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Four Day Retreat at Chaco Canyon: Opening to Life: The Earth as our Teacher
Posted By admin on January 14th, 2010
May 20 - 23 2010 Retreat at Chaco Canyon
Taos Mountain Sangha is pleased to offer a 4 day camping retreat at Chaco Culture National Historic Park, a World Heritage Site located in western New Mexico. In a wilderness setting, participants will experience a silent meditation retreat while immersed in the historical and aesthetic beauty of Chaco Canyon. We will arrive by car at Chaco Canyon, Thursday morning, May 20 and use both individual camp sites and the group camp site in the campground. Departure will be Sunday afternoon, May 23 with arrival back in Taos late afternoon. Camping will be ‘car camping’ style with tents preferred. Some RV space may be available on a first come basis.
We will do day hikes through the sandstone canyons and on mesa tops of Chaco with visits to some of the Ancient Peoples sites and ruins.
All food and group supplies will be provided; participants will need to bring their own tent, pad, sleeping bag, daypack, boots, etc. You will receive a detailed list upon registration. Each person will be asked to help with camp tasks with a yogi responsibility.
Teacher
Susie Harrington, a long time wilderness guide and teacher will lead this retreat offering a variety of sitting and walking meditation practices, Qigong sessions, and additional guidance through group interviews and individual meetings with the teacher. This is a Buddhist Insight Meditation retreat. It will be held in silence and will require a commitment by participants to this practice. See http://www.desertdharma.org for further information on Susie Harrington.
Bob Parker, with extensive knowledge of Chaco Canyon, other wilderness retreats and a long time practioneer will provide logistical and guiding support. A professional cook will provide all meals on arrival at Chaco Canyon.
Registration and Cost
The cost of the Retreat is $100 including food. In addition, Dana on an individual basis will be offered to the teacher and cook. Pre-registration is required by 1 May 2010 with the full cost of the Retreat due upon registration. Refunds due to cancellation will be only for illness or other circumstances as may be determined. If there is a waiting list for participants, the cost of the Retreat may be refunded due to cancellation. Limited Scholarships are available upon application. All participants will be required to sign a waiver form releasing TMS from any incurred travel liability to and from Chaco Canyon and participation during the Retreat.
To register, you may forward a check in the amount of $100 to Bob Parker at PO Box 893, Taos, NM, 87571. Please provide your name, address, telephone number and email address. You may also register at TMS on the form provided.
Registration Limits
The Retreat is limited to 18 people and participants will be accepted on a first come basis with full payment submitted for the cost of the Retreat. It is expected the Retreat will fill up quickly. Early registration is recommended.
Retreat Participation
Participants should be in good physical condition with capability for ‘car camping’ and hiking in a variety of terrain ranging from easy to moderate in the back country of Chaco. Persons with major physical or other health concerns should provide details to Bob Parker prior to registering for the retreat. Hikes will vary from short to longer hikes of 5-7 miles. There will be opportunity for individual meditation and practice time, in or near the campground, especially during the mid-day when temperatures can be in the high 80’s to low 90’s. Participants should have their own camping gear and couples are strongly encouraged to have separate tents. All food and group supplies will be provided.
Further Information
If you are interested, please contact Bob Parker at 575-751-1963 or by email at: rpa@newmex.com. Additional information and details for participants will be forthcoming. Check the Web Site for updates.
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