ANANDA MARGA NEW YORK SECTOR SECTORIAL SUMMER RETREAT
Monday, June 30 - Sunday, July 6, 2008
1.5 hours from Denver in the Rocky Mountains
On behalf of the Sectorial Retreat Committee, I would like to extend this invitation to you to join us for the New York Sector Sectorial Summer Retreat 2008 at Templed Hills Camp and Retreat Center. Templed Hills is located on 155 acres of Rocky Mountain splendor at 8,200 feet. It features mountain views, clean, quiet air, wild-flowers, aspens, and hiking trails in Pike National Forest.
"By dint of sadhana and kiirtan devotees bring the supreme flow of spirituality into the practical world; they taste it and bathe in it. Parama Purusa is not an object of bookish knowledge, of philosophical speculation - He is the soul of souls, the nearest Entity to a devotee's heart, the One with whom a devotee is constantly playing and conversing with laughter and joy."
Shrii Shrii Anandamurti
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It is in this spirit that we invite you to this year's retreat.
Dada Shamitananda, Sectorial Secretary |
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Space is Limited - Reserve your Spot - Register for the Summer Retreat
Choose your fees from the menu below. Email us if you'd like to set up a payment plan or pay an amount not listed here. Sectorial.Retreat@anandamarganorthamerica.org
- Retreat Program
- Children's Program
- Meals
- Accomodations
- What to bring
- Fees
- Directions
Retreat Program
Our retreat program includes:
- Collective Chanting & Meditation - Kiirtan, Dharmacakra, Avarta Kiirtan, Akhanda Kiirtan
- Devotional Songs & Spiritual Dances & Baba Stories
- Classes and Workshops on spiritual and social philosophy and other practical aspects of our spiritual path.
- Asanas
- Discussions
- Cultural Programs
- Recreation and sports
Children's Program
Will run during class time and will include daily dharmacakras, kaos'ikii, tandava and activities to introduce our philosophy and practices to our children. The program will be designed based on the number and ages of the children attending and will include a program by the children for the general retreat.
Meals
Delicious, organic, sentient, lacto-vegetarian meals will be served. Vegan, wheat-free/gluten-free options can be arranged with early registration.
Accomodations
Dormitory style with bunks in both huts and a lodge. Huts sleep 2 to 6 (no heat), and the lodge sleeps 12 to 34 (with heat). Tenting is not possible. A limited number of rooms with private baths may be available at the site for an extra charge. If you are interested in this arrangement, please contact the retreat center and make a private reservation (your retreat fees may be adjusted depending on overall attendance). People with special needs are encouraged to register as early as possible.
What to Bring
Days are in the high 70s/low 80s, nights in the 40s. Bedding - Blanket/mat for asanas - Towel & Toiletries - Flashlight - Appropriate, comfortable summer clothing (knees and shoulders covered) - Notebook and pen - Musical instruments - Slip-on shoes/sandals.
Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are not allowed on premises.
Fees for Early Bird Registration by May 15, 2008 (retreat starts 4 PM on Monday, ends 9 AM on Sunday)
After May 15 fees increase by $50. Help us plan by registering early.
- Singles $275
- Couples $485
- Children 2 - 17 $120
- Full-time Students $245
Space is limited. Please send a $25 non-refundable deposit made out to Ananda Marga NA, 830 Pismo Court, San Diego, CA 92109 to reserve your space (50% due by early registration date) or pay online. Choose your fees from the menu below. Email us if you're experincing financial hardship and would like to set up a payment plan or if you would like to pay an amount not listed here.
Sectorial.Retreat@anandamarganorthamerica.org
After May 15 fees increase by $50. Help us plan by registering early.
Directions
- Take Hwy 24 to Woodland Park (From I-25,
exit 141 in Colorado Springs, go west 19 mi.)
- Turn north on Hwy 67. Go 4 miles
- Left at Templed Hills sign.
- www.templedhills.org
- FROM DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
- Head west on New Castle St toward Rap Ave
- Continue on E 78th Ave
- Turn left at Jackson Gap St
- Turn right onto the Pena Blvd W ramp
- Merge onto Pena Blvd
- Take exit 6A for E-470 Tollway S toward I-70
- Keep left at the fork to continue toward E-470 S and merge onto E-470 S
- Take exit 1A to merge onto I-25 S toward Colorado Springs - follow directions above.
