Evolutionary Enlightenment Retreat
October 16-18
Mount Madonna Watsonville, CA
Dates and Times
The retreat will begin on Friday, October 16, with dinner at 6:00 PM. You should plan to arrive on Friday between 3:30 PM and 6:00 PM to complete your registration and have time to settle in. The first meeting will start approximately at 8:00 PM. The retreat will end at around 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 18, and you are welcome to stay after that time for more opportunity to engage with others.
Accommodation and Tuition Fees
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Tuition Practitioner Tuition University Student Tuition |
$475 $425 $325 |
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Accommodations for 2 nights & Meals Mount Madonna Types of Accommodations |
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Commuter Camping* Dorms/triple* Cabin/Double* Double room (email us to be placed on the waiting list) Single Cabin Single Room |
$80 $100 $160 $180 (Sold out) (Sold out) (Sold out) |
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– Please note that there are off site hotels within 15-20 minutes driving distance
to the retreat center. For more information, contact Emilie Jarrett at
Ejarrett@enlightennext.org. – *Camping/Dorms & Cabin have nearby access to showers/facilities – The cost include high-quality vegetarian meals. – To reserve a place, please submit a deposit of $200. The balance is due by September 21. |
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Cancellation
There will be a $50 cancellation fee for written requests received before September 21. Written cancellation requests received after September 21 will be charged a $200 cancellation fee. The retreat begins on October 16; no refunds will be provided on or after this date.
Accommodations
Housing is available in both rooms and in cabins.
Rooms are in hotel-style buildings (no phones or TVs in rooms, however). The double rooms have access to nearby shared (but private while in use) bathrooms and showers.
Cabins are in a lovely grove of oak trees and have electricity and heat, but no plumbing. A separate restroom with flush toilets and private shower rooms is nearby. The cabins are a 12-minute walk up the hill above the lake.
All beds are twin size.
Center tents are set up with two foam mattresses, but no bedding, and have access to showers and privies.
Schedule
The schedule and times of sessions will be announced during the retreat and may vary from day to day. Generally, however, you will engage in two or three sessions with Andrew each day, which are devoted to silent meditation, talks, open dialogues with Andrew, or a combination of these. The periods between sessions are an opportunity for participants to pursue their own independent inquiry into the meaning and significance of Evolutionary Enlightenment, either through personal meditation and contemplation or in the discussions that are always a powerful and transformative feature of these events.
What to Bring
October weather can be dramatic with chilly nights and hotter days. The average temperature is around 56 degrees but can range from 47 to 71 degrees. The climate is dry during this time of the year.
Books, Audios, and Videos
Andrew’s books, audios, and videos, as well as information on future events, will be available after lunch on Sunday, October 18. It will also be possible to purchase MP3 recordings of the weekend’s sessions.
Travel Information
Travel Information to Mount Madonna
