitory rooms ($220/adult and $90/child) Financial Assistance: Anyone who wishes to attend the retreat will be welcomed, no matter of financial ability. If the lowest tier on the sliding scale is still too high for you, you may self-select a percentage for financial assistance within the registration form. If you need a full scholarship (or additional help – see Spiritual Refuge Scholarship below) please contact us via email.  We can provide financial and coordination support for transportation to and from the retreat, so please email us or make a note in your registration to get in touch about this aspect if you need to. Spiritual Refuge Scholarship:  To go on retreat is to offer oneself a gift of support, healing and compassion. And for some of us with full-time work, study and family commitments, taking time for a retreat is not possible (for example: missing work means losing some of our essential income OR we are lacking funds to cover childcare while we’re away from home). If this sounds like you, please take a moment to connect with us.  We want to make every effort to help you attend this special program while at the same time helping you honor work and family needs.  The Spiritual Refuge Scholarship makes scholarships of 100% possible, AND, can offer additional funds (limited) to help us care for ourselves and our loved ones while we are away from work and home obligations.  Please inquire (email) if you feel you have these needs.  Working compassionately together, we know we can overcome systemic financial obstacles. Retreat Registration Form:1A 2025 BIPOC All Ages Retreat RegistrationBIPOC All Ages Retreat 2025Plan to arrive between 3 and 6pm on Arrival Day and to depart after 2pm on Departure Day. Registration Instructions You should receive a short confirmation email immediately, and our Program Team will follow up with a full confirmation and program details closer to the retreat start date. Contact Information Your Name * Email Address * Phone Number * Address * AddressAddressAddressCityCityState/ProvinceState/ProvinceZip/PostalZip/Postal Personal InformationPlease list everyone you are registering (including yourself). Full Name * Age * Physical Sex * (for room assignment purposes, for example: "male, female, inter, or another") Gender Identify As (for example: "trans", "man", "woman", "non-binary", "cis", or another) Preferred Pronouns (For example: "she, her, hers", "they, them, theirs", or another) plus1 Add personminus1 Remove Emergency Contact Emergency Contact Full Name * Emergency Contact Phone Number * If you are human, leave this field blank.Please email us if you have any questions at [email protected]

MorningSun Mindfulness Center, 81 Rose Apple Lane, Alstead, NH, 03602, United States

Precious Life! an All Ages Summer Retreat

Note: the retreat is Thursday to Monday An all-ages retreat with an emphasis on families and children! Come together to renew and strengthen our capacity to draw nourishment from simple things, to care for the tender places in our hearts, and to celebrate the wonder and......More

Note: the retreat is Thursday to Monday An all-ages retreat with an emphasis on families and children! Come together to renew and strengthen our capacity to draw nourishment from simple things, to care for the tender places in our hearts, and to celebrate the wonder and beauty of summer.  This retreat is a time to nourish and protect the relationships that are truly meaningful and important to our happiness, our joy, and our peace. Held in a peaceful and joyous community atmosphere, we will share meditation, mindful meals, group discussions, walking meditations in the forest and listening to teachings on mindfulness and compassion in the Plum Village tradition. Together we will explore how to to bring mindfulness practice into our daily lives. The beautiful property also offers a chance to enjoy quiet time in nature or refresh yourself on the pond. Our annual Ceremony of Compassion will be held on either Saturday or Sunday and is open for outside guests to join us, it will include chanting and releasing prayer lanterns onto Blueberry Pond. We hold a ceremony to transmit the Two promises and the Five Mindfulness Trainings early on Sunday or Monday morning if there are requests to do so. The Two PromisesI vow to develop understanding, in order to live peacefully with people, animals, plants and minerals.I vow to develop compassion, in order to protect the lives of people, animals, plants and minerals. The program of the retreat will flow in and out of activities designed for the whole community to practice together and activities for separate age groups (when the Teen Program and Children Program program separate off from the adults to enjoy their own practice, fun and activities). The Children Program will be available for families with children 6 and older.  If younger children (3-5) are able to flow along with the program in a way that doesn’t disperse the program focus then they can join the program with the supervision of one of their parents or caregivers. The program will blend meaningful mindfulness practice and time in nature with games, creative projects and summer fun. The Teen Program is available for all teenagers, with the option for older teens to attend adult activities if they wish. Please note, that in between teen/children program activities, parents and guardians are responsible for their children. Logistics: Arrival for the retreat is THURSDAY July 10th between 3 and 6pm. Departure is on MONDAY  July 14th, after lunch, at 2pm.  After you complete the registration process you will receive the full information for the retreat, like what to bring and schedule details, etc. Accommodations:  Dear friends, El Cielo’s dormitories are currently full. Please explore our other options for accommodations and please email us with any questions! Thank you so much. Dormitory Beds:  We have several rooms available in El Cielo (our retreat building) (beds for 10-14 people depending on whether folks are alone, or couples, or in a ‘pod’).  We also have a few dormitory beds available in our simple living yurt.Camping:  Our campground is primitive, with flat sandy sites, outdoor showers and composting toilets. You must provide your own tent and camping equipment. Campers will also have access to the first floor toilet and clothes washing machine in El Cielo.Commute: You may also choose to commute in and out if you live locally. Please register for the program below (as a commuter), and also book your local accommodations separately (you need to do both).You may book hotels and rentals offered by airbnb, vrbo, etc in the area. Please note that you need to provide your own transportation to and from MorningSun during your program if you register as a commuter.Cost: There are two parts to the program cost: The program itself (offered on an affordable sliding scale ($240-480/adult and $90/child) Please note: The program for children 4 years and younger is free).Accommodations (costs vary from camping ($60/site) to yurt dorm ($140/adult $90/child) to beds in El Cielo rooms ($220/adult and $90/child))Financial Assistance:  Anyone who wishes to attend the retreat will be welcomed, regardless of financial ability. If the lowest tier is still too high for you, you may self-select a percentage for financial assistance within the registration form.  If you need a full scholarship please contact us. REGISTRATION FORM1A 2025 All Ages Retreat RegistrationAll Ages Retreat 2025Plan to arrive between 3 and 6pm on Arrival Day and to depart after 2pm on Departure Day. Registration Instructions You should receive a short confirmation email immediately, and our Program Team will follow up with a full confirmation and program details closer to the retreat start date. Contact Information Your Name * Email Address * Phone Number * Address * AddressAddressAddressCityCityState/ProvinceState/ProvinceZip/PostalZip/Postal Personal InformationPlease list everyone you are registering (including yourself). Full Name * Age * Physical Sex * (for room assignment purposes, for example: "male, female, inter, or another") Gender Identify As (for example: "trans", "man", "woman", "non-binary", "cis", or another) Preferred Pronouns (For example: "she, her, hers", "they, them, theirs", or another) plus1 Add personminus1 Remove Emergency Contact Emergency Contact Full Name * Emergency Contact Phone Number * If you are human, leave this field blank.For more questions, please email us at [email protected]  

