Evolutionary Enlightenment Retreats
November 6-8, 2009
Dates and Times
The retreat will begin on Friday, November 6, with dinner at 6:00 PM. You should plan to arrive on Friday between 3:00 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, November 8, and you are welcome to stay after that time for more opportunity to engage with others.
Accommodation and Tuition Fees
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Standard accommodation for 2 nights Patriot Suites Shared room/Double occupancy* |
$695 |
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Deluxe accommodation for two nights Red Lion Inn |
$990 |
| Practitioner Fee (What’s this?) | $625 |
| University Student Fee: | $495 |
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– The cost include high-quality vegetarian meals. – *Single occupancy rooms are available for an additional fee of $150. – Daily commuters to the retreat may deduct a total of $100 from the accommodation fee. – Transportation will be provided from the retreat to the designated hotels above. – To reserve a place, please submit a deposit of $200. The balance is due by October 7. |
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Cancellation
There will be a $50 cancellation fee for written requests received before October 7. Written cancellation requests received after October 7 will be charged a $200 cancellation fee. The retreat begins on November 6; no refunds will be provided on or after this date.
Accommodations
As mentioned above, simple and comfortable accommodations are provided at a local hotel. Shuttle service to and from EnlightenNext is available. Meals, as well as coffee and tea breaks, are served at the EnlightenNext Center. The EnlightenNext kitchen has a reputation for its creative, gourmet, vegetarian cuisine that uses fresh local and organic produce.
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.
Between sessions, you might be asked to help with meal preparation and cleanup.
What to Bring
November in the Berkshires can be unpredictable in regards to weather. It’s likely to consist of brisk days and chilly evenings, and be prepared for wet weather as well.
Books, Audios, and Videos
Andrew’s books, audios, and videos, as well as information on future events, will be available after lunch on Sunday, November 8. It will also be possible to purchase MP3 recordings of the weekend’s sessions.
Travel Information
The EnlightenNext International Center is situated on a beautiful 220-acre wooded estate known locally as Foxhollow. Located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts near the town of Lenox, it is an easy 2- to 3-hour drive from New York City and Boston, and just over 1 hour from both Hartford, Connecticut, and Albany, New York.
Please click on the link below for directions to EnlightenNext from New York City, Boston, and Hartford. If you are planning to travel by bus or train, we recommend that you call the numbers provided to verify the departure times in advance.
Travel directions to EnlightenNext
