Friday, February 21: 6:30pm–8:30pm

Saturday, February 22: 8:00am–7:30pm

Sunday, February 23: 8:00am–5:15pm

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Description of Full Commuter Retreat Option:

CfMIM’s Commuter Retreat offers students a unique opportunity to deepen their practice by participating in a retreat format without leaving home. From February 21–23, students in the Commuter Retreat will experience the supportive structure of retreat, including instruction in sitting and walking meditation, Dhamma Talks, silence, Q&A periods, like-minded community, and a carefully maintained retreat schedule. Rather than traveling to—and lodging at—a remote center, students will go home (or to nearby lodging) each night and return to CfMIM in the morning. In this way, students have the opportunity to practice integrating an immersive meditation experience into the rest of their lives.

If you’re traveling from afar, you’re welcome to rent a room at the center or tent on the lawn (seasonal & weather dependent) with access to the center’s kitchen, bathroom, and shower. These will be available on a first come, first served basis. To stay at the center, please email max@cfmim.org. You can also use local lodging options. For a list of local accommodations, please contact andrew@cfmim.org.

Open Practice Weekend Component:

From February 21, Friday evening through February 23, Sunday evening, practitioners can elect to participate in all days, one day, or even part of a day. The premise of Open Practice is that the center remains open throughout the weekend, everyone is invited to practice when they can, and teachers will be on-site to facilitate transitions from sitting to walking meditation, provide instructions, and give dhamma reflections. All sessions throughout the weekend are held in silence.

Come anytime! You may email max@cfmim.org for more information about how Open Practice works.