MorningSun Mindfulness Center, 81 Rose Apple Lane, Alstead, NH, 03602, United States

Day of Mindfulness Practice

Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.We will have sitting meditations, mindful movement, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. (Scroll Down to Register) Sign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on t......More

Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.We will have sitting meditations, mindful movement, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. (Scroll Down to Register) Sign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. $10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). Please sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at [email protected] if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus, a small strawbale hall. There are signs pointing to both. Sample flow of events: (subject to small changes) 9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting, then 10 minutes slow walking, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching10:45-11:45 am Teachings, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit, Closing Announcements,(And stay on for little while, if you would like, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch  Day of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) 1A 2025 Day of Mindfulness Registration FormDay of Mindfulness Registration Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for: * March 23, 2025 Spring Equinox Music and Movement March 30, 2025 April 6, 2025 May 4, 2025 May 11, 2025 May 18, 2025 June 1, 2025 June 8, 2025 June 15, 2025 June 29, 2025 July 20, 2025 Contact Information Your Name * Email Address * ProgramAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day. Contribution: ($10-40 suggested) * Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field). # of People: * Total: $ PaymentPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials. Total: $ Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns. Verification CAPTCHA Submit RegistrationIf you are human, leave this field blank. 

MorningSun Mindfulness Center, 81 Rose Apple Lane, Alstead, NH, 03602, United States

The Path of Mindful Living - Educator Retreat

Cultivating Solidity and Freshness in Our Work and Daily LifeMorningSun is so happy to offer this retreat for classroom teachers, administrators, social workers, others in the field of education, and those who work with youth/young people. Our lead facilitators will be ......More

