$356.00 – plus dana (offered at the end of the retreat) to the teacher and to Heartwood. You can read more about the practice of dana here.
$276.00 – plus dana (offered at the end of the retreat) to the teacher and to Heartwood. You can read more about the practice of dana here. Commuters attend the full retreat, including lunch and dinner, but are not provided with overnight accommodations. It is important to note that by registering as a commuter, you agree to attend the entire retreat and to arrive and depart at the scheduled time each day. Your presence is important, as having retreatants come and go or miss sessions can disrupt the container created by group practice.

Date & Time Details: Retreats start with registration between 2 and 5 PM. Retreats end at 11 AM on the last day.

Location: Heartwood Refuge

Address: 159 Osceola Rd Hendersonville, NC 28739

Contact: Retreat Manager
[email protected]
828-356-5568

Cancellation Policy: Full refund issued for cancellations received at least 4 weeks prior to the event

An $89 cancellation fee retained for cancellations received between 2 and 4 weeks prior to the event

No refund will be issued for cancellations received less than 2 weeks prior to the event

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Chambers of the Heart: Abiding in Freedom from Compassion Fatigue

with Acharya Christie Bates

April 4 - 8, 2018

Single rooms are issued based on availability, and are on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Just as we have four chambers of the heart, we have four essential heart qualities that can help us face and metabolize experience. They are known as the Divine Abodes ~ lovingkindness, compassion, altruistic joy, equanimity We can practice so that in daily grind of working to relieve and eliminate suffering, the Abodes are actually nourished and strengthened, not depleted or crushed.

This retreat is for everyone, especially those rendering service to others on a regular basis. Whether in a weekly volunteer capacity, working 40+ hours a week, or providing care to a loved one at home, you can learn how not to succumb to compassion fatigue. You can use your service to awaken and develop the chambers of the heart that offer you shelter in the midst of it all. Come energize and refuel in community with others who share your passion for caring, and allow yourself to be cared for here.