River's Edge Meditation

Take some time to spend with yourself, your mind, and your heart.  This weekend retreat will help you calm your mind and deepen your relationship with yourself and the world.  

This weekend-long retreat is a wonderful opportunity for inner exploration and peace.  By dedicating time to meditate and reflect, you'll likely experience a deeper sense of calm and connection with yourself and the world around you.  

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While rooted in Buddhist teachings and practices, this meditation retreat is compatible with all spiritual and philisophical perspectives.  It removes distractions and allows individuals to focus on their inner landscapes.  This can help participants cultivate mindfulness, equinimity, compassion, and a greater understanding of the nature of their thoughts and emotions.  Whether you're looking to deepen your spiritual practices or spend time in stillness, this retreat offers a nourishing environment for self-discovery.  

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Meditation retreats are part of the spiritual path, helping us remove the clutter and noise of the world to live more fully from our authentic selves.  

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Some key aspects that will be involved:

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• Guided Meditations: Sessions led by Kell Julliard and Margie Rodgers to help participants stay focused and dive deeper into their practice.

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• Silent Periods: Silence is often observing during parts of the retreat, allowing you to remain present with your thoughts without external distractions.  

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• Mindfulness Practices: Beyond sitting meditation, there will be mindful walking, eating, or other activities that keep you grounded in the present moment.

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• Community Connection: Even in silence, being in a group of like-minded individuals can provide support and a sense of shared experience. 

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• Discussions and individual interviews: Kell and Margie will lead explorations of key topics of meditation and offer individuals a chance to discuss their practice one-on-one.

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Light On The Hill Retreat Center is located in the beautiful hills of Upstate New York on 236 acres of woods, streams, gorges, labyrinth and walking paths, and offers panoramic views as distant as Pennsylvania.  

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When: May 2 Friday (3PM) til Sunday May 4, 1:30

Where: Light On The Hill Retreat Center

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209 Blake Hill Road

Van Etten, New York 14889

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Who: Led by Kell Julliard, Senior Tergar Teacher

assisted by Margie Rodgers

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Cost $400, (includes meals and lodging) until 2/28/25

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$450 after 3/1/2025

Sponsor Rate $550

Sponser Opportunity: Please consider a donation of any amount that helps us provide scholarships for those who need financial assistance.  

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Vegetarian Meals will be provided.  Lodging has 18 private rooms and 4 double rooms.  Enrollment is limited to 28 people.  

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If you need financial assistance, please inquire by emailing