[DAYLONG] Southern Dharma Daylong Work Retreat

Join Southern Dharma staff as we work to improve West Road & Dharma Path.

West Road, Southern Dharma’s great artery that makes retreats possible, requires regular maintenance to ensure retreatants make it safely to the center. After summers rains, we will spend the day clearing this path, leveling sections of the road and emptying drainage ditches, french drains, and culverts to minimize washouts and make a safer route for all retreatants. Silence will lift at 12:30 and we will spend a leisurely lunch in connection and conversation before returning to work together.

Participants are welcome to bring their own metal rakes, shovels, and mattocks to use in addition to Southern Dharma’s collection of tools.

Schedule

8:00 – 9:00 | Arrival and Check-In
9:00 – 9:30 | Silent Meditation
9:30 – 12:30 | Silent Work Period
12:30 – 2:00 | Speaking Lunch
2:00 – 5:00 | Speaking Work Period

This event is rain or shine! Please come prepared with rain gear in case of poor weather.

This event will be offered at Southern Dharma Retreat Center (1661 West Rd Hot Springs) on Sunday, August 3rd. Check-in will be from 8:00am-9am. We will begin the day in silence, following noble silence from 9:00 – 12:30. At lunch, the silence will lift. Program will conclude at 5pm. Your registration fee is offered on a sliding scale ($0 – $50); kindly offer to pay whatever you are able.