East Coast Silent Retreat
September 16-22, 2007
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Silver Bay YMCA Conference Center
Silver Bay, NY
To spend six days and nights in silence, in a beautiful, natural setting, focused solely on the most earnest questions of the heart, is a rare and precious opportunity. This retreat is held in conversational silence. Speaking only occurs during meetings with Gangaji. In addition to two group meetings on most days, Gangaji will meet with all participants in a smaller group setting. During the week, you have an option to participate in additional supportive group activities such as video showings and chanting.
Idyllically situated on the shores of pristine Lake George in New Yorkšs Adirondack Park, the Silver Bay YMCA Conference Center provides powerful support for the ever-deeper discovery of onešs true identity. Gentle mountains surround the lake to create an atmosphere of profound serenity. Ours is the only group using the 700-acre campus, which offers opportunities to stroll through the woods, float in a canoe or kayak, walk an outdoor labyrinth or sit on covered porches in rocking chairs facing the lake. The Center is one and a half hours north of Albany International Airport. For more information, visit www.silverbay.org.
Camping: The nearest campground for this event is Rogers Rock, approximately ten miles from the Silver Bay campus. For more information, call 800.456.2267. Brookwood campground is slightly farther away, but offers RV accommodations and platform tent sites. For more information call 518.585.4462. Silver Bay does not permit camping on the campus.
East Coast Silent Retreat Fees | |||
| Room Type | Lodging + Meals | Tuition | Total |
| Single/Private Bath | $1,007.06 | $465.00 | $1,472.06 |
| Single Cottage/Shared Bath (1 person per bedroom) | $825.93 | $465.00 | $1,290.93 |
| Single Economy/Shared Bath | $789.71 | $465.00 | $1,254.71 |
| Single Spengler/Shared Bath | $681.03 | $465.00 | $1,146.03 |
| Double/Private Bath | $699.14 | $465.00 | $1,164.14 |
| Double Cottage/Shared Bath (2 people per bedroom) | $608.58 | $465.00 | $1,073.58 |
| Double Economy/Shared Bath | $590.47 | $465.00 | $1,055.47 |
| Double Spengler/Shared Bath | $536.13 | $465.00 | $1,001.13 |
| No Lodging/Meals Only | $340.20 | $465.00 | $805.20 |
| No Lodging/No Meals Facility Fee | $113.40 | $465.00 | $578.40 |
Map and Transportation
By Car Pool — To investigate car pool opportunities, click here.
By car from Albany — Take Adirondack Northway (87) to Exit 24. Drive east to road's end at Route 9N. Turn left and drive north about 13 miles to Silver Bay. Look for Silver Bay Association sign on the right two miles past Sabbath Day Point.
By air - The Albany, NY and Burlington, VT airports are served by both commuters and major airlines.
Airport shuttle from Albany airport - If you are traveling by air for this event, please note that we have made arrangements for a shuttle to and from Silver Bay and the Albany Airport.
There is no other transportation available in the area, and Silver Bay does not offer these services. (Please do not call Silver Bay for airport shuttle information.)
Amtrak Train from New York City — Currently Amtrak provides service from New York City to Ticonderoga, NY, the nearest train stop to Silver Bay. Please contact Amtrak at 1-800-872-7245 for more information. There are luggage restrictions on some trains.
Carpool from the Train Station to Silver Bay — Click here to sign up.
Daily Schedule and Meals
Sunday, September 16th
3:00 — 7:00PM Check-in
5:30 — 7:00PM Dinner
7:30PM — First Full Meeting with Gangaji in the East Gym
On most days of the retreat, there will be a morning and afternoon meetings with Gangaji. You will receive a detailed schedule when you arrive at Silver Bay.
Saturday, September 22nd
10:15AM — Morning meeting with Gangaji
11:30AM — Lunch
12:00PM — Airport Shuttle departs
The meal plans at retreats provide three meals a day with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Many people ask us what types of proteins will be served. While it can vary at each retreat, tofu, tempeh, legumes, eggs, turkey, fish, and chicken are usually included in the menu plan for the week. A salad bar is put out at all lunches and dinners. For those with special diet requirements, non-wheat, non-dairy options are available. Plain steamed vegetables and grains are offered at all lunches and dinners.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fees for the East Coast Silent Retreat are as follows:
- July 18 and earlier - $50
- Between July 19 and August 17 - $100
- August 18 and later - $465
Please note: this cancellation policy covers only tuition fees. Cancellation fees for lodging and meals are separate and are charged by the Silver Bay Association.
Registration
You may sign up for your tuition on line by clicking the Register button at the bottom. You may also download a registration form by clicking on the button to the left. A third alternative is to call the office at 800.267.9205.