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Hudson Valley Silent Retreat with Gangaji
September 19 - 24, 2010

Garrison Institute
Garrison NY

Tuition $485.00  

 
We gather to focus on the inherent wholeness of your being, the inherent peace of your heart, the inherent spaciousness of your mind. - Gangaji
 

Retreat with Gangaji is a time to discover the truth of one’s being and to deepen in that realization. Through gathering together for an extended period, a rare and profound support is experienced for the direct recognition of eternal peace, always present as the core of one’s own heart. It is a safe space in which to tell the truth about what really matters, what you truly want, and to expose the lie of every imagined obstacle to true happiness. Held in conversational silence, the retreat offers the opportunity to leave behind all casual distractions. It is a time of deep rest, of letting the psyche unwind, a time to withdraw from your usual life activities, and to let yourself sink into the vast simplicity of being. And in this simple beingness, to realize without a doubt that the source and wellspring of all happiness and wholeness is already alive within you as the truth of who you are. This retreat will be held in conversational silence.

Located on the Hudson River north of New York City, Garrison Institute is housed in a beautifully renovated  former Capuchin monastery. The surrounding forests and fields provide an ideal setting a silent retreat. Our group will have exclusive use of this special place. 

Check In and Meeting Schedule

Everyone is required to check in, whether your accommodations are on-site, off-site, or camping. Check-in will begin at 3:00PM on Sunday, September 19. Late registration will also be available that evening after the meeting with Gangaji.

Sunday, September 19
3:00PM – 7:00PM     Check-in
5:30PM – 7:00PM    Dinner
7:30PM        First Full Meeting with Gangaji

On most days of the retreat, there will be a morning and afternoon meeting with Gangaji. Video or other programs will be held in the evening. You will receive a detailed schedule when you arrive at Garrison Institute.

Friday, September 24
10:15AM        Meeting with Gangaji
11:30AM        Lunch


Getting There

Map and Driving Directions
For a printable map and driving directions, click here.


By Train, Bus and Air
For a printable guide to transportation options to Garrison Institute, click here.


Carpools and Ride Share
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Accommodations and Meals

 

You will make your room and meal package reservation with Garrison Institute. A link to the Garrison Institute's online reservation system will be provided when you register for the retreat with The Gangaji Foundation.

Please note that everyone is required to register with Garrison Institute.

Room and meals packages include five nights' lodging, three full buffet meals per day beginning with Sunday dinner and ending with Friday lunch.

Accommodations are in simple, elegant single and double rooms, all with shared hall bath. There are a limited number of dorm accommodations available.

Room Type
Lodging /Meals
Tuition
Total Cost
Single Room
$563
$485
$1,048
Double Room
$488
$485
$973
Dorm
$413
$485
$898
Commuter (includes meals)
$318
$485
$803

Garrison Institute will discount accommodations by $10 per night for participants wishing to take on a house job during the retreat.

 

All lodging and meals reservations must be made before 4pm ET on September 8th. Any reservations made after that time or at the door at Garrison Institute will incur a $50 late registration fee. We strongly encourage you to make your reservations early.

The cancellation fee for reservations at Garrison Institute is $60. There are no refunds after 4pm on September 8, 2010.


Cancellation Policy

The following is the cancellation policy for the Gangaji Foundation registration fee.
August 20 and earlier $50.00
August 21 and later $485.00