Retreats

  • $363.00 – Residential Option
    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 – Commuter Option
    plus dana (offered at the end of the retreat) to the teacher and to Heartwood.
    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: Opening Day: check in is between 2-5pm, with orientation at 5:30pm and supper at 6pm. Closing Day: ends at 11am.

Location: Heartwood Refuge and Retreat Center

Address: 159 Osceola Rd. Hendersonville, NC

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

Room Assignments: Rooms are double-occupancy. Depending on the number of retreatants, if single rooms are available, we assign them in order of registration to those who registered earliest.

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Unconditional Happiness

with Bhante Sudhasso

July 25 - 29, 2018

Buddhist practice is the process of identifying the numerous ways that we fill our minds with discontent and confusion – and replacing them with mental clarity and joy. Bhante Suddhāso, a monk trained in both Theravāda and Soto Zen, will be coming to lead us on an exploration of various techniques for uncovering our innate bliss. Knowledgeable, joyful and clear, he brings the original Dharma in contemporary language. Bhante engages his retreatants and enjoys dialogue and questions. He especially appeals to young adults 20 to 50. However, this retreat is suitable for all ages, beginner to advanced.