Category: Winter Retreat


Winter Retreat Day 2: Finding joy in our practice

How do we find joy in our spiritual practices?

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Winter Retreat Day 1: Revolutionary Gratitude

Discover a deeper meaning of gratitude with Joanna Macy, and remember this profound gratitude throughout your retreat.

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Breaking Bread & Bridging the Gap

You are cordially invited to join us Thursday, February 13 at the Homestead from 4-6 for a potluck and discussion facilitated by Professor Bill Simpson.

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How can spirituality “Bridge the Gap”?

Join us for our annual winter retreat February 9-15! The online and in-person offerings will explore the theme of “Bridging the Gap”.

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Experience the benefits of Sound Healing

How often do we think about aural health? Experience the amazing benefits of Sound Healing with Danae Beaudette February 9th at the Homestead!

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Announcing 2020 Events!

Announcing our 2020 community events! Join us online and in the community for events and workshops that empower and inspire.

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When meditation is NOT good for you

Is your mind like a Rubik's cube?

Meditation is not what you think, or don’t think. Sitting quietly and listening deeply allows for the benefits of meditation to arise naturally, without having to try so hard.

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Winter Retreat Day 3: Closing our retreat with a smile

Our article for the final day of our retreat today is from a dear, and long-time friend of mine, and frequent contributor to The Holistic Homestead: Aditi Devi, PhD. Aditi had been traveling and studying Goddess traditions in Asia for…

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Winter Retreat Day 2: No Better Place

When I asked Hoag Holmgren, Zen Buddhist teacher and author of the new Zen primer No Better Place, what it means to truly “come home”, he sent me a copy of his new book. I found in it’s pages pithy…

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Winter Retreat Day 1: Coming Home with self-care

Today we enjoyed four hours at 7 Healing Stars together, getting massage, dancing, meditating, doing yoga, drinking tea and sharing a healing and sacred space. It was a truly beautiful experience to share with others, and I wanted to extend…

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