Cultivating Solidity and Freshness in Our Work and Daily LifeMorningSun is so happy to offer this retreat for classroom teachers, administrators, social workers, others in the field of education, and those who work with youth/young people. Our lead facilitators will be Dharma Teachers Fern Dorresteyn and Richard Brady, and Wake Up Schools educator Elena Cardo. We invite you to join these longtime educators and wonderful Dharma Teachers from the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh for this special retreat. (see below for bio details) This is a Wake-Up Schools Level I Retreat.  For more information, visit wakeupschools.org (there is a lot of inspiring material available on their site!) 3 CEU’s available: Please remember that if you are currently employed as a teacher you may be able to have your retreat cost covered by your employer as this is an accredited CEU program. For more information and to apply, please email Bobbi at [email protected]. The retreat will offer participants a chance to refresh themselves and cultivate their own personal mindfulness practice as a base for any sharing of mindfulness with others. It will support them to have an experiential understanding of the practices, and develop the language and skills needed to bring the practice back to the communities they serve. They will also learn effective methods to enhance presence and connection with others, attention, kindness, and emotional well-being inside and outside the classroom. The retreat center at MorningSun offers an intimate setting in nature that pleasantly supports our communal practice of mindfulness. The modest retreat size is a precious and powerful opportunity that allows for every participant to have personal contact with facilitators. We are excited to welcome you to our community of practice! Practices during the retreat will include: Sitting and Walking MeditationEating Meditation and Deep RelaxationCircle Sharing, Loving speech & deep listeningBeginning anew (conflict resolution)Stopping, Pausing, and Looking DeeplyBells of Mindfulness in Daily LifeThe retreat will also include: Workshops for sharing mindfulness practice with youthWays to develop mindful communicationInspiration to support mindfulness practice among co-workers and school staffAnd more…Lead Teachers: Fern Dorresteyn is a Dharma teacher in the Plum Village tradition, a founder of the Morning Sun Mindfulness Community, and a mother of three.  She lived in Plum Village monasteries for nine years, training in the meditative arts as a nun for seven. While in Plum Village she worked with the Plum Village community and Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh to organize and offer meditation retreats around the world. She has been organizing and leading children’s programs and mindfulness retreats for families in  the Plum Village tradition since 1996.  In 2006 she completed a training at Sophia’s Hearth Family Center for caring for young children and families.   Richard Brady is a retreat leader, writer, educational consultant, and coordinator of the Wake Up Schools Level II Program in North America.  He is a founder of the Mindfulness in Education Network, an international organization with 1,700 participants. In 2001, he received lamp transmission from Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh to be a Dharma teacher in his tradition with a special focus on cultivating mindfulness in young people.  Richard has lead retreats and offered workshops for educators in the US, Italy, and Germany. He is an editor of Tuning In: Mindfulness in Teaching and Learning (2009). Other writings are available at www.mindingourlives.net.   Elena Cardo is a public school teacher and retreat leader who began practicing mindfulness in the Plum Village tradition in 1998. A high school art teacher for 25 years, Elena has infused mindfulness into her classroom, and ultimately into her school. Since creating a mindfulness room where students and staff are invited to breathe, Elena has taught Mindfulness classes to students and offers professional development workshops to teachers and staff.Now a Wake Up Schools Level II facilitator, Elena has led retreats and workshops for educators. She is inspired to support  educators to embody a peaceful, happy presence through the practices of mindfulness, so they may in turn share these practices with colleagues and students in their school communities. Logistics: Arrival for the retreat is Wednesday, July 23rd, from 3pm to 6pm. Departure is on Sunday July 27th, after lunch at 2pm. Please provide your own transportation to and from MorningSun. This is a small retreat and spaces are limited. The intimate nature of this small retreat is rare for educators retreats, and registration will likely be closed well before the retreat begins.  You will receive confirmation of your space upon registration and receipt of payment. Accommodations:  Dormitory Beds:  We have several rooms available in El Cielo (our retreat building) (beds for 10-14 people depending on whether folks are alone, or couples, or in a ‘pod’).  We also have a few dormitory beds available in our simple living yurt.Camping:  Our campground is primitive, with flat sandy sites, outdoor showers and composting toilets. You must provide your own tent and camping equipment. Campers will also have access to the first floor toilet and clothes washing machine in El Cielo.Commute: You may also choose to commute in and out if you live locally. Please register for the program below (as a commuter), and also book your local accommodations separately (you need to do both).You may book at hotels and rentals offered by airbnb, vrbo, etc in the area. Please note that you need to provide your own transportation to and from MorningSun during your program if you register as a commuter.Cost: There are two parts to the program cost: The Program (offered on an affordable sliding scale: $260 – 500)Accommodations (costs vary from camping ($60) to dormitory rooms ($220))Financial Assistance:  Anyone who wishes to attend the retreat will be welcomed, no matter of financial ability. If the lowest tier is still too high for you you can self-select some financial assistance from within the registration form.  If you need a full scholarship please contact us. REGISTRATION FORM1A 2025 Educator Retreat RegistrationEducator Retreat July 23-27 2025Plan to arrive between 3 and 6pm on Arrival Day and to depart after 2pm on Departure Day. Registration Instructions You should receive a short confirmation email immediately, and our Program Team will follow up with a full confirmation and program details closer to the retreat start date. Contact Information Your Name * Email Address * Phone Number * Address * AddressAddressAddressCityCityState/ProvinceState/ProvinceZip/PostalZip/Postal Personal InformationPlease list everyone you are registering (including yourself). Full Name * Age * Physical Sex * (for room assignment purposes, for example: "male, female, inter, or another") Gender Identify As (for example: "trans", "man", "woman", "non-binary", "cis", or another) Preferred Pronouns (For example: "she, her, hers", "they, them, theirs", or another) plus1 Add personminus1 Remove Emergency Contact Emergency Contact Full Name * Emergency Contact Phone Number * If you are human, leave this field blank.For more questions, please email us at [email protected]  

MorningSun Mindfulness Center, 81 Rose Apple Lane, Alstead, NH, 03602, United States

Summer Break

MorningSun will be closed for the month of August!!!Happy Summer to You!

MorningSun Mindfulness Center, 81 Rose Apple Lane, Alstead, NH, 03602, United States